Poverty means more than having no income, food and education. Unfortunately, the majority of the poorest is also characterized by fear and helplessness, lack of security and rights, discrimination and arbitrary government. So efforts to promote rule of law, human rights and justice are crucial for sustainable poverty reduction and guaranteeing development, and hence an essential part of SDC activities.

Reform of the State
Decentralization and combating power abuse is at the heart of the democratization process.
Democratization
Decentralization
Corruption

Human rights
La promotion et la défense des droits des plus pauvres comprenant la formation, la santé, l'approvisionnement en eau etc. sont des axes majeurs de l’action de la coopération internationale.

Economic and fiscal development
Le développement économique local est un moyen de rassembler différents groupes d’intérêt afin de convenir d'une coopération locale qui peut contribuer à créer de l'emploi et du revenu mais améliore aussi la gouvernance.