The project database provides concrete insights into the international cooperation work of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). You can filter for projects by topic, country and project owner (either the SDC or SECO).
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Leveraging Innovative Finance for Economic Transformation (LIFT)
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2029
Regulatory bottlenecks and weak credit infrastructure continue to restrict domestic and foreign capital flows to Nepal’s private sector, especially its SMEs who remain underserved. Leveraging Swiss position as a force multiplier, this project will advance key reforms, strengthen capacity of federal government, and reinforce the credit infrastructure creating systemic incentives to expand SME financing, thereby mobilizing USD 780 million in private capital and creating 20’000 new jobs.
Redevabilité, sécurité et prévention de l'extrémisme violent pour les citoyennes et citoyens tunisiens (RESPECT), Phase 3
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2029
RESPECT est un ensemble d'interventions multi-acteurs traitant la question de la Prévention de l'Extrémisme Violent (PEV). La Commission Nationale de Lutte Contre le Terrorisme (CNLCT) étant l'acteur principal autour de ce sujet, toutes les interventions qui le constituent se sont articulées autour de la stratégie nationale de lutte contre l'extrémisme violent et le terrorrisme (SNLCEVT), spécifiquement sous son axe 2 "Immuniser la société tunisienne et renforcer sa résilience face à l'extrémisme violent.".
Support to Principled Humanitarian Actions in Ukraine
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2027
After nearly four years of full-scale Russian aggression, Switzerland’s engagement in Ukraine remains a strategic priority, reflecting its commitment to safe, evidence-based, and principled humanitarian action in Ukraine. In a highly volatile operating environment, SDC’s sustained investment in security coordination, independent humanitarian analysis, and applied reflection on humanitarian principles helps safeguard the effectiveness and credibility of the humanitarian response. This enables humanitarian organisations to operate safely, make informed decisions, uphold Duty of Care, and strengthen preparedness, coordination, and accountability across the response.
JPOs4UN Programme at Multilateral Humanitarian Organizations – 2026-2031
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2031
The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) programme aims at contributing to qualified workforce in the United Nations (UN) with adequate Swiss representation, by financing JPO positions in priority UN humanitarian organizations as identified in Switzerland’s International Cooperation Strategy. The programme provides young Swiss professionals with an opportunity to start a career in the UN while at the same time strengthening the UN capacities to implement the Agenda 2030.
Contribution to the Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies 2026-2030
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2030
The Geneva Global Hub for EiE (EiE Hub) was formed in Geneva as an alliance to ensure that Education in Emergencies (EiE) is prioritized politically and financially. Switzerland’s continued support will help the EiE Hub carry out its 2026-2030 strategy and continue to influence the global agenda, prioritizing EiE as a lifesaving measure. Through its partnership with the EiE Hub, Switzerland aims at establishing International Geneva as the center of gravity for EiE and strengthen collaboration and leadership on the policy agenda across all humanitarian actors.
Area Based Recovery (ABR) - Reconstruction, Returns, Resilience and Reforms.
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2028
Switzerland’s contribution to this multi-donor program supports Ukraine’s recovery efforts in war-affected communities in the country’s East and South. The program uses an area-based approach to ensure the restoration of key services across different sectors for the local population, internally displaced persons, and returnees. The program works through existing governance systems, strengthens local ownership and capacities and supports an inclusive and participatory recovery process.
Global Donor Platform for Rural Development GDPRD
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2030
The Global Donor Platform for Rural Development (GDPRD) is a unique vehicle for effective and productive public and private donor coordination in respect to rural development, agrifood systems, nutrition and private sector engagement, making joint action more impactful. The GDPRD allows Switzerland to carry new ideas and insights into a broader donor space, and nurtures Switzerland’s own insights at the cutting edge of evidence generation and policy development.
Core Contribution to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2029
The International Union for Conservation of Nature, uniting State and non-State members worldwide, is the leading global knowledge organization for nature, integration both nature conservation and the promotion of sustainable livelihoods and economies. SDC contributes to implementing the Union’s programme to reverse biodiversity loss and strengthen climate resilience while ensuring gender equality and inclusiveness. Switzerland is a State member and hosts IUCN’s headquarters.
TRANSFORM - Fonds d’Innovation pour le développement (FID), 2026-2028
01.01.2026
- 30.06.2028
Switzerland co-finances the Fund for Innovation in Development (FID) to accelerate evidence-based innovation that reduces poverty and inequality in LMICs. FID is a mechanism designed to rigorously evaluate innovative solutions and support those that prove effective to achieve sustainable impact at scale. Together with France, Switzerland is paving the way for the first European donor approach to advance systemic and evidence-based innovation for development in partner countries.
Lebanon ICRC Operation Appeals 2026: Additional Allocation 2026 H-Cash
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2026
Switzerland provides an additional contribution of CHF 2.3 million in 2026 to support ICRC’s response in Lebanon. Funding to ICRC’s operations allows the ICRC to respond proactively and to provide immediate protection and assistance for people affected by armed conflict and other situations of violence. In line with the Good Humanitarian Donorship principles, Switzerland recognizes the necessity of predictable and flexible funding to respond to changing needs in humanitarian crises.
2026 Additional Allocation to UNHCR Operations in Lebanon and Syria
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2026
To contribute to the emergency response to the consequences of the escalation of violence in Lebanon since late February 2026 and its consequences in Syria, Switzerland provides an additional CHF 1’500’000 to its existing contribution to UNHCR to provide immediate protection and relief assistance to vulnerable groups affected by the conflict, in particular displaced populations.
JOR: Strengthening Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) Humanitarian Corridor for Gaza
05.12.2025
- 30.11.2026
Jordan’s humanitarian corridor remains a critical lifeline for delivering aid to Gaza. Through this intervention, Switzerland contributes to strengthening the operational capacity of a key partner for humanitarian aid to Gaza: the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO). The project will reinforce JHCO by expanding staff capacity, enhancing logistics, and optimizing the Amman humanitarian hub for efficient aid delivery. The contribution is part of the Federal Council’s decision from 26 November 2025 to grant CHF 23 million to support the “Gaza Peace Plan” of the United States.
