Projects

Building a better future with cleaner bricks

01.11.2013 - 31.10.2017

Clay brick production in South Africa produces large emissions of greenhouse gases due to the use of old, energy-inefficient clamp firing systems. To solve this problem SDC is supporting the South-South technology transfer of the Vertical Shaft Brick Kiln. This energy-efficient technology considerably reduces coal consumption and cuts CO2 emissions by half. The first pilot plant was inaugurated in September 2011 in Jeffrey’s Bay, Eastern Cape.

Globalkredit für Kleinaktionen, Kurzaufträge, Missionen und Mandate, Sektion Globalprogramm Ernährungssicherheit (GPFS)

01.11.2013 - 31.12.2020

Der Globalkredit wird für eine schnelle und administrativ einfache Abwicklung für Kurzaktionen der Sektion gebraucht. Einzelne Teilaktionen werden gemäss internen Richtlinien bewilligt und sind für Aktionen von sehr kurzer Dauer, für Beiträge an Events und Identifizierung von Projekten vorgesehen.

Water Supply and Sanitation in Tajikistan

01.11.2013 - 30.06.2018

The project seeks to improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation in rural areas by enhancing the sustainability of the water and sanitation sector. The project will focus on: increasing access to water and sanitation Systems for 15.000 women, men and chiidren in rural areas; contribute to the institutional and policy reform; and include and enhance the focus on sanitation issues, waste water disposai, toilets in rural schools, clinics and other public facilities, norms for sanitation and water quality. The project will also create synergies with the community health program in Tajikistan.

Rapport Mondial de Suivi sur l’Education pour tous (RMS)

01.11.2013 - 31.12.2015

Le Rapport Mondial de Suivi sur l’Education pour tous renseigne chaque année sur les progrès atteints en matière des objectifs de l’Education pour tous. Il fournit des données qualitatives et quantitatives et des analyses thématiques au niveau des pays et des régions. La période 2013 à 2015 est cruciale pour faire le point sur l’atteinte des objectifs de l’Education pour tous, mais aussi pour contribuer aux débats post-2015 pour une éducation basée sur les notions de qualité et d’équité.

Lao DECIDE Info

01.11.2013 - 30.06.2018

Since 2007, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has supported the Lao government to improve its management of social and economic data. SDC seeks to enable policy makers to make better-informed decisions by making reliable data more readily available, contributing to equitable development.

HIV Prevention Program - Community Systems for integrated HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights

01.11.2013 - 28.02.2019

The HIV prevention programme of the Southern Africa AIDS Trust (SAT) will strengthen the capacities of communities in mapping and addressing HIV and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) needs of especially adolescents, young people and women in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Botswana and Malawi. It will support the ministries of Health and Education at country level, and advocate for regional policies and frameworks at SADC level to improve integrated service-delivery of HIV and SRHR.    

Local Governance Sustainable Development Programme (LGSDP)

01.11.2013 - 30.06.2016

LGSDP is aimed at strengthening local governments’ capacities and accountability while at the same enhancing people’s voice to contribute to the effective functioning of local governments. The ongoing democratization process in Bhutan provides opportunities to substantially increase the role of Local Governments by further devolving responsibilities and authority and providing a platform for empowering citizens, particularly women, to contribute to sustainable and equitable green socio-economic development at local level.

Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED) – Membership Contribution

01.11.2013 - 31.12.2018

DCED aims at being the independent and respected point of referenced for standards, knowledge and data on the role of the private sector in development. It also advocates globally the importance of the topic. This influences the development sector regarding the quality and quantity of programmes in private sector develop¬ment. SDC is supporting the DCED in its various activities to achieve their objectives since the early 80ies and has been especially involved regarding the development and application of the Results Measurement Standard.

Administrative Support to Africa Division

30.10.2013 - 28.02.2014

DRC: Rebuilding Returnees’ Housing and Livelihoods in Ergneti (Shida Kartli)

16.10.2013 - 30.06.2015

Tailor-made housing solutions, needs-based livelihood support and repairs of small-scale infrastructure are instrumental for supporting stable return and reintegration of the war affected families to Ergneti village. As the Government of Georgia is not in a position to financially support the return process, it places a high importance on SDC’s efforts in this direction. The given intervention constitutes one of the strategic priorities of the “Swiss Cooperation Strategy South Caucasus 2013-2016” as it comes under the Human Security and Protection (HSP) domain.

Increasing the Quality of Health Services for All

15.10.2013 - 30.04.2020

Albania has the lowest public health spending in the region. Many patients bypass primary health care and overcrowd hospitals, especially in larger cities. In addition, non-communicable diseases are increasing at an alarming rate. Therefore health promotion, prevention of diseases and improved primary health care services are a top priority for the country.

Fostering civic engagement in Albania

15.10.2013 - 30.06.2019

Civic engagement in Albania is low. The relationship between citizens and local authorities is still not based on accountability, transparency and participation. Corruption is pervasive while checks and balances are weak and under utilised.