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Example of cooperation in Sudan:

Education to help women run for election

A democratic national election is set to be held in Sudan in 2010, as a result of the peace agreement that was signed in 2005. The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) has engaged both the media and political parties to include women’s rights in the election process.

Our work in Sudan

The aim of Sweden’s development cooperation in Sudan is to contribute to building peace, unity, democracy and a respect for human rights in the country. At the same time, major humanitarian contributions are required.

News on Africa

Newsfeed from BBC on Africa.

  • Thursday, March 11, 2010

    Nigeria charges over Jos killings

    Police say 49 people are to be charged with murder following communal violence that left scores of Nigerian villagers dead.
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  • Thursday, March 11, 2010

    DR Congo mines 'hit by extortion'

    Former rebels in DR Congo, now in the army, are running mafia-style extortion rackets in mines, campaigners say.
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  • Wednesday, March 10, 2010

    Contractors 'divert Somalia aid'

    Up to half the food aid in Somalia is routinely diverted to corrupt contractors and militants, a leaked UN report says.
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  • Wednesday, March 10, 2010

    Zuma submits finance declaration

    South African President Jacob Zuma submits his declaration of interests, after critics urged an inquiry into his finances.
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  • Wednesday, March 10, 2010

    ANC seeks Winnie Mandela answers

    South Africa's ANC asks Winnie Mandela to clarify a media report in which she apparently fiercely criticised ex-husband Nelson.
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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.

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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?