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Swisscontact

Swisscontact – Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation – is an independent, non-profit foundation established in 1959 by representatives of the Swiss private sector. The organisation's head office is in Zurich, Switzerland. Our development work focuses on private sector-led, sustainable economic development with improved quality of life for people in developing and emerging countries. A key focus is to strengthen the skills of individuals and foster the competitiveness of companies.  Our expertise and services include project implementation, technical support, training, advisory and applied research in the areas of: SKILLS, LABOUR AND MIGRATION We strengthen people's skills and employability through which they can secure their livelihoods and actively participate in society and the economy. INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT We support national, regional and local economic development, agricultural development, tourism services, trade, and entrepreneurial ecosystems. CLIMATE CHANGE AND FOOD SYSTEMS We provide customised support to interventions aiming at promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation capabilities, green skills, circular and low carbon economy transition.