Content about international development cooperation
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SEK 20 million in support to Radio Free Europe
The Government has decided to provide SEK 20 million in support to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) in 2025. For a number of years, Sweden has been the third-largest donor in the world in support of free and independent media, and this decision is part of our continued efforts to support journalists and independent media. Following the United States’ withdrawal of its support to RFE/RL, people in many countries risk not having access to free media. Sweden’s support to RFE/RL helps journalists continue to broadcast independent and fact-based information to locations where media freedom is limited.
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Sweden increases support to independent media by SEK 70 million
Sweden is the world’s third-largest donor in support of free and independent media. This position is now being strengthened with its new SEK 70 million in support to one of the world’s foremost networks for investigative journalism, the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP).
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Focus on increased trade and EU cooperation as Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Tunisian counterpart
Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard received Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Ali Nafti in Stockholm on 1 April. The purpose of the visit was to deepen cooperation, primarily in terms of trade, but also to discuss regional and global issues and challenges. Mr Ali Nafti was accompanied by a business delegation.
Published · Article from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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CEO of Global Environment Facility, Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, to visit Sweden
The CEO of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Carlos Manuel Rodríguez will visit Stockholm on 1–2 April for meetings with Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa and Minister for Climate and the Environment Romina Pourmokhtari. In connection with the visit, meetings will also be held with the Riksdag’s Committee on Environment and Agriculture, the business sector, universities, civil society organisations and representatives of public authorities.
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Sweden provides SEK 20 million to Uganda’s Ebola response
On Monday 17 March, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa visited Uganda’s crisis centre – which is established in the event of major disease outbreaks – in response to the ongoing spread of the Ebola virus in the country. Sweden is providing SEK 20 million to Uganda’s Ebola response, to be channelled through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Focus on sustainable refugee reception, health and human rights as Benjamin Dousa visits Uganda
On 17–19 March, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa is travelling to Uganda. Mr Dousa will visit the north-western part of the country, where Sweden supports host communities that receive refugees.
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Swedish Government increases humanitarian support to Syria by SEK 120 million
The protracted conflict in Syria has created a severe humanitarian crisis. Two thirds of the population – around 17 million people – are considered in need of humanitarian support. The Government is therefore increasing its humanitarian support to Syria by a total of SEK 120 million, to be distributed between the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Largest civilian support package for Ukraine announced
Today, 13 March, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa has announced that Sweden will increase development assistance to Ukraine by more than SEK 1.4 billion with the aim of strengthening Ukraine’s resilience and recovery.
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Sweden provides SEK 300 million in humanitarian support to Gaza
In light of the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, the Government has approved a new support package of SEK 300 million to address the acute needs of the civilian population. The support is to be distributed to the UN Palestinian Territory Humanitarian Fund, the UN World Food Programme (WFP), the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), the UN Development Programme and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government increases support for sexual and reproductive health and rights by SEK 75 million
Growing political opposition around the world to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), especially abortion, risks having extremely serious consequences for women and girls. The Government has therefore approved an additional SEK 75 million to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Employment
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Government instructs Sida to stop all direct governmental agency cooperation with Georgia
The Government has instructed Sida to stop all direct governmental agency cooperation with Georgia. This comes in response to the serious deterioration of the democratic situation in the country.
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden supports Asia’s green transition
Diana Janse, State Secretary to Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa, visited the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila this week. The bank’s work on the green transition in Asia was one of many discussion topics during the visit. Also present on the trip was Sida Director-General Jakob Granit, as Sida is responsible for issuing a Swedish guarantee for increased climate financing in Asia.
Published · Article from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden to promote free and fair elections in 2025
On 13 February, the Government decided to task the Folke Bernadotte Academy (FBA) with deploying observers to EU Election Observation Missions in 2025. Sweden’s participation will help enhance the conditions for free and fair elections. This is an important part of Sweden’s efforts to promote democracy, particularly in light of growing democratic backsliding across the globe.
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Support for Ukraine, security cooperation and Sweden’s neighbourhood in the spotlight in this year’s Statement of Foreign Policy
Today, 12 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard presented the Government’s 2025 Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. The Government’s foremost foreign policy priorities are support to Ukraine, security cooperation, and gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Published · Press release from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Statement of Foreign Policy
On 12 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard presented the 2025 Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden intends to provide SEK 100 million in new energy support to Moldova
The new support – totalling SEK 100 million – is expected to be channelled into Moldova’s energy vulnerability fund, which assists vulnerable households in managing elevated energy costs following the Russian Gazprom’s halting of its gas supplies. SEK 200
Published · Press release from Benjamin Dousa, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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New strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation on migration, returns and voluntary repatriation 2024–2028
The strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation on migration, returns and voluntary repatriation is an important part of the implementation of the Government’s new reform agenda for development assistance. The strategy is worth SEK 3 billion in total and applies for the years 2024–2028.
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Strategy for Sweden’s reconstruction and reform cooperation with Ukraine 2023–2027
This strategy is part of Sweden’s overall development cooperation and foreign policy and will contribute to Ukraine’s reconstruction and reform efforts between 13 July 2023 and 31 December 2027. The strategy comprises at total of SEK 9 billion.
Published · Updated · International development cooperation strategies from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for Foreign Affairs visits Colombia
On 28–29 January, Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard visited Colombia together with a business delegation focused on mining and energy. The visit took place in the capital of Bogotá and the department of Chocó on Colombia’s Pacific Coast and highlights Sweden’s far-reaching cooperation with Colombia.
Published · Article from Maria Malmer Stenergard, Ministry for Foreign Affairs