Rwanda Photo: Anna Simonsson
 
Example of cooperation in Rwanda:

New police force improves judicial system

The general public’s confidence in law and order was low following the 1994 genocide. To rebuild that confidence, a new police force was formed, and cooperation with Swedish and South African police was started.

Our work in Rwanda

Rwanda’s continued democratization is a key issue in our development assistance work. In accordance with the country’s strategy to combat poverty, we are therefore supporting the development of public institutions to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability. Economic development for the poorest people is also important.

News on Africa

Newsfeed from BBC on Africa.

  • Tuesday, February 09, 2010

    Can Africa's youth find a voice?

    What have you done to get your voice heard? How far would go to make an impact in your community?
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  • Tuesday, February 09, 2010

    S Africa orphanage fire kills 15

    Fire destroys an orphanage in South African town of Newcastle killing 15 people including 12 children, officials say.
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  • Tuesday, February 09, 2010

    Benin coach 'unaware' of sacking

    Benin coach Michel Dussuyer says he has not been told he has lost his job, despite the announcement by the country's football federation.
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  • Tuesday, February 09, 2010

    Somali forces 'kill al-Qaeda man'

    Somali officials say their soldiers have killed a "senior al-Qaeda fighter" who also belonged to the al-Shabab group.
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  • Tuesday, February 09, 2010

    Assembly backs Yar'Adua step-down

    Both houses of Nigeria's National Assembly pass a motion for sick President Yar'Adua to hand power to his deputy.
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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?