Published on 3 August 2025

Themes & resources

Thematic focus areas of the SDC Education + Economy Network and related contexts, projects and key resources.

4 December 2024

Education

All about basic education, inclusive education systems, quality education, education in emergencies, transition to VSD, and lifelong learning.

A young Nigerian woman stands in front of a blackboard, where the following is written: “Life skills: entrepreneurship, goal setting, employability”.

11 July 2024

Vocational skills development

SDC’s VSD strategy integrates basic education and vocational training to enhance skills, promote job opportunities, and support sustainable economic growth.

Four women sitting on cushions on the floor knitting handicrafts in Nepal.

11 July 2024

Private sector development

Relevant information and documents on Market System Development, Local Economic Development and Women's Economic Empowerment.

An elderly woman receives cash transfer from two officers of the Government of Madagascar, while other people are waiting for their turn.

11 July 2024

Financial sector development

SDC aims to support the development of inclusive, self-sustaining market systems in partner economies to become more independent from external aid.

A young Bolivian woman, working as a renewable electrical systems seller, wears a helmet and glasses and holds a small solar panel. She is surrounded by another solar panel and technical equipment.

11 July 2024

Private sector engagement @ SDC

The private sector has a key role to play in achieving the 2030 Agenda by contributing its resources, capacity for innovation and finance to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.