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.
Development and Climate Change: Two Sides of the Same Coin
SECO’s Economic Cooperation and Development’s Approach to Climate Change
More and better jobs as a cornerstone of development
Federal Council to strengthen SIFEM AG with additional share capital
On 21 May, the Federal Council decided to increase the capital of SIFEM AG by CHF 75 million. This will enable the federal development finance institution to stabilise its investment volume at CHF 150 million.
Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin on a working visit to Poland
Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin will visit Poland on 14 and 15 May. During his visit he will sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cooperation in education, research and innovation (ERI). Bilateral ministerial meetings are also planned, focusing on ERI and business. The programme will conclude with a visit to the renowned Impact'25 innovation fair.
Switzerland steps up its support for Africa
The Federal Council wants to contribute towards increasing the guarantee capital of the African Development Bank (AfDB). It is requesting Parliament to approve a guarantee credit of CHF 1.56 billion, as decided on 30 April. This would strengthen Switzerland's influence in the AfDB and help to further sustainable and inclusive economic development in Africa.
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