Annual Report 2025

In 2025, international development cooperation progressed against a backdrop of rising geopolitical uncertainty and continued demands for measurable impact. Swisscontact responded by focusing on relevant, future-oriented projects that delivered lasting impact. Our skills projects helped people acquire practical skills, resulting in new jobs and income-generating activities. The strengthening of local vocational education systems was a priority as well. At the same time, entrepreneurs and small businesses gained better access to markets, services, and finance. This strengthened their resilience and unlocked revenue growth. Together, these efforts reinforced local economies and showed how well‑designed development cooperation efforts continue to create value for partner countries and Switzerland alike.
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“Our focus is on international cooperation that delivers tangible benefits for all stakeholders, particularly companies in donor countries. This dual impact significantly enhances the effectiveness of development work.” 

Thomas D. Meyer, Chair

Results and impact 2025

Swisscontact consistently follows a data-driven approach to impact assessment, which constitutes an integral part of project management and quality assurance. Systematic monitoring enables results to be measured in a consistent manner, allowing us to gain insights, and consequently improve our projects effectively.

what we achieved in 2025

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generated by 174 260 smallholders and SMEs (40.8% led by women), as well as by 50 189 individuals (51.2% women) who, thanks to skills development, have found new or better employment or started their own businesses. Out of those, 10.1% belonged to particularly marginalised groups.

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created or saved. Thereof 19 539 in existing businesses and 17 148 through self-employment. 

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gained access to improved products and services, out of those 42.8% were led by women, 5.3% belonged to particularly marginalised groups.

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35.6% of whom are women, have completed programmes in skills development, entrepreneurship, and labour market insertion. Out of all the people, 31% belonged to particularly marginalised groups.

These global 2025 results are derived from Swisscontact’s impact measurement system. All figures are traceable.

More on the impact of our work

138 projects in 39 countries

Private Sector

more on OUR COLLABORATION WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR

Albania: Skills that open doors to the future

Skills for jobs project

As Albania undergoes economic transformation and moves closer to European integration, one challenge stands out: preparing young people for the jobs of today and tomorrow. For years, many graduates left school without the skills employers needed, while businesses struggled to find qualified staff. With the Skills for Jobs (S4J) project, launched in 2015 and running until 2027, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) together with Swisscontact set out to address this issue by reconnecting education with the world of work and restoring confidence in vocational education as a genuine pathway to opportunity.

Creating impact together

Swisscontact knows how to bring different partners together and create impact jointly. Our strength lies in the combination of local knowledge, many years of experience, and a systemic approach that includes all relevant actors – from companies and business associations to educational institutions, government bodies, and financial institutions.

Creating impact together

Driving sustainable impact locally

Swisscontact monitors its own ecological and social footprint, aiming to reduce it by 2028 in line with specific targets. It also supports its partners in countries around the world to do the same and to comply with ESG standards.

Driving sustainable impact locally

Financial Statement 2025

Financial Statement 2025

Organisation

Organisation

Partners

Partners