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2008 report
Inadequate commitment
Bruno Gurtner
Alliance Sud

One of the world’s richest countries, Switzerland falls woefully short when it comes to honouring international commitments. The country provides meagre development aid, does not take part in efforts to develop innovative global funding mechanisms and, while remaining a magnet for funds derived from tax evasion, the country is not cooperative in matters of international tax policy. It is important that Switzerland change its tax policy in order to help developing countries generate resources for development

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Progress and setbacks by key indicators see references
Stagnant  Undernourishment Stagnant  Population with access to sanitation
Slight progress  Primary school enrolment rate Stagnant  Population with access to improved water sources
Stagnant  Secondary school enrolment rate Slight progress  Tuberculosis
Slight progress  Tertiary school enrolment rate Stagnant  People living with HIV/AIDS
Slight progress  Internet users Stagnant  Infant mortality
Significant progress  Personal computers Slight progress  Under-5 mortality
Significant progress  Telephone mainlines Stagnant  Net primary enrolment ratio gap
Significant progress  Scientists and engineers in research and development Stagnant  Net secondary enrolment ratio gap
Stagnant  Information and communication technology expenditure Slight progress  gross tertiary enrolment ratio gap
Stagnant  Research and development expenditure Slight progress  Activity rate gap
Slight progress  Public health expenditure Slight progress  Women in decision-making positions in government at ministerial level
Stagnant  Public education expenditure Slight progress  Seats in parliament held by women
Stagnant  Military expenditure  

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Signatures and ratifications by Switzerland
Human Rights International Treaties Total 9 ; signed 8 ; ratified 8 .
Treaties mentioned in the Millennium Declaration Total 10 ; signed 8 ; ratified 8 .
7512000 Population
41290 SQ KM
Capital: Bern
Currency: Swiss franc
Language: German, French and Italian
BASIC CAPABILITIES INDEX   see references
96.7
GENDER EQUITY INDEX   see references
63
THE PRESENT SITUATION   see references
Food security   Countries in better situation
Education   Countries above average
Information, science and technology   Countries in better situation
Public expenditure   Countries in better situation
Environment   Countries in better situation
Health   Countries in better situation
Women’s reproductive health   Countries in better situation
Gender and education   Countries above average
Gender gap in economic activity and earned income   Countries above average
Women’s empowerment   Countries below average
PROGRESS AND REGRESSION IN FOCUS   see references
Food security   Stagnant
Education   Slight progress
Information, science and technology   Significant progress
Public expenditure   Stagnant
Environment   Stagnant
Health   Slight progress
Gender and education   Stagnant
Gender gap in economic activity and earned income   Slight progress
Women’s empowerment   Slight progress
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