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Supporting Armenia’s Growing Older Population: Swiss Delegation Visits Shirak Region

21.03.2025 — Article Armenia
With nearly 15% of Armenia’s population already over 65—and projected to reach almost one-third by 2050—the demand for dedicated elderly care services is increasingly urgent. Since 2016, the Swiss Red Cross (SRC) and the Armenian Red Cross Society (ARCS) have partnered to tackle challenges such as economic insecurity, limited healthcare, and isolation faced by elderly individuals and persons with disabilities. Their Home-Based Care and Active Ageing program, now in its third phase, currently supports over 500 home-care clients and engages more than 400 older residents in social groups, significantly improving participants' quality of life.

Call for Small Project Proposals 2024

03.09.2024 — Press releases Armenia
The Swiss Cooperation Office (SCO) in Armenia offers financing of small action projects, and is calling for transformative proposals by youth and/or women-led Non-Governmental Organizations - NGOs. The proposed project ideas should be focused on empowering Armenian women, men and non-binary people on topics of their concern and should be in line with the Swiss Cooperation Program’s priority areas.

Call for Arts and Culture Project Proposals 2024

30.08.2024 — Article Armenia
The Swiss Cooperation Office (SCO) in Armenia announces a call for proposals for small, transformative projects in the field of contemporary arts (including painting, sculpture, photography, video art, installation art, performance art, digital art, etc.). This call aims to provide funding for creative and innovative initiatives that significantly contribute to the development of contemporary arts in the Republic of Armenia.

President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd: National Day 2024 greetings for the Swiss abroad

30.07.2024 — Armenia

Fostering democratic dialogue and consensus in Armenia: Switzerland launches 10-year project of CHF 9 million

26.03.2024 — Press releases Armenia
On March 26, 2024, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) together with the OECD’s Observatory for Public Sector Innovation and in close collaboration with the Armenian Government launched the implementation of project "Democratic Institutions and Participatory Policies in Armenia" (DIPPA).

CHF 12 mln for advancing growth in mountainous settlements of Armenia. Swiss SIGMA project kicks off

22.03.2024 — Press releases Armenia
On 22 March, 2024, the Sustainable Inclusive Growth in Mountainous Armenia (SIGMA) project officially launched in Yerevan. It is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by DAI Global UK (DAI) and its branch in Armenia, in cooperation with AM Partners Consulting Company as a local partner. SIGMA aims to reduce poverty and inequality in mountainous areas of Armenia in an inclusive, innovative and environmentally friendly manner. With a budget of CHF 12 mln (if the financial situation of the SDC allows it over time), this ten-year project primarily targets rural settlements in the regions of Shirak, Lori, Tavush and Gegharkunik.

Switzerland launches a 10-year forest restoration project in Armenia with 10 million CHF

12.03.2024 — Press releases Armenia
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), together with partners Armenian National Agrarian University (ANAU) and Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) launched a 10-year development project "Forest Restoration and Climate Change in Armenia" (FORACCA).

Call for Submissions: Inviting Armenian Stakeholders in Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) and Agroforestry

01.03.2024 — Article Armenia
At the end of 2023, the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) in Armenia started the Opening Phase of a planned new 10-year project "Forest Restoration and Climate Change in Armenia (FORACCA)". Besides strengthening climate-smart policy-making and local-level adaptation capacities and improving Armenia's scientific and technological capacities for forest monitoring and management, the project aims to promote climate-smart practices in rural areas and contribute to the engagement of rural communities in Forest Landscape Restoration and agroforestry. Parts of the project will be implemented by the ETH-linked Swiss Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL), while in the area of forest restoration, SDC plans on contributing to existing and ongoing efforts of Armenian NGOs.

Switzerland invests 10 Mio. CHF for 10-year forest restoration project with Armenia

19.12.2023 — Press releases Armenia
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) launches a 10-years project "Forest Restoration and Climate Change in Armenia” (FORACCA). An amount of 10 Mio. CHF (around 11.5. Mio. USD) is envisaged for the period 2023-2033, subject to a recurring review by the SDC of the feasibility of the project from an overall budgetary perspective.

Switzerland defines specific actions for extending humanitarian assistance in Armenia with 1.5 million Swiss francs

06.11.2023 — Press releases Armenia
Switzerland is stepping up its support for civilians in Armenia and the region through the immediate release of 1.5 million Swiss francs to be distributed among key humanitarian actors on the ground.

Cultural Projects 2023: My Home – Armenia in a Rapidly Changing World

20.06.2023 — Article Armenia
In February 2023, the Swiss Cooperation Office in Armenia SCO called for creative and innovative project proposals, which contribute to the development of contemporary arts in Armenia with the slogan "My Home – Armenia in a Rapidly Changing World". With the call, the SCO invited artists to reflect on life in this difficult geographical place; on being Armenian in a cosmopolitan world; and on living today but with an open, potentially promising future ahead.

Call for Proposals: Assessment for Advancing Tech-Enabled Private Sector Engagement

31.03.2023 — Article Armenia
The Swiss Cooperation Office for the South Caucasus Programme Office in Armenia, announces a call for proposals for conducting an assessment for advancing tech-enabled Private Sector Engagement in Switzerland’s international cooperation in Armenia.

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Call for Small Project Proposals 2024

Fostering democratic dialogue and consensus in Armenia: Switzerland launches 10-year project of CHF 9 million

CHF 12 mln for advancing growth in mountainous settlements of Armenia. Swiss SIGMA project kicks off

Switzerland launches a 10-year forest restoration project in Armenia with 10 million CHF

Switzerland invests 10 Mio. CHF for 10-year forest restoration project with Armenia

Switzerland defines specific actions for extending humanitarian assistance in Armenia with 1.5 million Swiss francs

Switzerland approves CHF 960’000 in aid for resilience and economic recovery of border communities in Armenia

28.11.2022 — Press releases Armenia
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC has approved CHF 960’000 in aid for Armenia to improve border communities' resilience towards crisis situations. Partnering with the World Food Programme (WFP) for implementation, Switzerland provides immediate humanitarian and long-term economic support to Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor and Syunik with the “Resilience and Economic Recovery of Border Communities in Armenia – REBCA” project.

CHF 8.3 mln. for professional education in agriculture in Armenia: Switzerland joins forces with Austria and Germany

27.09.2022 — Press releases Armenia
On September 27, 2022, the Swiss Cooperation Office in Armenia organized the launch event of the long-term development project "Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia 2022-2025 - MAVETA".

Call for Consultancy Applications: Mid-term evaluation of SDC governance project in Armenia

28.06.2022 — Press releases Armenia
The Swiss Cooperation Office for the South Caucasus announces a call for consultancy applications for conducting a mid-term evaluation of the second phase of the Program “Improvement of the Local Self-Governance System in Armenia”.

Swiss development project worth CHF 12’000’000 to reach most remote farmers in Armenia

27.05.2022 — Press releases Armenia
On May 27, 2022, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC approved a grant worth CHF 12’000’000 for an economic development intervention in Armenia and launched an international tender process to identify an implementing partner. Titled “Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Mountainous Armenia” SIGMA, this new SDC project will reduce poverty in mountainous areas of Armenia in an inclusive, innovative and climate-aware manner. With a duration of 10 years, SIGMA’s geographic focus will be on the poorest regions in Northern Armenia, reaching areas at an altitude of more than 1500m.

Combining economic growth and nature protection in Armenia: Switzerland launches multi-annual project with CHF 4.500.000

04.04.2022 — Press releases Armenia
On April 4, 2022, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC approved an amount of CHF 4’500’000 for an earlier announced project “Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia”. The project will assist Armenia to combine in an innovative manner nature conservation and economic growth to the benefit of those most in need. The project is implemented by the World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Strategic Development Agency NGO as a part of a broader regional program Eco-Corridor Fund for the Caucasus (ECF).

New Swiss Cooperation Programme for the South Caucasus Region 2022-2025: doubled budget for Armenia

09.12.2021 — Press releases Armenia
On December 9, 2021, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Embassy of Switzerland in Armenia Stefan Kloetzli, and the Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Switzerland in Armenia and equally Deputy Regional Director of Swiss Cooperation South Caucasus Werner Thut informed the media about the new Swiss Cooperation Programme for the South Caucasus Region 2022-2025. The Programme describes the objectives, which Switzerland’s International Cooperation aims to achieve in the South Caucasus. In Armenia, the budget of the new Programme will be doubled, amounting to tentatively over CHF 20 mio over the course of four years.

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Supporting Armenia’s Growing Older Population: Swiss Delegation Visits Shirak Region

Call for Arts and Culture Project Proposals 2024

President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd: National Day 2024 greetings for the Swiss abroad

30.07.2024 — Armenia

Call for Submissions: Inviting Armenian Stakeholders in Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) and Agroforestry

Cultural Projects 2023: My Home – Armenia in a Rapidly Changing World

Call for Proposals: Assessment for Advancing Tech-Enabled Private Sector Engagement

Democracy at the local level – Learning-by-Doing

13.03.2023 — Armenia
The Armenian law provides a number of channels to participate in politics. At the same time, inactive and low participation of citizens in decision-making processes is a significant challenge both for local and national levels. For example, according to the Open Budget Survey 2021, Armenia ranks considerably well in transparency (with a score of 61 out of 100) but, in contrast, ranks very poorly in public participation (with a score of 6 out of 100).

Lilit Makaryan’s InterACTive Theatre on Local Self-Government

08.03.2023 — Article Armenia
The diverse role women play in civil society and economic growth in rural areas and communities is colossal. Acting as workers across many sectors, entrepreneurs, farmers and active members of their communities, they contribute to vibrant rural communities. Today, on March 8, celebrating the International Women’s Day, we present to you the story of Lilit Makaryan, a young leader from Armenia who brings forward an innovative and creative approach to boosting the participatory governance in her community and beyond.

Call for Arts and Culture Project Proposals 2023

22.02.2023 — Article Armenia
The Swiss Cooperation Office (SCO) in Armenia announces a call for proposals for small projects in the field of contemporary arts. The call intends to issue funding for creative and innovative projects, which contribute to the development of contemporary arts in the Republic of Armenia in the rapidly changing local and global contexts.

Culture Against the Crisis: summary of projects 2022

09.01.2023 — Article Armenia
In April 2022, the Swiss Cooperation Office (SCO) in Armenia launched its "Arts and Culture Against the Crisis" campaign, in the aftermath of the Coronavirus pandemic and the 2020 War. In the firm belief that artists play a valuable role in helping people to process their experiences through creativity and encounters with others, the SCO AM called for creative and innovative project proposals, which would contribute to the development of contemporary arts in Armenia.

Armenia‘s territorial reform and decentralization – Step by step to success

15.11.2022 — Article Armenia
With two events in Dilijan for municipalities in the North and in Goris for the South, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC and the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure MTAI, together with the implementing partner GIZ, shared experiences on day-to-day efforts and progress of the ongoing Local Self-Governance project (LSG).

Call for Proposals: Local backstopper as facilitator – Recruitment

15.11.2022 — Article Armenia
Switzerland, together with Austria and Germany, launched the main phase of the "Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia" MAVETA project to assist the Government of Armenia to reform the vocational education system in Armenia in agriculture. The intervention aims to improve the knowledge and skills of professionals and graduates in agriculture and related fields. Thus, the project will contribute to sustainable, climate friendly, inclusive growth, increased incomes and enhanced (self)-employment in rural Armenia.

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