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Contr. générale SWP (2019-2021)

Project completed

The Swiss Water Partnership is a multi-stakeholder platform bringing together Swiss organisations from the academic, civil society, public and private sectors, including youth, to join forces and find innovative solutions for water challenges in developing and transition countries. Umbrella of Switzerland water stakeholders at the international level, carrying the diversity of the Swiss voice, the Swiss Water Partnership is a key complementary partner to SDC both in Switzerland and abroad

Country/region Topic Period Budget
Switzerland
Water
Water sector policy
01.01.2019 - 31.12.2021
 CHF  877’092
The project in brief
Background In July 2018, the High Level Political Forum concluded that the world is not on track to achieve the global SDG 6 targets by 2030 at the current rate of progress. Switzerland, having a very dynamic water expertise and strong experience, is strongly positioned to participate actively in the acceleration of the water-related 2030 Agenda. For this, the strengthening of partnerships is necessary to join forces, increase exchange of knowledge, stimulate cross-sectoral innovations, and create leverages for upscaling of interventions.
Objectives Stimulated and pooled Swiss knowhow and expertise contribute to improve living conditions in developing and transition countries through enhanced water security.
Target groups
  • Direct: SWP members and their partners ; Swiss youth ; SWP partners such as development banks
  • Indirect: population exposed to water risks and insecurity, beneficiaries of the SWP members’ & partners ‘activities
Medium-term outcomes
  • Outcome 1 : Youth for Water – Swiss Youth is engaged and influences water-related reflections
  • Outcome 2 : Innovations for SDG 6 and other water-related goals – Innovations enhancing the effectiveness of approaches to achieve water-related SDG targets are generated and/or tested and shared
  • Outcome 3 : Strong Swiss Voice – Swiss water expertise is demanded by key actors to contribute to the achievement of water-related SDG targets
Results

Expected results:  

  • Outputs 1.1 & 1.2: Attractivity and opportunities for young professionals to get involved in the water sector are created.
  • Output 2.2:  Innovative ideas are tested for upscaling within the framework of flagship initiatives.
  • Output 3.2: A dialogue on selected issues related to the monitoring and implementation of water-related SDG targets is facilitated.


Results from previous phases:  

  • Development of an SWP Financing Facility;
  • Building of an SWP training offer ;
  • Integration of Swiss water experts within the World Bank expert roster ;
  • Launch of a Swiss Junior Water Prize.


Directorate/federal office responsible SDC
Credit area Development cooperation
Project partners Contract partner
Private sector
Swiss Non-profit Organisation
  • Other Swiss Non-profit Organisation
  • Swiss Private Sector


Coordination with other projects and actors
  • Projects such as : AGUASAN Community of Practice, Solidarit’Eau, Rés’Eau, etc.
  • Actors such as : World Bank, African Development Bank, SECO, FOEN, ARE, etc.
Budget Current phase Swiss budget CHF    877’092 Swiss disbursement to date CHF    629’155
Project phases Phase 3 01.01.2022 - 31.12.2025   (Current phase)

Phase 2 01.01.2019 - 31.12.2021   (Completed)

Phase 1 01.08.2015 - 31.12.2018   (Completed)
  • Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION
    Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation
    Water sector policy and administrative management
    Aid Type Core contribution
    Mandate without fiduciary fund
    Project number

    7F09280

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