Strengthening regional cooperation on migration in the Western Balkans
01.06.2025
- 31.12.2027
In light of diversifying migration patterns and challenges with increasing regional dimensions, the migration policy priorities of Western Balkan governments are changing and the relevance of regional dialogue, coordination and cooperation is growing. This proposal seeks to promote coherent and effective regional governance of migration in all its multifaceted dimensions contributing to greater social cohesion and regional integration in the Western Balkans.
From Education to Employment (E2E)
01.01.2020
- 31.12.2023
The E2E program supports direct labor market measures in 5 locations in Serbia, through Career Guidance and Counselling and an Opportunity Fund for companies and training providers targeting 12'000 young women and men, of whom 20% vulnerable. Based on Work Based Learning (WBL) that will generate a minimum of 625 decent jobs for young people, the program will contribute to the re-design of inclusive and innovative youth employment measures and policies.
Coordination and society-wide dialogue on implementing the 2030 Agenda in Serbia - SDGs for all
01.03.2019
- 31.07.2022
The project is a contribution to support an innovative society-wide dialogue on the priorities of Agenda 2030, which leads to citizen-oriented and inclusive policies that contribute to sustainable development. Civil society is supported to influence development priorities through multi-stakeholder platforms, the Government is strengthened to better coordinate and finance Agenda 2030 implementation and the quality and availability of data for Agenda 2030 implementation is improved.
Soluzioni abitative per gli sfollati
01.03.2019
- 31.12.2022
A seguito della guerra negli anni 1990, in Bosnia e Erzegovina, Croazia, Montenegro e Serbia, più di tre milioni di persone sono state costrette a lasciare le proprie case e a rifugiarsi altrove, dentro o oltre i confini nazionali. A 23 anni dagli Accordi di Dayton, nei Balcani occidentali c’è ancora circa mezzo milione di persone vulnerabili sfollate a causa della guerra nell’ex Jugoslavia. Obiettivo del Regional Housing Programme (RHP) è fornire soluzioni abitative stabili ai profughi e agli sfollati interni che ne hanno bisogno.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Balcani occidentali |
Migrazione
Trasferimenti forzati (rifugiati, sfollati interni, tratta di esseri umani)
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01.03.2019 - 31.12.2022 |
CHF 1'555'000 |
Policy advice for efficient VET reform in Serbia
01.01.2019
- 31.12.2021
Through this policy support to the Serbian Ministry of Education, governance mechanism of the new VET law will be put in place in a transparent and inclusive manner. State capacities will be able to evaluate the VET system. By increasing the outreach, the new system will be more need-based and available to all. All this will contribute to increased employment options for VET graduates. Partners are the Center for Education Policy (Serbian NGO) and the Swiss KOF.
Institutional Support to Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities
01.10.2018
- 30.09.2022
SDC is providing an institutional contribution to the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM) to lead policy dialogue, advocacy and represent interests of local governments (LGs) before the central government in policy and law making. SCTM will promote decentralisation in Serbia together with the Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self Government, and support its member LGs to implement adopted laws and pursue reforms, ultimately bringing benefits to all citizens, men and women, in all sectors governed by LG.
Policy advice for efficient VET reform in Serbia
01.06.2018
- 31.12.2021
Through this policy support to the Serbian Ministry of Education, governance mechanism of the new VET law will be put in place in a transparent and inclusive manner. State capacities will be able to evaluate the VET system. By increasing the outreach, the new system will be more need-based and available to all. All this will contribute to increased employment options for VET graduates. Partners are the Center for Education Policy (Serbian NGO) and the Swiss KOF.
Sviluppo delle capacità dei comuni serbi
01.01.2018
- 30.06.2022
La Svizzera appoggia il Governo serbo nella riforma delle amministrazioni pubbliche locali (Public Administration Reform) volta a rendere queste ultime più efficaci e accessibili alla popolazione e al settore privato. Il progetto SwissPRO opera in 99 comuni (due terzi del Paese) per migliorarne il buongoverno e promuovere l’inclusione sociale e le pari opportunità.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Serbia |
Governance Diritti umani Gender
Decentralizzazione
Diritti dell'uomo (diritti delle donne inclusi)
Organisazione per l’uguaglianza di genere
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01.01.2018 - 30.06.2022 |
CHF 7'990'000 |
Support to strengthening Social Inclusion in Serbia
01.01.2018
- 31.12.2021
The programme is a contribution to improve the design, coordination and implementation of social inclusion policies of the Government of Serbia within the mandate of the Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit (SIPRU), which is affiliated to the Prime Minister’s Office. The quality and the capacities for implementation of the required social reforms, in the Europan integration process, will be improved and state institutions at national and local level will be able to better respond to the needs of vulnerable citizens.
Municipal Economic Development in Eastern Serbia
01.05.2017
- 31.07.2021
The Project will scale up successful experience of property tax collection to 1/3 of Serbian municipalities. The municipalities will be able to increase own revenue and use it to fund services and communal intrastructures for citizens and businesses. lmproved taxation will also lead to a better interaction between citizens and local governments on investment priorities. Policy dialogue will work on simplifying local government tax laws and making them fairer and more transparent.
Contribution to the Roma Education Fund (REF)
01.12.2015
- 31.12.2021
REF is the lead organization for Roma education. SDC is supporting REF from its inception, contributing in a relevant way to the Roma decade. REF recently defined a strategy (2015-20) and is strengthening its results orientation. By continuing the partnership with REF, with a focus on pro-inclusion policy dialogue, SDC ensures coherence and consistence of its position in the Roma inclusion agenda. REF's focus on children from early childhood is crucial for the social inclusion of the next generation of Roma.
Collaborazione tra attori pubblici e privati: progetto di formazione in Serbia
01.10.2014
- 31.07.2022
La crisi economica ha indebolito la competitività della Serbia. Inoltre, alle imprese manca personale qualificato, nonostante il tasso di disoccupazione giovanile sia relativamente alto. Un progetto della DSC risolve entrambi i problemi adottando un approccio integrato in un settore molto promettente.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Serbia |
Impiego & sviluppo economico
Sviluppo delle piccole e medie imprese (PMI)
Creazione di occupazione
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01.10.2014 - 31.07.2022 |
CHF 5'530'000 |
