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At the Lapsi Tree Resort in Nepal, a charming hotel-restaurant overlooking the majestic Himalayan mountains, the culinary offering was completely reimagined. With the support of an SEC expert, a concept was developed that blends tradition and innovation: a Nepali-Swiss fusion that not only delights the palate but also strengthens the local community. Culinary Innovation with […]

Welcome Isabelle – our new Programme Manager from 1 November We are very excited to welcome Isabelle Gemperle as the new Programme Manager of the SEC. Isabelle has been with Swisscontact for many years, most recently serving as Deputy Programme Manager of the Development Programme, the centre piece of Swisscontact. Since the SEC is part […]

To strengthen the next generation of skilled workers and bring fresh momentum to IMP’s production processes, Managing Director Valdrin Nikaj turned to SEC for support. The company, based in Gjakova, Kosovo, produces high-precision CNC components for a variety of industries – relying on modern technology, a dedicated team, and continuous improvement. Training and inspiring For […]

Interview with Swisscontact CEO Philippe Schneuwly on the Future of International Development Cooperation

We are pleased to present you the results achieved by the Senior Expert Contact (SEC) in 2024.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Nepalese IT company Curves n’ Colors (CNC) from Kathmandu, Nepal, offers its national and international customers all the services of a web agency: innovative online presences, branding and web applications. CNC has grown rapidly in recent years, leaving too little time to create efficient processes and structures. In November 2022, CEO Ranjan Shrestha contacted […]

We are pleased to present you the results achieved by the Senior Expert Contact (SEC) in 2023.