I rivolgimenti politici del 2011 hanno messo in moto un lungo e incerto processo di transizione in Nord Africa. L’impegno della Svizzera mira a sostenere questi Paesi nella transizione politica, economica e sociale. I progetti sono incentrati su democrazia e diritti umani, sviluppo economico e occupazione inclusivi e sostenibili, questioni in materia di migrazione e protezione.
Nord Africa (Egitto, Tunisia, Marocco, Libia e Algeria)

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La regione del Nord Africa comprende un gruppo di Paesi con profili molto diversi che per la loro importanza nella politica mondiale e per la loro vicinanza all’Europa rappresentano partner importanti della Svizzera. Tutti questi Paesi devono far fronte alle stesse sfide: elevata disoccupazione, soprattutto giovanile e femminile, corruzione dilagante, disparità regionali ed esclusione politica, economica e sociale, aggravate da un contesto di sicurezza fragile, un’economia stagnante e grandi difficoltà in ambito migratorio.
APD bilaterale della Svizzera |
2018 |
2019 |
2020* mio CHF |
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Direzione dello sviluppo e della cooperazione (DSC) | |||
Cooperazione bilaterale allo sviluppo | 10.76 | 12.36 | 20.50 |
Aiuto umanitario | 9.67 | 9.94 | 9.55 |
Segreteria di Stato dell'economia (SECO) | |||
Cooperazione e sviluppo economici | 9.72 | 14.53 | 16.36 |
Divisione Sicurezza umana (DSU) | |||
Gestione civile dei conflitti e diritti umani | 5.94 | 4.78 | 4.14 |
Totale DSC/SECO/DSU | 36.09 | 41.61 | 50.55 |
Altri uffici federali | |||
Rete esterna del DFAE | 3.60 | 3.74 | .. |
Segreteria di Stato della migrazione (SEM) | 0.54 | 2.27 | .. |
Segreteria di Stato per la formazione, la ricerca e l’innovazione (SEFRI) | 0.62 | 0.58 | .. |
Totale altri uffici federali | 4.76 | 6.59 | – |
Cantoni e comuni | 0.26 | .. | .. |
Totale | 41.11 | 48.20 | 50.55 |
* previsto; totale dei dati disponibili
.. = non disponibile | – = importo nullo o importo < 5'000 CHF
Transizione democratica e diritti umani
La Svizzera contribuisce a promuovere lo Stato di diritto, i diritti umani, il dialogo politico e la società civile. In Tunisia, la Svizzera ha sostenuto le elezioni a partire dal 2011 e messo a disposizione esperti di diritto costituzionale. La Svizzera aiuta inoltre la Tunisia e l’Egitto a superare il loro passato e appoggia gli enti pubblici nei loro sforzi volti a garantire una maggiore trasparenza.
Riforme economiche e dello Stato
Impegno in contesti fragili e prevenzione di conflitti armati
Sviluppo economico e mercato del lavoro inclusivi e sostenibili
La Svizzera contribuisce a migliorare le prospettive economiche con progetti pragmatici e innovativi che mirano a rafforzare la competitività internazionale e a rinvigorire le condizione quadro economiche. Al riguardo condivide la sua esperienza nel campo della formazione professionale, sostiene giovani imprenditori e imprenditrici e crea posti di lavoro. Un altro tema prioritario è la gestione sostenibile delle risorse naturali.
Migrazione e protezione
La storia del Nord Africa è caratterizzata da numerosi movimenti migratori sia all’interno dei Paesi e della regione sia come via di transito per le persone che, spinte da motivi economici o in fuga da conflitti, lasciano la loro terra alla volta dell’Europa. Molti sono vittime di violenza, razzismo e sfruttamento, in particolare donne e bambini che sono i più esposti ai rischi. La Svizzera collabora con le autorità locali, la diaspora e le organizzazioni internazionali e bilaterali, protegge e sostiene i migranti a rischio, i profughi e le vittime della tratta di esseri umani difendendone i diritti.
Storia della cooperazione
Dal 2011 l’impegno svizzero nel Nord Africa coinvolge vari dipartimenti ed è portato avanti attivamente dalla Direzione dello sviluppo e della cooperazione (DSC), dalla Direzione politica del DFAE, dalla Divisione Sicurezza umana (DSU), dalla Segreteria di Stato dell’economia (SECO) e dalla Segreteria di Stato della migrazione (SEM). La Svizzera concentra il suo impegno su tre priorità tematiche: transizione democratica e diritti umani, sviluppo economico e occupazione inclusivi e sostenibili, migrazione e protezione. In Egitto e in Tunisia la Svizzera è attiva in tutti e tre i settori. In Marocco è presente con un programma minore e in Libia e in Algeria fornisce aiuto umanitario. In Libia si impegna anche per la promozione della pace.
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Ufficio di cooperazione della Svizzera in Egitto (en)
Ambasciata di Svizzera in Algeria
Ambasciata di Svizzera in Libia
Ufficio di cooperazione della Svizzera in Marocco (fr)
Ufficio di cooperatzion della Svizzera a Tunisia (fr)
Riforme economiche e dello Stato
Impegno in contesti fragili e prevenzione di conflitti armati
Istruzione di base e formazione professionale
Sviluppo del settore privato e servizi finanziari
Dossier: Forum arabo sul recupero dei beni (AFAR)
Relazioni bilaterali Svizzera-Egitto
Relazioni bilaterali Svizzera–Algeria
Relazioni bilaterali Svizzera-Libia
Relazioni bilaterali Svizzera-Marocco
Relazioni bilaterali Svizzera-Tunisia
Documenti
Progetti Egitto
Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility, 2018-2022
01.05.2018
- 30.06.2022
The Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility is a World-Bank managed, multi-donor technical assistance facility aimed at creating an enabling environment for private sector investment in infrastructure, with the ultimate aim of improving lives through a better access to quality infrastructure services.
Hayenna: Integrated Urban Development Project in Egypt
18.04.2018
- 31.03.2024
The project shall enhance the organizational capacity of local government units to better manage their land and linked local revenues. Furthermore, the project activities shall also support ongoing efforts aimed at improving the related legal and institutional frameworks at the national level. The project is implemented by UN-Habitat.
Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme
01.01.2018
- 31.12.2023
While it is uncontested that Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) methods are an important ingredient for a more sustainable and climate friendly way of production, their broad deployment and effective use has yet to happen.
MENA Financial Inclusion: Women Banking Champions Program
16.10.2017
- 30.09.2021
The Women Banking Champions Program aims at increasing access to financial services for women and women entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa region through the provision of advisory services to financial institutions (banks and microfinance institutions). It is a contribution to SECO/WE's inclusive and sustainable growth mandate.
Multi-Country Investment Climate Program
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2024
The Multi-Country Investment Climate Program (MCICP) supports investment climate reform advisory in a total of 20 SECO partner countries. It is implemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a globally recognized leader in this field.
Global program on Textil & Clothing - GTEX
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2021
GTEX addresses challenges faced by the Textile & Clothing (T&C) sector, in particular for companies to meet international market requirements. It will enhance capacities at company level, promote a conducive policy environment and strengthen trade support institutions such as business entities, consultancy firms or training centres.
World Bank Capital Markets Strenghtening Facility
01.01.2015
- 30.06.2021
The Capital Markets Strengthening Facility is an innovative cross-cutting initiative with the overall objective to develop stable and resilient capital markets and to facilitate long-term local currency financing for sectors critical for economic growth and poverty reduction. SECO?s funds are earmarked to its priority countries in the "South".
National Solid Waste Management Program for Egypt
01.03.2014
- 31.12.2023
The National Solid Waste Management Program aims at supporting the establishment and implementation of effective policy, legislation and institutional arrangements for municipal solid waste management in Egypt, coupled with the implementation of related infrastructure.
Sanad Fund
01.01.2014
- 31.03.2028
The Sanad Fund is an investment vehicle, that provides debt and equity financing to banks and microfinance institutions. The ultimate beneficiaries are micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The Middle East and North African region is the main target region of the Sanad Fund.
Improved Water and Wastewater Services Program - Phase II
01.07.2013
- 31.12.2023
The Improved Water and Wastewater Services Program - Phase II (IWSP II) plans to increase the coverage of water supply systems and wastewater treatment infrastructure in four Governorates of Upper Egypt (Qena, Assiout, Minya, Sohag).
Improving Healthcare Hazardous Waste Management in Dakhaleya Governorate, Egypt
01.01.2013
- 31.12.2022
The Healthcare Hazardous Waste Management Project will realize one important aspect of the Egyptian National Strategy for Hazardous Medical Waste Management: the establishment of centralized incineration facilities including the required capacity building and training. The experience made with the project shall be fed back into the future discussion to revise and upgrade the strategy and into a policy dialog to improve health care waste management in Egypt.
Progetti Libia
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ACTED: Strengthening humanitarian coordination and access to safe and dignified protection in Libya
01.02.2019
- 31.01.2020
Through the current intervention, ACTED will adopt a twofold approach aiming to contribute to strengthen the response to protection cases in Libya through enhanced coordination and provision of cash assistance. On the one hand, ACTED will strengthen response capacities through the distribution of one-off cash grants based on ongoing protection monitoring activities. On the other hand, the project will support the voices of INGOs in the humanitarian coordination structure, by developing the activities of the INGO Forum.
North Africa Cultural Programme (NACP), Phase 1
15.12.2018
- 14.03.2022
By developing a Regional Cultural Programme, Switzerland seeks to facilitate intercultural dialogue and exchange as a foundation for peace and conflict sensitive development in North Africa and to foster artistic expression as a driver of change in support to the challenges of transition. This will promote peaceful coexistence, political stability and social cohesion in North Africa, hence providing a contribution to the prevention of violent extremism and alternatives for the fulfillment of North African youth in their own societies.
North Africa Cultural Programme
01.07.2017
- 30.06.2025
Le programme fournit un cadre pour un appui à la Culture comme vecteur d’échanges et de dialogue entre les personnes et les sociétés civiles en Afrique du Nord. Il contribue aux processus de transition politique, à la création d’opportunités de développement économique et à une vision positive de la migration. Il renforce la capacité des peuples d’Afrique du Nord à mettre en valeur leur patrimoine et aux jeunes de la région à exprimer pacifiquement leurs aspiration et leur inventivité.
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Progetti Marocco
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North Africa Cultural Programme (NACP), Phase 1
15.12.2018
- 14.03.2022
By developing a Regional Cultural Programme, Switzerland seeks to facilitate intercultural dialogue and exchange as a foundation for peace and conflict sensitive development in North Africa and to foster artistic expression as a driver of change in support to the challenges of transition. This will promote peaceful coexistence, political stability and social cohesion in North Africa, hence providing a contribution to the prevention of violent extremism and alternatives for the fulfillment of North African youth in their own societies.
North Africa Cultural Programme
01.07.2017
- 30.06.2025
Le programme fournit un cadre pour un appui à la Culture comme vecteur d’échanges et de dialogue entre les personnes et les sociétés civiles en Afrique du Nord. Il contribue aux processus de transition politique, à la création d’opportunités de développement économique et à une vision positive de la migration. Il renforce la capacité des peuples d’Afrique du Nord à mettre en valeur leur patrimoine et aux jeunes de la région à exprimer pacifiquement leurs aspiration et leur inventivité.
Projet Oriental Protection Migrants Maroc
01.01.2017
- 31.03.2018
Morocco is a country of transit and destination for migrants and refugees, 20’000 of which live on the margins of society, despite the 2014 adopted first ever migration strategy, promising the respect of human rights and access to public services. The “Projet Oriental” facilitates access to health care and provides humanitarian support to 5’600 vulnerable migrants per year and coaches public and civil society service providers to care for the specific needs of the migrants.
Sustainable tourism in Morocco
01.09.2019
- 31.03.2025
The first phase of this project in Morocco aims at supporting the provinces of Azilal and Béni Mellal to develop a sustainable rural tourism with integrated sectors in order to reduce poverty, generate income opportunities, create new jobs and improve existing jobs in this region, especially for young people and women.
IFC Sustainable Cities Platform
01.12.2018
- 30.11.2023
The availability and quality of urban infrastructure and related services constitute an essential basis for enhancing competitiveness, reducing poverty and environmental and climate change impacts.
MENA Financial Inclusion: Women Banking Champions Program
16.10.2017
- 30.09.2021
The Women Banking Champions Program aims at increasing access to financial services for women and women entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa region through the provision of advisory services to financial institutions (banks and microfinance institutions). It is a contribution to SECO/WE's inclusive and sustainable growth mandate.
World Bank City Resilience Program
01.07.2017
- 31.12.2021
The City Resilience Program is a project preparation facility, which aims to enhance capacity and consolidate city engagement on urban resilience.It will support the establishment of comprehensive engagements in selected cities as well as the foundation of strategic partnerships in order to unlock new sources of capital for building up resilience.
Multi-Country Investment Climate Program
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2024
The Multi-Country Investment Climate Program (MCICP) supports investment climate reform advisory in a total of 20 SECO partner countries. It is implemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a globally recognized leader in this field.
Global program on Textil & Clothing - GTEX
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2021
GTEX addresses challenges faced by the Textile & Clothing (T&C) sector, in particular for companies to meet international market requirements. It will enhance capacities at company level, promote a conducive policy environment and strengthen trade support institutions such as business entities, consultancy firms or training centres.
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Progetti Tunisia
Formazione professionale in Tunisia – Obiettivo impiego

01.01.2016
- 30.06.2021
Nel quadro di un apposito programma la DSC mira ad accrescere l’impiegabilità dei giovani diplomati tunisini organizzando corsi di formazione professionale che consentono loro di maturare esperienze pratiche e di acquisire il know-how richiesto nel mondo del lavoro.
Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
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Tunisia |
Formazione professionale Impiego & sviluppo economico
Formazione professionale
Creazione di occupazione
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01.01.2016 - 30.06.2021 |
CHF 9'603'475 |
Participation active des citoyennes et citoyens tunisiens – PACT
01.01.2026
- 31.12.2028
La Suisse veut contribuer à la transition démocratique de la Tunisie suite à la révolution de 2011. Cette transition passe par une participation accrue des citoyens, en particulier des jeunes, dans la gestion des affaires publiques à travers la mise en place de mécanismes de participation inclusive. La Suisse entend promouvoir des initiatives citoyennes faisant la promotion d’une culture de redevabilité des acteurs politiques auprès des communautés tout en formant les nouveaux élus locaux dans le cadre de la décentralisation.
Progetto pianificato
Transition redevable pour la société tunisienne (TRUST)
01.03.2022
- 28.02.2028
L’intervention contribue à l’émergence d’un système de redevabilité durable, veillant au respect de l’Etat de droit, favorisant la réactivité, l’efficacité et la confiance des citoyennes et des citoyens dans les institutions publiques. Elle soutient de manière ciblée les capacités de partenaires publics et de la société civile à exercer leurs rôles dans la régulation, la surveillance et le contrôle de l’activité publique par une approche transversale et complémentaire aux soutiens existants.
Organisation Mondiale contre la Torture (OMCT)
01.01.2021
- 31.12.2025
L’intervention a pour objectifs de renforcer la responsabilisation des acteurs publics pour les violations des droits humains et de contribuer à la réforme de l’environnement institutionnel pour prévenir la torture et réduire l’impunité en Tunisie. Elle offre une assistance directe aux victimes et promeut une meilleure conduite professionnelle des forces sécuritaires et carcérales. L’OMCT travaille aussi en lien étroit avec la société civile pour mener des plaidoyers communs contre la torture et l’impunité des responsables.
Redevabilité, sécurité et prévention de l’extrémisme violent pour les citoyennes et citoyens tunisiens RESPECT
01.12.2020
- 30.11.2026
L’intervention renforce la gouvernance du secteur de sécurité tunisien et les capacités institutionnelles de prévention de l’extrémisme violent. Elle contribue ainsi à une meilleure protection des citoyennes et des citoyens tunisiens à travers une assistance vers une gestion de la sécurité redevable et efficace, et à travers un soutien à la définition et à la mise en œuvre de politiques publiques limitant le phénomène de l’extrémisme violent.
ELECT – Elections libres et crédibles en Tunisie
15.08.2019
- 30.06.2021
The project supports the orderly conduct of the 2019 Electoral process in Tunisia (legislative and presidential elections). It aims at ensuring International and African observation missions and enabling local NGOs to co-lead the process. This short term project completes and facilitates Switzerland’s support to democratic processes in the field of accountability and citizen participation since 2011.
Participation active des citoyennes et citoyens tunisiens — PACT
01.04.2019
- 31.12.2022
L'intervention améliore les conditions de vie des citoyennes et citoyens tunisiens, notamment des jeunes et des femmes, ainsi que qualité des services publics fournis par le biais d'une participation accrue dans la prise des décisions communales et la création d’un cadre favorable et durable de gouvernance démocratique locale. La valeur ajoutée Suisse réside dans les méthodes et les forums communautaires avec pouvoir de décision sur des projets. Le projet cible la région marginalisée des Hautes Steppes.
North Africa Cultural Programme (NACP), Phase 1
15.12.2018
- 14.03.2022
By developing a Regional Cultural Programme, Switzerland seeks to facilitate intercultural dialogue and exchange as a foundation for peace and conflict sensitive development in North Africa and to foster artistic expression as a driver of change in support to the challenges of transition. This will promote peaceful coexistence, political stability and social cohesion in North Africa, hence providing a contribution to the prevention of violent extremism and alternatives for the fulfillment of North African youth in their own societies.
Redevabilité, sécurité et prévention de l’extrémisme violent pour les citoyennes et citoyens tunisiens (RESPECT), Phase 1
01.12.2017
- 31.12.2021
L’intervention contribue à la prévention de l’extrémisme violent en renforçant la capacité des autorités à déterminer les causes de celui-ci et les moyens de les prévenir par des actions concrètes dans tous les secteurs d’activité de l’Etat, en collaboration étroite avec la société civile. Elle vise notamment à améliorer la relation de confiance entre les citoyens et les agents de l’Etat chargés de garantir leur sécurité par une meilleure redevabilité, une information plus transparente du public et une implication de la société civile dans les décisions.
North Africa Cultural Programme
01.07.2017
- 30.06.2025
Le programme fournit un cadre pour un appui à la Culture comme vecteur d’échanges et de dialogue entre les personnes et les sociétés civiles en Afrique du Nord. Il contribue aux processus de transition politique, à la création d’opportunités de développement économique et à une vision positive de la migration. Il renforce la capacité des peuples d’Afrique du Nord à mettre en valeur leur patrimoine et aux jeunes de la région à exprimer pacifiquement leurs aspiration et leur inventivité.
MdM-B : Projet d’amélioration de l’accès aux soins de santé pour les populations migrantes dans le Grand Tunis
09.04.2017
- 08.04.2020
Market Access of Products of Terroir - Tunisia, Phase II
01.10.2019
- 31.12.2024
Improving the valorization of typical origin-based Tunisian products through a value chain approach is key to increase overall market access and employment opportunities. UNIDO and the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) will consolidate and upscale the approach and results of the previous SECO project.