Democratic Governance and Civil Society

Services

Contact the responsible Swiss representation or consulate when you want to register or unregister as a resident, when you need a new passport, have moved or wish to apply for citizenship. The entire selection of services offered can be found in the dropdown menu to the right. The contact details of the responsible Swiss representation are shown on the corresponding page.

Swiss citizens who get into difficulties abroad, also can ask for advice and help from the Swiss representative.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

What is the goal?

Citizens and civil society actively participate in inclusive democratic processes and institutions are accountable and effective.

What shall be achieved?

Responsive and accountable institutions: Transparent and accountable local and national institutions meaningfully involve citizens in decision and policy-making and increase awareness and capacities regarding environmental protection and climate change.

Enhanced local services for all: Local authorities and CSOs provide effective and sustainable services, leaving no one behind.

Civil society and oversight actors perform their democratic role: Informed citizens and strengthened civil society participate in decision-making and oversee government’s work.

Resources: CHF 29 million

A young woman places a folded ballot paper in the ballot box. — The objectives of the SDC include supporting fair and transparent elections, for example in Tunisia. © SDC

The objective of governance is to create an environment that strengthens rule of law and human rights, gender equality, appropriate distribution of power and macro-economic stability. Governance is a strategic objective of SDC development cooperation.

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