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Further information
 Geographical priorities
SDC partner countries at a glance.

 Thematic priorities
Overview of SDC's focal topics.

Projects
The work of the SDC - specific examples.
Message 2013-2016
Message 2013-2016

What are the new strategic orientations of Switzerland’s international cooperation, and how is the budget broken down among them? Information on the funding earmarked and concrete examples can be found in this dossier:
 Dossier

Questions and answers

  • Questions and answers regarding development policy
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Activities - various means

As the Swiss Government's centre of competence for international cooperation, SDC is responsible for development cooperation with the South and East, multilateral cooperation as well as for Switzerland's humanitarian aid.

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Multilateral Cooperation
Sustainable solutions thanks to international cooperation with multilateral institutions.
Cooperation with the South
Helping the poor in Africa, Asia and Latin America to help themselves.

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Cooperation with the East
Support for transition and reform processes in Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Humanitarian aid
Direct and unbureaucratic help for people in need.

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Global Programs
Climate change, food and water crises as well as migration are topics of concern to all mankind in a globalised world.