Modernizing VET in Agriculture in Armenia
01.12.2021
- 31.08.2025
While 37% of Armenia’s labour force is employed in agriculture, men and women do not earn sufficient income, incl. due to a lack of professional skills. This multi-stakeholder intervention, which includes a SDC contribution, further develops country-wide work-based learning education, strengthens specialized institutions and modernizes the regulatory framework, enabling professionals and graduates to acquire relevant qualification, find employment or establish their own businesses.
Regional Arts and Culture Project in the South Caucasus
15.11.2021
- 31.10.2025
By supporting documentary films, documentary theatre and photography as powerful tools of contemporary art, the project will challenge social stigma, promote inclusion and human rights through empowering the civil society, nurturing intercultural dialogue and regional cooperation in the South Caucasus.
Women’s Economic Empowerment in the South Caucasus
01.08.2021
- 31.07.2024
In 2017, Switzerland embarked on a multi-donor project which laid a solid foundation for women’s economic empowerment in the South Caucasus, yet, further support is needed to fulfil women’s rights, which remain constrained by structural and cultural barriers. The Swiss-funded contribution will support capacity-building and provide technical assistance at institutions and policy level and, combined with activities at grassroots level, benefit at least 1’850 vulnerable women in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia
Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia
15.04.2021
- 31.05.2025
Mountain ecosystems in Armenia are an important productive asset for rural communities, but they are rapidly deteriorating due to inappropriate exploitation and management. Within a region-wide project that preserves the natural basis of life through more sustainable use of resources, the Swiss contribution will introduce in Armenia economic incentives for the conservation of natural resources, while creating additional income. This will reduce rural poverty and support the implementation of Armenian policies and international commitments.
Strengthening the Anti-Corruption Committee of Armenia
01.12.2020
- 30.06.2023
In partnership with the OSCE, Switzerland supports the Armenian Government in establishing a new Anti-Corruption Committee (ACC). This specialized body will be key in investigating and combatting corruption crimes. Through capacity-building activities and policy support, the ACC will be in a position to contribute to curb corruption, strengthen the Anti-Corruption system and the rule-of-law in the context of the Government’s Anti-Corruption Strategy 2019.
Improvement of the local self-governance system Armenia
01.07.2019
- 30.06.2024
Switzerland continues to support the national reform on territorial consolidation and decentralization which has been strongly confirmed by the new Government. On one hand, necessary framework conditions will be developed to finalize the amalgamation process. On the other hand, the municipalities will be capacitated to provide efficient and quality administrative services to their citizens and to incentivize local development. Citizen participation will be emphasized to render local authorities more accountable and local development more inclusive.
Progetto concluso
Livestock Development expanding from South to North in the South Caucasus
01.12.2017
- 31.08.2021
Livestock farming is the main economic activity for most poor households in rural areas of Armenia and Georgia. Through better access to services, inputs and markets, as well as effective management of natural resources, farmers in Armenia are expected to substantially improve their livelihood. Strengthening regional links and access to regional markets of animal and animal products will also make the livestock sector more profitable and increase its competitiveness, hereby contributing to higher incomes and employment for farmers in rural Armenia and Georgia.
Strengthening the Climate Adaptation Capacities in the South Caucasus
10.11.2017
- 14.11.2023
The project will (i) facilitate the development of multi-hazard mapping and risk assessment methodology enabling 1.7 million inhabitants’ reduced exposure towards climate-induced hazards in Georgia; (ii) contribute to the safer livelihoods and infrastructure of 373’800 residents in ten municipalities by developing response and preparedness plans; and (iii) foster evidence-based policymaking and advocacy on climate adaptation, natural hazards and mountain development in the South Caucasus.
Progetto concluso
Mercato del lavoro più inclusivo per le donne nel Caucaso meridionale
01.11.2017
- 31.07.2021
Nei tre Paesi del Caucaso meridionale (Armenia, Azerbaigian e Georgia) molte donne sono vittime di discriminazioni sul mercato del lavoro. Una politica delle pari opportunità che sostenga la creazione di posti di lavoro nell’economia formale non esiste, le donne lavorano nel sistema informale e non sono tutelate. Il progetto «Women’s Economic Empowerment in the South Caucasus» (empowerment economico delle donne nel Caucaso meridionale) mira a promuovere l’emancipazione delle donne nel settore economico per favorire l’accesso paritario al mercato del lavoro e al mondo imprenditoriale.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Caucaso meridionale |
Gender
Organisazione per l’uguaglianza di genere
|
01.11.2017 - 31.07.2021 |
CHF 3’763’327 |
Progetto concluso
Regional Arts and Culture Project in the South Caucasus
01.10.2017
- 30.09.2021
By providing a platform for the development of contemporary art, the Regional Arts and Culture Project promotes intercultural dialogues and exchanges in the South Caucasus. Implemented in collaboration with partners based in Georgia and networks in Armenia and Azerbaijan, the project aims at supporting visual arts (documentary film and photography), building up professional capacities, engaging civil society, and boosting local art scenes with a small grants’ fund.
Progetto concluso
Reddito più elevato nel Caucaso meridionale grazie a prodotti agricoli più concorrenziali
01.04.2017
- 30.04.2022
L’allevamento di bestiame è una fonte di reddito importante per la maggior parte della popolazione rurale in Georgia, Armenia e Azerbaigian. Tuttavia, molti contadini conducono un’economia di sussistenza e, di conseguenza, riescono a malapena a coprire il proprio fabbisogno. Il progetto persegue l’obiettivo di rafforzare le piccole aziende agricole e di creare l’accesso ai mercati, per far sì che possano vendere miele, carne, formaggio e lana e aumentare in modo sostenibile il loro reddito.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Caucaso meridionale |
Impiego & sviluppo economico Agricoltura e sicurezza alimentare
Sviluppo delle piccole e medie imprese (PMI)
Sviluppo agricolo
|
01.04.2017 - 30.04.2022 |
CHF 5’100’000 |
Progetto concluso
Sostenere la tracciabilità degli animali nella regione del Caucaso meridionale
15.06.2016
- 31.12.2021
Nell’agricoltura moderna è indispensabile conoscere la provenienza degli animali e raccogliere informazioni sulla loro salute per evitare la propagazione di malattie e impedire la commercializzazione di prodotti derivanti da animali malati. Un sistema di tracciabilità contribuirà ad aumentare i redditi degli agricoltori del Caucaso meridionale grazie all’effetto combinato di una migliore produttività degli allevamenti e di un migliore accesso ai mercati per i prodotti.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Caucaso meridionale |
Agricoltura e sicurezza alimentare
Sviluppo agricolo
Sviluppo della catena di valore agricola (til 2016)
|
15.06.2016 - 31.12.2021 |
CHF 5’935’000 |
