Progetti

WFP – Cash-based Transfers

17.05.2016 - 30.07.2017

The nature and type of response provided to both humanitarian and development issues in Myanmar has evolved significantly in the past few years with an increased interest for cash transfer programming (CTP). Government and donors are encouraging CTP. Finance services providers and mobile companies are widening their coverage and will increasingly be able to support CTP. WFP’s Strategic plan 2008–2011 expanded the role of WFP from food aid to food assistance, introducing a more varied toolbox of responses, including cash and vouchers. Seconding WFP in Myanmar with two Cash experts is aiming at (1) providing technical support to the WFP team in Myanmar and (2) coordinating and representing the Cash Working Group (CWG) chaired by WFP.

South Sudan, Mercy Corps: Back to farming, Nhialdu

16.05.2016 - 15.02.2017

The Bentiu PoC was established in December 2013 with currently over 120’000 people living in the site At the beginning, people mainly came to the PoC seeking protection from violence, but since mid-2015 people’s main reason is to receive food due the chronic food insecurity situation in the area created by the conflict. The situation shows prospects for response and recovery interventions outside the Bentiu PoC.

Colloque régional de l’Union Africaine « Radicalisation et extrémisme religieux violent au Sahel »

15.05.2016 - 31.12.2019

Le Sahel connaît depuis plusieurs années une recrudescence de l’extrémisme violent, avec des groupes terroristes et criminels capables d’élargir leur zone d’opération et de recrutement à des populations jusqu’ici épargnées par les phénomènes de radicalisation. La Suisse souhaite renforcer ses liens avec l’Union Africaine et lui apporter son soutien pour l’organisation de deux colloques au Mali et au Tchad, visant à renforcer la position des leaders religieux et traditionnels comme acteurs de paix et à sensibiliser contre les dangers de l’instrumentalisation des religions.

Bangladesh Agricultural and Disaster Insurance Programme (BADIP)

15.05.2016 - 30.06.2023

Smallholder farmers in Bangladesh face considerable risks. Droughts, floods, winds, temperature shocks, pests and diseases can destroy their livelihoods and leave them indebted for years. To cope with such shocks, they are often forced to sell productive assets and fall back in poverty. By developing the market for agricultural insurance and related extension services, BADIP will sustainably increase poor farmers’ resilience, giving them the confidence and security to step up their productive investments.

Ecuador Earthquake: Bilateral contributions

11.05.2016 - 30.06.2017

An earthquake of the magnitude of 7.8 (Richter scale) hit Northern Ecuador at 18:58 local time, Saturday 16 April 2016. The earthquake caused widespread damage, collapsing structures within hundreds of kilometers from the epicenter. Swiss Humanitarian Aid (SHA) deployed the “Grupo de Intervencion y Apoyo Rapido” (GIAR) followed by a SET which will end on May 8^th 2016. SHA will support partner organizations’ projects in the sectors of WASH and Shelter to contribute to the emergency response and early recovery.

Ecuador Earthquake: Contribution to IFRC Emergency Appeal

11.05.2016 - 31.12.2017

On 16 April, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck coastal areas in north-west Ecuador. The most affected areas are the provinces of Manabi,Esmeraldas, Santa Elena, Guayas, Santo Domingo and Los Ríos, for which the Government has declared a “state of emergency”. Through its Emergency Appeal, the IFRC aims at supporting the Ecuadorian Red Cross (ERC) to assist 100’000 people affected by the earthquake over a period of 12 months and will focus on health, WASH, shelter, and livelihoods.

Grands Lacs: Fonds régional Actions urgentes

05.05.2016 - 31.03.2018

A small action is a one-off contribution to a humanitarian endeavour with no following phase that has to be operationally completed within a maximum period of 12 months. It is a flexible, efficient and transparent tool for SDC HA to support small humanitarian activities, including emergency response.

Ecuador Earthquake: Contribution UN Flash Appeal, UNICEF WASH

02.05.2016 - 31.07.2016

On 16 April, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck coastal areas in north-west Ecuador. Six provinces are declared “state of emergency”. On 22.04.16 the UN issued a Flash Appeal which aims at multi-sector life-saving assistance, protection services and immediate livelihood restoration for the next three months. Within the Appeal, UNICEF plans to support 60’000 people with the re-establishment of primary water mains and temporary solutions to replace the damaged public water supply grids in highly affected municipalities.

Joint Task Mechanism on Mapping Risk Areas in Conflict of Interest in Romania

02.05.2016 - 28.02.2019

The project seeks to complement the fight against corruption by increasing the effectiveness of anti-corruption policies and prevention mechanisms in public procurements, targeting mainly local authorities.

Contribution à l’Association pour le Développement de l’Education en Afrique (ADEA)

01.05.2016 - 31.12.2017

L’Association pour le Développement de l’Education en Afrique (ADEA) estime que l’absence d’un développement durable en Afrique s’explique en grande partie par l’inefficacité des systèmes éducatifs. Le plan d’action de l’ADEA (2013-2017) compte faire de l’Association une institution panafricaine ouverte et flexible qui informe et influence la transformation qualitative de l’éducation et la formation en Afrique. La DDC souhaite, à travers cette dernière contribution poursuivre l’appui à cette dynamique, en recherchant davantage d’effets sur les politiques nationales et de complémentarités avec les appuis des bucos.

South Sudan, REACH: Area of Origin

01.05.2016 - 31.05.2017

Constant population movements in Southern Unity due to insecurity have hampered humanitarian access to information about IDPs in many locations. REACH’s response seeks to bridge the information gap and provide a better understanding of the IDP situation in Southern Unity for humanitarians on the ground, to ensure effective and informed humanitarian response to the affected population.

Denunciare e combattere la violenza di genere in Mongolia

Ritratto di due operatrici sociali mongole

01.05.2016 - 31.07.2020

Dall’inizio del secolo sono in aumento gli episodi di violenza domestica in Mongolia. Tuttavia a causa della carenza di dati statistici il fenomeno è difficile da valutare e la cultura di impunità continua a prevalere. La DSC vuole porre rimedio al problema con uno studio di portata nazionale. Allo stesso tempo si propone di rafforzare le istituzioni, di creare servizi appositi e di sensibilizzare l’opinione pubblica.

Paese/Regione	Tema	Periodo	Budget
Mongolia	Governance Uguaglianza tra donne e uomini Sviluppo legale e giudiziario Violenza sessuale e di genere	01.05.2016 - 31.07.2020	CHF 4’090’000

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