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19 August 2011, Development cooperation annual conference

What kinds of innovation have shaped the Confederation's development cooperation? What are the main innovations today in our cooperation with partner countries and organisations? How can development cooperation based on partnership help find solutions to new challenges?
Films of projects and videos of speeches, interviews and discussions

Innovative projects

Food Security
More rice with less water in Southeast Asia.

Climate change
From water management to climate change.

Water Diplomacy
Peace in the Middle East through joint water management.


Access to Water
Rediscovering the traditional water supply in Azerbaijan.

Psychosocial Support
Supporting children suffering from trauma in Southern Africa.

Education
Mobile schools for nomad populations in Mali.


Migration
Controlled migration of labour in Bangladesh brings added value for all concerned.

Rule of law and democracy
Efficiency and transparency of public services thanks to One Stop Shops in East Asia.

Conflict prevention and transformation
Rehabilitation for women and children affected by conflict.


Emergency aid and reconstruction
Cash payments foster self help and stimulate local markets.

Governance
Promoting community development with citizen participation.

Employment and Income
Access to money and advice.

Gender
Agricultural innovation thanks to targeted measures to support women.

Micro-insurance
Reducing the risks in rural areas.
Drinking water projects
Swiss communal support drinking water projects.