Building bridges for durable solutions
The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) is on the rise while a major review of the global humanitarian and development system is ongoing and funding is diminishing. This programme positions Switzerland to advocate for durable solutions for IDPs. It provides the knowledge, resources and solutions to Switzerland in shaping the role of International Geneva as the UN’s humanitarian and migration hub in addressing the biggest ongoing displacement crisis in the world.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Global |
Migration and Development
Migration generally (development aspects and partnerships)
Forced displacement (refugees, IDP, human trafficking) |
01.03.2025
- 31.12.2028 |
CHF 6’540’000
|
- Other UN Organisation
- United Nations Development Programme
- • PA 2: GoF tbd • PA 3 : DRC (Platforms) • PA 4: UNDP MPTF Office (IDSF) • PA 5 : OHCHR (SR IDPs)
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Facilitation of orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility
Facilitation of orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility
Cross-cutting topics The project also supports partner organisation improvements
Aid Type Basketpooled multi-donor fund
Mandate without fiduciary fund
Project and programme contribution
Project number 7F11449
| Background | The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) continues to increase, creating urgency for durable solutions, particularly in the context of reduced funding. Involving all stakeholders across the peace, humanitarian and development Nexus from local to global levels is key. Evidence-based policies are essential for effective local implementation. Switzerland plays a key role as a donor and advocate in supporting initiatives to protect IDPs and promote sustainable solutions. International Geneva as the humanitarian and migration hub plays a leading role; therefore, engaging in this programme is a key added value for Switzerland. |
| Objectives | The rights, dignity and well-being of displaced populations are enhanced by fostering comprehensive durable solutions and removing barriers to solutions through robust policy-making, advocacy and multi-stakeholder approaches. |
| Target groups |
Primary target groups: Refugee-led organisations (RLOs), IDP-LOs, local and national government, civil society organisations (DRC, NRC, IRC), UN organisations Secondary target groups: Displacement affected communities (incl. internally displacement people, host communities, forcibly displaced in general). |
| Medium-term outcomes |
• Accelerate development planning and humanitarian response • Strengthen stakeholder engagement and advocacy, including RLOs and IDPLOs • Support policy development and best practices at global, regional and country level |
| Results |
Expected results: National durable solutions strategies in countries that are part of the IDSF Inclusivity Index and a Meaningful Participation Programming Manual for Somalia (REDSS) Update strategy for DSPs including a gender component (all DSPs) Trainings on DS for stakeholders at national and local level (REDSS) HR focused reports and dialogues, ensuring that peace processes meaningfully integrate displacement, including internal displacement in urban contexts. Results from previous phases: • 5 national durable solutions strategies developed • 23 sub-national solutions strategies developed • 10 million IDPs put on solutions pathways through these strategies • Option paper on the Group of Friends (GoF) commissioned by Switzerland • Swiss core contribution to REDSS supporting the implementation of their strategy. |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Project partners |
Contract partner International or foreign NGO United Nations Organization (UNO) |
| Coordination with other projects and actors |
• IDSF (Internal displacement solutions fund) • Core contributions to UNHCR, IOM, OCHA, UNDP • Regional Programme on Durable Solutions (DS) Horn of Africa • Bilateral programmes on inclusive development, protection and durable solutions • Policy dialogue on UNDS reform and Humanitarian Reset |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 6’540’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 809’000 Total project since first phase Swiss budget CHF 0 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 14’800’000 |
| Project phases | Phase 1 01.03.2025 - 31.12.2028 (Current phase) |
