Policy for global justice. We strive to influence Switzerland’s policies to the benefit of the poor countries and their peoples. Political article 11.2.2021« A prosperous Africa is in our interest » During Swiss Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis' visit to North and West Africa, the priorities of the new MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa strategies were at the heart of the discussions. Interview with our Business and Development expert Laurent Matile.more Article as analysis 11.12.2020Global tax competition is no sustainable strategyFighting illicit financial flows and mobilising resources, especially in developing countries, are crucial to the global funding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The Federal Council’s Sustainable Development Strategy draft ignores this. more Article as analysis 11.12.2020Mercosur: fragmented impact assessmentsAfter the conclusion of negotiations on the free trade agreement with Mercosur countries, the State Secretariat for the Economy commissioned an impact assessment regarding selected environmental issues. Social affairs and human rights were left out.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 InfoDocSearch in German or French. Society Economy Policy Development Culture Agriculture Environment