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).
Projects
Project database
Selection
Afghanistan Subnational Governance Programme (ASGP)
01.12.2013
- 30.06.2015
Effective subnational governance is a fundamental part of Afghanistan’s development agenda. The capacity of subnational institutions at provincial, district and municipality levels is instrumental to peace and development of the Afghan people. The Afghanistan Subnational Governance Programme (ASGP) of the UNDP improves local government institutions’ capacity to govern and strengthens the oversight capacities of elected provincial councils on government performance and service delivery.
Project completed
Supporting United Nations operational system reform through the implementation of the Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review (QCPR)
01.12.2013
- 31.12.2018
In order to enable the United Nations to address today’s development challenges, various reforms steps have to be conducted with a view to improve coherence, efficiency and effectiveness and thus maximize the development impact of United Nations’ development assistance. With this contribution, Switzerland supports the implementation of the main normative instrument for reforming the UN development system, the Quadrennial Comprehensive Policy Review (QCPR).
Project completed
Local Economic Development in the Golfo de Fonseca Region
20.11.2013
- 30.06.2021
The project aims a promoting inclusive economic development in the Golfo de Fonseca Region, which is part of the dry tropical zone of Central America, particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The single phase Project, co-financed with IDB’s Multilateral Investment Fund, allows influencing larger IDB private sector operations and hence up-scaling. It also helps shaping SDC’s planned programs in local economic and value chain development.
Project completed
UNICEF Strengthening peace building and Recovery Results for Children and Women - SDC Global Institutions Support
15.11.2013
- 31.12.2015
One billion children live in areas affected by conflict and high levels of violence. The changing nature of conflicts and the fragility of states are a big challenge for recovery and peace-building. The operational presence of UNICEF before, during and after conflicts makes it a key stakeholder with competence in transition from emergency and recovery to development. This project strengthens the rights of children in fragile and post crisis situations by building up systematic capacities and learning in conflict sensitivity, peace building and recovery in fragile contexts.
Project completed
UNHCR Provision of winterized assistance to IDPs in Syria [BSL]
15.11.2013
- 15.04.2014
The deteriorating security situation in Syria has led to the internal displacement of 9.3 million individuals seeking refuge with host families, in public buildings, schools or in open space. For the winter period the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has developed a winterization strategy to address the basic humanitarian needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs). With the support of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), UNHCR will be able to provide winterized non-food items (NFIs) to families facing harsh winter conditions.
Project completed
UNICEF Syr. WASH assistance to IDPs and host communities in Hassaka City
15.11.2013
- 31.12.2014
The conflict has been ruining the lives and Iivelihoods of millions. In addition, lt has disrupted power supplies, affecting in turn water services, forcing responsible technical staff of the water authorities to regularly run maintenance and operations of infrastructure of basic services. Safe drinking water, proper sanitation, and hygiene conditions have been negatively impacted, especially in the crowded collective shelters. This Intervention comes as a response to the assessment of Hassakeh City that indicates shortage in water supply as weIl as access to adequate hygiene and sanitation services for Internally displaced persons ( IDPs) and host communities (HC).
Project completed
Contribution to the IFRC Emergency Appeal for the Philippines: Typhoon Haiyan
12.11.2013
- 31.03.2017
Since the Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines on 08.11.2013, an intense RCRC relief operation has been deployed in the most affected regions. SDC, while supporting a strengthened coordination among the RCRC components, enhances a local response while reinforcing the Philippine Red Cross capacity building in natural disaster.
Project completed
Facilitating Access to Animal Resources and Markets in Agdam, Agcabadi, Barda, Beylaqan and Tartar districts of Azerbaijan (FARMS)
07.11.2013
- 31.10.2016
The project will contribute to the transition towards a free market system in target communities in central Azerbaijan through a sustainable increase of incomes of male and female farmers in animal husbandry using a market development approach. The central part of Azerbaijan has a good potential for inclusive growth in agriculture. However, lack of proper markets, services and knowledge prevent poor farmers to gain better incomes.
Project completed
Rural Water and Sanitation Support Programme Kosovo (RWSSP V)
01.11.2013
- 30.06.2018
Since 2005, the Swiss Rural Water and Sanitation Support Programme has provided access to safe drinking water and sanitation to more than 150,000 people living in rural area. The programme is building infrastructure, strengthening managing capacity, and developing the sector framework conditions. It is expected that by 2017, 320,000 people will benefit and that the Regional Water Companies maintain effectively the water networks.
Project completed
Strengthening the Role of Local Communities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
01.11.2013
- 29.02.2020
Given the complex and difficult political and administrative environment in Bosnia and Herzegovina municipalities face serious challenges to serve their citizens properly, and citizens feel that their needs are not heard by politicians. The local administrative levels are considered the most dynamic and responsive ones to address citizen’s concerns. The project Strengthening the Role of Local Communities focuses on empowering Local Communities (Mjesna Zajednica – MZ) to raise citizens’ responsiveness, participation, and social inclusion in local development processes.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Governance
Decentralisation
Democratic participation and civil society
|
01.11.2013 - 29.02.2020 |
CHF 4’774’568 |
Project completed
Improving access to good-quality healthcare services in Kosovo
01.11.2013
- 31.12.2019
The standard of healthcare provision in Kosovo is inadequate and does not meet the needs of the general population. Vulnerable groups are particularly affected, with a number of economic and social barriers limiting their access to care. That is why the SDC is working to improve the quality and inclusivity of the primary healthcare system in Kosovo.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kosovo |
Health nothemedefined
Health systems strengthening
|
01.11.2013 - 31.12.2019 |
CHF 7’190’000 |
Project completed
UNRWA, emergency winterisation assistance to conflict-affected Palestine refugees in Syria
01.11.2013
- 31.10.2014
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is seeking Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC’s) support in funding to provide critical assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) who have been severely affected by the conflict in Syria to support them in meeting their winterisation needs. This is a vital form of resilience-building support for vulnerable Palestine refugees in Syria and will help them to survive the winter.
