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Annual Report SDC / SECO 2012 (inculsive Statistics Brochure)
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Annual Report 2012 - Swiss International Cooperation

Annual Report 2012

The annual report 2012 on Switzerland’s International Cooperation of SDC and SECO presents the main results of Switzerland's commitment to combating poverty and reducing global risks.

Development policy environment

Interview M. Dahinden / M.-G. Ineichen-Fleisch
Sub-Saharan Africa
Many regions in Sub-Saharan Africa possess enormous potential for economic development and the reduction of poverty. Weak structures, confl icts and climate-induced environmental changes hinder this potential from being tapped.
North Africa and the Middle East
The Arab uprisings are leading to profound changes in the entire region. The violent confl ict in Syria and volatile democratisation processes in North Africa have cast a dark cloud over the hopeful beginning.
Asia
The impressive economic growth in many Asian countries continues. And yet, over 40% of the world’s poorest people and one-third of all refugees worldwide are living in this region.
Cultural window
Latin America
Less poverty, less undernutrition and positive economic growth in resource-rich countries: good news from Latin America. And yet, enormous disparities persist.

Eastern Europe and the CIS
The remittances sent home by migrants have eased the economic hardship in many countries in the Western Balkans, the Southern Caucasus, and Central Asia. However, over the long term, local jobs are needed – particularly for young people.
Global challenges
Climate change, water, food security, migration, fi nance and trade.

Multilateral Cooperation
In order to achieve sustainable development and greater social justice, the agendas for poverty reduction, climate change mitigation and the pursuit of a green economy must converge.
Swiss partnerships

SDC and SECO at a glance

Statistics 2012
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