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The Southeast Asia region has shown promising strides in private sector development, with Swisscontact making contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the countries of Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, and Vietnam. By focusing on Private Sector Engagement (PSE) and Public Private Development Partnerships (PPDPs), Swisscontact promotes sustainability and inclusivity in business operations and beyond.
Swisscontact encourages the private sector to go beyond mere Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and philanthropy. Instead, businesses are urged to champion the concept of 'shared value', challenging traditional approaches to operations and introducing innovative solutions that benefit society at large. This empowerment strategy contributes to job creation and facilitates societal growth, which are critical to recovering from the economic aftermath of COVID-19 and to adapting to long-term challenges such as climate change.
At Swisscontact, our mission statement embodies our purpose and identity. We firmly believe that private initiative drives innovation, change and economic progress. As an organisation, we continually create innovative and scalable solutions to address critical development challenges, all while aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Quality is at the core of our work. We are committed to investing in quality enhancements to maximise our impact, outreach and sustainability. Our project partners share our values and long-term vision, emphasising on systems transformation.
More than CHF 7,6 million leveraged by implementing partners from the private sector through cash and in-kind contributions.
One of the most dynamic regions of the world. Experiencing long periods of economic progress and poverty reduction.
Regional prosperity is based on private sector growth, foreign investment and outward looking policies on trade, tourism and migration.
Swisscontact builds and strengthens solid partnerships which are essential to achieve the best possible and sustainable outcomes for our beneficiaries.
Partnerships with the private sector and host governments are at the core of our inclusive systems development approach in our projects. We work with governments on regenerative agriculture, trade and export promotion, skills standards, promoting dual vocational training polytechnics and sustainable tourism.
In doing so, we amplify our results through working with the private sector in adapting new business models in their value and supply chains to include disadvantaged sections of society, raising skills standards in key sectors such as hospitality, agriculture mechanization, entrepreneurship promotion and impact investment.