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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Groundwater Management, Use and Protection Programme (GWP)
20.07.2022
- 31.12.2027
Despite its vital importance for people, economy and environment, groundwater (GW) in North Macedonia is increasingly under pressure from pollution and unsustainable use in a changing climate. With Swiss expertise and support, the GWP will establish the basis for a long-term transformation of the GW management by building stakeholders’ capacities, securing the necessary collaboration mechanism, improving legislative and planning framework.
Phase 1 Solidarit'Eau Suisse 2022-2027
16.07.2022
- 31.12.2027
Access to safe water and sanitation affordable for all by 2030 according to the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 is substantially off track. The so-called SDG 6 Acceleration Framework adopted in 2020 by the UN, calls for fast results through increased efforts at all levels and by all relevant actors. Solidarit’Eau Suisse helps in mobilizing support from Swiss municipalities and other water-related public actors to implement Swiss projects in the water sector of the Global South.
Sustainable Land Management and Investments for Climate-Resilient Livelihoods (SLMIC)
15.07.2022
- 31.12.2027
Unsustainable land investments management, combined with climate change have impacted the livelihoods of the rural population in Laos. Switzerland will continue supporting the Lao Government and land users to further improve land management through enhanced knowledge, capacities, and processes that promote quality investments and sustainable land management for the benefit of the most vulnerable people.
Project completed
Improving food security for conflict-affected populations in Northeast Nigeria
15.07.2022
- 14.07.2023
Over 14 million people are currently food insecure in Nigeria, with the conflict-affected northeast of the country being most severely impacted, amidst insecurity, limited humanitarian access, recurring population movements and soaring food prices. With this contribution, the SDC supports Action Contre la Faim to provide emergency assistance to the most food insecure populations, while also contributing to the restoration of livelihoods to prevent or mitigate future shocks, in line with the nexus approach.
Project completed
Enhancing Agro-Pastoral Food Security, Livelihoods and Protection
15.07.2022
- 14.07.2025
The project will improve food and nutrition security and strengthen livelihoods through poultry production, the provision of animal health services, and the promotion of draft animal technologies and natural resource management. VSF Suisse, due to the level of acceptance and trust it has built with pastoral communities, will reinforce and strengthen community-based child protection services, provide psychosocial support for children and caregivers and support community-based peace committees to mitigate conflicts.
Effective management and prevention of Non-Communicable Diseases
01.07.2022
- 31.12.2026
Kyrgyzstan faces an increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases and there are significant gaps in the health system to manage them. The Primary Health Care system should deliver equitable care and prevent hospitalizations with non-communicable diseases’ complications. The project contributes to Improve health and quality of life of the rural population through replicating the model of primary health care strengthening and promoting healthy behaviour among people in southern regions and two big cities.
Project completed
RECAP Prom. healthy diet & physical act.
01.07.2022
- 31.12.2025
Switzerland plays a critical role in moving the agenda for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and fighting all forms of malnutrition forward in low- and middle-income countries and at global level. NCDs constitute a major global health challenge with critical economic consequences. Unhealthy diets and physical inactivity are the main causes of obesity and NCDs. Switzerland aims at strengthening individual and institutional capacity and enabling environments for legal and regulatory measures to promote healthy diets and physical activity.
Job Creation and Skills Development
01.07.2022
- 30.06.2027
Better market-oriented skills and job prospects are key building blocks for fostering inclusive economic development in Moldova. Building on positive results achieved since 2017, Switzerland will continue strengthening public institutions, private sector stakeholders and excluded groups (rural youth, minorities, migrants) with a four-year contribution to a GIZ programme with a special focus on supporting dual professional education as well as SMEs and smart investment policies.
Project completed
Global Water Security and Sanitation Partnership (GWSP)
01.07.2022
- 30.06.2026
The Global Water Security and Sanitation Partnership (GWSP) of the World Bank Water Global Practice is a global partnership on water and sanitation security as set out in the global water goal (SDG 6). This SDC support will advance innovative global knowledge production and exchange as well as building capacity through country-level support with a focus on the population excluded most from water investments and services.
Project completed
ACF - Mécanisme de Réponse Rapide (RRM) au Burkina Faso
01.07.2022
- 31.12.2023
Le Burkina Faso est confronté à une crise humanitaire et sécuritaire sans précédent, obligeant 1.9 million de personnes à fuir leur foyer. Ces déplacés, majoritairement des femmes et des enfants, sont exposés à une grande vulnérabilité. La Suisse contribue à assurer une veille humanitaire à travers un mécanisme de réponse rapide permettant de subvenir aux besoins des populations déplacées en fournissant notamment un accès amélioré à l'eau et l’hygiène, aux articles non alimentaires, à un abri et à la protection.
Technology for Youth and Jobs – Youth Tech Start (YTS)
01.07.2022
- 31.12.2028
Switzerland will contribute to the Youth Tech Start Programme of the World Bank aiming to create quality jobs for Palestinian youth in the tech sector and foster socio-economic stability. By upskilling human resources, upgrading infrastructure and improving global market access of Palestinian IT firms, the project strengthens an emerging pillar of the Palestinian economy with prospects to create decent jobs for youth in alignment with SDC Cooperation Programme for the Near East 2021-24.
Fostering and Leveraging Opportunities for Water Security in Kosovo (FLOWS)
01.07.2022
- 30.09.2027
This project aims to improve the accountability of responsible institutions on enhancing and safeguarding water security in the country in line with the Kosovo Government priorities. Through a contribution to the World Bank, it focuses on supporting relevant authorities on providing sustainable access to water for socio-economic development, preserving the environment, and building resilience against climate shocks, through enhanced policy making, capacity building and innovative approaches.
