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.

• Crisis prevention and management
• Good Governance
• Income generation and employment
• Increase of social justice
• Sustainable use of natural resources

NGOs can apply for financial support under the following funding programmes:

Project Contributions: This funding instrument co-finances development projects implemented by Swiss NGOs.