Swisscontact
Swisscontact – Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation – is an independent non-profit development organisation established in 1959 by representatives of the Swiss private sector and civil society. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the organisation is currently active in over 130 projects in 41 countries with around 1400 employees.
We unleash the potential of private initiative to foster sustainable development and shared prosperity in developing and emerging economies.
Our work is based on three foundational pillars:
- We strengthen the competencies of people by promoting employment and generating income opportunities.
- We increase the competitiveness of enterprises to enable growth in their business.
- We foster inclusive social and economic systems by developing sustainable, resilient and scalable innovations.
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, the organisation is currently active in over 130 projects in 41 countries with around 1400 employees.
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Digital literacy education goes beyond mere computer literacy. It develops also soft skills such as creativity and team work. Besides basic digital literacy skills, we help young people in Laos and Cambodia acquire analytical and collaboration skills, which are essential competencies for future employment. #InternationalLiteracyDay #DigitalLiteracy
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The bus operating company "La Rolita" is leading a revolution in the public transport sector in Bogotà, Colombia: with 195 electric buses and 60% female drivers, the company promotes sustainability and gender equality. Swisscontact shares innovative examples like this with transport sector representatives in Latin America through the CALAC+ programme. #CleanAirNow #electricmobility #WorldCleanAirDay
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This #InternationalYouthDay we are shining a spotlight on the journeys of young men and women in Niger who have transformed their lives through vocational training. #YouthDay #vocationaltraining
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In developing and emerging countries, industries such as construction and food production are growing. Swiss companies see potential in these markets but there is a lack of skilled labour. Swisscontact is working to bridge this gap by encouraging companies to invest in the training of future employees.
#VocationalTraining #PrivateSectorEngagement #WeCreateOpportunities
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Laos' capital city Vientiane generated more than 300'000 tons of waste in 2020, with 20% of that coming from single-use plastic. Find out where this waste comes from and ideas for making better choices. #PlasticFree #EarthDay #PlasticPollution
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This International Women's Day, our Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor, Alessandra Pellegrini, shares two ways in which we contribute to women’s economic empowerment and gender equality. #IWD2024 #WomenEmpowerment
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Regenerative agriculture practices such as cover crops not only benefit farmers but also the environment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZrC-...
#RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableAgriculture
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Biopesticides reduce pre-harvest losses and improve the quality of the citrus fruit. Swisscontact has supported the formulation of a new fertiliser that is customised to the needs of citrus plants and the soils of Southern Benin: https://youtu.be/iH5Qmv-QucA
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Storage is challenging with oranges. Up to 70 percent spoil before they can be sold. In Benin, Swisscontact is linking a local producer of organic pesticides with smallholder farmers in the orange sector to help them fight pests while protecting the environment. #sustainableagriculture #foodsecurity #valuechaindevelopment
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Micro and small enterprises (MSEs) constitute 80% of the Lebanese economy and the construction industry is defined by MSEs. To revive this sector and increase its efficiency, Swisscontact established the Naaam Business Solutions Centre that offers training and online services linking service providers with their client base. #MicroSmallAndMediumSizedEnterprisesDay #MSMEDay
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