Projects

WFP Additional Contribution 2014 – CASH – in Response to Ukraine Crisis (Abteilungsbudget) – EMOP 200765

01.12.2014 - 31.12.2014

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. SDC funding to WFP operations allows the World Food Programme (WFP) to respond proactively and to provide immediate food assistance in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.

A varied and sustainable diet from the field to the plate

01.12.2014 - 31.12.2017

Malnutrition affects more than two billion people around the world. In Zambia and Uganda, which have been particularly hard hit, the SDC has teamed up with SNV, an international NGO, on a programme to combat this scourge. The programme combines sustainable agriculture and adequate nutrition and focuses on the role of the family.

Country/region	Topic	Period	Budget
Africa	Agriculture & food security Agricultural development	01.12.2014 - 31.12.2017	CHF 3’000’000

Empowering Crisis Affected Communities in Southern Districts of KP

01.12.2014 - 29.02.2016

Since 2008 more than seven million people have been displaced due to conflict and natural disasters in Pakistan. This has put a significant strain on relevant government agencies and hosting communities. By developing a long term recovery strategy, this programme will improve the living conditions of the affected population by building the capability of the relevant government agencies and hosting communities and providing livelihood opportunities to the affected population.

SKILLS FOR TOURISM / Lao 029

01.12.2014 - 31.12.2022

In Laos, tourism is the sector with the highest potential to create jobs for the poor. Switzerland and Luxembourg join hands to allow 5’000 youth (by 2020) to acquire the skills needed to work in hotels and restaurants, at least 50% of them women, and 50% from poor families. Dual Cooperative Training (apprenticeships) will provide for work place orientation of skills and facilitate an easy transition of trainees into gainful employment, with salaries that move their families above the 2 US$/day international poverty line.

Contribution 2014 to IFRC Emergency Appeals in Response to the Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak: Sierra Leone and Guinea

01.12.2014 - 30.06.2015

The current Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa is unprecedented in terms of number of cases, deaths and its geographical spread. Communities have a vital role to play in the battle against this horrific disease. Since the confirmation of the EVD, the IFRC and partners have supported the National Societies in the affected countries to develop a regional response strategy. While supporting a strengthened coordination among the RCRC components, SDC enhances a local response.

WHO-FIND Ebola Diagnostic Access Coalition

01.12.2014 - 01.07.2016

The Ebola epidemic currently raging in West Africa is the largest in history, and is still growing rapidly. Halting the epidemic depends entirely on identifying infected people and isolating them to prevent ongoing transmission. There is an urgent need for new rapid, point of contact/care Ebola tests to be used in decentralized health care facilities and not requiring extensive biosafety requirements. Under overall leadership of WHO, an Ebola Diagnostics Access Coalition (EDAC) has been established.

Integral water and sanitation management for peacebuilding in rural areas ASIR-SABA Colombia

01.12.2014 - 31.12.2017

Many countries transitioning to a higher economic status still struggle on the Water and Sanitation component. In such countries where water supply or sanitation have been installed aggregate outcomes tends to mask that the quality of services is poor, that inequalities are increasing and improvements in access do often not reach those groups who suffer most. New models of intervention and financing strategy are required for such countries where the majority of poor population is concentrated. Through this new initiative By finalizing a unique scaling-up process in Peru and replicating it in post conflicts areas of Colombia SDC will also enrich the global debate on the fulfillment of the SDGs and the gradual exercise of human right to water with a new model of intervention and financing strategy.

WFP, Secondment

01.12.2014 - 28.02.2017

The country suffers from one of the highest infant and maternal mortality rates in the world. Over half of children under 5 years are chronically malnourished (stunted) and one-fifth of Afghan women of child-bearing age are underweight. The operating landscape in Afghanistan will become increasingly challenging over the medium term as international troops withdraw, foreign aid levels decline, and presidential and parliamentary elections remain contested. Growing insecurity resulting from these pivotal transitions could further impede humanitarian access to a third of the population is food-insecure and experiences high levels of undernutrition due to protracted conflict, frequent natural disasters, low development, weak institutional capacities and volatile food prices. Food insecurity and undernutrition must be addressed to respond to humanitarian needs and promote economic growth and stability in the country.

Programme d’Appui au Secteur de l’Elevage au Mali – PASEM

01.12.2014 - 30.06.2023

Malgré son importance dans l’économie, l’environnement et les sociétés (agro)pastorales, l’élevage rencontre plusieurs contraintes dont la faible productivité, l’insécurité foncière, la faible organisation des acteurs et une forme de marginalisation sociale des éleveurs. La DDC souhaite valoriser les immenses potentialités de l’élevage en renforçant l’approche chaine de valeurs orientée vers le développement des marchés et des acteurs du secteur privé, favorisant la prise en compte des pauvres, des femmes et des jeunes.

Contribution to the Ebola Response Multi Partner Trust Fund managed by UNDP for the UN Mission for Ebola Emergency Response (UNMEER)

01.12.2014 - 31.12.2015

The United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency Response (UNMEER) has been established by the Secretary-General of the United Nations (SG) in his identical letters of 17 September 2014 to the Presidents of the Security Council and the General Assembly. This is the first time in its history that the UN has created a special mission in reaction to a public health crisis. The Swiss support to the Ebola Response Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) contributes to achieve UNMEER's objective of zero cases in Ebola affected countries.

Myanmar: Support to the 2015 Elections

01.12.2014 - 30.11.2018

The 2015 general elections are arguably Myanmar’s single most important step in its current historical political transition. They would be the first major democratic elections in the country in 50 years and will determine who will lead the country, its profound reforms and peace process at this crucial time. If sufficiently credible, transparent, inclusive and free of violence, they may lead to a scale up of intergovernmental support and direct foreign investment.

The SABA Water and Sanitation Experience: Boosting Impact at Global Scale (SABA+)

01.12.2014 - 30.11.2018

Many countries transitioning to a higher economic status still struggle on the water and sanitation component. In countries where water supply or sanitation have been installed, aggregate outcomes tend to mask that the quality of services is poor, that inequalities are increasing and improvements in access do often not reach those groups who suffer most. Thus, new models of intervention and financing strategies are required for such countries.. Through this new initiative, and by finalizing a unique scaling-up process in Peru and replicating it in post-conflict areas of Colombia, SDC will also enrich the global debate on the fulfillment of the SDGs and the gradual exercise of the human right to water with a new model of intervention and a new financing strategy.

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