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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JIGITUGU+: Appui au renforcementd es competences des jeunes femmes et hommes ruraux dans le secteur agricole
01.02.2025
- 31.12.2028
A travers ce projet intégré, la Suisse veut contribuer à relever les défis des zones rurales du Mali en mobilisant les ressources locales. Il vise à renforcer la résilience, promouvoir l’éducation et l’emploi des jeunes et des femmes, et améliorer la sécurité alimentaire. En intégrant ces publics dans des systèmes éducatifs, professionnels et agricoles adaptés, le projet aspire à un impact durable, notamment par l’augmentation des revenus, la promotion de pratiques agroécologiques et le renforcement des institutions locales.
Clean Air Asia: Accelerating better air action in Asian cities - CABAC
22.01.2025
- 31.10.2027
Air pollution poses a significant challenge to public health, environmental sustainability and the climate, particularly in Asia. Switzerland has been supporting China through scientific exchanges in better identifying sources of pollution. The progress made by China is of interest to countries in the region facing similar challenges. Clean Air Asia, one of the few INGOs operating in China, will facilitate these knowledge exchanges, with a special focus on Mongolia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
Paediatric Surgery Access (PSA), Children Relief Bethlehem (CRB)
15.01.2025
- 15.01.2027
This project strengthens the healthcare system for children in the West Bank. It enhances access to paediatric services by supporting infrastructure development and capacity-building efforts at the Caritas Baby Hospital. In close coordination with the Palestinian Ministry of Health, this intervention will complement the local health care system – and raise awareness of paediatric healthcare needs in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Direct Humanitarian Actions, Reconstruction of WASH Infrastructure (emergency, recovery, sustainable construction)
15.01.2025
- 31.12.2027
In Ukraine, the areas close to the frontline remain severely affected by the war. International support is needed to ensure access to safe water, restore essential infrastructure and maintain basic water supply and sanitation services. The third phase of this Swiss-led programme focuses both on humanitarian emergency WASH response in frontline/border regions while laying the ground to inform comprehensive and innovative reconstruction approaches.
Financial support to the Programme of Work and Budget (PWB) of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) 2025–2026
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2026
Switzerland’s support to the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) aims at maximizing the impact and effectiveness of international development co-operation towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in low- and middle-income countries, ensuring that no one is left behind. Through knowledge sharing, joint learning and standard setting, the DAC contributes to enhance the coordination and coherence of international co-operation.
Gender Equality Strategic Partnerships
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2028
The goal of the Gender Equality Strategic Partnerships is to support influential global and regional organisations promoting gender equality and women’s rights in the SDC’s three thematic priorities: women’s political participation, women’s economic empowerment, and the elimination of gender-based violence (GBV). These partnerships contribute to accelerate the implementation of the SDG 5 and to reduce its current funding gap.
International Land Coalition (ILC), Core contribution
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2027
Equitable land rights are key to sustainable and resilient food systems. The International Land Coa-lition (ILC) is a global network of organisations working on people centred land governance in over 85 countries. ILC's vision is a world where everyone has secure access to land and natural resources. ILC, including through its 35 national land coalitions, promotes many Swiss interests, such as peace-ful and democratic societies, and addresses growing inequalities – including gender inequalities.
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UNFPA Core Contribution 2025
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2025
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) works to address questions related to population and development, with an emphasis on sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, and youth. UNFPA is the only multilateral organization, which is engaged on a normative and operational level in promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights as well as gender equality and women’s
empowerment. It is therefore a key partner for Switzerland to ensure progress on these joint priorities.
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UN WOMEN Core Contribution 2025
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2025
UN Women is the UN entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It was established to accelerate progress on meeting needs of women and girls worldwide. It coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality linked to the 2030 Agenda. UN Women is a key partner of Switzerland in ensuring progress on gender equality and SDG 5, a key objective of Switzerland’s strategies 2024-2027 on Foreign Policy and 2025-2028 on International Cooperation.
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UNICEF Core Contribution 2025
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2025
UNICEF is one of Switzerland's key partners to achieve the Swiss strategic priorities in education, health and child protection in both development and humanitarian contexts. Switzerland has ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which guides UNICEF’s universal mandate. As one of the UN’s largest agencies, UNICEF plays a leading role in the United Nations Development System (UNDS) Reform to more effectively deliver results for children as part of the 2030 Agenda.
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Sudan crisis, Egypt Emergency Response, UNHCR Regional Refugee Response Plan, January 2025 – December 2025
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2025
This contribution aims at supporting the Regional Refugee Response Plan and Government of Egypt’s combined efforts to respond to the arrival of refugees in the aftermath of the outbreak of conflict on the 15.4.2023 in Sudan. UNHCR’s emergency response focuses on the identification and reception of the most vulnerable new arrivals at prioritized points of entry, with the provision of life-saving support and specialized protection services.
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Additional Allocation of SDC Funding (Africa Division) in 2025 to ICRC Operations in South Sudan
01.01.2025
- 31.12.2025
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. 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.
