Progetti

NMAC: Culture for Development

07.08.2023 - 30.11.2028

A strong independent cultural sector contributes to safeguarding universal democratic values, strengthens critical thinking and promotes social cohesion and inclusion. However, its potential in North Macedonia remains underutilized due to limited capacities and financial resources. Switzerland will support the independent cultural scene to develop quality production, to become more strategic, to improve their financial basis and predictability, promoting dialogue and democratic participation.

United Nations Development Program (UNDP): South Sudan Electoral Support Project

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2026

The proposed project seeks to finance phase 1 of the electoral support in partnership with joint UNDP, UNMISS and the members of UN Country Team in South Sudan. The National Election Commission (NEC), RTGoNU and other relevant actors such as academia and civil society shall be key stakeholders in executing the project. The support will mark the transition from the R-ARCSS to South Sudan in which government and society are based upon a constitutional order and democratic legitimacy.

Appui à la formation professionnelle duale au Rwanda

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2027

To achieve the development aspirations of Rwanda, one of the critical elements is to build strong bridges between the world of work and training institutions. This project aims to improve the quality of education by emphasizing on strengthening national mechanisms for decision-making, system integration and active engagement of the private sector in the skills development process. It will therefore focus more on institutionalization and sustainability by integrating all the stakeholders in a high-performance and locally adapted TVET system.

Programme d’Appui au développement des initiatives culturelles (PADIC)

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2028

Dans le contexte de crise sécuritaire et sociale au Burkina Faso, la culture est un des vecteurs pour la cohésion sociale et la paix. L’appui de la Suisse vise à maintenir les capacités de créativité et d’innovations culturelles tenant compte de la sensibilité au contexte. Ces appuis permettront aussi de préserver les acquis, d’améliorer les conditions socioéconomiques et professionnelles des artistes ainsi que leurs contributions pour la cohésion sociale et la paix.

Peru, SEDAPAL: Emergency Water Supply in Lima

01.08.2023 - 31.12.2027

Lima with a population of over 12 million is subject to the highest seismic vulnerability in Peru. Hence, ensuring Lima’s water supply continuity in case of a major earthquake is crucial. The initiative aims at contributing to strengthened preparedness capacities of Lima’s water service provider (SEDAPAL) by improving its technical, financial and logistical capacities, knowledge exchange and inter-sectorial coordination together with key partners from government, academia, and the private sector.

P4H – Social Health Protection Network

01.07.2023 - 31.12.2025

Sustainably financed health systems are better able to respond to shocks such as a health crisis and are also in a better position to respond to patients’ health needs without exposing them to financial hardship. The P4H Social Health Protection Network provides coordinated support to low-and middle-income countries that want to raise more domestic resources for health and use available financing effectively for key health priorities.

ReCAP - Regional Climate Action Partnership in the Hindu Kush Himalayas

01.07.2023 - 31.10.2028

The Hindu Kush Himalayas are highly vulnerable to climate disasters. Multi-hazard risk models and early warning systems are pivotal for de-risking public and private investments and protection of communities. In the first project phase, Switzerland provides technical assistance to the Government of Nepal, local private companies and academia to build required institutional capacities in close collaboration with the Asian Development Bank and the World Bank.

Skills for Jobs (S4J)

01.07.2023 - 30.06.2027

Albania is reforming its vocational education and training system to upgrade the students’ employability. S4J promotes work-based learning, digitalization and diversification of the VET offer, as per the labour market needs. To sustain the reform process, the exit phase consolidates the transfer of these innovative processes to additional VET providers and companies.

Public Private Development Partnership to Improved Professional Education in Ukraine

01.07.2023 - 30.06.2027

The Public Private Development Partnership to Improved Professional Education in Ukraine aims at supporting Ukraine in introducing European standards in vocational education and training (VET). This shall lead to improved skills and knowledge of graduates in construction sector professions and therefore directly contribute to their employability. The project is expected to have a visible impact on the training providers as well as on the students by facilitating their access to employment and income. This initiative is formed as an indirect Public-Private Development Partnership (PPDP).

Groundwater Management in the Sughd Region, Tajikistan (GWMP)

01.07.2023 - 31.12.2028

The project aims to enhance livelihoods and social cohesion in Sughd region by promoting sustain-able groundwater management. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 6, it will improve poli-cies, institutional capacity, and water usage practices for long-term sustainability in Tajikistan. This unique Swiss initiative will leverage the region's untapped and scientifically unexplored potential to optimize groundwater resources, paving the way for sustainable development.

MiRiDew - Migrant Rights and Decent Work

01.07.2023 - 31.12.2026

Remittances sent home by over 4 million migrant workers have significantly contributed to the economic development of Nepal. The proposed project will enhance the capacities of the Government of Nepal and strengthen mechanisms to better protect the rights of workers abroad. There will be a special focus on women’s need and the adverse effects of climate change exacerbating the vulnerability of migrants. The project capitalises on Switzerland’s longstanding engagement on labour migration in Nepal.

DIGI Nepal - Digital Innovation for Growth and Inclusion

01.07.2023 - 30.06.2030

This project Digital Innovation for Growth and Inclusion in Nepal, promotes digital innovation that is essential for an increased access of women and men, including from discriminated groups and beyond the capital, to affordable basic services. Therefore, it provides technical assistance and co-funding to digital tech providers, and facilitates their access to Swiss and international expertise and business relations. Digital innovation will also lead to market expansion as well as the creation of jobs and income.

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