Publications (326)
Evaluation indépendante du programme de la DDC au Niger
ABC of Development Policy
What is development? The dispute over the meaning of this term is almost as old as development cooperation itself. Over the decades, the definition of development and, with it, the approaches used by development cooperation have been in a constant state of change. The ABC of Development Policy describes this process and explains important keywords.
Un seul monde 1/2011
50 ans DDC / Népal / Mali / Pérou
The Blue Peace – Rethinking Middle East Water
Supported by Switzerland and the Swedish government, this report lists 10 recommendations which aim to promote peace in the Middle East thanks to sustainable cross-border management of water resources in this region.
Evaluation of SDC’s Vocational Skills Development Activities – Case Studies
Swiss Cooperation Strategy Ukraine 2011–2014
The Blue Peace - Rethinking Middle East Water
Supported by Switzerland and the Swedish government, this report lists 10 recommendations which aim to promote peace in the Middle East thanks to sustainable cross-border management of water resources in this region.
Swiss Enlargement Contribution Activities in 2010
The Swiss enlargement contribution for the benefit of the twelve new EU member states is bearing fruit. The first projects have been concluded and numerous project proposals approved. Switzerland has also signed bilateral-cooperation programme agreements with Romania and Bulgaria. The Annual Report 2010 represents an interim review of activities and results.
A Focus on Psychosocial Support
An interim review of the Swiss enlargement contribution to the EU-10 states
14 June 2012 marks the expiry date of the five-year period during which Switzerland can approve enlargement contribution projects to assist the EU-10 states. It can thus be assumed that the total amount of CHF 1 billion earmarked is fully committed up to this time as planned, even if there may be some minor delays in a few of the partner states. Switzerland’s enlargement contribution scheme has proved its worth to date and the review has been positive. The final review will happen after 2018 when all projects are completed and the enlargement contribution has been disbursed.
Report on effectiveness: Swiss development cooperation in the agricultural sector 2010
The second report on the effectiveness of Swiss development cooperation shows with concrete examples the impact of the CHF 1.189 billion invested between 2003 and 2008 on recipient countries in Africa, Asia, Southeast Europe and Latin America.
Wer langsam geht, kommt weit – Ein halbes Jahrhundert Schweizer Entwicklungshilfe
Historian René Holenstein, who also works for the SDC, has studied the Agency’s half-century record as a provider of development assistance. His book outlines the SDC’s underlying principles and objectives, its approach to development cooperation, and considers the actors. In addition, reports on the experience of fifteen people who have been involved in Swiss development cooperation give an insight into their personal motivation and, in many different ways, their commitment in various areas of deployment. The author is publishing this book in a personal capacity.
