Proyectos

Financial support to the Programme of Work and Budget (PWB) of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC) 2021-2022

01.01.2021 - 30.06.2023

Switzerland’s support to the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) aims at maximizing the impact and effectiveness of international development cooperation towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in developing countries, ensuring that no one is left behind. Through knowledge sharing, joint learning and standards setting, the DAC contributes to enhance the coordination and coherence of international cooperation.

United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), Core Contribution 2021-2025

01.01.2021 - 31.12.2025

Switzerland's support to UNDRR, the focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of disaster risk reduction (DRR), contributes to the substantial reduction of disaster risk and losses in lives, improved livelihoods and health of persons, communities and countries. UNDRR works to prevent and reduce hazard exposure and vulnerability to disaster and increase preparedness for response and recovery, thus strengthening people's resilience.

Swiss contribution to multilateral peace-building – Phase 1 (2021-2023)

01.01.2021 - 31.12.2026

This project aims at increasing Switzerland’s contribution to global peace and sustainable development, through a strategic support to the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund and the World Bank State and Peacebuilding Fund. These funds critically contribute to enhance UN’s and WB’s engagement in the field of peacebuilding Switzerland’s engagement is reinforced by its strong thematic peace-humanitarian-development expertise and its solid field presence in countries where the funds are active.

Enhance Regional Cooperation through the Western Balkans Fund

01.01.2021 - 31.12.2025

The Western Balkans Fund, established by the Governments of six Western Balkans countries, aims to reinforce peace, stability and sustainable development in the region. Through its core contribution, Switzerland will contribute to the Fund’s strengthened operations and institutional working modalities. The Fund promotes regional cultural cooperation, scientific exchanges, youth mobility for increased inter-regional ties.

OCHA Contribution to Humanitar-ian Fund oPt 2021 - 2023 (Phase 6)

01.01.2021 - 31.12.2023

The Humanitarian Fund (HF) in oPt is a flexible, needs-based and principled mechanism driven by field-level and evidence-based decisions. The HF is a pooled mechanism lead by the UN Humanitarian Coordinator through OCHA and focuses on lifesaving and emergency activities. Since 2007, the HF received regular support from various donors, including Switzerland, which renews its funding in line with its commitments to improve the effectiveness of humanitarian aid globally and in the oPt.

IHS - Integrated Health Services

01.01.2021 - 31.12.2026

The Integrated Health Services project aims at improving the availability, quality and continuity of care for patients with non-communicable diseases by strengthening related clinical, managerial and governance processes in the General Hospitals of Gjakova and Peja. IHS enhances coordination and referral between primary and secondary levels of care, and at national level, it supports stakeholders to develop and implement a policy framework that fosters patient-centred integrated care.

Contribution to the UN-REDD Pro-gramme (single phase)

15.12.2020 - 31.12.2025

Forests are a central solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, their sustainable management is an imperative for the planet but also for millions of vulnerable people. The UN-REDD Programme is a key player in accelerating the implementation of appropriate policies and actions in tropical low and lower-middle income countries to reduce deforestation and restore forests. The contribution will allow for a strong Swiss engagement jointly with the Federal Office of the Environment, and for the capitalization of existing work of the four SDC domains on forest ecosystems and related livelihoods.

Skateistan

15.12.2020 - 31.03.2025

The Skateistan programme offers quality educational, sport and recreational opportunities to Afghan children and youth from low-income families, street working children, and children with disabilities. The programme facilitates the reintegration of out-of-school children into the formal public school system. Switzerland supports the Skateistan programme to contribute to create equitable, safe, and conducive learning opportunities especially for girls and marginalized children.

Ageing and Health in Bosnia and Herzegovina

15.12.2020 - 31.07.2025

In BiH, beyond modest pensions, no personal or social assistance is available for the elderly, who belong to the poorest population. The project supports the community engagement for the elderly and the introduction of home based care for the elderly in 10 municipalities. Home based care is provided by auxiliary nurses, trained and employed by the Red Cross of BiH in cooperation with local governments. The project is a contribution to the initiative of the Swiss Red Cross.

Kulturförderung Süd/Ost

01.12.2020 - 31.12.2024

Die DEZA fördert den Zugang von Kulturschaffenden aus Asien, Afrika, Lateinamerika und Osteuropa zum Schweizer Kulturmarkt und internationalen beruflichen Netzwerken. Sie leistet einen finanziellen Beitrag an das Büro für Kulturkooperation „artlink“ für die Dokumentation, Information sowie die Vermitt-lung von Engagements von Künstler*innen aus dem Süden und Osten in der Schweiz. Zudem können Kulturveranstalter beim SüdKulturFonds Gesuche für Auftritte aus dem Süden und Osten einreichen.

Strengthening the Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia

01.12.2020 - 30.06.2023

In partnership with the OSCE, Switzerland supports the Armenian Government in establishing a new Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC). This specialized body will be key in investigating and combatting corruption crimes. Through capacity-building activities and policy support, the ACC will be in a position to contribute to curb corruption, strengthen the Anti-Corruption system and the rule-of-law in the context of the Government’s Anti-Corruption Strategy 2019.

Hands4health Hand hygiene, water quality and sanitation in primary health care facilities and schools not connected to a functional water supply system

01.12.2020 - 30.06.2025

Current technologies and approaches to improve water, sanitation and hygiene are fragmented. Hands4health focuses on the development, testing, evaluation and scaling up of new water efficient hand washing technologies as well as on a holistic approach to hand hygiene, water quality and sanitation. To leave no one behind, the project works in primary health care facilities and schools not connected to a functional water supply system in in four target countries and beyond.