Switzerland

The ACT Alliance Secretariat is based in Geneva, Switzerland.   In addition, Geneva is home to two global organisations and one Europe-wide organisation that are members of the alliance, as well as one observer organisation.

Latest from Switzerland

Personal security is your responsibility too

Personal security is your responsibility too

May 25, 2011

Dark alleys in Nicaragua – in Geneva

Giant global aid body to be created

Giant global aid body to be created

May 27, 2009

ACT International to unify with development network

ACT International to unify with development network

Apr 30, 2009

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ACT in Switzerland

Organisations with HQ in Switzerland
About Switzerland
  • Population: 7.6 million (UN, 2009)
  • Capital: Bern
  • Largest city: Zurich
  • Area: 41,284 sq km (15,940 sq miles)
  • Major languages: German, French, Italian, Romansch
  • Major religion: Christianity
  • Life expectancy: 79 years (men), 84 years (women) (UN)
  • Monetary unit: 1 Swiss Franc = 100 Rappen
  • Main exports: Machinery and electronics, chemicals, precision instruments, watches
  • GNI per capita: US $65,330 (World Bank, 2008)