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.
Social Justice for Roma, Ashkali and Egyptians (SORAE)
15.07.2020
- 31.12.2022
In order to improve the social inclusion of Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian (RAE) in Kosovo, this project will develop their livelihoods through ensuring better access to educational opportunities, enhanced children rights and protection, upgraded housing conditions and more income generation prospects. These multi-sectorial interventions will be complemented with antigypsyism policy interventions that counter discrimination against RAE and foster equality in Kosovo.
Combating corruption in Kosovo
01.07.2020
- 30.06.2024
The purpose of this project is to address key challenges in the policy and legislative frameworks, strengthen capacities of anticorruption institutions and foster public demand for accountability through civic engagement. This will be done through concluding the framework for preventive and suppressive anti-corruption processes that lead to asset confiscation.
Wohnlösungen für Vertriebene
01.03.2019
- 31.12.2022
Als Folge des Krieges in den 1990er-Jahren wurden über drei Millionen Menschen sowohl innerhalb von Bosnien und Herzegowina, Kroatien, Montenegro und Serbien als auch über die Grenzen dieser Länder vertrieben. 25 Jahre nach den Abkommen von Dayton leben im Westbalkan noch immer fast 500 000 Menschen, die während des Konflikts im ehemaligen Jugoslawien vertrieben wurden. Das regionale Wohnungsbauprogramm (Regional Housing Programme, RHP) hat zum Zweck, bedürftigen Flüchtlingen und Binnenvertriebenen dauerhafte Wohnlösungen zur Verfügung zu stellen.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Westbalkan |
Migration
Zwangsvertreibung (Flüchtlinge, Binnenvertriebene, Menschenhandel)
|
01.03.2019 - 31.12.2022 |
CHF 1'555'000 |
lntegrated Water Resource Management in Kosovo
01.10.2018
- 30.04.2024
The Integrated Water Resource Management project supports different stakeholders in Kosovo at the national, regional and local level for establishing an integrated water resources management approach. This approach will address issues such as pollution, rising demand for water for farming, industry and growing urban areas, and will help mitigate the impact of climate change.
Rural Water and Sanitation Support Programme in Kosovo
01.01.2018
- 31.12.2022
Since 2005, the Swiss Rural Water and Sanitation Support Programme has provided better access to safe drinking water and sanitation to 474’000 people living in rural areas. By further strengthening the capacities of the water companies and their oversight bodies and with targeted infrastructure investments, the RWSSP exit phase will contribute to a sustainable and socially inclusive provision of high-quality water and sanitation services. For the first time the program will include the Northern municipalities of Kosovo.
Dezentralisierung zum Wohle der kosovarischen Bevölkerung (DEMOS)
01.01.2018
- 31.12.2021
Seit seiner Unabhängigkeitserklärung im Jahr 2008 setzt sich der Kosovo für Reformen und eine Dezentralisierung der öffentlichen Verwaltung ein. Ziel ist es, in den 38 Gemeinden des Landes die Autonomie und die lokale Demokratie zu stärken. Das DEZA-Projekt «Decentralisation and Municipal Support» (DEMOS) hilft den Gemeinden beim Aufbau öffentlicher Basisdienstleistungen, um den Transitionsprozess des Kosovo hin zu einem demokratischen und dezentral organisierten Staat zu unterstützen.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kosovo |
Governance
Dezentralisierung
Demokratische Partizipation und Zivilbevölkerung
|
01.01.2018 - 31.12.2021 |
CHF 12'800'000 |
Senkung der Jugendarbeitslosigkeit im Kosovo mithilfe des Privatsektors
16.11.2017
- 15.11.2021
Das Projekt zur Förderung der Beschäftigung in der Privatwirtschaft («Promoting Private Sector Employment», PPSE) stärkt die Unternehmen in der Nahrungsmittel- und Tourismusindustrie und fördert die Schaffung von Arbeitsplätzen im Kosovo.
| Land/Region | Thema | Periode | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kosovo |
Beschäftigung & Wirtschaftsentwicklung
KMU Förderung
|
16.11.2017 - 15.11.2021 |
CHF 7'320'000 |
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.
Kosovo: Corporate Development Support for Wastewater Sector
01.08.2019
- 31.12.2022
On its path to achieving EU candidate status, Kosovo aims to comply with EU standards. Only 2% of its wastewater is currently treated, which results in contaminated rivers and groundwater. SECO can capitalize on previous Swiss achievements for supporting the capacity and corporate development in Kosovo?s wastewater sector.
Swiss Entrepreneurship Program, Phase II
01.07.2019
- 30.06.2023
The Swiss Entrepreneurship Program supports entrepreneurs in developing their growth-oriented businesses. They are the key drivers of innovation, economic growth and job creation.
IFC Debt Resolution Program, Phase II
01.11.2017
- 31.03.2022
The Debt Resolution Program contributes to effective debt management frameworks in Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and Kosovo.
