Category Archives: Publications

Success story Benin / Beninese cosmetics manufacturer focuses on growth and innovation

SOAP & Co by LUV’SI is a small cosmetics company in Porto Novo, Benin, that has grown steadily since it was founded in 2020. Founder and Managing Director Sonia Houenoude Louvossivi has since expanded her range from soaps to include gels and creams. In addition, since last year she no longer only sells her products […]

Success story Cambodia / Follow-up assignment has a lasting impact

The organisation Villageworks Cambodia produces bags that are socially and ecologically sustainable. Unfortunately, sales via the website are not yet meeting expectations. In order to boost online sales and train staff, the company contacted the SEC and asked for an e-commerce expert. Together with the SEC expert from Emmental, the employees further developed the website […]

Success story Georgia / Achieve a big impact with small changes

The catering company Delicato in Tbilisi, Georgia, has grown continuously since its foundation in 2005. In the meantime, 20-30 orders are received per day, from packed lunches and business meals to businesses to coffee break sets for meetings. For Davit Zaqaraia, Managing Director of Delicato, to reach his goal of 100-150 orders per day, the […]

Success story Guatemala / A double effort for a better carbon footprint

The “Porta Hotels” in Guatemala are known for their high standards. The traditional company wants to offer its guests better value for money in its in-house restaurants. In order to revise its offer and processes accordingly, the company contacted the SEC and asked for the support of an expert. Together with a baker from Davos, […]

Bolivia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem benefits from Swiss expert advice

Bolivia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem reflects that business creation remains dynamic despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Figures show that 9020 new businesses were created in 2020, an increase of 2.8% compared to 2019[1]. These companies are an important source of employment generation in the country and strengthen the entrepreneurial and business ecosystem. However, they face challenges in becoming […]

Survey results “Digital SEC annual event 2020”

The SEC has made a virtue out of necessity and conducted the annual event digitally. A summary of the survey results shows how this was perceived by the participants. In total, 48 questionnaires were returned. Out of this, we have collected some strong, (critically) constructive and interesting statements and listed them below. As a result, […]