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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Financial Sector Strengthening Albania
01.01.2015
- 30.09.2019
SECO contributes to strengthening the stability of the non-bank financial sector in Albania by supporting the Albanian Financial Supervisory Authority (AFSA) to build-up the relevant capacities to respond to immediate risks and prepare for near to medium-term capital market developments.
Residential Energy Efficiency in Ukraine, Phase II
01.01.2015
- 31.03.2018
The project supports the creation of an effective legal and institutional framework for Ukrainian homeowners' associations to get access to finance for the purpose of energy efficiency modernization of the country's existing multi-family housing stock. It is implemented by the International Financial Corporation (IFC).
Global Financial Infrastructure Programme
01.01.2015
- 31.03.2021
The Global Financial Infrastructure Programme (hereafter, the programme) will support the development and creation of well-functioning financial markets in SECO’s priority countries. With a specific focus on credit reporting and secured transaction, the programme will facilitate financial inclusion and foster responsible access to finance. It will be implemented by the the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Green Transport Development Project, Ho Chi Minh City
01.01.2015
- 31.12.2025
Co-financed together with the World Bank, the Green Transport Development Project aims to improve the performance and efficiency of public transport in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, by developing a Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT), as well as to promote the integration of public transport with urban development.
Africa Transport Policy Programme (SSATP)
15.12.2014
- 31.12.2021
This project aims at supporting the Urban Mobility and Accessibility Thematic Cluster of the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) hosted within the World Bank, a program with a strong African ownership facilitating policy development and related capacity-building in the transport sector of Africa.
Public Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility, 2014-2017
01.12.2014
- 31.12.2017
The Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) is a multi-donor technical assistance facility aimed at helping developing country governments improving the quality of their infrastructure services through private sector involvement.
Enhancing Quality of Financial Reporting Project
01.12.2014
- 31.12.2019
This project aims at improving the corporate financial reporting framework in Albania. It supports the Government of Albania's long-term strategy with the aim to align its regulatory framework with the relevant EU legislation. The project is implemented by the World Bank.
Remittances and Payments Program
01.12.2014
- 31.12.2022
This program, which is executed by the World Bank, aims to make the transfer of remittances, i.e. the money that is sent home by migrants, cheaper, safer and more convenient. This will result in an increase of the available resources for migrants and their families and in an increased usage of formal transfer channels and basic financial services.
E15Initiative: Advancing Sustainable Development Through Trade
01.12.2014
- 30.04.2016
The E15Initiative is a trade policy initiative launched in 2012 by ICTSD, a Geneva-based NGO that aims at advancing sustainable development through trade. The E15Initiative aims at fostering a global trade system that functions more effectively in a fair and inclusive manner and that inherently promotes sustainable development.
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, Phase II
30.11.2014
- 31.12.2016
The Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) is an international voluntary standard to disclose revenues from extracting non-renewable natural resources. The objective of the EITI is to increase transparency and thereby reduce corruption and strengthen accountability of governments of resource-rich developing countries. Switzerland as a supporting country of the EITI contributes to the operating cost of the EITI International Secretariat.
Pilot Auction Facility for Methane and Climate Change Mitigation Framework
31.10.2014
- 31.12.2022
The Pilot Auction Facility for Methane and Climate Change Mitigation ("PAF") is an innovative results-based climate finance facility aimed at stimulating investment in low-cost greenhouse gas emission reductions. The PAF would auction put options that guarantee a floor price on carbon emission reduction credits ("ERs").
Energy Efficient Street Lighting Retrofit Project
01.10.2014
- 31.12.2026
Five innovative Street Lightning LED Retrofit Projects will be realized with the aim to generate best practices models and build capacities in promoting energy efficiency in the public street lighting sector in South Africa. This project will be implemented by GIZ in the framework of their South African German Energy Program (SAGEN).
