Projects

The SDC supports efforts to improve conditions for the protection of children and adolescents

01.01.2014 - 31.03.2018

The government in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) wants to reform the country's juvenile criminal legislation and improve the conditions of detention and follow-up for  juvenile criminal offenders. The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) have been conducting a project to this end since 2009.

Second Allocation (Cash) of SDC Funding to WFP Operations in 2014

01.01.2014 - 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.

Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Initiative (RWSSI), African Development Bank (AfDB), Credit Proposal

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2017

This programme aims at improving access to water supply and sanitation of the rural population in Africa through continued support to the RWSSI Trust Fund of the AfDB. Supporting the RWSSI Trust Fund offers a unique leverage for addressing key issues and to reach additional key partners on the entire continent. Key objectives of RWSSI include extension of provision of basic services on a large scale and improving quality and sustainability of services also through capacity development of AfDB and of member countries involved.

UNFPA: United Nations Population Fund – Core Contribution

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2016

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the UN development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. It works to enhance the right to sexual and reproductive health and supports countries to enable them to utilise demographic data in the formulation of policies and programmes to combat poverty.

Sino-Swiss Management Training Program for Sustainable Development (SSMTP4SD)

01.01.2014 - 28.02.2020

The SSMTP4SD is the new phase of the bilateral cooperation program between the Chinese Training Centre for Senior Personnel Management (CTCSPMO) and SDC. While it will continue to foster the modernization of human resources management and the development of civil servants in China, the program will focus its activities on environmental and social issues for the coming four years in line with China’s need and willingness to achieve sustainable economic development.

WFP - Food Aid Swiss Dairy Products (Kenya)

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2016

Through the usage of food aid in the form of Swiss dairy products, Swiss Humanitarian Aid contributes to the prevention and treatment of malnutrition, undernourishment, and disease. The SDC’s Humanitarian Aid administers the credit granted by parliament for a yearly amount of some CHF 20 million destined for the purchase of Swiss dairy products and their use for the benefit of the needy. Its task is to ensure a sustainable, targeted, and closely monitored food aid.

CERF: UN Central Emergency Response Fund – Core Contribution

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014

Providing for Health P4H

01.01.2014 - 30.06.2018

Providing for Health P4H is a global network of multi- and bilateral development partners and banks who are working on social health protection. The network was founded in 2008 at the G8 in Heiligendamm by France and Germany and comprises currently the following partner: WHO, ILO, WB, AFDB, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain and the United States of America. The network is supporting currently 23 countries in their creation and extension of social health protection systems.

International Centre for Asset Recovery (ICAR) - Core Contribution

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2016

The International Centre for Asset Recovery (ICAR) is an independent not-for-profit competence center in asset recovery with a mission to support developing countries to recover stolen assets. SDC has supported ICAR since its creation in 2006 given its international importance as a strategic partner in asset recovery. The Asset Recovery agenda is of high political importance to Switzerland because of its pioneering role in taking legal measures against stolen assets deposited in Swiss banks and in returning them to their rightful owners. 

Second Allocation of SDC Funding to ICRC Operations in 2014 South Sudan

01.01.2014 - 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 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.

First Allocation of SDC Funding (Africa Division) to ICRC Operations in 2014 CAR, Chad, Sudan, South Sudan

01.01.2014 - 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 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.

First Allocation of SDC Funding (Africa Division) to ICRC Operations in 2014 Ivory Coast, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Mali, Niger

01.01.2014 - 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 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.