Sudan Photo: Arne Hoel/World Bank
 
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.

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.

Community loan and repayment schedule. Mumbai, India. Photo: © Simone D. McCourtie / World Bank

How to apply for funding

Sweden's support to civil society organisations, CSOs, in development countries is always channeled through a Swedish organisation. By supporting the work of CSOs, Sida hopes to promote the development of a dynamic and democratic civil society and strengthen local partner organisations.

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 1.2 billion for 2010. 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?