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Private sector

Collaboration opportunities

Published: Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Changed: Tuesday, April 09, 2013

As a representative of the private sector you are important to us. Sida offers various financial mechanisms to support private sector initiatives. We also offer support and advice on cooperation with selective countries for mutual benefit and interest.

Sida forms partnerships with companies and private sector organisations that contribute to economic, social and environmentally sustainable development throughout their activities, production processes and value chains. Companies should strive to align with the UN Global Compact principles  and demonstrate openness to external review.

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