Une jeune femme insère un bulletin de vote plié dans une urne.
La DDC s’engage aussi pour la tenue d’élections équitables et transparentes, par exemple en Tunisie. © DDC

Promouvoir les valeurs démocratiques est une étape essentielle à l’instauration d’une gouvernance qui implique tous les citoyens. La participation égale de tous les groupes de population augmente les chances d'un développement équilibré qui profite à tous. Elle permet de mettre un frein à la corruption et aux abus de pouvoir, ce qui réduit le risque de frustrations et d'affrontements politiques. La promotion de la démocratie est l'une des priorités de la politique extérieure de la Suisse. 

La démocratisation est au cœur des préoccupations de la DDC. L'objectif est de réaliser le droit de participation de la population et d’inciter le gouvernement à agir de manière responsable. La participation égale des différents groupes de population à la vie politique et aux décisions sur les questions ayant un impact sur la vie quotidienne permet d’associer des intérêts divers et de faire des choix reposant sur une large assise, renforçant ainsi la légitimité des processus politiques et le sentiment que la responsabilité de leur mise en œuvre est partagée. Parmi les autres principes fondamentaux de la démocratie figurent le partage et le contrôle du pouvoir, la responsabilité, l'égalité juridique et la primauté du droit.

La Suisse soutient les institutions et les processus démocratiques. Elle favorise l'interaction de forces démocratiques aux horizons divers, qui façonnent le système politique et se renforcent mutuellement. Une importance particulière est accordée à la promotion de l'égalité entre les sexes ainsi qu'à la participation égale des groupes de population défavorisés et à leur protection. La Suisse agit en prenant en compte le contexte politique, favorise la mise en place de solutions adaptées et tire parti des structures existantes. Son action est guidée par les valeurs démocratiques et non par un modèle spécifique.

La démocratisation est la pierre angulaire d’un développement inclusif et durable. Mais c'est aussi un objectif en soi, car elle garantit le respect des droits civiques et politiques, et constitue une condition préalable à la réalisation des autres droits sociaux, économiques et culturels fondamentaux. La démocratisation peut également contribuer à la désescalade des conflits violents.

Projets actuels

Objet 109 – 120 de 218

Nurturing Active and Responsible Citiziens

01.10.2018 - 30.09.2030

Molodova's democracy is still young and fragile. The population is disinclined to participate in decision-making, to practice democrtatic values and to demand their rights. Schools have an important role in educating active and responsive citizens, but are not well prepared for it. By improving democratic school governance and introducing practical civic education, Switzerland will support Moldova in raising civic consciousness of chlidren and adolescents, and engaging them in ther communities.


Institutional Support to Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities

01.10.2018 - 30.09.2022

SDC is providing an institutional contribution to the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) to lead policy dialogue, advocacy and represent interests of local governments (LGs) before the central government in policy and law making. SCTM will promote decentralisation in Serbia together with the Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self Government, and support its member LGs to implement adopted laws and pursue reforms, ultimately bringing benefits to all citizens, men and women, in all sectors governed by LG.


Somalia - Inclusive and accountable governance

01.09.2018 - 31.12.2021

In 2012, a comprehensive state-building process along federalist principles started in Somalia. Switzerland will contribute to a more inclusive, accountable and equitable governance system by focusing on the constitutional review process and strengthening the parliamentarians’ capacities. It will promote knowledge sharing, exchange of Somali, Swiss and international expertise, and public discourse to foster Somali-owned governance arrangement.


SDC –OECD DCD Partnership on Illicit Financial Flows 2018-2021 (single phase)

01.09.2018 - 30.11.2021

lllicit Financial Flows (IFF) constitute a fundamental obstacle to economic growth and good governance in the development countries. Building on previous and current OECD/DAC work on IFF, the Development OECD Co-operation Directorate (DCD) and SDC are prepared to establish a partnership on IFF to contribute in designing policies and building partnerships to address IFF across source, transit and destination countries. Switzerland thereby contributes to efforts of the international community to achieve SDG 16.


Somalia - UN Joint Programme on Local Governance and Decentralized Service Delivery (JPLG)

01.09.2018 - 31.12.2021

After two decades of civil war and the following establishment of an internationally recognised federal government of Somalia in 2012, the UN Joint Programme for Local Governance and Decentralised Service Delivery (JPLG) supports the building up of more effective, accountable and inclusive local governance systems. Focusing on improved regulatory frameworks, enhanced public service delivery, and civic engagement, SDC contributes to enhanced state legitimacy, peacebuilding and more equitable access to public service well-being for all citizens, aiming thereby at more stability in the Horn of Africa.


Citizen security

Renforcement de la police hondurienne

01.09.2018 - 31.08.2022

The program supports the reforms of the National Police focusing on institutional integrity: reform of the police education system, community policing and effective control systems for personnel. In the Gulf of Fonseca and the Mosquitia, justice and security sector actors, local governments, civil society, private sector and indigenous populations strengthen their cooperation and jointly implement local and regional violence prevention strategies.


Réduction de risques de catastrophes naturelles dans le Sud et le Sud-est d’Haïti

01.09.2018 - 31.08.2022

En Haïti, les catastrophes répétées détruisent les actifs des populations, les infrastructures économiques et provoquent des pertes en vies humaines. Elles freinent la croissance et le développement. Le projet vise à réduire les risques naturels via le transfert de compétences aux acteurs locaux, la sensibilisation des populations et la création de conditions favorables à la planification/réalisation des mesures de réduction de risques qui protègent les personnes vulnérables de certaines communes du Sud et du Sud-est, 2 des départements les plus à risques.


Strengthened and Informative Migration Systems (SIMS)

16.08.2018 - 14.12.2023

Labour migration remains a key driver for development in Bangladesh. The present project strengthens the socio-economic development of the country by providing better life perspectives for migrant workers. It enables migrant workers and their families to take informed decisions towards a productive and safe migration experience with reduced social costs. This supports implementation of the parliamentary mandate to better link Swiss migration policy with international cooperation.


Safer Migration (SaMI III) project

16.07.2018 - 15.07.2022

Labour migration is positively affecting Nepal’s socio-economic development with remittances significantly reducing poverty. Nevertheless, the rights of migrants are often violated. The Safer Migration project will empower migrants and their families and strengthen government protection mechanisms. The project will benefit about 600’000 men and women in three states of Nepal and enable about 60 local governments to run foreign employment services.


Towards Transparent, Inclusive and Accountable Governance in the Republic of Macedonia

15.07.2018 - 30.06.2022

The project aims at increasing gender equality in Macedonia and the quality of life for women and vulnerable groups by 1) systematically integrating a gender perspective in public policies and budgets which leads to the allocation of more funds for greater gender equality in strategies and policies; 2) empowering women and vulnerable groups to advocate for their needs in municipal planning and budgeting; and 3) supporting CSOs and Members of Parliament in overseeing the implementation of gender responsive policies and initiatives.


Mekong Region Land Governance (MRLG) Phase 2

01.07.2018 - 31.12.2022

Land governance remains at the centre of development challenges in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV), and land expropriation is a key driver of new poverty and food insecurity. The governments in the region have begun to turn their attention to legal and policy issues on land governance. This creates an opportunity for MRLG and the Reform Actors it brings together, to contribute to improvements in policies and practices regarding land tenure security for family farmers.


Integrated Water Resources Management in the Barind areas

01.07.2018 - 30.06.2023

By promoting the coordinated, equitable and sustainable development and management of water, land and related resources, and addressing the institutional challenges associated with integrated water resources management, the project intends to ensure access to sufficient and safe water for the disadvantaged people of the Barind tracts in North-Western Bangladesh.   

Objet 109 – 120 de 218