International organisations
SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Support for an international organization in the context of a renovation or conversion project financed in whole or in part by a loan from Switzerland involves :
- building a strategic and technical support structure for the project, in collaboration with the local authorities ;
- assisting in setting up a governance structure specific to the project;
- assisting in developing a work methodology adapted to the context;
- advising on construction, federal, cantonal and municipal standards and regulations;
- assisting with local procedures (building permits, energy, etc.) financial follow-up of the Swiss loan (granted through FIPOI) from project initiation to start-up;
- providing any other "tailor-made" assistance that may be required.
PROJECTS FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Since 2016, FIPOI has supported numerous international organizations in the development and implementation of construction or renovation projects. Some projects have been completed, while others are underway or about to be launched.
Between 2016 and 2022, the total amount of loans granted by Switzerland to international organizations for construction or renovation projects amounted to approximately CHF 834 million. Loans to organizations are granted by FIPOI, which acts as a financial intermediary between the Swiss authorities and international organizations.
INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES (FICR)
Construction of the new IFRC building was completed in 2019. Switzerland granted the organization a loan of CHF 59 million.
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS (ICRC)
The renovation of the historic ICRC building (formerly the Carlton Hotel) was completed in 2019. Switzerland granted the organization a loan of CHF 9 million.
INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION (ILO)
The first stage of the renovation of the ILO building, covering eleven floors of office space, was completed in 2020. Switzerland has granted a loan of CHF 70 million to the organization.
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
Construction of the new WHO building was completed in 2021. Switzerland granted the organization a loan of CHF 140 million.
UNITED NATIONS OFFICE IN GENEVA (UNOG)
Construction of the new UNOG building (Building H) was completed in 2021. Switzerland granted the organization a loan of CHF 125 million.
Renovation of the Palais des Nations began in 2021, while that of Building E is currently underway. Switzerland has granted the organization a loan of CHF 275 million.
INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION (ITU)
Construction of the new ITU building is due to begin shortly. Switzerland has granted the organization a CHF 150 million loan.
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM)
The IOM plans to demolish its current building and build a new headquarter on the same site. The project is currently under study, and Switzerland has granted the organization a CHF 5.7 million study loan.
INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE BY RAIL (OTIF)
Based in Berne, OTIF is planning to renovate its current building. The project is currently under study.
