Through a media conference on last Monday, 27 July 2020, Director of the SDC Patricia Danzi analyzes her initial 100 days as director of the SDC. At the Humanitarian Aid depot in Wabern, Danzi looks back on her appearance in the midst of a global COVID-19 pandemic and stresses the importance of support on-site – a partnership that will continue to flourish even after the crisis.
Patricia Danzi stated while describing her experience, “I experience enormous solidarity”
On the 1st of May of 2020 when Patricia Danzi takes up her situation as Head of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in the midst of the COVID 19 pressure. “I was given a warm welcome by my boss, but also by my colleagues in Bern and in the field offices. But of course, it was an unfamiliar feeling to experience the SDC building almost empty, not being able to travel to the affected areas myself,” states Patricia Danzi.
Therefore it was very important to ensure communication with the people on the field: “They provide support on-site, they are present wherever Swiss assistant is presented.” Bilateral and multilateral exchanges have also intensified in recent weeks, the new director of SDC announced.
“Switzerland has reacted quickly and unbureaucratically. I experience enormous solidarity and a great deal of interest in Switzerland’s international cooperation.” Patricia Danzi, Added in her statement.
The COVID 19 crisis also highlights the importance of rapid and flexible development cooperation.
“Switzerland has reacted quickly and unbureaucratically. Within a very short time, we were able to provide additional help and support on the ground. I experience enormous solidarity and a great deal of interest in Switzerland’s international cooperation,” stresses Patricia Danzi.
