The project database provides concrete insights into the international cooperation work of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). You can filter for projects by topic, country and project owner (either the SDC or SECO).
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Swiss experts to UN agencies in the frame of the regional crises in the Middle East
24.02.2016
- 31.12.2017
The Middle East is currently contending with two L3 crises: Iraq and Syria. Over 20 million people need humanitarian assistance: refugees, lDPs, host communities. In line with the Swiss Cooperation Strategy 2015- 2018, SHA experts provide technical support & strategic advice to UN agencies, contributing to a strengthened, coordinated response. The deployed experts allow Switzerland to expand its operational engagement and humanitarian presence in the region, including in contexts where SDC has no office (Iraq and Syria).
Project completed
Rebuilding beyond the crisis
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
The scope of the destruction in Syria is staggering, and the number of people left without shelter continues to grow. Since the start of the crisis, the SDC has donated CHF 13.4 million to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which is responsible for coordinating all reconstruction-related activities in that country. In addition, Swiss experts have developed technical standards for the long-term relocation of displaced people who will eventually return home.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Iraq Jordan Lebanon Morocco Syria Tunisia Yemen |
Migration and Development
Forced displacement (refugees, IDP, human trafficking)
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01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016 |
CHF 6’000’000 |
Project completed
Switzerland’s support to UNHCR operations in Iraq
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
Iraq has been battling with conflict since 2003 and the humanitarian situation has deteriorated since late 2013. The surge in violence between armed groups and government forces has resulted in 3.3 million internally displaced persons across Iraq and has left 10 million in need of humanitarian assistance. The country also hosts more than 250,000 Syrian refugees, who have fled atrocities in their homeland. Beside the provision of Swiss experts, the SDC has allocated for 2016 CHF 1.5 million to UNHCR in Iraq.
| Country/region | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|
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Iraq |
01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016 |
CHF 1’500’000 |
Project completed
Allocation (Cash Contributions) of SDC Funding to WFP Operations in 2016
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises. SDC funding to WFP operations allows the World Food Programme (WFP) to respond proactively and to provide immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations.
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Allocation of SDC Funding to ICRC Operations in 2016
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2016
In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises. SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence.
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Integrated Protection, Education and WASH Assistance to Vulnerable Children and their Families Affected by the IDP Crisis in Iraq
15.12.2015
- 31.08.2017
The Iraq crisis is causing severe impact on the well-being of children who are increasingly exposed to conflict, displacement, and death. A growing number of school aged children affected by the conflict do not have access to basic standard education. This project, implemented by SDC’s partner Save the Children, contributes to creating safer environments for conflict-affected children to help them learn, receive psychosocial treatment and improve their health and wellbeing in the underserved region of Khanaqin.
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Community driven and emergency WASH intervention for displacement-affected people in Iraq
01.10.2015
- 31.08.2017
There are currently 7.2 million people across Iraq in need of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) assistance. Through this project, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) will provide a comprehensive WASH response to improve the public health of an estimated 25,200 conflict affected people in Iraq.
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Additional Contribution (Cash) of SDC Funding to WFP Operations in Response to the Syria and Iraq Crises 2015
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises. SDC funding to WFP operations allows the World Food Programme (WFP) to respond proactively and to provide immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations.
Project completed
Swiss experts to UN agencies in the frame of the regional crises in the Middle East
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2016
As a result of the ongoing violence in Syria and in Iraq, more than 12.2 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in Syria and 5.2 million people in Iraq by end of 2014. 3.3 million Syrian refugees (January 2015 figures) are registered and/or assisted by host governments, what leads to heavy burden on the resources of the host communities. SDC secondments to UN agencies of Swiss experts allow technical support, advice and strategic planning in the three domains of intervention of the Swiss Cooperation Strategy 2015-2018 (Basic services and emergency relief; Protection; Water), as well as in the domain of coordination. Through its experts, Switzerland can expand its operational engagement and humanitarian presence in the region, including in contexts where SDC has no office (Iraq and Syria).
Project completed
Swiss support for ICRC operations in Syria
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
Since it began in 2011, the Syrian crisis has turned into one of the worst humanitarian disasters worldwide since the end of World War II. The ICRC is one of the few international organisations that manage to operate inside the country. The SDC is using the ICRC to provide food, access to water and healthcare to millions of Syrians caught up in the conflict.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Iraq Jordan Lebanon Syria |
Emergency Relief and Protection
Material relief assistance
Human rights (incl. Women's rights)
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01.01.2015 - 31.12.2015 |
CHF 8’300’000 |
Project completed
Additional Allocation of SDC Funding to ICRC Operations in 2015: Response to Syria and Iraq Crises
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises. SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence.
Project completed
Contributions to OCHA Field Operations in 2015
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2015
OCHA is responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure coherent response to emergencies and facilitates the work of operational humanitarian agencies in the field. SDC aims to support OCHA in delivering its core functions in humanitarian coordination, advocacy and policy development. Therefore, SDC seeks to provide support to OCHA field offices in relevant humanitarian contexts, in line with SDC geographic and thematic priorities.
