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.

  • Saturday, March 13, 2010

    Real crash enlivens Nigerian mock rescue

    A Nigerian plane taking part in a simulation exercise for disaster relief operations crashes in the southern oil city of Port Harcourt.
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  • Saturday, March 13, 2010

    Hiddink pulls out of Ivorian race

    Dutch coach Guus Hiddink withdraws from the race to lead Ivory Coast at the World Cup in June.
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  • Saturday, March 13, 2010

    Ivory and tuna top wildlife talks

    UN wildlife negotiations begin on banning the trade in bluefin tuna and permitting sales of ivory at a two-week summit in Doha.
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  • Friday, March 12, 2010

    Protests over Egypt blogger case

    A human rights organisation in Egypt accuses the interior ministry of manipulating the legal system to target a blogger.
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  • Friday, March 12, 2010

    Village of tears

    No end in sight to Nigeria's brutal cycle of violence
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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.

aid button Photo: Helena Landstedt

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?