Indonesia

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Sustainable Landscape Program Indonesia (SLPI-LASR)

The Sustainable Landscape Program Indonesia (SLPI-LASR) unites the local government, private companies, and rural communities to balance economic growth and governance with environmental protection. A race to protect one of the world’s most critical ecosystems in Aceh and sustain livelihoods before forests fall silent.

Swiss Import Promotion Programme

The Swiss Import Promotion Programme (SIPPO) is a well-established mandate of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) within the framework of its economic development cooperation. The programme has been implemented by Swisscontact since 2017 and is now in phase 3.

The overall objective of SIPPO is to integrate developing and transition countries into world trade. In a facilitation role, SIPPO advises and supports so-called Business Support Organisations (BSOs) in 11 partner countries. Through innovative and targeted export promotion services, BSOs strengthen the export capabilities of companies intending to export and facilitate market access and exports to Switzerland, the EU, and regional markets.

Swiss Skills for Competitiveness (SS4C)

SS4C is to strengthen the incentives and capacities of public and private dual vocational education and training (dVET) providers at the micro- and meso-level so that the skills of graduates match the needs of industry, thereby improving small and medium enterprises’ (SMEs) productivity and contributing to more competitive SMEs in Indonesia competing on the global market.

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19.10.2026

The Sale that Starts Long Before the Shopping Cart

Late in the afternoon, a small business owner in Indonesia has a familiar concern. Is the product good enough? Is the price right? Is there a factory in Guangzhou that can undercut them by twenty percent? The usual questions that keep Indonesian exporters awake, and they are, according to the 21st China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair (CISMEF) orientation workshop, not quite the case these days.

19.10.2026

More than coffee: building trust across 4,000 kilometres

When Mr Liao, owner of a coffee network of 114 coffee shops across China and a top 3 online seller, stepped into a coffee plantation in Bandung, Indonesia, it may have looked like the beginning of a business opportunity. The truth is, it had already been quietly taking shape a month before his October flight to the plantation and factory.

18.10.2026

The Green Campus That Refused to Stop at a Waste Facility

Politeknik Negeri Jember (Polije) is proving that a bag of trash can teach students just as much as a textbook. Its partnership with Swisscontact Indonesia is integrating this idea into a practical model that becomes a part of vocational education, offering widespread community benefits. The initiative further scrutinises how graduates are prepared for an economy increasingly shaped by circular business models and industry demand for green skills.

OUR WORKING PRINCIPLES

Beyond identifying challenges, we uncover the market barriers that limit growth and long-term viability. What sets us apart is a sharply business-oriented approach anchored in strong local presence, ensuring solutions are not only strategic but deeply relevant on the ground. Driven by systemic thinking, root causes are addressed, delivering traceable, measurable results that stakeholders can trust.

50 Years of Creating Opportunities in Indonesia

Since its inception in Indonesia more than 50 years ago, Swisscontact has been known for its expertise in skills development, sustainable agriculture, green cities, sustainable tourism, entrepreneurial ecosystem, and trade.

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Team

The abilities and readiness for action of our employees are decisive for our projects’ ability to achieve sustainable impact, as well as our long-term success. As an attractive employer, Swisscontact invests in a positive management and work culture. This is defined by our fundamental understanding of development intended to serve not only our beneficiaries in project countries but our employees as well.

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