White-necked Picathartes is one of 250 species of bird in the Gola Forest. Photo: RSPB The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
 
Examples of our cooperation in Sierra Leone:

Valuable rainforest protected

A national park on the border between Sierra Leone and Liberia is protecting forests and a delicate natural environment, as well as contributing to peace in the region.

Our Work in Sierra Leone

Higher employment and reducing gaps are key in maintaining the peace and strengthening democracy in Sierra Leone. Our development cooperation with Sierra Leone will provide everyone with a good basic education in the long run.

News on Africa

Newsfeed from BBC on Africa.

  • Friday, March 19, 2010

    Empty cabinet

    Tough choices for Nigeria leader after sacking ministers
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  • Friday, March 19, 2010

    Ethiopia admits jamming VOA radio

    Ethiopia admits jamming the Voice of America in Amharic, accusing the US radio station of engaging in "destabilising propaganda".
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  • Friday, March 19, 2010

    Rio Tinto signs China mines deal

    Rio Tinto says it has signed a deal with China to develop a massive iron ore project in Guinea.
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  • Friday, March 19, 2010

    In pictures

    Jerusalem's African-Palestinian community
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  • Thursday, March 18, 2010

    Nigeria recalls Libya ambassador

    Nigeria recalls its ambassador to Libya after leader Muammar Gaddafi suggested Nigeria be divided into two states.
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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?