Democratic governance
Switzerland strengthens democratic governance and values, including in more and more contexts of democratic backslide and rise of authoritarian rule. It has issued in 2018 a SDC Policy on Democratisation, Decentralisation and Local Governance [EN]. Democratic governance is considered a essential to address the multidimensional factors of poverty and exclusion. For that task, the Governance network focuses on the following 5 main aspects of democratic governance:
The SDC Governance network’s members can benefit from on-demand technical advice on media assistance by the Swiss NGO Foundation Hirondelle. Do not hesitate to get in touch for an expert view at: governance_and_media@hirondelle.org. Of course, our SDC HQ colleague Hanspeter Wyss responsible for media also remains at your disposal for exchange and advice.
- OECD-DAC Development Co-operation Principles for Relevant and Effective Support to Media and the Information Environment [EN & FR] - 2024 (link)
- Engagement with Customary and Informal Justice Systems
IDLO Policy Brief - 2019
- Engagement with Customary and Informal Justice Systems
IDLO Practitioner Brief - 2019
- Justice for Women
UN Women High Level Group Report - 2019
- Engagement with Customary and Informal Justice Systems