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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Swiss guarantee window to the International Finance Facility for Education
01.07.2026
- 31.12.2028
The International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) allows multilateral development banks (MDB) to increase affordable lending for education through a mix of a guarantee and grants. By supporting the world’s first philanthropic guarantee to an MDB, SDC aims to prove that the mobilization of private finance is replicable and effective for achieving a large-scale impact on education. The Swiss philanthropic guarantee will be piloted in a skills project in Uzbekistan.
Collaborative Action for Local Lead-ership in Anticipatory & Coordinated Humanitarian Response (CoACT)
01.07.2026
- 30.06.2029
This project enhances Zimbabwe’s humanitarian preparedness by enabling earlier, locally led responses to emergencies. It establishes a humanitarian pooled funding mechanism accessible to local civil society organisations, provides capacity building, strengthens preparedness and anticipatory action, and enhances humanitarian coordination. It aligns with Swiss priorities by strengthening efficient, locally-led crisis response.
Mine action and victim assistance for populations affected by conflict and explosive ordnance in Yemen
01.07.2026
- 30.06.2029
As a component of SDC’s humanitarian mine action work in Yemen, this partnership with Humanity and Inclusion (HI) provides integrated and tailored physical rehabilitation services, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), and mine action services to victims of explosive remnants of war (ERW) in Yemen. The intervention will improve physical and functional independence as well as psychosocial well-being of beneficiaries, reduce risks linked to explosive ordnance and strengthen local expertise in these thematic fields.
EGY, UNHCR, 2026 Emerg.Resp. SUD Crisis
01.07.2026
- 31.12.2026
The project aims to enable vulnerable refugees and asylum-seekers in Egypt to meet their basic needs through the provision of multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA), thereby reducing protection risks, preventing harmful coping mechanisms, and supporting dignity, resilience, and well-being. The intervention by UNHCR aims to strengthen coordination and harmonization of cash assistance interventions to maximize coverage, efficiency, and complementarity among humanitarian actors.
Tchad-Soutien au programme-INSO
15.06.2026
- 14.06.2029
INSO renforce la capacité des acteurs humanitaires à opérer de manière sûre et informée dans un contexte sécuritaire volatile au Tchad. À travers des services d’analyse sécuritaire, d’alerte et de coordination, INSO appuie les ONG dans la gestion des risques et le maintien de l’accès humanitaire. L’intervention cible principalement l’Est du Tchad et le bassin du Lac Tchad, fortement affectés par les crises régionales et les déplacements forcés.
JOR: Supporting the Jordan-led international humanitarian bridge to Lebanon
07.06.2026
- 31.12.2026
Building on Jordan’s established role as a regional humanitarian hub, including for the delivery of aid to Gaza, the Government of Jordan, through the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO), has established a humanitarian bridge to Lebanon in response to the current humanitarian crisis. Through this intervention, Switzerland supports the delivery of essential relief assistance to conflict-affected populations while reinforcing coordinated regional humanitarian response mechanisms.
Citizen-Led Local Inclusive Planning & Services (CLIPS)
04.06.2026
- 31.08.2028
Switzerland supports Cambodia’s decentralization reform to improve inclusive and efficient public service delivery at the local level. The project promotes transparent and accountable management of public resources by strengthening local fiscal governance2 and bringing decision-making closer to citizens. It enhances citizen–authority dialogue and improves access to local budget information through digital and participatory tools, contributing to more responsive governance and better public spending.
LEB WFP Government-led, shock responsive safety net programme to the conflict-affected families
01.06.2026
- 31.12.2026
The World Food Programme (WFP) is one of Switzerland’s key multilateral partners, recognized for its unique dual mandate in the areas of food security and nutrition. SDC reinforces the WFP emergency response through a contribution to the WFP Country Strategic Plans (CSPs) to deliver much needed life-saving assistance. As part of the Lebanon CSP, displaced families will receive assistance through the Shock-Responsive Social Safety Net (SRSN), an internationally recognized, national response system.
Forests for People, Climate and Nature: Scaling Social Forestry
01.06.2026
- 31.12.2030
Forests are crucial for climate, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of forest-dependent communities. They fulfil these roles best when managed locally by the communities themselves. Switzerland provides a contribution to UN-REDD for scaling community-led forestry, strengthening land rights, sustainable forest management, and forest-based livelihoods, while advancing Switzerland’s priorities in equitable governance, gender equality, climate action, and sustainable development.
Pur – K : Projet d’urgence en appui aux communautés hôtes, PDI et refugiés de Koro
01.06.2026
- 31.12.2026
L’intervention répond à la crise humanitaire dans les cercles de Koro et Mondoro, marquée par un afflux massif de réfugiés burkinabés et une forte pression sur les communautés hôtes. Elle combine une réponse d’urgence dans les zones rurales sous-assistées avec des actions de relèvement dans les zones d’accueils. Le projet s’inscrit dans l’engagement de la DDC à améliorer et stabiliser les conditions de vie.
Soutien aux activités d'INSO au Mali 2026-2028
01.06.2026
- 31.12.2028
Dans un contexte sécuritaire dégradé au Mali, l’accès humanitaire et la continuité des interventions sont de plus en plus contraints. En soutenant INSO, la Suisse contribue à renforcer les capacités des ONG à analyser les risques, adapter leurs opérations et maintenir l’accès dans des environnements complexes. Cet appui s’inscrit dans le positionnement de la DDC en faveur d’un accès sûr, fondé sur les besoins et respectueux des principes humanitaires.
GCS Mechanical Demining Assets, Training and Mentoring for SESU and NPU – Phase 2
01.06.2026
- 31.12.2027
Through this phase 2 of capacity building project, Switzerland continues to reinforce the central Ukrainian State institution in humanitarian demining (State Emergency Service) and includes the National Police, so both are equipped and trained to carry out their life-saving missions in a safe and qualitative manner. Their needs of equipment, spare parts, training and logistics services are covered by the Swiss company Global Clearance Solutions, therefore resorting to Swissness.
