The project database provides concrete insights into the international cooperation work of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). You can filter for projects by topic, country and project owner (either the SDC or SECO).
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Global Tax Program (GTP)
01.10.2017
- 31.07.2024
The GTP provides an umbrella framework for World Bank Group (WBG) support in the tax field, building on an ongoing program of activities to strengthen tax institutions and mobilize domestic revenues. The GTP also contributes to improving coordination and knowledge sharing between the key organizations working on taxes (IMF, WBG, OECD and UN).
Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises SCORE, Phase III
01.10.2017
- 31.12.2021
SCORE is one of SECO's flagship programmes to foster more & better jobs in small and medium enterprises (SME) in partner countries. SCORE provides on-the-job training for workers and managers to improve productivity and working conditions in SMEs and help them to participate in global supply chains. SCORE is a joint programme with Norway and ILO.
Private Infrastructure Development Group, Phase VII
01.09.2017
- 31.12.2022
The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) encourages and mobilises private sector investments to assist low income countries of sub-Saharan Africa as well as south and south-east Asia in providing infrastructure. PIDG is strategically steered by its member donor organisations.
Government Debt and Risk Management Program, Phase II
01.08.2017
- 31.12.2023
This World Bank Treasury-implemented program aims to increase the capacity of Debt Management Offices in selected partner countries with regard to policy development and implementation of debt management plans, deepening of domestic debt markets, and putting in place sustainable debt management that adequately takes into account cost and risk.
Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), 3rd contribution
01.07.2017
- 30.06.2021
The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) is a multi-donor trust fund administrated by the World Bank Group (WBG). It helps countries to develop energy sectors that will be sustainable into the future and to make informed choices.
World Bank City Resilience Program
01.07.2017
- 31.12.2022
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.
Technical assistance programme for SME in South Africa
01.07.2017
- 30.06.2031
The Technical Assistance programme for Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa is providing entrepreneurs and SMEs who are getting access to finance with the possibility to upgrade their businesses skills to enhance their growth potential and create jobs.
Better Work Phase III
01.07.2017
- 31.10.2021
Better Work, a partnership of the International Labour Organization and the International Finance Corporation, improves working conditions and respect for labour rights in the garment industry, as well as productivity and competitiveness of apparel businesses. It provides services at factory level to improve compliance with national and international labour standards, facilitates better buying practices in the sector and works at the policy level to improve overall working conditions in global supply chains.
Electronic and Digital Financial Services in Azerbaijan and Central Asia
01.06.2017
- 31.12.2021
The Azerbaijan and Central Asia Mobile Money Project (ACAMM) seeks to improve financial inclusion and financial resilience by increasing access to low cost mobile financial services to the un(der)banked. ACAAM is implemented by the International Finance Corporation and co-funded by the UK's Department for International Development (DFID).
Umbrella Facility for Trade and Development
01.04.2017
- 31.12.2024
The Umbrella Facility (UF) for Trade, a Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Trade and Development, supports analytical trade work across the World Bank Group (WBG). It is implemented by IBRD/IFC, one of the biggest institutional supporter of analytical work and capacity development on trade within the WBG.
African Tax Administration Forum, Phase III
01.02.2017
- 31.12.2021
The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) is a multilateral initiative launched by a group of African governments in 2009. ATAF offers a platform for tax administrators to articulate African tax priorities, develop best practices, and build capacity in African tax policy and administration through peer learning and knowledge sharing.
General Budget Support to Burkina Faso (2017-2020)
01.01.2017
- 01.01.2020
SECO is a long-standing partner of Burkina Faso in terms of general budget support. The aid is accompanied by targeted technical assistance. Together with other donors, SECO will support full implementation of the new National Economic and Social Development Plan with a budget support grant in the amount of CHF 30 million for the period 2017-2020.
