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1 Programs in Eastern Transition Countries: Priorities Legend Transition Co-operation SDC EuraD Transition Co-operation SDC WBA 1) Programs of State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) included in the percentage 2) Programs of the Human Security Division included in the percentage. Bosnia and Herzegovina Albania Kosovo Macedonia Serbia Moldova Ukraine Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia Uzbekistan Tajikistan* Kyrgyzstan Regional Central Asia Health 19.8 % Economy & Employment 1) 23.8 % Urb. Infastr. & Energy 1) 29.9% Health 12.8% Economic Development 1) 26.4% Water&Climate Change resil. 1) 37.4% Health 11.7% Economy & Employment 1) 21.1% Infrastruct. & environment 1) 39.9% Employment & Eco Dev. 1) 27.4% Energ Effici. & Ren. Energy 1) 20.7% Economic Develop. 1) 37.0% Water & Sanitation 36.3% Health 49.4% Sustain. Energy Mmgt & Urban Dev. 1) 33.7% Health 13.4% Sustain. Econ. Development 1) 19.7% Inclus.&sustain. Econ. Develop. 1) 65% Water Supply & Sanitation 100% 1) Drink. Water Supply & Sanit. 29% Health 42% Health 52% Private Sector Development 24% 1) Regional Integrated Water Resources Management & Culture Programs 100% Democratic Gov. Municipal Serv. +Justice 1) 56.4% Democratiz./ Decentraliz. & Loc. Gov. 1) 30.9% Democr. Gov. & Human Sec. 2) 29.8% Democrat. Governance 32.7% Governance 1) 42.3% Governance & Peace Build. 2) 33.2% Effect. Demo. institution& human sec. 1)+2) 32% Rule of Law 29% Public Sector Ref. & Infrastr. 24% 1) Migration Partnerships SEM, FL, GPME Migration Partnerships SEM, FL, GPME Migration Partnerships SEM, FL,GPME Migration 14.3% Other interventions 3%

2 SDC Programs in Eastern Transition Countries: Western Balkans Serbia Bosnia and Herzegovina Kosovo Albania Macedonia

3 SDC Cooperation in the Western Balkans (Domains) Bosnia and Herzegovina Democratic Governance, Municipal Services and Justice Economy and Employment Health : CHF 58 Mio. (16 Mio. SECO) + Migration Partnership (2 Mio. SEM) Serbia Governance Economic Development Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (SECO) : CHF 52 Mio. (32 Mio. SECO) + Migration Partnership (2 Mio. SEM) Regional Regional Housing Programme for Refugees and IDPs, with Council of Europe Development Bank: Institutional Support to Network of Associations of Local Authorities in South East Europe (NALAS): Support to Regional Cooperation Council: Support to Swiss Youth Organizations: Performing and Responsive Social Sciences (PERFORM): Promoting Gender Equality in the Western Balkans (with World Bank): Kosovo Democratic Governance and Human Security European Fund for Southeast Europe C- Shares (current value ca. 10 Mio EUR, open ended) Economy and Employment Water and Climate Change Resilience Health : CHF 78 Mio. (18 Mio. SECO; 4 Mio. HSD) + Migration Partnership (2 Mio. SEM) Albania Democratisation, Decentralisation and Local Governance Economic Development Urban Infrastructure and Energy Health : CHF 52 Mio. (36 Mio. SECO) Macedonia Democratic Governance Employment & Economic Development Infrastructure & Environment : CHF 46.4 Mio. (26 Mio. SECO)

4 Bosnia and Herzegovina SDC Democratisation, Decentralisation and Local Governance Programs in the Western Balkans, Part I Serbia Integrated Local Development Project: , CHF 7.56 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Municipal, cantonal and entity authorities, civil society, citizens Institutional Support to the Standing Conference of Towns and Municipalities (SCTM): , CHF 3.60 Mio.; Beneficiaries: STCM, municipal authorities, citizens Strengthening Oversight Function and Transparency of Parliament: , CHF 2.00 Mio.; Beneficiaries: permanent parliamentary staff, thematic parliamentary committees, citizens Support to Justice Sector Reform: , CHF 1.16 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Judicial system Municipal Development in South and South West Serbia (PROGRES): , CHF 6.40 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Local authorities, citizens Resources for Local Democracy: : CHF 7.95 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Ministry of public administration, audit institutions, municipalities, citizens Municipal Economic Development in Eastern Serbia: , CHF 6.00 Mio.; Beneficiaries: 40 local governments, 145 Serbian municipalities covering 2.5 Mio. Inhabitants Strengthening the Role of Local Communities (Mjesna Zajednicas): , CHF 4.10 Mio.; Beneficiaries: 50 municipalities, citizens Municipal Environmental and Economic Governance (MEG): , CHF Mio.; Beneficiaries: municipalities, businesses, citizens Strengthening Associations of Municipalities and Cities in BiH: , CHF 1.98 Mio.; Beneficiaries: AMCs, municipalities Support to the Judiciary - Strengthening Prosecutors in the Criminal Justice System: , CHF 3.00 Mio.; Beneficiaries: 20 Prosecutors, law-enforcement officials, NGOs, citizens Support to Juvenile Justice Reform: , CHF 2.25 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Ministries, children Support to more effective Mine Action and Strengthening of National Mine Action Capacities in BIH: , CHF 1.15 Mio. Beneficiaries: mine affected communities, Demining Battalion, Civil Protection Units Albania Support to Integrated Planning System: , CHF Mio.; Beneficiaries: Albanian Institute for Statistics, population Decentralisation and Local Development Project : , CHF 9.62 Mio.; Beneficiaries: All municipalities, citizens Local Democracy Promotion Programme: , CHF 6.43 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Civil society actors, citizens Regional Development Programme (RDP): , CHF 2.56 Mio (SDC), 0.95 Mio (other donors).; Beneficiaries: Central Government of Albania, local governments, citizens Leave No One Behind: , CHF 8.00 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Vulnerable population of Albania, primarily Roma and people with disabilities, 61 municipalities, NGOs and other local government institutions (Bashki te Forta) Strong Municipalities: , CHF 0.8 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Municipal administrations, municipal councils, citizens (EP: , CHF Mio)

5 SDC Democratisation, Decentralisation and Local Governance Programs in the Western Balkans, Part II Kosovo Democratic Society Promotion: , CHF 4.80 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Civil society organisations, population Support to Anti-Corruption Efforts: , CHF Mio.: Beneficiaries: anti-corruption institutions, public institutions, municipalities, citizens, (especially marginalised) Decentralisation and Municipal Support (DEMOS) : , CHF Mio.; Beneficiaries: over 40% of Kosovo population Macedonia Community Forum Programme: , CHF 0.95 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Municipal authorities, citizens Empowering Municipal Councils: , CHF 4.00 Mio. ; Beneficiaries: municipal councillors and administrators, citizens Support to the Establishment and Development of the Parliamentary Institute: , CHF 2.53 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Members of parliament Civil Society Support Facility: , CHF 7.82 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Civil society organisations

6 SDC Employment and Income Programs in the Western Balkans Bosnia and Herzegovina Skills for Jobs: : CHF 7.19 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Adults in need to improve their qualifications Market Makers: : CHF 5.58 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Unemployed young people aged Youth Employment Project (YEP): : CHF 4.80 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Unemployed youth, especially disadvantaged young people Serbia Private Sector Development in South- West Serbia: , CHF 5.50 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Unemployed youth and women, SME s and small farmers and producers in 100 municipalities Private Sector Development in South Serbia: , CHF 5.53 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Municipalities in South Serbia and their population From Education to Employability ( E to E ): , CHF 8.01 Mio., (Phase I). Beneficiaries: Ministries, private sector, unemployed youth Kosovo Enhancing Youth Employment (EYE): ; CHF 5.9 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Young job-seekers aged Promoting Private Sector Employment (PPSE): , CHF 7.13 Mio.; Beneficiaries: SME s, young citizens Albania Making Labour Market work for Young People in Albania: RiSi (Innovation) Albania: , CHF 5.10 Mio.; Beneficiaries: SMEs, Young people aged Skills for Jobs Albania (S4J): , CHF 6.3 Mio; Beneficiaries: multifunctional education centres, unemployed youth, private sector Territorial Employment Pact in Albania (TEP), , CHF 3.00 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Ministries, young job-seekers Macedonia Increasing Market Employability: , CHF 7.5 Mio; Beneficiaries: Young job-seekers, SME s Vocational Skills Development (VSD): , CHF 6.45 Mio. Beneficiaries: Optimization of the network of vocational schools, and further development of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Regional Economic Development: , CHF 6.94 Mio.; Beneficiaries: National and regional councils, municipalities, citizens

7 SDC Health Programs in the Western Balkans Bosnia and Herzegovina Mental Health Project (MHP): , CHF 5.67 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Mental health care professionals, patients Strengthening of Nursing: , CHF 5.35 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Nurses (19 000), patients Reducing Health Risk Factors: , CHF 7.14 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Health authorities, population Promoting Healthy Lifestyles among Young Men and Women: , CHF 0.70 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Youth and parents Kosovo Improving Financial Protection and Quality of Care (Support to a World Bank Hybrid Trust Fund): , CHF 2.24 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Ministry of Health, citizens Accessible Quality Healthcare: , CHF 7.19 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Health and Social Welfare departments, clinical staff, citizens Albania Support to Health Reform for Inclusive Access and Better Quality of Services: , CHF 10 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Health care professionals, citizens, primary health care centres in Dibër and Fier

8 SDC Water Programs in the Western Balkans Kosovo Rural Water and Sanitation Support Programme: , CHF 13.9 Mio.; Beneficiaries: people, 7 regional water companies, National Institute of Public Health and Water & Wastewater Regulatory Office Macedonia Restoration of Lake Prespa Ecosystem (Implementation of the Watershed Management Plan): , CHF 6.68 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Population in the Prespa region Nature Conservation Programme : : CHF 4.32 Mio.; Beneficiaries: 15 municipalities, approx citizens Restoration of the Strumica river and improvement of the quality of Ecosystem: : CHF 8.8 Mio.; Beneficiaries: 5 municipalities and citizens of Strumica river basin

9 SDC Programs focusing on Roma and Social Inclusion Population in the Western Balkans Regional Serbia Support to Strengthening Social Inclusion in Serbia (SIPRU): , CHF 4.54 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Deputy Prime Minister, Cabinet for European Integration, socially excludes citizens Social lnclusion and Improvement of Living Conditions for Roma and other Vulnerable Groups in Serbia: , CHF 0.35 Mio. (Phase 1). Beneficiaries: Vulnerable Families and Individuals, Roma Joint Programme for Roma and Marginalised Groups Inclusion with UNICEF and Serbian Red Cross: , CHF 8.46 Mio.; Beneficiaries: Roma children, children with disabilities Support to the International Roma Education Fund (REF): , CHF 6.40 Mio.; Beneficiaries: children, students, adults from Western Balkan countries

10 Migration Partnerships and Migration & Development Programs in the Western Balkans Bosnia and Herzegowina (BiH) Bilateral MoU on Migration Partnership 1 Migration-Dialogue meetings per year Programs: Diaspora for Development Mainstreaming the Concept of M&D into Strategies, Policies and Actions: , CHF 4.83 Mio. (SDC) Prevention of Illegal Migration and Assisted Voluntary Return: , CHF 0.70 Mio. (SEM) Integrated Support Programme for Reintegration of Returnees under the Readmission Agreements: , CHF 0.45 Mio. (SEM) Budget Migration Partnerships SEM: CHF 6 Mio. FL: CHF 2 Mio. GPMD: CHF 2 Mio. Regional Programs Support to the Association AlbInfo.ch Diaspora Website and Activities: , CHF 0.75 Mio.(SDC) Swiss Support to the Regional Housing Programme for Refugees and IDPs, with Council of Europe Development Bank: (financed by SEM outside of Migration partnerships EUR 5.00 Mio) MARRI Cooperation among Border Police on Airports in Southeast Europe: , EUR (SEM) Strengthen Regional Cooperation on Migration in the Western Balkans: , CHF 2 Mio. (SDC/GPMD) Kosovo - Bilateral MoU on Migration Partnership: 1 Migration-Dialogue meeting per year Program: Strengthening Migration Management Authorities in Kosovo: , CHF 0.96 Mio. (SEM); Beneficiaries: National Coordinator on Migrations (NCM), members of Government Authority on Migration (GAM), citizens Serbia Bilateral MoU on Migration Partnership: 1 to Migration-Dialogue meetings per year Programs: Mainstreaming Migration into Development Planning: , CHF 0.83 Mio. (SDC) Support to Migration Management in Serbia: , 0,805 Mio (SEM) Prevention of irregular migration and support to reintegration of returnees in Serbia: , 0,3 Mio. (SEM)

11 Programs in Eastern Transition Countries: EuraD States Ukraine Uzbekistan Kyrgyzstan Moldova Georgia Armenia Azerbaijan Tajikistan

12 Moldova Democratization, Decentralization and Local Governance /Rule of Law Programs in EuraD States, Part I Promoting Inclusiveness through Civil Society Advocacy Goal: Strengthen civil society groups, enabling them to play a critical role in promoting and safeguarding the rights and interests of the vulnerable and excluded : CHF 2.8 Mio. Ukraine E-Governance for Accountability and Participation Goal: Citizens, including vulnerable groups and IDPs, get better access to services, become less exposed to corruption, and gain more trust in the authorities : CHF 4.75 Mio. Contribution to the Council of Europe Action Plan Goal: Implementation of Ukraine s comprehensive decentralization reform. Enhancing efficiency, transparency and inclusiveness of local government, for the benefit of all Ukrainian citizens : CHF 2.40 Mio. Georgia Regional and Municipal Infrastructure Development Goal: Strengthen municipal capacities (decentralization) for public service delivery rural residents will benefit directly from improved basic infrastructure. Armenia : CHF 5.50 Mio. Fostering Local and Regional Development Goal: rural residents will benefit from a stronger economic and social development. National training system for officials of regional and local authorities will be established : CHF 4.22 Mio. Improvement of the Local Self-Governance System Goal: Contribute to a better self-government system adapted to demographic realities and financial constraints. Accompany local selfgovernment reforms with technical assistance : CHF 8.02 Mio. Ukraine Support to Decentralization Goal: Quality of and access to selected public services are improved with the participation of local communities and authorities who are institutionally strengthened and jointly contribute to the local governance reform process at the national level : CHF 7.75 Mio. Development of Citizenship Competences Goal: Improved qualification of teachers, school principals and representatives of local authorities in the area of transparent and accountable governance : CHF 1.64 Mio. Ukraine Restoration of Governance and Reconciliation in Crisis- Affected Communities Goal: Restore local governance, re-establish trust toward authorities and promote reconciliation within the local communities : CHF 1.50 Mio. United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission Goal: Contribute to the prevention of and accountability for human rights violations and abuses stemming from the conflict and support the development of a coordinated response of all stakeholders : CHF 1.40 Mio.

13 Democratization, Decentralization and Local Governance/ Rule of Law Programs in EuraD States, Part II Uzbekistan Contribution to the Cotton Reform Multi- Donors Trust Fund of the World Bank Goal: Support activities leading to a socially, environmentally and economically sustainable production of cotton, including with respect to child and forced labor practices : CHF 0.90 Mio. Kyrgyzstan Public Services Improvement Goal: Improve the efficiency and quality of the publics services provided by municipalities in order to increase the quality of life of the local population : CHF 4.43 Mio. Strengthening Voice and Accountability Goal: Municipalities manage public finances in transparent and accountable mode through citizen s participation in decision making : CHF 4.72 Mio. Kyrgyzstan Strengthening Democratic Practices in the Election Processes Goal: Contribute to democratic practices in the upcoming elections (parliamentarian, municipal and presidential elections) : CHF 3.20 Mio. Strong and Inclusive Parliamentary Democracy Goal: Citizens benefit from enhanced citizen-orientation of policies resulting from increased inclusiveness of national policy-making and improved accountability of key state institutions : CHF 3.80 Mio. Tajikistan Tajikistan Tajikistan Kyrgyzstan + Tajikistan Access to Justice Goal: Contribute to better access to justice for marginalized people by establishing a platform for dialogue between civil society and the Government and by enhancing the capacities of both civil society and the Government to apply rule of law reforms : CHF 4.20 Mio. Civil Registry System Reform Goal: Assist the Ministry of Justice in its effort to develop an efficient and effective civil registry system, accessible and affordable for the population, including vulnerable people and those living in the remote areas : CHF 8.00 Mio. Prevention of Domestic Violence Goal: Improve the policy and institutional framework at national and local levels and raise people s awareness on domestic violence. Improve the access to quality psychosocial and legal services for victims : CHF 3.55 Mio. Cross-border Cooperation for Sustainable Peace and Development Goal: Reduce the immediate risk of violent conflict and creating a more conducive environment for the promotion of sustainable peace and development in cross-border areas : CHF 2.71 Mio.

14 Economic Development and Employment Programs in EuraD States Ukraine Public Private Partnership to Improved Sanitary Education Goal: Improve skills and knowledge of plumbers and contribute directly to their employability by introducing European standards : CHF 0.40 Mio. Recovery and Stabilization Support to Eastern Ukraine Goal: Improve the resilience and livelihoods of vulnerable citizens, strengthen the capacities of local governance structures and support local dialogue and trust-building : CHF 9.50 Mio. Planned Georgia Rural Economic Development in the Southern Regions Goal: Contribute to the economic growth of the agriculture sector and reduction of poverty in the regions of Samtskhe-Javakheti and Kvemo Kartli, thereby supporting the economic and social transition of Georgia : CHF 3.00 Mio. Modernization of the Vocational Education and Training System related to Agriculture Goal: An operational system of quality vocational training and extension services in agriculture contributes to increased incomes and employment of the rural population : CHF 6.55 Mio. Rural Development in the Region of Kakheti Goal: Contribute to the reduction of poverty in Kakheti region by upgrading the livestock market system towards improved smallholder farmer inclusion : CHF 2.50 Mio. Armenia Livestock Development in the South Goal: Increase economic opportunities and incomes of male and female farmers involved in animal husbandry in Syunik and Vayots Dzor provinces : CHF Mio. South Caucasus - Armenia + Azerbaijan + Georgia Support to the Establishment of National Animal Identification and Traceability Systems Goal: Improve food safety and animal health, fostering better access to international and regional markets of live animal and animal products to increase agriculture s competitiveness : CHF 3.98 Mio. On-demand Services for the Governments of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Areas of Agriculture and Regional Development Goal: The three Ministries of Agriculture are advised by national and international experts in seminars and training sessions : CHF 0.90 Mio. Alliances Caucasus Programme Goal: Enable livestock market systems to function more efficiently and inclusively for small-scale livestock producers (SSLP). This shall result in improved incomes through increased productivity and employment opportunities and resilience to livelihood shocks : CHF 5.10 Mio. Kyrgyzstan Small and Medium Enterprises Development in the Southern Provinces of Alai and Chon Alai Goal: Promote the private sector, create new jobs and businesses and reduce tensions between Kyrgyzs and Uzbeks : CHF 3.61 Mio. Promotion of Sustainable Economic Development Goal: Achieve economic growth and job creation through a strengthened private sector. Further access of businesses to national and international markets and improve the local business environment : CHF 4.48 Mio.

15 Health Programs in EuraD States, Part I Ukraine Policy Dialogue for better Health Governance Goal: Improve the health status, financial protection, wellbeing, equitable access and satisfaction with the health services of the Ukrainian population, especially of the most vulnerable groups : CHF 1.85 Mio. Ukraine Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Health Promotion Goal: Improve the health and wellbeing of the Ukrainian population by reducing NCDs related mortality and morbidity : CHF 3.80 Mio. Ukraine Support Reforms and Good Governance in the Health System in Ukraine Goal: Improve the access to more efficient, accountable and patient-oriented health care for the population in selected regions. Ultimately, it will lead to better health outcomes for Ukrainian citizens : CHF 2.65 Mio. Supporting the Medical Education Reform in Ukraine Goal: Improve the overall primary healthcare services provision, in order to have a positive impact on the health status of the population : CHF 0.25 Mio. (Phase 1) : CHF 9.90 Mio. Planned Moldova Moldova Moldova Strengthening Governance and Policy Dialogue in Health Sector Regionalization of the Paediatric and Intensive Care Services Healthy Generation: Youth Friendly Health Services Goal: Improve the steering of the health sector by working in three areas: national health authorities, policy environment and key national health institutions : CHF 2.70 Mio. Contribution to Confidence Building Measures Program in Transnistria Goal: Improve the access to quality and costefficient mother and child health care in this region. Goal: Increase chances of survival of children in need of emergency medical services : CHF 9.32 Mio. Support to the Reform of Mental Health Services Goal: Improvement of the wellbeing of mental health service users through access to effective mental health services at community level. Goal: Improve the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents : CHF 4.75 Mio. Reducing the Burden of Non- Communicable Diseases Goal: Health promotion at community level, improving prevention and service quality at primary level : CHF 2.35 Mio : CHF 6.05 Mio : CHF 4.53 Mio.

16 Health Programs in EuraD States, Part II Kyrgyzstan Budget Support for Implementation of National Health Reform Strategy Goal: Improve the health of the population, ensure equitable access to health services and improve their quality by supporting the Government in its health sector reform : CHF Mio. Medical Education Reforms Goal: Improve the quality of medical education and better connect the formation of medical staff to rural health systems needs and practice : CHF 3.24 Mio. Health Care Waste Management in Hospitals Goal: Increase the quality of care in hospitals by introducing an infection control system : CHF 1.66 Mio. Kyrgyzstan Health Facilities Autonomy Goal: Improve efficiency and quality of health care services by expanding the autonomy of health facilities (hospital and primary health care centers) : CHF 4.56 Mio. Strengthening Governance in the Primary Health Care System Goal: Improve the health and wellbeing of the rural population, by strengthening governance of primary health care services, with a focus on prevention and control of NCDs, and by promoting healthy behaviours among the population : CHF 0.20 Mio. (Phase 1) : CHF 11 Mio. Planned Tajikistan Tajikistan Tajikistan Enhancing Primary Health Care Services Goal: Men, women and children benefit from better health thanks to improved primary health care services and health promotion activities in rural communities. Community Based Family Medicine Goal: Improve the access of about people living in the remotest and mountainous areas of Tajikistan to quality family medicine services provided in the local Primary Health Care Centers. Medical Education Reform Goal: Improve the quality of health care services, especially at primary health care level, through reforming medical education so that appropriately trained, well-deployed and motivated workers are available : CHF 4.20 Mio : CHF 6.20 Mio : CHF 5.44 Mio.

17 Drinking Water Programs in EuraD States Moldova Improvement of Water and Sanitation Services through Integrated Regional Planning Goal: The population has equitable access to good quality public services through an improved legal and institutional framework for regional development : CHF 3.96 Mio. Decentralisation of Water and Sanitation Systems Goal: Improve access of the population to safe drinking water and proper sanitation : CHF 6.96 Mio. Uzbekistan Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Goal: Improve access to sustainable water supply and sanitation services for the population of the Fergana Valley and the Syrdarya region : CHF 6.16 Mio. Water Management Skills Development Goal: Reform vocational education sector through the development of synergies between the educational process and labor market demands. Provide support to specialized colleges to improve standards for professions related to the drinking water sector : CHF 3.27 Mio. Tajikistan Water Supply and Sanitation Goal: Sustainable provision of safe drinking water and sanitation in the Khatlon region : CHF 5.10 Mio. Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Fergana Valley Goal: Improve access to sustainable rural water supply and sanitation services for the population in rural areas through decentralized management of water and sanitation : CHF 5.10 Mio. Tajikistan Health and Drinking Water Programme Goal: Improve access to safe drinking water systems and hygiene practices in the Rasht Valley : CHF 8.74 Mio. Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation Management Goal: Improve access to and quality of drinking water and sanitation for people living in isolated mountainous areas of Eastern Tajikistan : CHF 5.30 Mio.

18 Regional Integrated Water Resource Management, Migration & Development and Arts & Culture Programs in EuraD States Moldova Strengthening the Institutional Framework in the Water and Sanitation Sector Goal: Improve the steering and management of the water sector as well as the performance of key sector institutions, through working directly with the national institutions on sector capacity development, integrated water resource management, and a comprehensive water information system : CHF 4.18 Mio. Uzbekistan National Water Resources Management Goal: Establish integrated, transparent and need-based water resources management : CHF 2.85 Mio Central Asia Kyrgyzstan + Tajikistan+Uzbekistan Water accountability in transboundary Chu and Talas River Basins Goal: Introduction of a modern, Multi-Level distributed Water Information System to provide stakeholder s gateways for judicious and sustainable water resources management : CHF 2.30 Mio. Central Asia Kyrgyzstan + Tajikistan + Uzbekistan Strengthening of the Institutional Framework for Integrated Water Resources Management Goal: Improve regional water governance by strengthening the Regional Institutional Framework for Integrated Water Resources Management : CHF 1.20 Mio. Moldova Contribution for the Population and Housing Census Goal: Assist the Moldovan National Bureau of Statistics and to improve national capacity to generate a reliable and comparable demographic, social and economic numeric profile of Moldova : CHF 0.83 Mio. Making the Most of Migration Goal: Support Moldova in creating a favorable environment for leveraging migrants human and financial capital for the development of their home country. South Caucasus - Armenia + Azerbaijan + Georgia Regional Arts and Culture Programm Goal: Promote contemporary arts as an open and interactive platform for society to display new social perspectives. This in turn shall foster socio-cultural diversity and cooperation in and between the countries of the South Caucasus : CHF 0.91 Mio. Central Asia Kyrgyzstan + Tajikistan + Uzbekistan Regional Arts and Culture Programme Goal: Encourage participation in political and social life through intercultural dialogue between people. Tajikistan National Water Resources Management Goal: Strengthen water resources and irrigation management and reduce water-related disaster risks : CHF 6.97 Mio. Kyrgyzstan National Water Resources Management Goal: Strengthen and improve capability and irrigation service delivery for the benefits of water users : CHF 8.80 Mio : CHF 7.01 Mio : CHF 2.72 Mio.

19 SDC Programs in Eastern Europe: EU Enlargement Countries Czech Republic CHF Mio. Poland CHF Mio. Estonia CHF Mio. Latvia CHF Mio. Lithuania CHF Mio. Legend Swiss Contribution to EU Enlargement Slovenia CHF Mio. Slovak Republic CHF Mio. Hungary CHF Mio. Croatia CHF Mio. Romania CHF Mio. Bulgaria CHF Mio. Malta CHF 4.74 Mio. Cyprus CHF 5.69 Mio.

20 SDC Economic growth and improving working conditions in Europe (EU Enlargement), Part I Slovak Repubilc Link school leavers profiles, skills and competencies with labour market needs, through upgrading of VET programs for selected occupations. Beneficiaries: Apprentices, young employees, employers, professional and guild organizations and their sector councils, secondary VET schools, primary schools and their career counselors : CHF 3.89 Mio. (SDC) Romania Job Orientation Training in Businesses and Schools (JOBS): Improved competences of students for the decision-making processes in their transition from school to professional career. Beneficiaries: Students of the last compulsory year. Teachers, businesses and vocational training schools : CHF 2.12 Mio. (SDC) Bulgaria Cyprus Development of modern training packages, modernization of the technological base for vocational training at the Cyprus Productivity Centre (CPC). Beneficiaries: Young persons in need of intensive training to enter the labour market, persons of groups at risk of social exclusion, professionals who seek training for upgrading their skills. Implementation of a Dual Vocational Education and Training (VET) System in Bulgaria. Linking vocational education tightly to the demand of the business. Beneficiairies: Apprentices, young employees, employers, secondary VET schools and experts : CHF 3.00 Mio. (SDC) : CHF 1.59 Mio. (SDC)

21 SDC Economic growth and improving working conditions in Europe (EU Enlargement), Part II Hungary Strengthening local business and creating new jobs: Two programs contribute to the set up respectively the expansion of businesses in structurally weak regions in eastern and northern Hungary, improve the region s image and invest in their tourism potential, thus creating further jobs. Beneficiaries: Local population and government entities, local economy, NGOs, key stakeholders in tourism development, young people : CHF 7.38 Mio. (SDC) Poland 10 programs in total in the domain of regional development: Switzerland is promoting tourism and the marketing of regional products in Poland. It helps therefore to reduce regional disparities within the country. Beneficiaries: Small and medium enterprises, individuals interested in business start-up, producers of local products, farmers, youth, unemployed people as well as local government entities and local NGOs in four structurally weak regions of South-Eastern Poland : CHF Mio. (SDC) Romania Creating more sustainable environment for social dialogue between social partners. Beneficiaires: trade union, employers organisations, Ministry of Labour, family and social protection, labour inspection, employees : CHF 0.55 Mio. (SDC) Bulgaria Linking biodiversity conservation and rural development by sustainable income generation and reinforced public participation in high-nature-value territories and products. Beneficiaries: Private Business, farmers and food processors; Local Authorities, NGOs, State Institutions : CHF 4.20 Mio. (SDC)

22 Lithuania Improvement of perinatal and neonatal health care services. Beneficiaries: delivering women, health care specialists and 27 hospitals : CHF Mio. (SDC) Czech Republic In the framework of 10 programs, centers and homes for elderly or ill people will be renovated and the actualization of modernized care will heighten the quality of social services. Beneficiaries: Seniors, disabled people, social workers and families of the clients : CHF Mio. (SDC) Czech Republic Swiss Czech Cooperation at the Ministry of Health. Strengthen access and better quality of health care provided with a special focus on seniors, handicapped and terminally ill persons. Beneficiaries: Seniors, handicapped and long term ill, NGOs employees, the Ministry of Health, health insurance companies and organizations providing health care : CHF Mio. (SDC) SDC Social Security (Health) Programs in Eastern Europe (EU Enlargement), Part I Poland Prevention of hepatitis C virus infections. Beneficiaries: persons, professionals and 11 Voivodeships : CHF 3.97 Mio. (SDC) Poland Education and prevention in the fields of oral health care for small children, their parents and educators. Beneficiaries: children, professionals and parents : CHF 5.14 Mio. (SDC) Poland Preventing obesity and overweight. Beneficiaries: pregnant women, obese and overweight persons and educational institutions : CHF 4.50 Mio. (SDC) Poland Preventing addiction to alcohol, tobacco and other psychoactive substances. Beneficiaires: 1000 medical personnel, 5200 teachers, 2600 schools : CHF 3.44 Mio. (SDC)

23 SDC Social Security (Health) Programs in Eastern Europe (EU Enlargement), Part II Romania Thematic Fund linked to Health Reforms. 4 programs in Integrated Community Health and Social Services, Pediatric Intensive Care, Pre-Hospital and Hospital Emergency Services and Emergency Services and Air Rescue. Beneficiaries: entire population : CHF Mio. (SDC) Hungary Pilot general practitioner teams in North-East Hungary. The goal is to provide a broader scope and better quality of health services in disadvantaged Hungarian regions with a special focus on disadvantaged groups, including Roma. Beneficiaries: persons, including Roma : CHF Mio. (SDC) Bulgaria Introduction of Helicopter Emergency Medical Service System. Identifying primary conditions and most applicable approach through feasibility study. Beneficiaires: of the population located in inaccessible and remoted areas : CHF 0.14 Mio. (SDC) Bulgaria Home nursing is provided in 4 districts of Vratsa increasing access to social and medical care for elderly persons. Based on the project experiences, the home nursing system has been established at the national level. Beneficiaries: Bulgarians, including members of the Roma community, aged over 65 with chronic illnesses or disabilities and living in the region of Vratsa : CHF 2.42 Mio. (SDC)

24 SDC Programs focussing on Social Security (Roma Population) in Eastern Europe (EU Enlargement) Hungary Public Health focused model programme for organising primary care services backed by a virtual care service centre. Beneficiaires: improving the Health status of the most disadvantaged micro-regions of Hungary s North Great Plain and North Hungary regions and that of Roma in particular CHF Mio. (SDC) Bulgaria Integrated approach for inclusion of Roma and other vulnerable Groups in 5 municipalities. Beneficiaries: Roma and other vulnerable groups benefit from better access to education and healthcare services. Their living conditions and their rights are improved. Acceptance of these vulnerable groups is strengthened : CHF 6.92 Mio. (SDC) Romania Reform Fund linked to the Inclusion of Roma and other vulnerable groups. Beneficiaries: Improve the living conditions of Roma and other vulnerable minorities particularly in health and education and contribute to the economic empowerment of the same group : CHF Mio. (SDC)

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