Programmes and projects from Sida. http://www.sida.se/Modules/Global/CategoryListingLarge.aspx?SourcePageID=9764&OffsetPage=9764 The Swedish Enforcement Authority cooperates with its Georgian sister authority in order to make tax collection more effective in the country, while guaranteeing transparency and openness for the general public. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Georgia-/Programmes-and-projects1/Swedish-tax-collection-knowledge-valuable-in-Georgia/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Georgia-/Programmes-and-projects1/Swedish-tax-collection-knowledge-valuable-in-Georgia/ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:27:00 GMT “We want to make sustainability reporting standard practice around the world,” says Teresa Fogelberg, Deputy Chief Executive at the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), an international non-profit organisation based in Amsterdam that provides sustainability reporting guidelines. Having companies manage and report their impacts on the economy, environment and society, and their governance practices, is a step towards a sustainable global economy. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Global-development-interventions/project-examples/Reporting-for-a-Sustainable-World/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Global-development-interventions/project-examples/Reporting-for-a-Sustainable-World/ Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:28:00 GMT Adapting their farming methods to the effects of a changing climate is essential for coffee farmers. A toolbox with guidelines, training materials and other information is a means that can help them cope. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Global-development-interventions/project-examples/Coffee-farmers-adapting-to-climate-change/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Global-development-interventions/project-examples/Coffee-farmers-adapting-to-climate-change/ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:16:00 GMT Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) encourages companies in the private sector to compete for investment support for new and innovative business ideas within agribusiness, renewable energy and climate change technologies. The fund has influenced the lives of over three million people in a positive way. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/Private-and-public-sectors-merge-to-support-farmers-in-Africa/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/Private-and-public-sectors-merge-to-support-farmers-in-Africa/ Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:59:00 GMT The impact of multi-national companies on children is vast – as consumers, young workers or family members of employees. Even so, children’s rights are often overlooked when companies plan their operations. This is why Save the Children is promoting ten principles that will help the business sector look at their work through a children’s rights lens. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Global-development-interventions/project-examples/Ten-business-principles-will-safeguard-childrens-interests/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Global-development-interventions/project-examples/Ten-business-principles-will-safeguard-childrens-interests/ Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:49:00 GMT The rapid expansion of agriculture and forestry threatens our environment, the livelihoods of indigenous people and the future of endangered animals and ecosystems. Through its Market Transformation Initiative, WWF is working with major companies to increase the demand for responsibly produced global commodities. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Global-development-interventions/project-examples/Market-Transformation-Initiative-WWF/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Global-development-interventions/project-examples/Market-Transformation-Initiative-WWF/ Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:35:00 GMT At first glance, it is hard to believe that the dark little room is a recording studio. In the middle there is a round table where a few members of the editorial team are discussing the content of next season on the reality show, Ruka Juu, a contest in entrepreneurship for young people. Amabilis Batamula, the presenter, leans back in her chair. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Tanzania/Programmes-and-projects1/Reality-show-inspires-young-entrepreneurs/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Tanzania/Programmes-and-projects1/Reality-show-inspires-young-entrepreneurs/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:53:00 GMT The small store is no more than four square metres in size. Hanging on the walls are mobile phone covers and other accessories in a variety of garish colours wrapped in cellophane. On the small work bench lie piles of broken mobile phones waiting to be fixed. Victoria disassembles them, adjusting a part that has come loose or replacing something broken. Occasionally, customers come by to drop off their mobile phones, or maybe just to buy SIM Cards or other items. There shop is busy. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Tanzania/Programmes-and-projects1/Full-service-for-mobile-phones-as-a-business-concept/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Tanzania/Programmes-and-projects1/Full-service-for-mobile-phones-as-a-business-concept/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:46:00 GMT It is warm inside the laboratory despite the air-conditioning. Around the table stands a group of young students who are collecting DNA from yeast fungus (blastomycete). They are all students of microbiology and have Dr Donatha Tibuhwa as their supervisor. She moves through the groups, demonstrating and explaining. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Tanzania/Programmes-and-projects1/Research-on-mushrooms-provides-nourishment/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Tanzania/Programmes-and-projects1/Research-on-mushrooms-provides-nourishment/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:38:00 GMT Located in Khayelitsha, South Africa, LAMEC is an advisory office for workers. Here, Veronica Mente receives reports on unpaid wages and unfair dismissals. She can often resolve the problem by informing the employer about the applicable legislation. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/South-Africa/Programmes-and-projects1/Workers-rights-as-the-driving-force/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/South-Africa/Programmes-and-projects1/Workers-rights-as-the-driving-force/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:31:00 GMT For Liberian Steve Davies, it is a pleasure to get up in the morning and commute to work at his own company. He describes it simply as "wonderful". Steve is the CEO of JD Trading – a cement company located in the heart of the Liberian capital, Monrovia. His enthusiasm can perhaps be explained by the fact that ever since childhood he has always dreamt of being an entrepreneur. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Liberia/Programmes-and-projects1/Building-the-country-with-cement/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Liberia/Programmes-and-projects1/Building-the-country-with-cement/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:21:00 GMT Much of Abdallah's life revolves around Kibera Primary School. It was here that both his children learned to read and now he is trying to make sure that his grandchildren get a good education. However, the school has not had running water for eight years and, despite promises from authorities and organisations, the toilets were never completed. Now, at last, the problem is on its way to being solved... http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/In-the-childrens-best-interests/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/In-the-childrens-best-interests/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:13:00 GMT On the steep slopes of San Marcos in Guatemala lies the Bravo family's home and farm. Clouds and mist settle around the vegetation as Leonzo, the family's father, demonstrates the planting process. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Guatemala/Programmes-and-projects1/Organic-farming-has-increased-the-families-income/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Guatemala/Programmes-and-projects1/Organic-farming-has-increased-the-families-income/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:03:00 GMT Ruben Amilcar Farfán has been missing for 28 years. On 15 May 1984, he disappeared from the University of San Carlos in Guatemala City. Four unidentified men beat him and then abducted him. He has never been seen since. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Guatemala/Programmes-and-projects1/She-struggles-for-reconciliation/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Guatemala/Programmes-and-projects1/She-struggles-for-reconciliation/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:31:00 GMT The ball falls at knee-height, just right for five-year old Ángel René to catch. "Poff", it is returned to daddy who laughs with joy. It is early morning in the mountain village Ixlacuitz in Guatemala and the sun casts its rays across the atrium. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Guatemala/Programmes-and-projects1/Angel-found-a-new-family-thanks-to-new-legislation/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Guatemala/Programmes-and-projects1/Angel-found-a-new-family-thanks-to-new-legislation/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:21:00 GMT Bertha Mbile works as a nurse at Panzi Hospital in the Congo. After receiving care following her difficult childbirth, she decided to help others in the same situation. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Democratic-Republic-of-Congo-/Programmes-and-projects1/A-return-to-life/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Democratic-Republic-of-Congo-/Programmes-and-projects1/A-return-to-life/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:13:00 GMT Fahima Begum Rupa lives with her husband and two sons in the village of Digarkanda in north-eastern Bangladesh on a small farm with four houses. Everything is neat and tidy, exuding a simple prosperity. Behind the house are the cows that Fahima bought with the help of a microloan. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Bangladesh/Programmes-and-projects1/With-power-to-change/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Bangladesh/Programmes-and-projects1/With-power-to-change/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:01:00 GMT Philip Thigo, 36, grew up in Kibera, the largest slum in Nairobi. After studying at Princeton and working abroad, he is now back where it all began: "I realized that my skills were needed in Kenya and decided to go home", he says. Now he works to strengthen democracy and poor people’s rights. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/New-technologies-promote-democracy-participation-and-accountability/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/New-technologies-promote-democracy-participation-and-accountability/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:00:00 GMT Poor menstrual hygiene, which is an overlooked problem, is a hinder in reaching several Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). For girls and women living in poverty, tampons or pads are often prohibitively expensive. With funds from Sida’s Innovations Against Poverty initiative, Ruby Cup markets menstrual cups to women and girls living in poverty. Their biggest challenge is to have people believe in the product and build trust. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/Ruby-Cup-a-number-one-choice/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/Ruby-Cup-a-number-one-choice/ Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:12:00 GMT War, political instability, malnutrition, small health budget and bad roads – reasons why the child mortality rate in the DR Congo ranks among the highest in the world are many. UNICEF’s health programme for child survival will help building up the country's health care and reduce mortality both among children as well as their mothers. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Democratic-Republic-of-Congo-/Programmes-and-projects1/Child-programme-to-reduce-child-mortality-rate/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Democratic-Republic-of-Congo-/Programmes-and-projects1/Child-programme-to-reduce-child-mortality-rate/ Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:38:00 GMT Swedwatch seeks to minimise the negative footprint of businesses with funding from the seven member organisations, Sida’s Business for Development Programme and the EU. The aim is to contribute to poverty reduction and sustainability, and to a positive impact on the private sector through research connected to human rights and the environment. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Bangladesh/Programmes-and-projects1/The-Watchdog-Whistleblower-and-Lantern/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Bangladesh/Programmes-and-projects1/The-Watchdog-Whistleblower-and-Lantern/ Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:49:00 GMT Low-wage female factory workers often suffer from anaemia, poor hygiene and other health problems. Through the education programme HERproject, they are provided with information on how to improve their situation. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Global-development-interventions/project-examples/Female-factory-workers-get-health-education/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Global-development-interventions/project-examples/Female-factory-workers-get-health-education/ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:29:00 GMT Several small scale power plants in Tanzania have improved access to electricity in rural areas, and another sixty projects are in the pipeline. These investments are the result of a recently approved regulatory framework that has facilitated development for small power producers. Sida is one of the donors in this World Bank project. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Tanzania/Programmes-and-projects1/Renewable-energy-helps-rural-development/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Tanzania/Programmes-and-projects1/Renewable-energy-helps-rural-development/ Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:15:00 GMT Addressing the world’s social and environmental problems requires a broad range of actors. The Outreach Accelerator Programme aims to find new solutions by supporting social entrepreneurs and tapping into their drive and passion. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/Boot-camp-for-entrepreneurs-with-a-social-cause/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/Boot-camp-for-entrepreneurs-with-a-social-cause/ Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:54:00 GMT Having an HIV and AIDS programme at the workplace saves lives in countries badly hit by the epidemic. But it also saves money for companies by reducing absenteeism and staff turnover. “If the employee is healthy, the company is also healthy”, said Boitshepo Balozwi at Scania in Botswana, one of the companies participating in the Swedish Workplace HIV and AIDS Programme. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Botswana/Programmes-and-projects/HIV-prevention-makes-business-sense-for-Swedish-companies/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Botswana/Programmes-and-projects/HIV-prevention-makes-business-sense-for-Swedish-companies/ Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:47:00 GMT We help develop Iraq's private business sector - in a country where 65 percent of the workforce are government employees and an estimated 80 percent of public companies are not commercially viable. Reforms and direct support makes them more competitive. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Iraq/Programmes-and-projects1/Supporting-Iraqs-Move-to-Market-Economy/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Iraq/Programmes-and-projects1/Supporting-Iraqs-Move-to-Market-Economy/ Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:27:00 GMT Osteoporosis is as common among women in Vietnam as it is in Europe, and despite the strong sunshine, vitamin D deficiency is a serious problem. These findings were presented by the researcher Huong Nguyen in her PhD thesis that she defended at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm. Thanks to Sida’s research programme, she has been able to alternate her PhD studies between the fieldwork in Hanoi and the experiments and expert-guided studies in Stockholm. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Vietnam/Programmes-and-projects1/Avoiding-the-sun-can-give-steoporosis/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Vietnam/Programmes-and-projects1/Avoiding-the-sun-can-give-steoporosis/ Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:16:00 GMT Mobile money, that is transferring money through mobile phones, is accelerating in Tanzania. It is easy, it is cheap and it is fast. Most important, it helps small scale entrepreneurs to invest in their businesses. Sida supports a fund with the purpose of giving access to financial services like this. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Tanzania/Programmes-and-projects1/Mobile-money-creates-community-growth/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Tanzania/Programmes-and-projects1/Mobile-money-creates-community-growth/ Fri, 25 May 2012 14:48:00 GMT There are still relatively few independent organisations in Burma, but a few years ago, a stronger civil society began to emerge. Today Sida supports several organisations that work with the environment, HIV/aids and legal issues, with the objective of changing the balance of power in society. So far, most of the work has been done in silence. But people are starting to let go of their fear. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Myanmar/Programmes-and-projects1/The-fear-is-beginning-to-abate/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Myanmar/Programmes-and-projects1/The-fear-is-beginning-to-abate/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:12:00 GMT For many years Sweden has supported the Burmese media which has operated in exile. Sweden is now contributing to an opening up of the media situation in the country. During a completely unique conference in Burma in March 2012, journalists who had returned to their home country and representatives of the government met for the first time. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Myanmar/Programmes-and-projects1/Unique-conference--the-beginnings-of-a-free-press-in-Burma/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Myanmar/Programmes-and-projects1/Unique-conference--the-beginnings-of-a-free-press-in-Burma/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:55:00 GMT In order to improve the management of the fishery for tuna in Thailand, stakeholders collect information on the status of the fish stocks and find ways to ensure a long term sustainable fishery. Abba Seafood, Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) and Sida work together in an initiative within the B4D program. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Regional-cooperation-in-Asia/Programmes-and-projects1/The-Tonggol-Tuna--a-Partnership-for-Sustainable-Fishery-/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Regional-cooperation-in-Asia/Programmes-and-projects1/The-Tonggol-Tuna--a-Partnership-for-Sustainable-Fishery-/ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:57:00 GMT The Swedish Academy for Training is an innovative collaboration which offers young unemployed Iraqis a chance to build their capacity and to find jobs. The project is a joint collaboration between Sida, the truck manufacturer Scania, EF, UNIDO and the Kurdistan Regional Government. The academy offers training in basic mechanics, computing and English for students from all parts of Iraq. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Iraq/Programmes-and-projects1/Swedish-vocational-school-creates-opportunities-for-unemployed-Iraqis/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Iraq/Programmes-and-projects1/Swedish-vocational-school-creates-opportunities-for-unemployed-Iraqis/ Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:43:00 GMT To ensure that the products we buy are of right quality, a legal framework that sets certain standards is needed along with regular controls to ensure its compliance. A better control of goods may increase companies’ business opportunities and at the same time improve consumers’ safety. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Uganda/Programmes-and-projects1/Quality-systems-for-better-business-/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Uganda/Programmes-and-projects1/Quality-systems-for-better-business-/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:26:00 GMT Social media played a critical role during Egypt’s 18 days of revolution last year enabling citizens to share information and debate, and report from the ground. Citizen journalism continues to be important for the country’s democratic development, but with an ever growing amount of information on the web, there is also a stronger need to analyse and verify it. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/the-Middle-East/Programmes-and-Projects1/Citizen-reporters-in-the-arab-region/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/the-Middle-East/Programmes-and-Projects1/Citizen-reporters-in-the-arab-region/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Technological advances have made it easier for activists to communicate and publish information online. But while the online services are becoming easier to use, it’s harder to control who has access to information. A Sida-funded project will train HR activists how to utilise the potential of the web while managing the risks. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Global-development-interventions/project-examples/Safe/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Global-development-interventions/project-examples/Safe/ Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Civil society is an important player for political change in the Arab region. But the region's organisations often have weak legitimacy and difficulties to reach people outside the big cities. A Sida-funded project is to strengthen local grassroots organisations, in their efforts to fight for democracy and human rights. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/the-Middle-East/Programmes-and-Projects1/AIHR/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/the-Middle-East/Programmes-and-Projects1/AIHR/ Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:58:00 GMT Economic development in Africa requires long-term investment in key sectors such as infrastructure, housing and microfinance. However, such development requires a lot of money, for a long period of time. This is why Sida has co-financed a programme to improve the bond markets in Africa, which can support long-term investments in a number of countries and regions. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/ESMID/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/ESMID/ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:21:00 GMT Despite the strong economic growth that has taken place in Rwanda over the last ten years, many people still live in extreme poverty. To improve their situation, the government has launched a programme that helps the most vulnerable households by the means of direct cash support. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Rwanda/Programmes-and-projects1/Direct-support-reduces-extreme-poverty/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Rwanda/Programmes-and-projects1/Direct-support-reduces-extreme-poverty/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:11:00 GMT We concentrate our cooperation with Georgia to three sectors; democracy, human rights and gender equality, environment and market development. Read about programmes within the market development sector. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Georgia-/Programmes-and-projects1/Market-development/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Georgia-/Programmes-and-projects1/Market-development/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:40:00 GMT We concentrate our cooperation with Georgia to three sectors; democracy, human rights and gender equality, environment and market development. Read about programmes within the environment sector. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Georgia-/Programmes-and-projects1/Environment/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Georgia-/Programmes-and-projects1/Environment/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:35:00 GMT We concentrate our cooperation with Georgia to three sectors; democracy, human rights and gender equality, environment and market development. Read about programmes within the democracy, human rights and gender equality sector. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Georgia-/Programmes-and-projects1/Democracy-Human-Rights-and-Gender-Equality/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Georgia-/Programmes-and-projects1/Democracy-Human-Rights-and-Gender-Equality/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:10:00 GMT A partnership built on mutual interests that, through Swedish technology adapted to local Indian conditions, improves the environment. This is an example of how Partner Driven Cooperation (PDC) as a method unites Swedish and Indian actors and creates long-term relations. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/India/Programmes-and-projects1/Partner-driven-cooperation-turns-Indian-waste-into-fuel/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/India/Programmes-and-projects1/Partner-driven-cooperation-turns-Indian-waste-into-fuel/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:19:00 GMT In order to strengthen the work on climate change adaptation in Asian countries, more knowledge is required and a better exchange of experiences. A newly created regional platform will provide those who work with climate change adaptation with the correct tools so that they can better develop the capacity at all levels of society. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Regional-cooperation-in-Asia/Programmes-and-projects1/Shared-knowledge-provides-better-Climate-Change-adaptation-/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Regional-cooperation-in-Asia/Programmes-and-projects1/Shared-knowledge-provides-better-Climate-Change-adaptation-/ Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:11:00 GMT In order to ensure food production in the arid Burkina Faso you need to be able to store water between the rain periods. The small-scale water reservoirs are therefore important for people in rural areas and more drain-off reservoirs will be repaired and new ones will be built under the Sida-funded water reservoirs project. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Burkina-Faso/Programmes-and-projects/New-water-reservoirs-will-help-prevent-drought-and-famine/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Burkina-Faso/Programmes-and-projects/New-water-reservoirs-will-help-prevent-drought-and-famine/ Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:58:00 GMT In order to preserve Mali’s threatened forests, people need to find new ways of supporting themselves. instead of cutting down trees, villagers are given the opportunity to invest in beekeeping, animal husbandry or horticulture. The extra incomes make women and men less vulnerable when drought strikes, at the same time as forest resources are not overexploited. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Mali/Programmes-and-projects/Beekeeping-a-way-of-saving-Malis-ecosystem/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Mali/Programmes-and-projects/Beekeeping-a-way-of-saving-Malis-ecosystem/ Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:53:00 GMT The small-scale farmers in Bolivia’s arid regions are very vulnerable to climate change. To meet the farmers’ needs and teach them new agricultural methods, the local authorities need to develop their capacity. This will be done through the threeyear project PROAGRO 2. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Bolivia/Programmes-and-projects1/Better-agricultual-support-to-enhance-farmers-livelihoods/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Bolivia/Programmes-and-projects1/Better-agricultual-support-to-enhance-farmers-livelihoods/ Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:35:00 GMT To meet the threat of climate change, Bangladesh launched a national strategy and action plan 2009. A multi donor climate change fund will help the government to implement the ten-year plan and Sweden will be contributing SEK 90 million. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Bangladesh/Programmes-and-projects1/Common-donor-fund-will-assist-Bangladesh-to-adapt/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Bangladesh/Programmes-and-projects1/Common-donor-fund-will-assist-Bangladesh-to-adapt/ Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:20:00 GMT The general level of awareness of climate change in Cambodia is extremely low. At the same time, the country is classified as one of the world’s most vulnerable with regard to the effects of climate change. Cambodian NGOs are playing an important role in helping villagers to adapt when cultivation conditions change. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Cambodia/Programmes-and-projects1/Understanding-climate-change-important-for-adaptation/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Cambodia/Programmes-and-projects1/Understanding-climate-change-important-for-adaptation/ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:59:00 GMT Our current knowledge of how climate change affects the terrestrial environment is relatively well-developed. But when it comes to the oceans and coastal areas, information is still lacking about the effects of climate change. A marine research project in the Western Indian Ocean, will therefore fill in the gaps and develop a joint plan on how the problems should be addressed. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/Marine-research-will-provide-new-knowledge-on-climate-change/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/Marine-research-will-provide-new-knowledge-on-climate-change/ Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:20:00 GMT A new property tax system is implemented in Kosovo, generating substantially increased income to the municipalities. The Swedish Tax Authority has been involved in the implementation together with Kosovo’s Ministry of Economy and Finance. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Kosovo/Programmes-and-projects1/Improved-Property-Tax-Collection-in-Kosovo/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Kosovo/Programmes-and-projects1/Improved-Property-Tax-Collection-in-Kosovo/ Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:46:00 GMT In Tanzania, maternal health care is free of charge but many women, particularly in rural areas, can’t even afford transportation to a hospital. Mobile phones are offering a solution. The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, supports a project that facilitates access to fistula treatment by transferring money through SMS to cover travel expenses to a clinic. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Tanzania/Programmes-and-projects1/When-new-technology-saves-lives/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Tanzania/Programmes-and-projects1/When-new-technology-saves-lives/ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:45:00 GMT Most workplaces in South Africa currently offer their employees free HIV tests. But fear and taboo are still present. Johannes Phetoe is open about his disease after following his wife's advice and joining the workplace's unusual health programme. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/South-Africa/Programmes-and-projects1/Johannes-Phetoe-in-South-Africa/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/South-Africa/Programmes-and-projects1/Johannes-Phetoe-in-South-Africa/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:59:00 GMT Arta is 23 years old, works as a hairdresser and lives a good life. The outlook was not so promising before. At the age of 15, she ran away from home and moved in with her boyfriend. When the relationship ended after eight months, she was unable to return home. Her parents felt that she had shamed them. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Kosovo/Programmes-and-projects1/Arta-in-Kosovo/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Kosovo/Programmes-and-projects1/Arta-in-Kosovo/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:50:00 GMT The children at Kazipur Primary School love their school. Now there are teachers in place, clean water in the well and toilets. The solution is active citizenship. The school results speak for themselves. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Bangladesh/Programmes-and-projects1/Hamida-Khatun-in-Bangladesh/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Bangladesh/Programmes-and-projects1/Hamida-Khatun-in-Bangladesh/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:41:00 GMT The school in Rais Abdul Khaliq in Mazar-e-Sharif is popular, and the number of students increases. By adapting the premises now also girls come to school. And the adults prioritize education for all children. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Afghanistan/Programmes-and-projects1/Kubra-in-Afghanistan/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Afghanistan/Programmes-and-projects1/Kubra-in-Afghanistan/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:32:00 GMT Mulan Farahudin is chairman of the village council in the village Pase Konda in Afghanistan. The village has received a grant for a small hydroelectric power plant from the national solidarity program, but has also amassed its own resources. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Afghanistan/Programmes-and-projects1/Mulana-Farahudin-in-Afghanistan/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Afghanistan/Programmes-and-projects1/Mulana-Farahudin-in-Afghanistan/ Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:16:00 GMT The people living around Pungwe River are entirely dependent on its water. They drink it, swim in it, wash and water their crops with it. This is why it is so important that the water remains clean. Joao no longer pans for gold in the river, but in a special pond. Sharing information and new methods are a part of a programme supported by Sida. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Mozambique/Programmes-and-projects1/Pungwe-River/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Mozambique/Programmes-and-projects1/Pungwe-River/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:17:00 GMT Cotton is the crop that can eradicate poverty in this country, says Joseph Mwangi Migwi, cottonfarmer in Mpeketoni in Kenya. The focus on cotton production gave Joseph and his family a much better life. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/Joseph-Mwangi-Migwi-in-Kenya/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/Joseph-Mwangi-Migwi-in-Kenya/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:09:00 GMT Now I can sell goat's milk and give my children good food, said Lucy Wairimu, farmer in Kisumu, Kenya. Today, she has ten goats and has goat milk for both domestic use and for sale. She has invested to make life better for her family. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/Lucy-Wairimu-in-Kenya/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/Lucy-Wairimu-in-Kenya/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:46:00 GMT The abortion meant that I could continue going to school, says Elisabeth, who was raped when she helped her mother deliver soaps. Since 2010 there are now more possibilities to terminate unwanted pregnancies safely and legally. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/Elisabeth-in-Kenya/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/Elisabeth-in-Kenya/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:44:00 GMT Thanks to the water, we can support our families, says Margarita Losse Dzogo. The village where she lives is part of the Sida-funded Pungwe programme, which focuses on improving the management of water from the river Pungwe. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Mozambique/Programmes-and-projects1/Margarita-Losse-Dzogo-in-Mozambique/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Mozambique/Programmes-and-projects1/Margarita-Losse-Dzogo-in-Mozambique/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:24:00 GMT When we have papers on our right to this land, then we know that the apiary industry is on our land and we can invest. Tecla David is a member of a cooperative association which creates opportunities for financing and loans to members. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Mozambique/Programmes-and-projects1/Tecla-David-in-Mozambique/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Mozambique/Programmes-and-projects1/Tecla-David-in-Mozambique/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:23:00 GMT It is less poor here now. The situation has changed a lot since electricity came. In Mozambique, only about 14-15 percent of household have electricity at home. Swedish aid finances an electrification project in three provinces of the country. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Mozambique/Programmes-and-projects1/Inacio-Yemusee-Dyaha-in-Mozambique/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Mozambique/Programmes-and-projects1/Inacio-Yemusee-Dyaha-in-Mozambique/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:23:00 GMT The use of pesticides is increasing steadily in South and Southeast Asia. Using excessive amounts of pesticides is a major problem and many of the chemicals that are used are illegal in the Western countries. In order to reduce health problems and improve the harvest, Sida supports a programme that promotes a good management of chemicals in the region. The participating farmers get a chance to learn about the advantages of using less pesticide in the fields, in favour of more biological methods. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Regional-cooperation-in-Asia/Programmes-and-projects1/Less-poison-will-lead-to-better-crops/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Regional-cooperation-in-Asia/Programmes-and-projects1/Less-poison-will-lead-to-better-crops/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:18:00 GMT It was a great feeling and very emotional for me, because women in our country have not previously been allowed to vote. So says Zainab on the referendum held in early 2011 with support from Sida. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Sudan/Programmes-and-projects1/Zainab-Osman-in-Sudan/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Sudan/Programmes-and-projects1/Zainab-Osman-in-Sudan/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:59:00 GMT In Africa's youngest nation, South Sudan, corruption is rife; Government funds disappear and pensions and wages are not paid out as they should be. This affects salaried employees such as Arsenio Beda Ladu, teacher at Buluk Primary School in Juba. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Sudan/Programmes-and-projects1/Arsenio-Beda-Ladu-in-Sudan/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Sudan/Programmes-and-projects1/Arsenio-Beda-Ladu-in-Sudan/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:55:00 GMT A fire tragedy in the Sinai slum of Nairobi on August 12, 2011 has put sharp focus on the rapid and unplanned growth of Kenyan urban centres. Around 95 people have so far died in the accident. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/Fire-tragedy-in-the-Sinai-slum-of-Nairobi-not-unexpected/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/Fire-tragedy-in-the-Sinai-slum-of-Nairobi-not-unexpected/ Fri, 16 Sep 2011 18:00:00 GMT “An important way to fight poverty is to strengthen financial institutions,” says Lars Nyberg, Deputy Governor of the Riksbank. Babak Abbaszadeh agrees. He is President and CEO of the Toronto Centre, an organisation that has had the support of Sida for several years. He is pleased that the partnership will continue with increased support from Sweden. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Global-development-interventions/project-examples/Sweden-and-Toronto-Centre-extend-their-partnership-to-fight-poverty-by-strengthening-financial-institutions/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Global-development-interventions/project-examples/Sweden-and-Toronto-Centre-extend-their-partnership-to-fight-poverty-by-strengthening-financial-institutions/ Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:00:00 GMT Almost 20 years after the genocide in Rwanda, it’s still difficult to have an open dialogue about what really happened and why. Suspicion and fear make it hard to move on and tensions are still present among different social groups. The Sida-supported IRDP project has generated a unique research and dialogue during the last ten years, and created a good basis for an open and inclusive political discussion as a way to build peace. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Rwanda/Programmes-and-projects1/Dialogue-for-lasting-peace/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Rwanda/Programmes-and-projects1/Dialogue-for-lasting-peace/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:26:00 GMT Liberia in West Africa has gone through decades of civil war and violence. Since 2003, a fragile peace has been in place and the country is slowly recovering. Sweden supports the reconstruction of Liberia in collaboration with the World Bank and IFC. The aim is to facilitate businesses that invest in the country and therewith contribute to economic growth. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Liberia/Programmes-and-projects1/Forbattrat-investeringsklimat-skapar-nya-jobb-och-foretag-i-Liberia-/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Liberia/Programmes-and-projects1/Forbattrat-investeringsklimat-skapar-nya-jobb-och-foretag-i-Liberia-/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:26:00 GMT Since late 2008, Sida finances EBRD Business Advisory Services Programme in Moldova (BAS Moldova)in Moldova. The main objective is that small and medium size enterprises with the help of subsidized consultant services will decrease their energy consumption through energy efficiency. The main goal is that Moldova will be more self-sufficient in the energy sector as well as increased competitiveness among Moldovan enterprises. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Moldova-/Programmes-and-projects1/Tasty-EU-integration-resulting-in-increased-jobs-and-decreased-energy-consumption/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Moldova-/Programmes-and-projects1/Tasty-EU-integration-resulting-in-increased-jobs-and-decreased-energy-consumption/ Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:18:00 GMT Women in eastern DR Congo are subject to horrific abuse. It originates in conflicts over land rights, ethnic groups and control of the rich mineral resources of the area. Sida supports a specific intervention against sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) in these provinces. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Democratic-Republic-of-Congo-/Programmes-and-projects1/The-fight-against-sexual-and-gender-based-violence-in-eastern-DR-Congo/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Democratic-Republic-of-Congo-/Programmes-and-projects1/The-fight-against-sexual-and-gender-based-violence-in-eastern-DR-Congo/ Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:19:00 GMT The inauguration of the partnership project between the University of Cape Town in South Africa and Södertörns University College from Sweden was held in Cape Town between 3rd and 6th October 2010. The decision to support this collaboration was taken in May 2009 for the establishment of the International School for Transparency -IST. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/South-Africa/Programmes-and-projects1/Partnership-in-programme-about-transparency-of-public-authorities-opened/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/South-Africa/Programmes-and-projects1/Partnership-in-programme-about-transparency-of-public-authorities-opened/ Thu, 28 Oct 2010 12:10:00 GMT The Swedish Riksdag (Parliament) has long been cooperating with the Vietnam National Assembly to develop democracy in Vietnam. This has resulted in the assembly gaining a stronger position than previously and increasing its openness to the general public. Indirectly, the project has also strengthened Sweden’s good reputation in Vietnam, benefiting areas such as trade between the two countries. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Vietnam/Programmes-and-projects1/Democracy-building-cooperation/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Vietnam/Programmes-and-projects1/Democracy-building-cooperation/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:29:00 GMT Industrial companies in Hyderabad, India need knowledge and technology to purify waste water. In collaboration with IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute, they are enhancing their expertise and are now considering holistic solutions for polluted water. The cooperation has been supported initially by Sida. This is helping open doors for Swedish environmental technology companies seeking to enter the Indian market. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/India/Programmes-and-projects1/Environmental-work-in-India-provides-jobs/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/India/Programmes-and-projects1/Environmental-work-in-India-provides-jobs/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:12:00 GMT Lund University Hospital has commenced a six-year collaboration with a children’s hospital in northern Vietnam. The objective is to develop care so that more children in the region can survive severe cancer conditions. At the same time, Swedish doctors and nurses are gaining unique knowledge on paediatric care and research in another country. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Vietnam/Programmes-and-projects1/Cooperation-improves-care-of-sick-children/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Vietnam/Programmes-and-projects1/Cooperation-improves-care-of-sick-children/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:09:00 GMT Many links between Sweden and South Africa date back to the struggle against apartheid. In the late 1990s, two cities deepened their relations and commenced long-term cooperation with support from Sida. Today, Gothenburg and Nelson Mandela Bay enjoy a lively cooperation that benefits development on many different fronts in both cities. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/South-Africa/Programmes-and-projects1/Close-partnership-develops-two-cities/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/South-Africa/Programmes-and-projects1/Close-partnership-develops-two-cities/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:29:00 GMT The land issues in Botswana have given rise to infected land disputes among Botswana’s 12 Land Boards. The causes include the lack of registries detailing who owns what. Cooperation between the Ministry of Lands and Housing and the Swedish National Land Survey aims to resolve the problem. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Botswana/Programmes-and-projects/Botswana-in-major-drive-on-land-issues/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Botswana/Programmes-and-projects/Botswana-in-major-drive-on-land-issues/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:17:00 GMT Sharing natural resources is often a source of conflict. That has been the case with the Okavango River, which flows through Angola, Namibia and Botswana. In a regional project funded by Sida, the river is being used as a tool to create a dialogue between the countries, with a focus on environmental and conflict management. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/Fran-konflikt-till-dialog--Okavangofloden-forenar-grannlander/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/Fran-konflikt-till-dialog--Okavangofloden-forenar-grannlander/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT The fight against HIV/Aids in southern Africa is a key issue for the survival and development of society. A bold aim – to halve the number of newly infected people by 2015 – is creating fresh hopes about breaking the negative trend in the region. Sida is helping to build up the infrastructure to achieve this. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/Regionalt-samarbete-i-sodra-Afrika-ska-bromsa-HIV-epidemi/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/Regionalt-samarbete-i-sodra-Afrika-ska-bromsa-HIV-epidemi/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT Peace organization ACCORD was created out of the disturbances surrounding South Africa’s historic first democratic election in 1994. At that time, the organization mediated successfully between various power groups in a sensitive political landscape. ACCORD has now become a respected regional player within conflict resolution and prevention – and its influence is growing throughout Africa. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/South-African-peace-organization-extends-influence/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/South-African-peace-organization-extends-influence/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT Since the end of colonialism, the development of democracy in Africa has been characterized by hope and despair. Two steps forwards have often been followed by one step back. Holding legitimate and fair elections in the countries is an important key to democracy. South African democracy organization EISA has been working to create legitimate election processes in Africa since 1996. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/Hopp-for-demokratin/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/Hopp-for-demokratin/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT Since 1990, the Southern African AIDS Trust (SAT) has involved local forces in its work to slow down the HIV epidemics that plague southern Africa. Through long-term support of grass-roots organizations in heavily affected areas, the local population has become an important part of the prevention work. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/Grasrotsorganisationer-far-en-rost-i-kampen-mot-HIV-och-AIDS/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Regional-co-operation/Programmes-and-projects/Grasrotsorganisationer-far-en-rost-i-kampen-mot-HIV-och-AIDS/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Sida and other players in Bangladesh have discovered new ways of gaining a genuine understanding of poor people’s situation. Every year, researchers go out and live with local families and gather information about the way they live. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Bangladesh/Programmes-and-projects1/New-ways-to-understand-poor-peoples-situation/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Bangladesh/Programmes-and-projects1/New-ways-to-understand-poor-peoples-situation/ Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:52:00 GMT National human rights commissions in Asia have become stronger in the last decade. Through the Sida-supported Asia Pacific Forum regional network, human rights commissions whose resources were previously weak now have greater legitimacy and a clearer level of independence from the state. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Regional-cooperation-in-Asia/Programmes-and-projects1/Asian-human-rights-commissions-form-united-front/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Regional-cooperation-in-Asia/Programmes-and-projects1/Asian-human-rights-commissions-form-united-front/ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:39:00 GMT As Asian economies rapidly develop, new and improved roads are spreading out across this vast continent. But road construction is not only a prerequisite for economic growth; it is also associated with the spread of HIV and Aids. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Regional-cooperation-in-Asia/Programmes-and-projects1/Large-scale-road-construction-increases-HIVAids-risk/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Regional-cooperation-in-Asia/Programmes-and-projects1/Large-scale-road-construction-increases-HIVAids-risk/ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:31:00 GMT Close to 100 Nicaraguan midwives attended a conference in Managua, Nicaragua in October. The objective was to share scientific and practical experience in the area of maternal and reproductive health. Sida sponsored the event in the context of the midwife training programme in Nicaragua which culminates next year. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Nicaragua/Programmes-and-projects1/Midwives-gather-for-strength/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Nicaragua/Programmes-and-projects1/Midwives-gather-for-strength/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:23:00 GMT Human rights violations, such as unjust imprisonment, housing that is torn down and the dismissal or harassment of people who support the “wrong” party are common for the population of the West Bank and Gaza. Sweden and other donor countries have established a common bureau to achieve better results in the work of improving the respect for human rights. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/the-West-Bank-and-Gaza/Programmes-and-projects/Bureau-coordinates-human-rights-resources/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/the-West-Bank-and-Gaza/Programmes-and-projects/Bureau-coordinates-human-rights-resources/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:32:00 GMT For Colombia to develop, the armed conflict must come to an end. One step on that road is to disarm the illegal armed groups and help their members find a new role in society. But it is difficult to find solutions that both victims and perpetrators can accept. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Colombia/Programmes-and-projects1/Steps-towards-reconciliation/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Colombia/Programmes-and-projects1/Steps-towards-reconciliation/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:14:00 GMT Kalmar is the centre for providing basic and further education to more than 800 Belarusian journalists. This represents an important contribution in maintaining the limited freedoms of expression and the press in Belarus. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Belarus-/Programmes-and-projects1/Belarusian-journalists-trained-in-Kalmar/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Belarus-/Programmes-and-projects1/Belarusian-journalists-trained-in-Kalmar/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:04:00 GMT Liberia is battling to build a functioning state apparatus. After 20 years of war and outrages, Liberia’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission is an important pre-condition for victims and perpetrators to co-exist in peace in future. Thanks to money and support from Sida, the commission has been able to gather witness accounts. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Liberia/Programmes-and-projects1/Truth-will-heal-Liberias-war-wounds/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Liberia/Programmes-and-projects1/Truth-will-heal-Liberias-war-wounds/ Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:39:00 GMT “It’s not so much the laws that are wrong, it’s how they’re applied that is the problem,” says Angela Lenn, head of the Raoul Wallenberg Institute in Turkey, which provides training on the rights of women and the disabled. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Turkey-/Programmes-and-projects1/Challenging-traditions-with-the-help-of-the-law-/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Turkey-/Programmes-and-projects1/Challenging-traditions-with-the-help-of-the-law-/ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:09:00 GMT Clean water is a necessity for a reasonable life. In rural Uganda, millions of people have been lacking access to simple devices for water and sanitation for a long time. Sweden’s support of the Ministry of the Environment and Water is now entering a critical final phase. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Uganda/Programmes-and-projects1/Water--a-basic-cornerstone-in-combating-poverty/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Uganda/Programmes-and-projects1/Water--a-basic-cornerstone-in-combating-poverty/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:35:00 GMT Having the confidence of the people, a presence on the streets and in rural areas and a dialogue with different groups is the core of Nicaragua’s police work. Compared with many other countries in the region, Nicaragua has managed to prevent and reduce crime. Sweden has had long-term cooperation with the police in the country, though this will soon come to an end. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Nicaragua/Programmes-and-projects1/Nicaraguan-police-focus-on-preventative-work-with-Swedish-police/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Nicaragua/Programmes-and-projects1/Nicaraguan-police-focus-on-preventative-work-with-Swedish-police/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:59:00 GMT The rules for conventional emergency aid are being rewritten as a result of climate change. Potential disasters can be prevented if floods can be predicted. Through UNICEF, Sida has initiated a preventative programme in Bolivia to alleviate the effects of the annual floods. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Bolivia/Programmes-and-projects1/New-method-improves-emergency-aid/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Latin-America/Bolivia/Programmes-and-projects1/New-method-improves-emergency-aid/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:02:00 GMT Sweden is supporting democratic development in Vietnam through a large cooperation involving six districts, 62 municipalities, 464 villages and about 40,000 households. In total, more than 200,000 individuals are affected in the three provinces of Quang Tri, Yen Bai and Ha Giang. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Vietnam/Programmes-and-projects1/Is-advanced-democracy-possible-in-a-single-party-state/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Asia/Vietnam/Programmes-and-projects1/Is-advanced-democracy-possible-in-a-single-party-state/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:56:00 GMT With Kenya’s growing population, farmers need to make farming more efficient and find new markets. Advisors are now giving them advice on new cultivation methods and new crops. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/Programmes-and-Projects/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Kenya/Programmes-and-projects1/Programmes-and-Projects/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:26:00 GMT Reliable and comparable statistics are vital for governments to make important decisions. Statistics reveal connections that make it possible to produce more effective policies. In Mali, the lack of resources has been limiting the country’s ability to produce good statistics for a long time. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Mali/Programmes-and-projects/Statistics--a-tool-in-the-fight-against-poverty/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Mali/Programmes-and-projects/Statistics--a-tool-in-the-fight-against-poverty/ Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:59:00 GMT A new bridge over the Zambezi River in central Mozambique has been built with Sida’s support. It is scheduled to be opened on 1 August 2009. The new bridge is expected to stimulate economic growth in a part of the country that has long struggled with extreme poverty. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Mozambique/Programmes-and-projects1/New-bridge-unites-Mozambique/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Africa/Mozambique/Programmes-and-projects1/New-bridge-unites-Mozambique/ Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:47:00 GMT Many millions of people are dependent on the Danube – Europe’s second-longest river – in one way or another. But the river is becoming increasingly polluted. In Serbia, Sida is supporting a project educating farmers and abattoir workers about the environment. They are also receiving support for investments to reduce discharges into the Danube and into the groundwater. http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Serbia-/Programmes-and-projects1/Huge-efforts-to-fulfil-new-environmental-requirements/ http://www.sida.se/English/Countries-and-regions/Europe/Serbia-/Programmes-and-projects1/Huge-efforts-to-fulfil-new-environmental-requirements/ Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:24:00 GMT