Content about international development cooperation
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Renewed partnership with United States strengthens Sweden’s development cooperation
Sweden and the US are entering into a renewed development cooperation partnership through an agreement between the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The areas of focus include enhanced cooperation to promote sustainable development models, based on strengthened local ownership in close cooperation with the private sector.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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HRH Crown Princess Victoria visits Bangladesh with Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell
The visit to Bangladesh will take place on 18–21 March on the occasion of HRH The Crown Princess’s role as Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP Assistant Secretary General Ulrika Modéer will also take part.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Government issues disbursement of SEK 200 million to UNRWA following new agreement on stricter controls
The Government decided to issue a disbursement of SEK 200 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The decision was taken in light of the acute humanitarian situation in Gaza and UNRWA’s new undertakings within the framework of a conditional statement assurance to Sweden.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade on Government’s direction for Swedish development assistance
Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell has replied to questions about the new direction for Swedish development assistance. In particular, he stressed the importance of peace and security in Ukraine and the neighbourhood, and synergies between development assistance and trade, as fundamental to Sweden’s strategic work on development assistance.
Published · Article from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Strategy for Sweden’s trade, investment and global competitiveness
The strategy for Sweden’s trade, investment and global competitiveness was presented on 1 December 2023.
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Development assistance for a new era – freedom, empowerment and sustainable growth
The reform agenda for development assistance was presented on 14 December 2023. It outlines the new direction for Swedish development assistance.
Published · Report from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden takes its seat in international donor coordination platform for Ukraine’s reconstruction
On 14 February, Sweden was welcomed as a new member of the Steering Committee of the Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform for Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Statement of Foreign Policy 2024
On 14 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Tobias Billström presented the 2024 Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag. Check against delivery.
Published · Speech from Tobias Billström, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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New development cooperation strategy increases focus on defenders of democracy and independent journalists
The Swedish Government has adopted a new five-year strategy for development cooperation for human rights and freedoms, democracy and the rule of law. This strategy is an important part of the implementation of the Government’s new reform agenda for development assistance and contributes to free and inclusive democratic societies built on respect for human rights and freedoms.
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Let us stop the next pandemic today – before it’s too late
Opinion piece, Euractiv, 1 February 2024, by Jutta Urpilainen, European Commissioner for International Partnerships, European Commission, Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, European Commission, Johan Forssell, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Sweden, Jakob Forssmed, Minister for Social Affairs and Public Health, Sweden, Caroline Gennez, Minister of Development Cooperation and of Major Cities, Belgium and Frank Vandenbroucke, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Social Affairs and Public Health, Belgium.
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The Government reforms development assistance, with focus on freedom, empowerment and sustainable growth
Today, the Government decided on the direction of Sida’s activities and the financial conditions for Swedish development assistance in 2024. This marks the first concrete step towards implementation of the ‘Development assistance for a new era – freedom, empowerment and sustainable growth’ reform agenda.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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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 6 billion.
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Government presents new direction for development assistance
The Government and the Sweden Democrats today presented a new strategic direction for Swedish development assistance entitled Development assistance for a new era – freedom, empowerment and sustainable growth.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden to donate its largest non-military support package to Ukraine
The Government is due to adopt a new winter package for Ukraine, to support the Ukrainian people ahead of the winter and alleviate suffering in the country. The package is worth a total of SEK 1.4 billion and is the largest single non-military Swedish package to Ukraine.
Published · Press release from Ebba Busch, Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Clean Energy Partnership: G7+ and Ukraine joint statement
At COP28, G7+ countries and Ukraine launched the Clean Energy Partnership, to support the sustainable recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine.
Published · Statement from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden scales up support to civilian population in Sudan
Through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Sweden is providing an additional SEK 149 million to the civilian population in Sudan. This support will help meet growing humanitarian needs resulting from the armed conflict that broke out in April this year. Parts of the support will also go towards food security and protection of human rights.
Published · Press release from Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Sweden provides SEK 75 million to UNESCO to rebuild schools and preschools in Ukraine
The education sector in Ukraine has been severely affected by Russia’s full-scale invasion. Since February 2022, more than 3 000 preschools, schools and other educational establishments have been damaged, and 360 have been completely destroyed. Sweden is now providing SEK 75 million to the UNESCO Emergency Fund. The Fund is, among other things, supporting renovation and reconstruction of damaged and destroyed shelters in preschools and schools.
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Sweden provides additional humanitarian support to civilian population in Gaza
Through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), Sweden is providing an additional SEK 60 million in humanitarian assistance to the vulnerable civilian population in Gaza, where the majority of those affected are women and children.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs
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Johan Forssell took part in international humanitarian conference for Gaza’s civilian population
Today, 9 November, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell has attended an international conference in Paris on support to the civilian population in Gaza. French President Emmanuel Macron hosted the conference, which gathered a large number of donors, aid organisations and countries from the region to discuss humanitarian access to civilians in Gaza, where there is still a shortage of essential supplies.
Published · Press release from Johan Forssell, Ministry for Foreign Affairs