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Development of the public and private sectors in Tajikistan

09.07.2013 — Artículo DEZA

Interview with Nicolas Guigas, deputy director of the Swiss Cooperation Office in Tajikistan

The break-up of the Soviet Union at the end of 1991 had many consequences for the countries of Central Asia. Relations between the regions were severed, internal and international conflicts broke out, and economic growth stagnated. Between 1992 and 1997, Tajikistan sank into a civil war that destroyed most of its limited economic and social infrastructure. Today, almost half of the country's 7.6 million inhabitants live in dire poverty. First active in Tajikistan in the context of humanitarian assistance in 1993, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) set up a Cooperation Office in Dushanbe in 1997. Now it has been promoting economic, political and social stability in Tajikistan for 15 years.


First official trilateral exchange France-Germany-Switzerland on future Sustainable Development Goals

20.06.2013 — Press release EDA
The official representatives of the constituency France-Germany-Switzerland in the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) met for the first time in Berne. The Director General of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Martin Dahinden, hosted the meeting with Germany’s Minister of State, Michael G. Link, and Mr Sujiro Seam, representing the French Minister for Development, Pascal Canfin. The three parties agreed on jointly advancing consensus finding towards a new framework for global sustainable development.


Diaspora as a bridge-builder and driver of development

18.06.2013 — Press release EDA
Diaspora communities can play a crucial role in the advancement of developing countries. Thanks to the expertise they acquire abroad, their experience and their remittances, people living abroad can make a significant contribution to improving the situation in their home countries. At a two-day conference of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), delegations from some 60 countries are discussing diaspora communities' potential as part of development policy. This is the first event to serve as an international platform for diaspora ministries and representatives.


World Day to Combat Desertification: «Drought and water scarcity»

10.06.2013 — Artículo DEZA

The goal of World Day to Combat Desertification on 17 June 2013 is to increase awareness about the risks of drought and water scarcity in drylands. The SDC is interested in this topic as land degradation threatens agriculture and the food security of population groups.


Research and innovation play an important part in international cooperation

05.06.2013 — Press release EDA
Research and technological, social and political innovation play an important part in Switzerland's international cooperation to reduce poverty and global risks. At a joint event organised by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing Countries (CRPDC) of the The Swiss Academy of Natural Sciences researchers presented innovative products that they have developed together with research partners from Africa, Asia and Latin America.


Research and innovation play an important part in international cooperation

05.06.2013 — Artículo DEZA

Research and technological, social and political innovation play an important part in Switzerland's international cooperation to reduce poverty and global risks. At a joint event organised by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing Countries (CRPDC) of the The Swiss Academy of Natural Sciences researchers presented innovative products that they have developed together with research partners from Africa, Asia and Latin America.


Swiss International Cooperation evaluated by the OECD

04.06.2013 — Press release EDA
From 3 to 7 June 2013, experts of the member countries of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC) will be evaluating Switzerland’s international cooperation. This peer review, which takes place approximately every four years, will conclude with the formulation of recommendations on how to improve the quality and effectiveness of the operations conducted by the Federal bodies active in the domain of development cooperation.


Working visit by the State Secretary to Mali and Burkina Faso

31.05.2013 — Press release EDA
From 28 to 31 May 2012, a Swiss delegation led by the State Secretary, Yves Rossier, and the Deputy-Director-General of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Maya Tissafi, travelled to Mali on a working visit. The purpose of the trip was to reaffirm Switzerland’s commitment peace promotion, humanitarian aid and development in the region. In this light, Switzerland has decided to resume its decentralised budgetary aid to Mali. An agreement to this effect was signed in Bamako. Prior to its visit to Mali, the Swiss delegation made a stop-over in Burkina Faso.


Switzerland

31.05.2013 — Press release EDA
More than 200 projects are now being implemented as part of the enlargement contribution. At the annual conference of Swiss Cooperation with Eastern Europe on 31 May 2013 in Bern, government representatives and experts from Switzerland and abroad discussed the importance and the impact of these projects. About 750 people took part in the annual conference in the Hotel National, an exceptionally high turnout.


Switzerland’s experience in the prevention of natural disasters

29.05.2013 — Artículo DEZA

A delegation of more than 200 people representing 165 countries gathered in Valais on 24 May 2013 to study measures taken in Switzerland to prevent natural disasters. This excursion was held at the end of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk that was held in Geneva. The day was organised by the Canton Valais and by various offices of the Confederation led by the SDC.


2012 Annual Report on Switzerland’s International Cooperation

27.05.2013 — Press release EDA
The just-published 2012 Annual Report on Switzerland's International Cooperation sets out a unified strategy that encompasses – for the first time – humanitarian aid, technical and financial cooperation, economic and trade policy measures, and cooperation with the countries of Eastern Europe. SDC Director-General Martin Dahinden and State Secretary and Director of SECO Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen-Fleisch stress that this important milestone has been welcomed both by Parliament and by public opinion. The report presents the main results of Switzerland's commitment to combating poverty and reducing global risks.


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