Here one will find articles by development practitioners on the thematic focuses of SDC’s global themes and poverty, which reflect on the implications of these global debates for practical application and highlight the implications for Swiss development policy. In SDC’s attempt to link poverty reduction with global challenges and shape solutions to global problems, it has prioritized certain thematic areas as being of particular importance.

For more information on SDC’s global programmes and transversal themes and the Message on Switzerland’s International Cooperation in 2013–2016, please visit: http://www.deza.admin.ch/en/Dossiers/Message_2013_2016