Partnerships and mandates
Private Sector: public-private partnership
Building partnerships with private businesses and launching effective, sustainable initiatives; a contribution to achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
Multilateral organisations
The potential to use and incorporate the knowledge and capital of multilateral organisations into development cooperation.
NGOs
Cooperation with NGOs that have a track-record in performance, competence and knowledge, their own financial base and are well-established in society.
Research institutes
Research and innovation as key factors for sustainable economic, social and environmental development and solving global problems.
State institutions
Using and incorporating the knowledge of federal agencies, cantons and communes; engaging in political dialogue with governments with a view to achieving reforms or better economic and social conditions.
Mandates and contributions
Alongside the guidelines for the awarding of mandates and contributions, the FDFA provides information on planned and awarded mandates and criteria for contributions to NGO programmes.
Information for a specialist audience
An overview of information sources and work materials for specialists.
Course offerings
Continuing education opportunities for FDFA staff and staff of Swiss development cooperation organisations.
