More and better jobs as a cornerstone of development

SECO promotes measures that can be used to create jobs and increase productivity.
SECO Approach to Private Sector Engagement

This Approach Paper shows how engaging with the private sector can make a significant contribution to SECO’s objective of reducing poverty and managing global risks and where SECO explores opportunities to enter into new forms of partnership.
SECO Policy Paper Sustainable Tourism

In the context of the international year of sustainable tourism, SECO has drafted a policy paper on this topic. It highlights the impact of tourism and how it can contribute to poverty reduction in developing countries.
Skills Development

This position paper explains SECO’s approach to skills development within its economic development cooperation.
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Review of success stories in urban water utility reform

SECO supports public infrastructure utilities in partner countries to improve their business practices. This report offers the key analytical elements.
Urban Water Utility Reform - A tool for analysis and dialogue

Key tables and diagrams from the Review of Success Stories in Urban Water Utility Reform are presented in this document - forming a tool for analysis and dialogue.
Fostering climate-friendly growth

Developing countries are particularly affected by the consequences of climate change. SECO therefore supports climate-friendly economic growth in its partner countries.
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SECO’s Budget Support Strategy

This document describes the strategic framework underlying SECO’s budget support operations.
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Last modification 03.06.2021