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Swisscontact is an independent non-profit development organisation established in 1959 by representatives of the Swiss private sector and civil society. Our work focuses on private sector-led, sustainable economic development and improved quality of life for all in developing and emerging countries. A key focus is to strengthen the skills of individuals and foster the competitiveness of businesses.
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Swisscontact Showcases PropelA as a Successful Dual Apprenticeship Model for Africa
Annual Report 2024: International cooperation: promoting prosperity and stability  
Stitching a Greener Future: Empowering RMG Workers with Green Skills for Sustainability
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Results and Impact
Swisscontact implements 133 projects in 41 countries. We have achieved these broadly effective results.
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Collaboration with the Private Sector
Swisscontact was founded more than 60 years ago by exponents of Swiss business. Our commitment to the private sector is deeply rooted in our DNA.
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Annual Report 2024
The challenges for international development cooperation were more significant than ever in 2024, making us at Swisscontact that much prouder of the impact of our work. When people in developing and emerging economies find a job thanks to vocational training, when small businesses gain access to markets, or when women earn an income for their families, it contributes to the sustainable economic and social development of entire communities. Development cooperation creates opportunities, promotes long-term perspectives, and strengthens resilience to global changes.
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OUR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: DEVELOPMENT THROUGH INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
Our Development Programme is the centrepiece of Swisscontact. Between 2021 and 2024 it encompassed 36 projects in 23 countries. In the development programme we test new ideas and further develop existing innovations that have been proven effective over time.  We link Swiss and international actors from the public and private sector as well as academia. In this way the programme supports cross-sectoral approaches and cooperation.  
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