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Beyond one’s own four kitchen walls – the SDC gives an insight into development cooperation

The SDC stand dedicated Benin at BEA 2016.

26.04.2016 — Press release EDA
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) invites visitors to this year's BEA (Hall 1.1) to come smell, taste and discover. In its special exhibition entitled 'Beyond one’s own four kitchen walls' it shows by way of seven examples from different continents how it contributes to the reduction of poverty and hunger, and to ecologically sound agriculture. This year's BEA will be held in Bern from 29 April to 8 May 2016.


Switzerland completes membership of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

25.04.2016 — Press release EDA
Switzerland today deposited its ratification document to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) thereby completing the membership process. As no referendum was sought, and the deadline for doing so expired on 11 April, Switzerland will be able to participate as a full member on the Board of Governors and have access to the bank’s Board of Directors. Thanks to its swift completion of the ratification process, it will be able to participate in the institution building process.


World Malaria Day: The SDC reaffirms its commitment to fight malaria

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25.04.2016 — Press release EDA
There has been some success in the fight against malaria since the turn of the millennium – not least thanks to Switzerland's activities in this field. Nevertheless, more than 400,000 people still die from the disease every year, mostly children under five. At the event to mark World Malaria Day on 25 April 2016, SDC Director General Manuel Sager therefore appealed to all partners involved to continue the fight against malaria with the same shared determination. Only in this way can the goal of the international community be achieved to reduce the incidence of this deadly disease by 90% by 2030, he said.


World Malaria Day: The SDC reaffirms its commitment to fight malaria

25.04.2016 — Press release EDA
There has been some success in the fight against malaria since the turn of the millennium – not least thanks to Switzerland's activities in this field. Nevertheless, more than 400,000 people still die from the disease every year, mostly children under five. At the event to mark World Malaria Day on 25 April 2016, SDC Director General Manuel Sager therefore appealed to all partners involved to continue the fight against malaria with the same shared determination. Only in this way can the goal of the international community be achieved to reduce the incidence of this deadly disease by 90% by 2030, he said.


Treffen mit tunesischen Friedensnobelpreisträgern: Bundesrätin Sommaruga unterstreicht Bedeutung der Zivilgesellschaft

22.04.2016 — Press release EDA
Bundesrätin Simonetta Sommaruga, Vorsteherin des Eidgenössischen Justiz- und Polizeidepartements (EJPD), hat heute zwei Vertreter des tunesischen „Quartetts für den nationalen Dialog“, das den Friedensnobelpreis 2015 erhalten hat, zu einem Besuch in Bern empfangen. Sie unterstrich die Bedeutung der Zivilgesellschaft in der Demokratie. Zu Gast waren Abdessattar ben Moussa, Präsident der „Ligue Tunisienne des Droits de l’Homme“ (LTDH), und Fadhel Mahfoudh, Präsident des „Ordre National des Avocats de Tunisie“ (ONAT).


Switzerland aids earthquake survivors in Ecuador

22.04.2016 — Press release EDA
Swiss Humanitarian Aid is providing the most affected communities at the epicentre of the earthquake in northern Ecuador with emergency assistance. Switzerland has dispatched experts to strengthen capacities in the water and logistics sectors.





FDFA concerned by recent upsurge in fighting in Syria

21.04.2016 — Press release EDA
The FDFA is deeply concerned by the recent upsurge in fighting in Syria and calls on all parties to the conflict to respect the cessation of hostilities agreement of 12 February 2016, and to facilitate immediate and unhampered access for the delivery of humanitarian aid to people caught in the combat zones. The cessation of hostilities is indispensable to reach a political solution, thereby putting an end to the cycle of violence in Syria.


FDFA concerned by recent upsurge in fighting in Syria

21.04.2016 — Press release EDA
The FDFA is deeply concerned by the recent upsurge in fighting in Syria and calls on all parties to the conflict to respect the cessation of hostilities agreement of 12 February 2016, and to facilitate immediate and unhampered access for the delivery of humanitarian aid to people caught in the combat zones. The cessation of hostilities is indispensable to reach a political solution, thereby putting an end to the cycle of violence in Syria.


Solar Impulse: The FDFA hails the next stage of the adventure

21.04.2016 — Press release EDA
The FDFA welcomes Solar Impulse's departure on the second part of its round-the-world flight. The project, which is being conducted by Swiss nationals Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, shows how much inventiveness, innovation and unique projects are paving the way to the world's future with regard to sources of energy.

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