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SECO's economic development cooperation

SECO implements Switzerland’s economic and trade policy measures. It also works in developing countries, where it promotes socially, environmentally and climate-friendly economic growth with more and better jobs across all sectors of the population.

6 November 2024

SECO Position Paper Sustainable Tourism Development

SECO Position Paper on Sustainable Tourism Development

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7 February 2024

Development and Climate Change: Two Sides of the Same Coin

SECO’s Economic Cooperation and Development’s Approach to Climate Change

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17 December 2024

More and better jobs as a cornerstone of development

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Press releases

18 December 2024

New winter support package for Ukraine: Switzerland helping to repair destroyed homes and energy infrastructure

Due to the intensified Russian attacks, large parts of the Ukrainian population are suffering from cuts to power and heating. Switzerland is helping Ukraine to cope with the challenges of winter with almost CHF 45 million. The funds will be used to restore energy infrastructure, renovate damaged homes and meet urgent humanitarian needs.

6 December 2024

SIFEM AG: Strategic objectives renewed

On 6 December, the Federal Council approved the strategic objectives of SIFEM AG for 2025–2028. Its current strategy has proven effective in times of political and economic uncertainty: SIFEM should continue to finance private companies in developing countries and emerging markets and help mobilise additional capital from the private sector.

23 October 2024

Switzerland at 2024 IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings and G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Washington

Federal Councillors Karin Keller-Sutter and Guy Parmelin, accompanied by Martin Schlegel, Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank, will attend the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in Washington from 23 to 25 October 2024. A meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors will also take place during the Annual Meetings. The Swiss delegation will additionally use the event for bilateral talks.

Contact

Economic Cooperation and Development - State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO
Holzikofenweg 36
Switzerland - 3003 Berne