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Further information
SDC partner countries at a glance.
Overview of SDC's focal topics.
The work of the SDC - specific examples.
Strategy 2013–2016
What are the new strategic orientations of Switzerland’s international cooperation? Which principles guide and which instruments are applied in Switzerland’s international cooperation?
Strategy 2013–2016
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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Sustainable solutions thanks to international cooperation with multilateral institutions. |
Helping the poor in Africa, Asia and Latin America to help themselves. |
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Support for transition and reform processes in Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). |
Direct and unbureaucratic help for people in need. |
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Climate change, food and water crises as well as migration are topics of concern to all mankind in a globalised world. |




