Alliance Sud is Switzerland’s centre of excellence for international cooperation and development policy. Political article 28.3.2023Credit Suisse vs. Global South What does Pakistan have to do with a bank in Silicon Valley which invests short-term client funds in long-term paper, the value of which diminishes when interest rates rise?more Political article 28.3.2023Haircuts for corporationsIn view of the polycrisis, the UN is calling for a "haircut", a debt cut of 30%. It is high time that Swiss commodity traders also accept this.more Political article 29.3.2023Debt brake: cost-cutting with a passionDuring the pandemic, the debt brake was declared a national shrine. In financial policy terms, it was deemed a condition sine qua non for Switzerland's successful handling of the crisis. But is that really so? A ride through austerity hell.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