Pledge for 2021-2025 replenishment
CHF52,000,000
Total contributions to GPE
US$128,945,040
Switzerland and GPE
Switzerland is a long-standing partner of GPE, having joined the partnership as a donor in 2009.
For the 2021-2025 replenishment period, Switzerland pledged CHF 52 million to GPE with a strong statement on the value of the partnership and the GPE fund to support education in critical contexts.
The Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC) is an active member of local education groups in GPE partner countries, including currently as coordinating agency in Niger.
An effective education system that is sustainable can only result from collective and coordinated efforts under the supervision of the State. In that respect, GPE represents a major player in ensuring coordination and non-fragmentation of support to education.
Thomas Gass
Head of South Cooperation Department, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
February 2018
Head of South Cooperation Department, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
February 2018
