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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Ministry of Public Finance – Electronic document management system
22.09.2016
- 07.09.2019
National public entities entrusted with fiscal administration interact very regularly with various private and public actors at national, regional and local level. This is also true for Romania, where the National Agency for Fiscal Administration is situated in the Ministry of Public Finance. By improving the digitalized administration in the Ministry of Public Finance, affairs and services such as revenue collection can be ensured in a better, more reliable manner and the service level to taxpayers and the general population improved. For this purpose, Switzerland supports the modernization and reliability of the existing electronic document management system of the Ministry of Public Finance.
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Corporate Sustainability and Reporting for Competitive Business
01.09.2016
- 31.08.2020
Phase II of the 'Corporate Sustainability and Reporting for Competitive Business' Programme (CSRCB) aims at promoting the integration of SMEs into global value chains by improving their sustainability reporting and performance. The programme is implemented by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and targets six developing countries.
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Regional Biotrade Project Southeast Asia
01.09.2016
- 31.08.2020
The "Regional Biotrade Project Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Lao PDR, and Myanmar)" proposes to tackle the opportunities and challenges in the three countries of the Indo-Burma biodiversity hotspot by following a country specific market demand oriented approach, along Biotrade value-chains following the ethical Biotrade principles.
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Remittance Grant Facility
01.09.2016
- 31.08.2020
The Remittance Grant Facility will be set up with the Ministry of Finance of Ghana as a challenge fund. It will provide grants to private sector actors and support the design and pilot testing of innovative products and services for remittances.
Transparency and Innovation of Sustainability Standards (TISS) Programme
01.08.2016
- 31.07.2022
TISS reaffirms SECO long-standing engagement in the field of private, voluntary sustainability standards for both niche and mainstream markets. It fosters the International Trade Centre in Geneva as the global host for transparent and credible information on sustainability standards and supports ISEAL, the overarching organization of private standards, in its Innovation Agenda aimed at increasing credibility, impact and efficiency of associated standards.
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Facility for Investment Climate Advisory Services 2017-21
01.07.2016
- 30.06.2021
FIAS (Facility for Investment Climate Advisory Services of the World Bank) operates at the intersection of government and the private sector to ensure that the investment climate - reflected by laws, regulations, trade structures etc. - enables companies to grow without unnecessary hurdles. Ultimately, FIAS aims to build dynamic and resilient economies that grow at the benefit of everybody through increased investment, job-creation and productivity. Thereby, FIAS contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Colombia + Competitiva
01.07.2016
- 31.12.2020
SECO aims at supporting the Colombian government in its agenda to a) strengthen the competitiveness of its economy, which is crucial for the OECD accession and b) create economic perspectives and support sustainable agricultural practices, which contribute to lasting peace.
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Local Energy Strategies in Colombian Cities
30.06.2016
- 31.12.2020
Colombia is facing several challenges in terms of energy efficiency and renewable energy. The SECO program will support selected Colombian cities in achieving a more sustainable management and use of energy by introducing an adapted "Energy City/European Energy Award" approach to the country.
Transformative Carbon Asset Facility
30.06.2016
- 31.12.2028
The goal of the Transformative Carbon Asset Facility (TCAF) is helping developing countries implement their plans to cut emissions by working with them to create new instruments associated with reduced greenhouse gas emission reductions, including those achieved through policy actions.
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Mekong Urban Flood Proofing and Drainage Program
26.05.2016
- 31.12.2020
Implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, the Mekong Urban Flood Proofing and Drainage Program (Vietnam) aims to strengthen national capacities as well as standards and policies in the field of urban resilience, and to increase the resilience to adverse climate change related events of three selected cities.
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Sustainable Energy Action Fund
11.05.2016
- 07.11.2019
The objectives of this Fund are to enhance the sustainable energy management at the municipal level in Romania by improving municipal infrastructure, building capacity and raising awareness about energy efficiency and renewable energy in order to increase living standards, promote economic development and provide a response to climate change.
Sustainable Urbanization Indonesia IDSUN
11.05.2016
- 31.12.2022
The Sustainable Urbanization Trust Fund (IDSUN) managed by The World Bank supports the Government of Indonesia and selected Indonesian cities to address the challenges of sustainable urbanization. It entails technical assistance and capacity-building to meet pressing needs in urban infrastructure financing, urban management and strategic project preparation.