International Cooperation
Expert Exchange
Broadening of thematic horizons
About BEC
The Zurich-based Büro Exchange & Cooperation BEC GmbH supports institutions in the conception and implementation of professional expert exchanges and collaborations outside the usual frameworks. On behalf of institutions, BEC also develops and implements horizon-expanding, thematic engagements outside the usual frameworks for professionals.
BEC's clients in Switzerland are public institutions at national, cantonal and municipal level, as well as organisations that are committed to the societal concerns of the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development and value cosmopolitan employees and engaged citizens.
BEC consultants
The core competencies of the BEC consultants include concept development, project management, proactive external process support, research, speaker activities, moderation. Due to their academic training and professional experience, the three BEC co-managing directors also have specific expertise.
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Flexible - Reliable - Transparent
BEC Working Method
Project-type assignments are usually characterised by a highly fluctuating workload. BEC's internal assignment of tasks takes place in consultation with the commissioning agency.
In order to ensure consistently high quality and to guarantee agreed services or deadlines, BEC always involves more than one specialist per assignment. If necessary, they can substitute for each other.
BEC keeps commissioning parties informed about the progress of development or implementation tasks. All decisive decisions are made after prior consultation with them.
BEC Assignments
Inclusive Tech Hub Development in Tyre (Lebanon)
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Multi-year BEC engagement on behalf of the foreign affairs department of the city of Zurich
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In the context of the official project partnership between the Lebanese city of Tyre and Zurich
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Current BEC consultants have been involved since the beginning, i.e. since 2021.
FOGO – From car park to pioneer area
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3-hour workshop with BEC participation (2022) on behalf of Einfach Zürich (“Simply Zurich”)
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In cooperation with the innovation cooperative Die Cuisine (“The Kitchen”)
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Getting to know the FOGO residential and commercial estate and collecting ideas for the further development of the location
