Changes Ahead – A Glimpse into our Future The SEC Strategy 2028 is set to align seamlessly with Swisscontact’s overarching goals. This strategy focuses on leveraging SEC’s expertise to empower SMEs and partner organisations, thereby strengthening our collaboration with the private sector. By integrating SEC more closely into Swisscontact’s national strategies, we aim to bolster […]
Author Archives: Esther Gasser
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Feb 2025
Feb 2025
We have compiled a list for you, subdivided by country, with information on the assignments carried out there for the period from July to December 2024. You can also find some of the assignments listed as a brief assignment summary on our website: Assignment Summaries.
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Feb 2025
Feb 2025
A two-week training course for milk processors took place in the dairy region of Cajamarca, Peru. This was initiated by the professional association CODELAC and organised in collaboration with the CEFOP Vocational School. The aim was to improve the quality of the dairy products produced, develop new types of cheese – with a longer shelf […]
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Jan 2025
Jan 2025
It is with great sadness, but also deep gratitude, that we say goodbye to Brigitte Mäntele, our SEC coordinator in Benin for many years. She passed away on 11 January 2025 after a short illness. Brigitte had been working as a coordinator for the SEC in Benin since 1 July 2011. Her journey to West […]
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Jan 2025
Jan 2025
We have compiled a list for you, subdivided by country, with information on the assignments carried out there for the period from July to December 2024. You can also find some of the assignments listed as a brief assignment summary on our website: Assignment Summaries.
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Nov 2024
Nov 2024
In the southwest of Guatemala, Gold Label embarked on an ambitious journey to revolutionize their mango dehydration process. Faced with challenges such as short shelf life and undesirable colour changes, they sought to enhance their methods to produce top-quality dried mangoes that could meet international standards. In January, José Luis Rueda Calvet, Gold Label’s general […]
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Nov 2024
Nov 2024
Despite our extensive database with around 700 active SEC experts, there are still times when we cannot find a suitable person for a specific request. Or the experts registered with us are not currently available. Please support the SEC by sharing our “Expert search” with your professional network, friends and acquaintances. Perhaps this will lead […]
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Oct 2024
Oct 2024
SEC Annual Event 28.10.2024 / Think globally – act locally We look back happily on the interesting SEC annual event on 28 October 2024. This year’s annual event inspired us with presentations and an interactive game on “Developing intercultural competence”. Once again, it was an opportunity to meet familiar faces and make new contacts. Impressions:
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Sep 2024
Sep 2024
At the end of September, the SEC coordinators and the team from Zurich came together in Rabat for a week-long seminar. The objectives were to introduce the new coordinators, present and deepen their knowledge of the SEC Strategy 2028, exchange ideas, learn from previous experiences, optimise processes and strengthen the SEC identity. The intensive seminar […]
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Jul 2024
Jul 2024
We have compiled a list for you, subdivided by country, with information on the assignments carried out there for the period from January to June 2024. You can also find some of the assignments listed as a brief assignment summary on our website: Assignment Summaries.
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