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CommunicationPublished on 15 November 2022

Sixty decades of adaptability: Switzerland's international cooperation

The Federal Council appointed its first delegate for development cooperation in 1961. To mark the 60th anniversary of Switzerland's international cooperation, the SDC is looking back on its achievements, reviewing current challenges such as COVID-19 and climate change, and casting an eye on the future. The SDC has continually adapted its activities to meet new challenges over its 60-year history – which is why it remains a credible actor for international cooperation today.

The slogan "'helping others to help themselves", established in the 1960s, is still valid for international cooperation today.
We've adapted international cooperation to trends and have developed new methods for combating poverty.
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis

Contact

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)
Eichenweg 5
3003 Bern