Effective Grain Storage for Better Livelihoods of African Farmers

01.04.2012 - 31.03.2016

Post harvest losses are being recognised by all major stakeholders such as Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Development Bank and FAO as a major problem. Postharvest losses have repercussions on hunger, poverty alleviation, income generation and economic growth. On the other hand besides quantitative losses, qualitative losses imply that the full nutritional value is not delivered. This is particularly important for HIV/AIDS affected population. SDC has a vast experience with metal silo technology in POSTCOSECHA programme in South America and can contribute in the region to the policy dialogue and share experiences with SADC, African Development Bank and FAO including SDC national offices in Zimbabwe and Tanzania.

Roll Back Malaria Partnership. Improving scaling up of malaria control at country level

01.04.2012 - 30.06.2013

Using biofuels to combat the energy crisis

01.04.2012 - 30.09.2017

The use of biofuels does not necessarily have a negative impact on food production and thus on food security. The two goals can be combined, as is shown in an SDC project in Cuba. In July 2012 in Guantánamo a plant started work which transforms jatropha seeds into biofuel. Thanks to the Swiss biomass project, six Cuban communes now benefit from cheaper, renewable and reliable energy.

Getting the largest possible number of people to adopt the practice of washing their hands with soap

01.04.2012 - 30.06.2014

In developing countries, diarrhea and acute respiratory infections are responsible for two-thirds of infant mortality, i.e., five times more than malaria and thirteen times more than VIH/AIDS. And yet, simply giving your hands a good washing with soap constitutes a very effective way to counter these infectious diseases. In India, the SDC is active in promoting this practice by means of a large-scale awareness-raising campaign involving the social media, famous cricket players, and Bollywood stars.

Strengthening Local Governance Accountability Project (SLGAP)

01.04.2012 - 31.08.2019

The project empowers communities to claim their developmental rights by capacitating local civil society organisations (CSOs) to hold their local governments accountable. This is achieved by applying various social accountability (SA) tools. A protracted phase of political transition, a lack of structural accountability and transparency, rising corruption at all levels of government, and an absence of elected representatives makes the intervention highly relevant for target communities in SDC project areas.

UNRWA Technical Advisor for the UpScale EU Self-Help-Shetler Rehabilitation Project

01.04.2012 - 31.07.2013

Capacity building of CSOs in Asia***

01.04.2012 - 30.09.2014

Support of decentralisation process

01.04.2012 - 31.03.2015

«We want our people to decide for themselves, not somebody else to make decisions for them.» The Mongolian President’s statement demonstrates the government’s commitment to give its citizens more power to make decisions that concern their communities. The Government of Mongolia requested support from Switzerland because of its expertise in decentralisation and democratisation.

Advisor Business administration WBA

01.04.2012 - 31.12.2012

DPRK: Sloping Land Management

01.04.2012 - 30.09.2013

Sustainable conservation on Hungarian Natura 2000 sites

01.04.2012 - 31.10.2016

Countrywide surveys and assessments of data-deficient forest and wetland species and habitats deliver lacking data necessary to decide on corrective measures. Based on the data, management plans for Natura 2000 areas are elaborated in close cooperation with all stakeholders as farmers or the forest industry. The plans contain corrective measures and will contribute to preserve the areas combining the interests of environment and economy. 

Humanisation of the home for senior citizens in Opava

01.04.2012 - 30.06.2016

The project aims at increasing the quality of life of seniors in the Home for seniors in Opava by reconstructing 30 rooms, 4 common spaces and 15 new sanitary facilities. In addition, qualified social workers will introduce new state-of-the-art methods of individualized work, while the offer of existing social work methods will be extended. This will lead to the provision of high quality social services.