Publications (532)
Nature-Based Solutions for Cities in Viet Nam: Water Sensitive Urban Design
Water sensitive urban design (WSUD) is a relatively new urban development approach in developing Asian cities. Its application involves the integration of water cycle management with the built environment through urban planning and design. Specifically, it integrates water flows in urban landscaping and considers all aspects of the urban water cycle—including storage, reuse, treatment, retention, and infiltration of runoff water as a valuable urban resource.
Un seul monde 4/2018
Les droits humains sous pression / Bénin: De jeunes entrepreneurs défient les conditions économiques défavorables / Soutien ou boycott? La coopération au développement , dans les Etats autoritaires, constitue un exercice délicat
Swiss Peace Supporter 4/2018
Situation monitoring is essential in peace support, which relies on accurate, unbiased information –information gathered by independent observers, who are the focus of this issue. How do you become an UN military observer? What does an election observer do? Why is the OSCE monitoring the issue of language in Odessa in Ukraine?
2018 Volkswirtschaft Reducing disparities in the EU
The Federal Council wants to help new EU member states catch up in economic and social terms with another CHF 1.302 billion contribution. Previous projects have proven to be a success.
Are there ways to reduce risks in family agriculture in Bolivia?
Mid-term report on the implementation of the Dispatch on Switzerland's International cooperation
The Federal Council has submitted to Parliament a mid-term report on the current state of implementation of the Dispatch on Switzerland's International Cooperation 2017–2020.
Women, Peace and Security
Switzerland advocates for women to play an active role in conflict prevention and peace processes, in reconstruction efforts and in post-conflict reconciliation. At the same time, women should be better protected – especially from sexual violence. Switzerland reaffirms this commitment in its national action plan.
Swiss Peace Supporter 3/2018
“Capacity development – turning knowledge into practice” is a multifaceted concept and a key component of international cooperation. How can people be empowered to act? How can police capacities be strengthened in crisis-stricken countries such as Mali? What role do international organisations play in this? Apart from the focus topic, the 03/18 edition also includes articles from Ukraine and Colombia.
FDFA Action Plan against Torture
The fight against torture and ill-treatment has long been a Swiss foreign policy priority. The action plan maps out how Switzerland intends to uphold the absolute and universal ban on torture and ill-treatment, as well as the steps it will take to ensure its effective implementation.
Le nexus, ou comment conjuguer humanitaire et développement
Blue Peace: An ideal turns into an international movement
Un seul monde 3/2018
Mékong : La croissance économique de l'Asie du Sud-Est ne profite pas à tous / Kosovo : Les rapports difficiles avec la minorité serbe / Des frontières floues : L'aide humanitaire et la coopération au développement constituent deux domaines distincts, mais vont de pair selon les ONG