International cooperation

10 years on the humanitarian frontline

10 years on the humanitarian frontline

Diplomat and former Swiss State Secretary Peter Maurer is stepping down as ICRC President. His 10 years in office have shaped humanitarian aid worldwide.

Enabling local entrepreneurs for a better life

Enabling local entrepreneurs for a better life

For its drinking water filter, Openversum received the Community Award of the SDC's Swiss Youth and Future Prize 'Together we're better'. Now the team has presented its project in New York.

The latest episode of the SDC podcast is now available

A PLUS FOR HUMANITY

The latest episode of the SDC podcast is now available

The thirteenth episode of the SDC podcast A Plus For Humanity explores the role of civil society in sustainable development.

"Switzerland doesn't just abandon people"

"Switzerland doesn't just abandon people"

One year after the Taliban's return to power, the SDC remains active in Afghanistan "to save lives and fight poverty" – says Walburga Roos.

Second Swiss contribution: topics and actors

European policy

Second Swiss contribution: topics and actors

Two voices explain the Second Swiss contribution: what it is, what its aims are and the concrete programs.

Economic development

Economic development

Human development

Human development

The environment

The environment

Peace and governance

Peace and governance

Agenda 2030

Digitalisation

Migration

Swiss know-how

THEMES & DOSSIERS

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

International Cooperation Forum Switzerland 2022

Climate change – a challenge for sustainable development. Together, we strive to find solutions that facilitate systemic change: 31 March – 1 April 2022.

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

International cooperation: the FDFA is mitigating the impact of COVID-19 around the world

How are Switzerland's international cooperation efforts helping to tackle the COVID-19 crisis? Here we provide an overview.

"Sustainable development would not be possible without business"

SDC Director General Patricia Danzi about the role of the private sector in international cooperation.

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International cooperation strategy

Swiss development cooperation will become more focused, making it more effective. This is reflected in Switzerland's new international cooperation strategy for 2021–24.