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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Water and Sanitation in Moldova
01.06.2015
- 30.09.2019
In Moldova, a majority of people living in rural areas lack access to safe drinking water and sanitation. To improve this situation, the project will establish decentralised water supply Systems and environmental sanitation facilities. The experience is then anchored in sector institutions by fostering their capacity, streamlining internal procedures, and handing over the lead in the implementation. In total, 60'000 people will have access to sustainable an improved water and 26'000 people to ecological toilets.
Project completed
Libya: assisting and protecting migrant groups
01.06.2015
- 28.02.2017
For thousands of people fleeing violence or extreme poverty, Libya is one of the most popular departure points for reaching Europe across the Mediterranean. The SDC supports two NGOs that aid migrants there who fall victim to attack or arbitrary detention. In 2015, Switzerland devoted CHF 2 million to the issues of migration and the protection of civilians in Libya.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Libya |
Migration and Development Health
Human rights (incl. Women's rights)
Migration generally (development aspects and partnerships)
Primary health care
|
01.06.2015 - 28.02.2017 |
CHF 422’684 |
Project completed
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights: Contribution to Country Office Honduras
01.06.2015
- 31.12.2017
Human Rights promotion and protection in Honduras does not live up to international standards nor does it comply with international commitments as shown by the 2010 Universal Periodic review of the Human Rights Council. On demand of the Government of Honduras the UN is establishing a Country Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights in 2015. The office will combat impunity and strengthen the capacities of governmental entities and CSO-institutions to protect human rights.
Project completed
Promotion of Sustainable Economic Development inKyrgyzstan
01.06.2015
- 28.02.2021
The project contributes to sustainable economic growth and thus Job creation and increased incomes, especially for youth and women, in Jalal-Abad Oblast of Southern Kyrgyzstan. lt will focus on the development of selected value chains and the promotion of local economic development with the aim to enhance the competitiveness of targeted businesses and export sectors and, complementarily, to promote a business enabling environment as a precondition for private sector growth.
Project completed
Sustainable water and pasture management to alleviate the plight of Ethiopian pastoralists
01.06.2015
- 30.11.2022
Drought, fodder scarcity and conflicts over natural resources make life difficult for pastoralists in southern Ethiopia. The SDC has taken various measures to improve their food security and their resilience to crisis situations, ranging from the rehabilitation of pastureland and water points to the introduction of land use plans and the diversification of income sources for women.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ethiopia |
Agriculture & food security Conflict & fragility Disaster Risk Reduction nothemedefined
Agricultural land resources
Household food security
Conflict prevention
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01.06.2015 - 30.11.2022 |
CHF 9’773’920 |
Project completed
Jebel Mara WASH and Health Improvement Project
01.06.2015
- 31.01.2017
The humanitarian operation in Sudan is one of the largest in the world. According to the 2015 Humanitarian response Plan, 5.4 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in different parts of the country, particularly in Darfur, South-Kordofan and Blue Nile State. In Darfur, fighting in 2014 has led to the displacement of 430’000 persons. That is more than in any single year since the height of the conflict in 2004. This phase of the project will be implemented in the wider region of Jebel Mara in Central Darfur. The current phase of the project runs for 19 months and will further build the capacity of IDPs, Host Communities and Public Institutions in the fields of WASH and Basic Health Services.
Project completed
Smallholder farmers boost their incomes thanks to mobile phones
01.06.2015
- 31.05.2019
Agricultural and financial services provided via mobile phone and public-private partnerships now have the potential to reach millions. Agri-Fin Mobile, a provider of agricultural and microfinanced services via mobile phone in Indonesia, Uganda and Zimbabwe, is expected to reach 280,000 smallholder farmers.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Global |
Agriculture & food security
Agricultural research
Agricultural development
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01.06.2015 - 31.05.2019 |
CHF 3’000’000 |
Project completed
BIOCULTURA 2015 - 2019
01.06.2015
- 31.07.2020
En los últimos cinco años el programa Biocultura ha elaborado un enfoque compatible con el medio ambiente para el desarrollo con las comunidades rurales, conocido en Bolivia como el "Vivir Bien". Tambien ha contribuido a la definición de un marco legal sobre el tema del cambio climático. En la segunda fase de su implementación 15.000 familias en 400 comunidades han recibido apoyo para asimilar el cambio climático, y además se ha realizado capacitaciones nacionales para una gestión eficiente y transparente del presupuesto climatico nacional.
Project completed
Assistance en protection et en sécurité alimentaire aux personnes déplacées internes et aux retournés dans la province du Nord Kivu, RDC
19.05.2015
- 18.05.2016
Le présent projet vise à mettre en œuvre des activités qui seront une intersection entre les opérations d’urgence et les opérations de résilience et de stabilisation en Territoire de Masisi, au Nord Kivu. Les activités d’urgence comprennent la gestion de l’information, de gestion des sites de déplacement et de coordination humanitaire. Les actions de stabilisation comprennent des activités de relance agricole et économique qui seront menées dans les zones de retour.
Project completed
Médecins du Monde Belgique: Tamkine Migrants (Promouvoir l’intégration médicale des femmes migrantes au Maroc)
01.05.2015
- 30.04.2018
La nouvelle politique migratoire présentée par le Maroc en septembre 2013 offre une opportunité pour la concrétisation de la volonté du pays de respecter ses engagements internationaux envers les migrants et leur intégration. Pour des raisons administratives, financières ou par manque de capacités, les institutions marocaines ne sont pas encore en mesure de généraliser leur prestations aux femmes migrantes vulnérables. Ce projet vise à améliorer l’accès médico-psycho-social des femmes migrantes au Maroc (Rabat et Oujda) en institutionnalisant et transférant le savoir-faire de la société civile aux structures publiques.
Project completed
Mitigating the impact of the Syrian refugee crisis on Jordanian vulnerable host communities
01.05.2015
- 31.12.2018
Tensions are increasing between the Jordanian host population and Syrian refugees. This project will put local organisations and municipalities in a better position to address these rising tensions. Thanks to this project, a funding mechanism will be set up to support projects which will increase social cohesion and acceptance between host and refugee populations.
Project completed
Anti-Corruption Support
01.05.2015
- 31.03.2023
This intervention aims at fostering an institutional and social environment that is increasingly adverse to corruption. Support to reform-oriented “duty bearers” – by strengthening the technical and procedural capacities of the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB) - will be combined with activities enhancing collective action by supporting the private sector for a more transparent business environment and a multi-media campaign inspiring behaviour change of citizens (“right holders”) to strengthen integrity.
