Alliance Sud is Switzerland’s centre of excellence for international cooperation and development policy. Press release 10.6.2022Switzerland blocks the COVID-19 waiverThe WTO is heading for a major political failure in its response to the coronavirus pandemic. As its 12th Ministerial Conference opens the day after tomorrow in Geneva, member states are unable to agree.more Press release 17.5.2022On the side of warmongers and crisis profiteersAfter the USA, Switzerland is the world’s most opaque financial centre. This is clear from the new Financial Secrecy Index of the Tax Justice Network (TJN).more Political article 23.3.2022“Resignation is simply too boring”Andreas Missbach has been the new Director of Alliance Sud since January. The social scientist and avid mountain hiker has no fear of contact with the market and relishes attacks from political adversaries.more Politics Policy for global justice. We strive to influence Switzerland’s policies to the benefit of the poor countries and their peoples. Agenda 2030 Development policy Climate and environment Finance and tax policy Trade and investments Business and development Publications As Switzerland’s centre of excellence on global sustainable development Alliance Sud publishes its analysis and positions across various channels.Analysis from Alliance SudPress releasesNewsletterStudiesBooks