In 2005, Switzerland spent US$ 1.77 billion on official development assistance (ODA), which corresponds to 0.44% of its gross national income (GNI). 80% was channelled to recipients by bilateral means while 20% was multilateral.
Geographic priorities:
Thematic priorities:
- Crisis prevention and management
- Good Governance
- Income generation and employment
- Increase of social justice
- Sustainable use of natural resources
Funding programmes:
NGOs can apply for financial support under the following funding programmes:
Project Contributions: This funding instrument co-finances development projects implemented by Swiss NGOs.