The programme strengthens the economic institutions of selected partner countries and promotes stable, transparent conditions. Swiss companies and investors also benefit from this. With the new partnership, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) supports the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in providing technical assistance to its member countries. The focus is on capable finance ministries, central banks and supervisory authorities. The programme helps partner countries to manage their public finances and debt sustainably, increase the stability of their financial sectors, strengthen the integrity of their financial systems and provide reliable economic data.