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An approach targeting the root causes of fragility and resilience

Switzerland has significantly increased its support for fragile regions and those affected by conflict. The Dispatch on Switzerland’s International Cooperation for the 2017–20 period, approved by Parliament, has increased bilateral aid for these countries by 50%.

These funds are earmarked for tackling the root causes of conflict, strengthening civil society, increasing respect for human rights and promoting responsible governance at the national and local levels.

The SDC is active in a number of states and regions that are experiencing – or have experienced – latent or open conflict and are extremely fragile in one or more dimensions, including Afghanistan, Burundi, Haiti, the Horn of Africa, Mali, Myanmar, Nepal, and North Africa.

New approaches to development cooperation

The UN member states adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015. Sustainable Development Goal 16 establishes a direct relationship between peaceful and inclusive societies with strong institutions and sustainable development. By establishing peace as a legitimate aspect of development policy and practice, it honours the commitment made by the international community to the 'New Deal for engagement in fragile states' in Busan in 2011.

Despite the greater risks involved, special efforts are required in fragile contexts: for humanitarian reasons, in the interest of sustainable development and to improve global security. These efforts fall under the major international agendas for sustaining peace, for humanity and for human rights. Lastly, they recognise the necessity of adapting all interventions to the specific context in a way that takes full account of its complexity.

Addressing fragility is a way of reaching those who are most at risk of being left behind

The communities most at risk are those affected by chronic armed conflict and other forms of violence, lack of access to justice, rampant corruption, failure to respect human rights or institutions that are non-inclusive and non-accountable.

Many fragile states were already lagging far behind in making progress towards the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) prior to 2015. They now risk being left behind in realising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the given deadline of 2030. Therefore, tackling different forms of fragility can directly help reach the populations that are being left behind, and especially the most vulnerable.

Documents

Dispatch on Switzerland’s International Cooperation 2017–2020

Peacebuilding and Statebuilding Strategy for SDC’s work in fragile and conflict contexts (PDF, 30 Pages, 3.3 MB, English)

Other languages
Estrategia para la consolidación de la paz y la construcción del Estadoen el trabajo de la COSUDE en contextos frágiles y situaciones de conflicto
Stratégie de la DDC en matière de consolidation de la paix et de renforcement de l’État pour son engagement dans les situations de conflit et de fragilité

Evaluation of the performance of SDC instruments in fragile and conflict-affected contexts (PDF, 1.3 MB, English)

Annexes of the evaluation (PDF, 1.7 MB, English)

Current projects

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Asset Recovery Strategic Partnerships

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2029

Switzerland supports strategic partners in asset recovery who provide technical assistance to countries, advocate for international standards, and facilitate knowledge and exchange on international efforts and ongoing cases. The partnerships leverage Switzerland’s potential to influence the agenda more effectively, facilitate the integration of international best practices in ongoing restitution negotiations, and help ensure that returned assets benefit the populations of states of origin.

Backstopping support for SDC’s Cluster Green thematic Knowledge Networks A+FS, CDE and RésEAU

01.01.2025 - 31.12.2028

As a globally active knowledge-based organisation, SDC is critically dependent on effective and efficient knowledge management. SDC’s thematic networks sit at the heart of this endeavour, rendering an essential service across the organisation and its partners by connecting network members, collecting and processing information, and retaining and distributing knowledge. State-of-the art backstopping services are essential to this activity, as is close cooperation between SDC’s thematic networks.

CULTURESCAPES - phasing out 2024-2025

21.10.2024 - 31.12.2025

The biennial festival CULTURESCAPES enables artists from and around the Sahara to perform and contribute to debates on specific topics relevant to the region, and to find new partners and networks. The festival takes place in several cantons of Switzerland in cooperation with various cuItural institutions. SDC’s contribution enables specific efforts regarding research, co-productions and gives artists visibility, skills and networks to benefit the cultural scene of their countries of origin.

E-Governance for Accountability and Participation (EGAP), Phase 3

01.10.2024 - 30.09.2028

Digital transformation of Ukraine’s public administration significantly contributed to its resilience in the critical war conditions. Switzerland will consolidate its support to Ukraine in promoting innovative digital tools as amplifiers of democratic reforms in socially important sectors, catalysts of sustainable recovery and effective service provision to citizens and the private sector.

Appui au Forum des ONG Internationales au Mali (FONGIM)

01.10.2024 - 30.09.2028

La présente contribution soutient le Forum des ONG Internationales au Mali en tant que plateforme efficace de coordination, de plaidoyer et de renforcement des capacités des ONG humanitaires et de développement au Mali. Le FONGIM permet aux partenaires de la DDC au Mali de mener leurs activités sur le terrain de manière efficace en assurant un rôle d’interface avec l’administration malienne.

Reducing the burden of non-communicable diseases – Healthy Life Project

01.10.2024 - 30.06.2028

Since 2015, Switzerland supports Moldova in addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their impact on the population’s health. The Covid-19 and the war in Ukraine hindered the progress and increased the fragility of Moldova’s health system. In its exit phase, the project will focus on the sustainability of the improvements introduced in NCD prevention and control. By improving the performance of the public health and the primary healthcare systems, the project also strengthens the overall resilience of Moldovan’s health system.

Moldova: Continuity of care in case of catastrophic health events – Care4Living

01.10.2024 - 30.09.2028

Switzerland will support Moldovan health authorities in reforming the emergency care system and in building rehabilitation services in order to ensure timely medical care in cases of medical and public health emergencies. The program will contribute to enhancing the chances to survival and recovery for patients who are at risk or have suffered catastrophic health events (stroke, heart attack, multiple trauma). The program will use the development of healthcare services as a vehicle to foster dialogue between Moldova and its breakaway region of Transnistria. 

SOM, SomReP Bridging Phase

01.10.2024 - 31.12.2025

SomReP aims to foster sustainable livelihoods and increase the resilience of (agro-) pastoralist communities to climate shocks across Somalia. By supporting vulnerable communities to better cope with ecological disasters SomRep makes an important contribution to mitigate key drivers of fragility in Somalia and thereby promotes Switzerland’s interest to strengthen stability and economic develop ment in the Horn of Africa region.

Strengthening the Climate Adaptation Capacities in Georgia

01.10.2024 - 31.03.2027

Since 2017, Switzerland has contributed to national and international efforts to adapt to the increasing impacts of climate change in Georgia. It will continue to support the further development of the legal and policy  framework  for  natural  hazard mapping  and  zoning  in  2024-2027,  with  an  additional  focus  on strengthening the inclusion of women's voices, needs and capacities in disaster risk reduction. The project will also rely on the Swiss expertise on avalanche and landslide forecasting. 

Assistance en soutien psychosocial et protection intégrée pour les populations affectées par le conflit au Burkina Faso

30.09.2024 - 30.04.2026

Les populations déplacées internes au Burkina Faso, en particulier les femmes et les filles, sont exposées à des violations de leurs droits. Afin de contribuer à la protection de ces populations vulnérables, la Suisse soutient le projet de protection intégrée. Le projet vise à répondre à l’urgence et à appuyer les acteurs locaux (Etat, associations et communautés) dans la prise en charge des victimes et à réduire leur vulnérabilité en leur donnant des moyens de subvenir à leurs besoins.

Appui au renforcement des capacités de résilience des populations vulnérables du Batha – REPAR

16.09.2024 - 15.09.2027

L’intervention vise à améliorer la sécurité alimentaire et nutritionnelle des populations vulnérables de la province du Batha de manière holistique, à travers une approche prenant en compte à la fois les activités de développement et humanitaire. Le projet appuie la mise en place d’un mécanisme local durable de prévention et de gestion des crises alimentaires, l’augmentation des revenus des ménages vulnérables et l’assistance alimentaire pendant les périodes de soudure.

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