• The development programme is designed to tackle areas that are critical to the wellbeing and progress of society.
• It is focusing on food security, access to health, social protection, climate change, and governance.
• The new programme is designed to facilitate convergence of public and private sectors.

Switzerland has launched its development programme dubbed for Zambia valued at US$50 million.
In launching the Swiss Cooperation Programme, Switzerland Ambassador to Zambia Stéphane Rey, stated that this is a significant moment that marks a new chapter in the shared commitment to progress, innovation and positive change especially in the area of green economy.
Mr. Rey noted that the development programme is designed to tackle areas that are critical to the wellbeing and progress of society, focusing on food security, access to health, social protection, climate change, and governance.
“The new programme is designed to facilitate convergence of public and private sectors through pooling of diverse expertise and resources to create solutions,” Mr. Rey stated.
He urged the private sector including Swiss companies operating in Zambia to get on board.
Mr. Rey emphasized the need for the two sides to work together to build a resilient, inclusive and prosperous Zambia.
And Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Permanent Secretary, Etambuyu Anamela Gundersen noted that the signing of the framework agreement on technical, financial, and cultural cooperation, including humanitarian assistance remains critical to Zambia’s engagement with Switzerland.
Ms. Gundersen acknowledged the cordial and longstanding relations between the two countries as well as Switzerland’s support to Zambia through technical cooperation programmes which encompass capacity building and scholarships for Zambian students and researchers, among others.
“The agreement sets the stage for increased cooperation in a wide range of areas including vocational training, agriculture, food security, health, social protection, climate change mitigation, good governance and inclusive partnership,” she said.