Africa – in focus for Swedish development cooperation

Many African countries have experienced economic growth during the first years of the new millennium. However, the African countries, particularly those south of the Sahara, face great challenges. That is why a major part of the Swedish contributions are directed towards the African continent.

Examples of programmes and projects

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News on Africa

Newsfeed from BBC on Africa.

  • Tuesday, March 09, 2010

    Nigeria 'ignored attack warnings'

    A Nigerian governor accuses the army of ignoring warnings of attacks, as communal tension remains high near Jos.
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  • Tuesday, March 09, 2010

    US apology for Gaddafi comments

    The US State Department apologises for comments its spokesman made after Libya's Col Gaddafi called for a holy war against Switzerland.
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  • Tuesday, March 09, 2010

    US apology for Gaddafi comments

    The US State Department apologises for comments its spokesman made after Libya's Col Gaddafi called for a holy war against Switzerland.
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  • Tuesday, March 09, 2010

    How old is too old to work?

    A new scheme in Tanzania is taking medical workers out of retirement to plug gaps in health care. Is there such a thing as too old?
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  • Tuesday, March 09, 2010

    Somali hope for Chandlers release

    Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed says efforts are being made to release a UK couple held by pirates as soon as possible.
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International Training Programmes

As part of Sida's work with capacity and institutional development Sida offers international training programmes (ITP) for participants from low-and middle-income countries in priority areas. ITP's methodology takes account of the desire to develop and reform that the participants' organization have expressed in their application to the program.

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How to apply for funding

The funding support is available to the 15 framework organisations with which Sida has entered into framework agreements. Framework organisations need to contribute at least ten percent of the total funding on projects or programs.

Sida's publications

Search our publications database to find reports, evaluations, country strategies and much more.

support to the civil society Photo: Julio Pantoja/World Bank

How Sida supports civil society organisations.

Sida’s financial support for civil society organisations (CSOs) amounts to SEK 1.3 billion for 2009. It is channelled through Swedish framework organisations and their respective development partners.

Champika Subashini har trots funktionshinder startat eget företag, och blivit självständig. Photo: Wenche Willumsen/DHR

Champika started her own business

For a poor and disabled Sri Lankan woman there is little chance to support oneself. But with the help of the Rehab Lanka project Champika Subashini, 24, from Sri Lanka was able not only to train as a seamstress but also to borrow money for her own sewing machine and start her own business.

Procurement Q&As

Q&A about procurement at Sida. What regulations apply? What if I submit after the deadline? How do I know what documents are required?