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The Liechtenstein Development Service (LED) is Liechtenstein’s bilateral donor in international development cooperation. Since 1965, the LED has been helping people in disadvantaged regions to sustainably improve their living conditions.

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Workshop for NGOs from Liechtenstein

16. April 2026

Workshop for NGOs from Liechtenstein

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17. April 2026

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2. March 2026

Successful opening of the “Agroecology” exhibition

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5. February 2026

Exchange strengthens cooperation

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Agroecology exhibition

28. January 2026

Agroecology exhibition

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Projects in Focus

Construction workers in blue protective clothing lay concrete blocks together on a building site

Zambia

Skilled workers for the construction sector in Zambia

Brief description of the project The “YEEC” project aims to strengthen the economic participation of disadvantaged young people in the Zambian construction…
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Female solar technician in red hard hat stands before photovoltaic panels, holding a clipboard

Bolivia

Technical education for the green transition

Brief description of the project  The project aims to strengthen the role of technical and vocational education in supporting a just green…
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Nurse instructs colleagues in a hospital ward, with patients and blue privacy curtains visible

Zambia

Expansion of decentralized nursing training

Brief description of the project The overarching goal of the project is to support the Zambian Ministry of Health in increasing the…
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Smiling woman harvests crops in a field, carrying a woven basket on her back

Tanzania

Strengthening rural livelihoods and food security through SME financing

Brief description of the project BALIM addresses the financing gap faced by rural agricultural SMEs in Tanzania by providing customized loans and…
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LED participants in black shirts take notes during an outdoor field visit in a green agricultural setting.

Tanzania

Promotion of agroecological entrepreneurship

Brief description of the project Rootical Tanzania is accelerating the transition to regenerative and inclusive food systems by building agroecological enterprises. Using…
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Community members gather around a compost pit while a man shovels organic waste under a shelter.

Tanzania

Development of climate-resilient, agroecological production systems for food security

Brief description of the project With CROPS4HD, SWISSAID promotes the cultivation and consumption of traditional, climate-resilient and previously neglected crops (NUS). The…
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Women exchange seeds in a rural field, with a man observing in the background

Mozambique

Improving the climate resilience of agricultural communities

Brief description of the project Smallholder farming families in northern Mozambique are among the poorest population groups in the country. They are…
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Community group in rural field holding seed packages beside SABIO aid supplies

Mozambique

Food security and protection of biodiversity

Brief description of the project The project aims to improve food security and strengthen the protection of biodiversity. It pursues an agroecological…
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Group of people kneel around soil samples on paper, using plastic bottles in a field exercise.

Tanzania

Support in the revision and implementation of curricula for agricultural training institutes

Brief description of the project SAT has implemented the “Curriculum Implementation Support for Training (CISTI)” project in collaboration with the Ministry of…
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Four men in work uniforms stand beside mechanical training equipment at an innovation fair booth

Bolivia

Technical vocational training for young people from disadvantaged families

Brief description of the project  In Bolivia, many young people from disadvantaged families lack access to qualified vocational training. The Fe y…
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Woman inspects stacked blue and black work vests in a sewing workshop

Bolivia

Strengthening the vocational baccalaureate at secondary schools in Bolivia

Brief description of the project In the Chiquitanía in eastern Bolivia, the population and local economy are growing, but many young people…
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Culinary trainees in aprons and chef hats learn pastry preparation in a training kitchen

Bolivia

Promoting young people’s professional and entrepreneurial growth

Brief description of the project The IMPULSA project strengthens the employability and entrepreneurial prospects of socially disadvantaged young people in Bolivia. MANQ’A…
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Woodcarver shaping an ornate frame with a chisel, bandaged hand steadying the workpiece

Bolivia

Learning freedom: vocational training for imprisoned young people and women

Brief description of the project The Progettomondo project strengthens the social and professional reintegration of young people and women in and after…
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Engineer with helmet and vest checks solar panels on roof

Cambodia

National training program for solar energy

Brief description of the project Cambodia has big plans to increase the proportion of renewable energies in its energy mix – in…
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Young people wearing helmets sit on electric scooters outside a building, smiling together.

Cambodia

Vocational training platform for clean energy

Brief description of the project Cambodia’s energy transition requires qualified specialists who meet the requirements of the industry. The state has ambitious…
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Waitress serves drink to smiling guests in restaurant

Cambodia

Program to promote vocational training

Brief description of the project Vocational training is a priority for the Cambodian government. The current labor market is characterized by offers…
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Group of men inspecting electrical equipment during a technical training session outdoors

Cambodia

Knowledge development for energy efficiency and energy management

Brief description of the project The “Capacity for Cambodia Energy Efficiency” (CapCEE) project is a response to Cambodia’s rising energy demand and…
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Woman working on a laptop in a classroom, with another participant using a laptop behind her

Cambodia

Empowering young women through digital skills

Brief description of the project In Cambodia, the proportion of women in IT and technology-related studies and professions is still very low….
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Students in blue uniforms use desktop computers in a classroom training session.

Cambodia

Provision of high-quality digital learning materials for vocational training

Brief description of the project Learning materials are a central component of every education system. Adapted learning materials help teachers to teach…
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Mann lächelt neben Fischzuchtbecken im Freien, umgeben von Bäumen

Tanzania

Sustainable fish farming for food security and nature conservation

Brief description of the project The “Native Species Aquaculture” project is concerned with food security in Tanzania, particularly in the regions around…
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Community members hold roosters outside a rural building during a livestock distribution activity.

Tanzania

Promoting resilient communities through agroecological practices

Brief description of the project The “ResComm2” project addresses the problems of food security and degraded landscapes in the semi-arid region of…
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Two men sit outdoors reviewing a yellow device, discussing a community project in a rural setting

Tanzania

Knowledge transfer via radio for smallholder families

Brief description of the project The use of organic farming methods is a healthy, sustainable way for Tanzanian smallholder families to sustainably…
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Tanzania

Improved crop storage for greater food security

Brief description of the project hermetic storage bags enable smallholder households to protect their stored harvest from pests and mold and thus…
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Woman inspecting leafy vegetable crops in a field, with rows of plants and trees nearby

Regional Africa

Innovative organic vegetable cultivation to strengthen traditional varieties in East Africa

Brief description of the project In East Africa, the cultivation and sale of vegetables play a vital role for the population. However,…
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Community group gathers in a lush field for an agricultural training session

Regional Africa

Long-term agricultural system comparison in the tropics

Brief description of the project The project “Long-term agricultural system comparison in the tropics” (SysCom) of the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture…
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Green mountain landscape with a rounded rocky peak under a clear blue sky

Mozambique

Development of sustainable agricultural value chains

Brief description of the project Namuli is not only the second highest mountain in Mozambique, but also a biodiversity hotspot, a regional…
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Students in work uniforms practice electrical wiring on a training board in a technical classroom

Zambia

Training of solar specialists

Brief description of the project With the “Energy Skills 4 Youth” project, the LED and the municipality of Vaduz are supporting vocational…
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Three women in blue work uniforms and hard hats pose beside a Water for Water sign outdoors.

Zambia

Development of vocational qualifications for the water sector

Brief description of the project The vocational education and training system in Zambia faces systemic challenges, including the insufficient supply of high-quality…
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6 junge Menschen, die üben, eine verletzte Person auf eine Trage zu hieven

Zambia

Strengthening the vocational training of medical professionals

Brief description of the project Vocational training in the health sector in Zambia faces persistent challenges such as the low number of…
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Group of people in safety vests in a factory hall

Moldova

Promotion of dual vocational training

Brief description of the project The national strategy “Education 2030” of the Republic of Moldova aims to increase the share of dual…
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Four people examine a renewable energy model at an outdoor demonstration booth

Moldova

Building professional skills for the green transition

Brief description of the project The project increases the availability of qualified workers in the renewable energy sector and thus supports the…
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Drei junge Frauen in schwarzen Kapuzenpullis, de gemeinsam ein technisches Gerät anschauen.

Moldova

Strengthening the personal, technical and digital skills of young adults

Brief description of the project Many VET graduates have limited practical experience with newer technologies and access to innovation-oriented infrastructure and learning…
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Six young men in blue T-shirts in front of LED banner

Moldova

Promoting entrepreneurial activities at vocational schools

Brief description of the project As part of the project, vocational schools develop entrepreneurial activities so that the vocational students acquire relevant…
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Young men in blue work suits during technical training

Moldova

Strengthening the vocational training system

Brief description of the project The “CONSEPT 6 – Foundational Learning in VET” project is the sixth phase of the CONSEPT program,…
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Baskets of papayas, limes and bananas on a green table

Senegal

Strengthening a system for the certification and marketing of organic products

Brief description of the project  Organic production is not feasible for many small farmers in Senegal, even though it brings environmental and…
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Speaker in green tunic addresses a development workshop with banner and panel table behind

Senegal

Agroecology and inclusive governance for sustainable food systems

Brief description of the project  In Tambacounda in eastern Senegal, the average production of small family farms is not enough to meet…
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Community meeting under large trees with seated villagers and a facilitator outdoors

Senegal

Strengthening agroecological food systems

Brief description of the project  The integration of agroecology into development projects is often based on a narrow definition of sustainability at…
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Community meeting on food security resilience project under trees, led by a woman in white

Senegal

Gender-sensitive program for sustainable food security

Brief description of the project The aim is to raise food security to a level that ensures sustainable development for the people…
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Dry savanna landscape with a narrow path, tall grasses, and scattered trees under a clear sky

Senegal

Resilience of food systems through the valorization of traditional knowledge

Brief description of the project Traditional knowledge has proven to be effective in terms of the resilience and sustainability of food systems….
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Smiling woman in red workwear holds a chili pepper in a shaded greenhouse crop field

Regional Africa

Smallholder SustaiNability Upscaling Programs

Brief description of the project The agricultural sector in developing countries struggles with chronic underfunding, which limits its growth potential and leaves…
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Women carrying farming tools walk toward a rural building beside a water tower

Mali

Empowering women and young people in the agricultural sector

Brief description of the project The social and economic integration of young people is a major challenge in West Africa because they…
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Cattle graze beneath a baobab tree in a dry rural landscape with rocky hills

Mali

Genetic improvement and conservation of local cattle breeds and local fodder plants

Brief description of the project While many breeding initiatives focus on improving the productivity of livestock, the erosion of genetic resources is…
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Women in headscarves work in a dry field, building soil ridges for farming

Burkina Faso

Food security for farming families

Brief description of the project Restoring and maintaining soil fertility is a major challenge in Burkina Faso, exacerbated by a multi-faceted crisis….
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Community facilitator leads an outdoor discussion with seated youth under a tree

Burkina Faso

Rural development with a focus on food security and agricultural education in West Africa

Brief description of the project The socio-economic integration of young people is a major challenge in West Africa, as they are often…
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Mango tree with hanging green fruit and a tagged bottle in an orchard

Burkina Faso

Strengthening the income of smallholder families in the mango value chain

Brief description of the project Mango is the most important fruit grown and exported in Burkina Faso. It is of great importance…
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Woman waters crops with two green cans in a dry field

Burkina Faso

Agroecological transformation driven by local communities

Brief description of the project  One of the biggest challenges facing agriculture in Burkina Faso is the deterioration in soil productivity, which…
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Two women shake hands beside goats outside a project banner in a rural community

Burkina Faso

Strengthening the livelihoods of the population in the Plateau Central and Centre Ouest regions

Brief description of the project The population of Burkina Faso is in the midst of a multifaceted crisis that is undermining their…
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Two women present RIZ ETUVE rice bags at a non-profit exhibition booth

Burkina Faso

Improving the economic and social status of parboiled rice producers

Brief description of the project Within the National Union of Cooperatives of Women Parboiled Rice Producers of Burkina Faso (UNERIZ), this project…
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Baker dusts powdered pastries on trays in a commercial kitchen

Bolivia

Technical vocational training for young people in La Paz, El Alto and Tiquipaya

Brief description of the project  In Bolivia, many young people complete secondary school without the practical skills needed for the job market…
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Boys push a wheelbarrow through muddy water on a rural obstacle course

Bolivia

Strengthening young people’s education, employment and income opportunities

Brief description of the project The Centro de Formación Integral Rural (CFIR) “Vera” is a state-recognized education center in rural areas outside…
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Young man adjusts a sprinkler as water sprays across a field, demonstrating irrigation use.

Bolivia

Education and training in irrigation technology for young people and professionals in agriculture

Brief description of the project  The PRITEC project supports young people and farmers in Chuquisaca through practical training and mobile training courses…
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The LED is not only active internationally.
It is also involved in Liechtenstein.
A central pillar is educational work at secondary schools. The LED brings global issues such as development, justice, resources and living conditions into the classroom. The aim is to raise young people’s awareness of international issues and provide them with sound insights into…

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Workshop for NGOs from Liechtenstein

6. May 2026

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Kapuzinerkloster Feldkirch

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Poster for the exhibition on agroecology in Senegal and Liechtenstein

Agroecology exhibition

26. February 2026 – 22. March 2026

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Domus Schaan

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