Development and Cooperation

International cooperation

Switzerland supports Ukraine in its digital transition

Development aid

Switzerland supports Ukraine in its digital transition

The SDC supports a public services digital transformation project in Ukraine. Patricia Danzi, the SDC Director General, signs an agreement in Kyiv to extend the project.

Dossier 10 years of Syria conflict – the SDC magazine One World is now available

Dossier 10 years of Syria conflict – the SDC magazine One World is now available

With an exciting insight into Switzerland's engagement in Syria and in the heavily burdened neighbouring countries.

World Africa Day: "Africa as a whole is growing more important"

World Africa Day: "Africa as a whole is growing more important"

This 25 May marks the creation of the Organisation of African Unity, the forerunner of the African Union. The FDFA has taken this as an occasion to stress the importance of relations with this continent.

Civilians under fire

UN Security Council

Civilians under fire

Civilians pay a high price in armed conflicts. In the context of a UN Security Council Open Debate, Switzerland is working towards their protection and towards compliance with international humanitarian law.

A strong signal in the fight against famine during armed conflict

International Criminal Court

A strong signal in the fight against famine during armed conflict

The amendment to the Rome Statute aims to extend the ICC's jurisdiction over the war crime of starving civilians to civil wars.

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

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.

Development and cooperation

Development and cooperation

World Pulses Day: on the trail of Yakina the bean

SDC supports the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance. Fight against malnutrition, food security and empowerment in focus.

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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.