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Switzerland and UNDP in action
Our partnership with Switzerland is a powerful force for global progress. Together, we are tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges: from poverty and unstable governance to the urgent need for climate-smart finance and digital innovation.
This collaboration, firmly aligned with Switzerland’s International Cooperation Strategy, delivers tangible results. With Swiss support, UNDP is helping to build robust institutions and rule of law—the very foundations of economic resilience. We are creating environments that attract investment, generate jobs, and foster conditions for fair trade.
Our joint work is also a lifeline for communities on the brink. By working hand-in-hand to mitigate conflicts, support early recovery and build resilience, we are saving lives, preserving dignity, and reducing long-term humanitarian needs. A single dollar invested in prevention and development can save up to $103 in future conflict costs.
The Swiss financial support to UNDP acts as multiplier by attracting additional funding from other public and private partners: Globally, over 2022–2024, UNDP leveraged nearly US $60 for every US $1 received, mobilizing US $870 billion for sustainable development.
UNDP regards Geneva as a strategic hub for global governance and multilateralism. Working with other UN partners, civil society, academia, and the Swiss private sector, the UNDP Geneva Office is actively engaged with the International Geneva ecosystem in developing innovative and collaborative solutions on thematic areas related to peace and crisis response, human rights, digital transformation, health, and sustainable finance.
Swiss Contributions to UNDP (2022 - 2025)
For more information on Switzerland's contribution to UNDP (core and non core funding), please visit our Transparency Portal.
All around the world, Switzerland’s support to UNDP is making a concrete difference to people’s lives:
UNDP’s Ukraine Resilience Building and Recovery Programme
Through core and earmarked funding from Switzerland, UNDP has supported Ukraine’s recovery since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. With a robust operational presence in the country (470 staff), UNDP is strengthening national and local institutions for the provision of essential services. Through digital tools supported by UNDP, 20M+ Ukrainians have benefited from e-services, including Internally Displaced Population registration, pension services, and monetary
support. UNDP’s partnership with Switzerland also focuses on community-level recovery, addressing the needs of entire local areas, as well as human rights, governance, and mine action. Together, Switzerland and UNDP are supporting the resilience of 25,000 Ukrainian micro-, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), contributing to inclusive economic recovery.
See more on: UNDP/Switzerland collaboration in Ukraine
Albania - Improving local governance
In Albania, UNDP and Switzerland are driving forward decentralization by promoting more efficient, transparent, and accountable local governance. The focus has been on strengthening municipal planning, budgeting, and service delivery, ensuring that local governments are better equipped to meet citizens’ needs. From waste management and water supply to social care, municipalities are now more capable and responsive, supported by the introduction of digital tools that improve efficiency and transparency.
The impact of the decentralization reform was clear: Transparency of the local municipal decisions, better public services and increased trust among fellow citizens.
North Macedonia - Supporting effective, accountable, and inclusive governance
To sustain progress, effective, accountable, and inclusive governance at all levels, is essential. It is a precondition for trust, inclusive growth, and eventually best return on investment to spearhead sustainable development.
UNDP supported a fiscal transparency dashboard, available on the Ministry of Finance website, that lets citizens track how public money is spent. More than 50 out of 80 municipalities regularly update their budget data, making local spending more open and accessible than ever before.
Moldova - Enabling SMES to thrive
UNDP supported the development of the National Industrialization Program and the creation of 17 economic clusters in sectors like livestock, horticulture, and tourism. Deregulation packages simplified procedures and generated annual savings of over 838 million MDL for businesses. The project supported 52 private companies in modernizing their infrastructure and processes, which helped create, improve, or sustain 533 jobs. Furthermore, it strengthened economic and social cohesion in 24 localities and over 60 000 citizens, enhanced the skills of over 300 individuals, and boosted the clusters' global competitiveness, as evidenced by nine of them achieving an international "Bronze Label" certification for cluster excellence.
See more on UNDP work on governance in the Western Balkans, thanks to Switzerland's support.
Myanmar - Boosting resilience in crisis setting
UNDP and Switzerland are fostering resilience and opportunity in Myanmar in areas affected by conflict, climate disasters, and economic instability. Projects focus on improving livelihoods, infrastructure and social cohesion.
UNDP helped over two million people by earning income through "cash-for-work", accessing better public services such as improved roads, water systems and rural infrastructure, supporting women led businesses.
Sudan - Strengthening livelihoods
In 2025, Switzerland committed CHF3.5 million to a two-year UNDP project aimed at strengthening the well-being of internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, and vulnerable host communities in East Sudan. The initiative directly benefits 160,000 people by improving food and livelihood security, expanding access to clean water and renewable energy, and promoting social cohesion through local conflict management and peacebuilding efforts, with active participation from women and youth.
See more: Sudan’s Countryside Powers Broader Recovery, thanks to Swiss Support
Peru/Indonesia - Securing Sustainable Commodities Value Chains
In partnership with the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), the UNDP Green Commodities Programme (GCP) tackles sustainability issues in the Indonesian palm oil and the Peruvian coffee and cocoa sectors, through innovative multi-stakeholder approaches.
With the support of SECO, the Green Commodities Programme work in Peru led to the development of the National Plan for the Cocoa and Chocolate Value Chain by 2030 to increase cocoa production from 150,000 to 250,000 metric tons without expanding agricultural land.
See more on the GCP: https://www.undp.org/foodsystems/green-commodities-programme
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Top Recipients of Switzerland's Contributions in 2024
