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China: Rehabilitation and management strategy for over-pumped aquifers under a changing climate
01.09.2018
- 31.12.2022
In the past 30 years the aquifers in the North China plain have been over-exploited. Based on cutting-edge Sino-Swiss expertise in real-time groundwater monitoring and modelling, the project will implement groundwater and agricultural management policies to stabilize groundwater levels as a buffer to climate change induced droughts. The project will work with farmers and local authorities to facilitate policy uptake. Findings are relevant for many water-stressed countries and will be shared globally.
Project completed
Citizen security
01.09.2018
- 31.12.2022
The program supports the reforms of the National Police focusing on institutional integrity: reform of the police education system, community policing and effective control systems for personnel. In the Gulf of Fonseca and the Mosquitia, justice and security sector actors, local governments, civil society, private sector and indigenous populations strengthen their cooperation and jointly implement local and regional violence prevention strategies.
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Pakistan NDRMF Consultant Disaster Risk Financing
01.09.2018
- 31.12.2019
While Pakistan faces significant disaster risk and an increasing rate of occurrence of hazardous eventsi there is very limited understanding of instruments for Disaster Risk Financing (DRF), like insurance soveretgn risk transfer and preparedness for budget reallocations The DRF Consultant will assist the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF) in disaster risk modelltng work including the formulation of a national DRF strategy for Pakistan and DRF instruments which can support Government's efforts to better manage the risks and their significant financial implications.
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Migrant Rights and Decent Work (MiriDew)
01.09.2018
- 30.06.2023
Remittances sent home by over 3 million Nepali migrant workers have significantly reduced poverty. Nevertheless, the rights of migrants are regularly violated. The proposed project will enhance the Government of Nepal’s understanding of overseas labour market conditions and strengthen mechanisms to better protect the rights of Nepali workers at home and abroad through better consular support and a strong presence in the international policy dialogue.
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SDC –OECD DCD Partnership on Illicit Financial Flows 2018-2021 (single phase)
01.09.2018
- 30.11.2022
lllicit Financial Flows (IFF) constitute a fundamental obstacle to economic growth and good governance in the development countries. Building on previous and current OECD/DAC work on IFF, the Development OECD Co-operation Directorate (DCD) and SDC are prepared to establish a partnership on IFF to contribute in designing policies and building partnerships to address IFF across source, transit and destination countries. Switzerland thereby contributes to efforts of the international community to achieve SDG 16.
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Améliorer la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle aux provinces du Kadiogo, Zoundwéogo et de l’Oubritenga
01.09.2018
- 31.08.2021
Le Burkina Faso fait face à des crises de sécurité alimentaire et de malnutrition récurrentes pour des raisons structurelles et conjoncturelles. L’approche intégrée et innovatrice proposée par ce projet vise à améliorer les conditions de vie et développer la résilience des populations vulnérables selon trois axes : la récupération des enfants malnutris ; la mise en place de groupes d’apprentissage communautaires pour les femmes enceintes et les mères d’enfant; ainsi que l’amélioration de l’environnement sanitaire et des moyens d’existence. Ce programme s’inscrit dans la nouvelle vision du « programme lait » de la Confédération.
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Intelligence Sector Reform Programme (Pool-Funding)
01.09.2018
- 31.03.2021
The aim is to build the capacity of members of intelligence services, as well as relevant oversight and control bodies to ensure that surveillance measures by intelligence services in Macedonia are conducted in accordance with international standards of accountability and respect for human rights. To achieve this, the project will train and provide expertise to members of intelligence services, relevant parliamentary oversight committees and the judiciary, and will support the review and redrafting of relevant laws and regulations.
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Somalia - Inclusive and accountable governance
01.09.2018
- 30.09.2022
In 2012, a comprehensive state-building process along federalist principles started in Somalia. Switzerland will contribute to a more inclusive, accountable and equitable governance system by focusing on the constitutional review process and strengthening the parliamentarians’ capacities. It will promote knowledge sharing, exchange of Somali, Swiss and international expertise, and public discourse to foster Somali-owned governance arrangement.
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Disaster Risk Reduction for Sustainable Development in Bosnia and Herzegovina – Joint UN Project
01.09.2018
- 30.06.2023
High exposure to natural hazards coupled with insufficient technical, organizational, and financial capacities of BiH’s institutions and governments directly impede the country’s socio-economic development and increase population vulnerability. This Project, jointly implemented by five UN Agencies, will reduce the social and economic vulnerabilities of citizens and institutions affected by disasters and climate change by introducing and operationalizing an integrated model of disaster risk governance and livelihood enhancement starting with selected local municipalities.
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Strengthened and Informative Migration Systems (SIMS)
16.08.2018
- 30.04.2024
Labour migration remains a key driver for development in Bangladesh. The present project strengthens the socio-economic development of the country by providing better life perspectives for migrant workers. It enables migrant workers and their families to take informed decisions towards a productive and safe migration experience with reduced social costs. This supports implementation of the parliamentary mandate to better link Swiss migration policy with international cooperation.
Project completed
Inclusive Assistance to Extremely Vulnerable Communities in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
15.08.2018
- 30.04.2019
Cox’s Bazar District is currently hosting approx. 900’000 refugees from Myanmar. A high proportion remain in a chronic emergency situation due to long-term challenges to find durable solutions on safe return. Handicap International’s intervention aims to improve access to specific health services for both refugees and host community members by supporting a public hospital and providing assistance with a particular focus on the most vulnerable and to people with disabilities.
Project completed
Democratic Republic of the Congo: supporting the fight against Ebola
01.08.2018
- 30.04.2019
The unpredictable nature of epidemics and the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo pose a challenge. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is experiencing the tenth Ebola outbreak in the country's history. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and Medair have mounted a rapid and flexible response to stop the virus from spreading in North Kivu province.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Democratic Republic Congo |
Health nothemedefined
Primary health care
Basic nutrition
Reproductive health & rights
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01.08.2018 - 30.04.2019 |
CHF 1’359’156 |
