Progetti

Contribution to Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT)

05.12.2014 - 31.10.2017

As government reforms struggle to take hold, Myanmar is at a turning point. Sixty years of mismanagement and civil strife have driven 32% of the population below the poverty line, with women, and those in ethnic minority and conflict areas at higher risk. Through its contribution to the multi-donor Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT), Switzerland helps improve livelihoods of over two million rural poor, while helping shape pro-poor government development strategies.

Myanmar: Support to the 2015 Elections

01.12.2014 - 30.11.2018

The 2015 general elections are arguably Myanmar’s single most important step in its current historical political transition. They would be the first major democratic elections in the country in 50 years and will determine who will lead the country, its profound reforms and peace process at this crucial time. If sufficiently credible, transparent, inclusive and free of violence, they may lead to a scale up of intergovernmental support and direct foreign investment.

Access to Civil Documentation in Southeast Myanmar, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

01.05.2014 - 31.03.2016

GRO-Myanmar (Generating Rubber Opportunities in Myanmar)

01.05.2014 - 31.12.2017

The Generating Rubber Opportunities in Myanmar project applies a Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach to increase incomes and social capital of smallholder rubber farmers in the southeast of Myanmar. The project has a particular focus on women’s economic empowerment as well as on secure access to land. By facilitating links between market actors in government and in former armed conflict areas, the project helps build bridges that reduce potential conflict.

Primary Health Care (PHC)

01.03.2014 - 31.12.2018

The Primary Health Care project supports government as well as ethnic health systems in Kayin/Karen State, a conflict affected State of southeast Myanmar. Basic health services are strengthened through training, supervision and supplies. Communities are empowered to achieve better health and feedback mechanisms are introduced. The project further supports the coordination between ethnic and government health systems whenever possible.

Second Allocation of SDC Funding to ICRC Operations in 2014

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014

In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises. SDC funding to ICRC operations allows the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence.

UNICEF Programmbeiträge HH

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014

Contributions to OCHA Field Operations in 2014

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014

OCHA is responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure coherent response to emergencies and facilitates the work of operational humanitarian agencies in the field.  SDC aims to support OCHA in delivering its core functions in humanitarian coordination, advocacy and policy development. Therefore, SDC seeks to provide support to OCHA field offices in relevant humanitarian contexts, in line with SDC geographic and thematic priorities.

First Allocation of SDC Funding to UNHCR Operations in 2014

01.01.2014 - 31.12.2014

In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises. SDC funding to UNHCR operations allows the UN Refugee Agency to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance to refugees and internally displaced people in life-threatening situations and underfunded emergencies.

Contribution to Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT)

15.12.2013 - 31.12.2014

As government reforms struggle to take hold, Myanmar is at a turning point. Sixty years of mismanagement and civil strife have driven 32% of the population below the poverty line, with women and those in ethnic minority and conflict areas at higher risk. With its contribution to the multi-donor Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT), Switzerland helps improve livelihoods of two million rural poor, while helping shape pro-poor government development strategies.

Apprendistati di qualità per le popolazioni svantaggiate

01.12.2013 - 30.04.2018

In Myanmar la DSC è impegnata a sviluppare una formazione professionale di qualità e adatta alle richieste del mercato del lavoro. In questo contesto alcuni professionisti del settore alberghiero svizzero danno il proprio contributo. Nella capitale e nel Sud-Est del Paese vengono finanziati posti di apprendistato destinati alle popolazioni svantaggiate.

Access to Health Services: Three Millennium Development Goals Fund

01.12.2013 - 30.06.2018

After 50 years of military dictatorship and 60 years of civil conflict, Myanmar has started a political, social and economic reform in 2011. Still, the health Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are unlikely to be met without a significant increase in health services for the most vulnerable. SDC will thus contribute to the multi-donor 3 MDG Fund, to address the essential health needs of poor and vulnerable women, children and people with HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Myanmar.