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The SDC

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) is responsible for the overall coordination of development cooperation alongside other federal offices, as well as for Swiss humanitarian aid. It focuses on fragile and conflict-affected regions, and works to alleviate need and poverty, uphold human rights, promote democracy and protect the environment.

What does the SDC do?

The SDC is responsible for the overall coordination of development cooperation alongside other federal offices, as well as for Swiss humanitarian aid.

Partnerships

The SDC works together closely with partners in Switzerland, countries of intervention and international bodies for implementing its projects.

FDFA mandates and contributions

The FDFA uses the instruments mandates and contributions to implement its projects and programmes, particularly in development cooperation and humanitarian aid.

Development finance statistics

Development finance encompasses official development assistance, other public contributions, and mobilisation of private funds through public expenditure.

Organisation and senior management of the SDC

The SDC comprises a humanitarian division, a multilateral division, a thematic division and three geographical divisions.

Contact

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