Sweden merges functions to facilitate EU strategies.
- Baltic Sea Unit joins the Swedish Institute
Following a government decision, the Sida Baltic Sea Unit, on January 1, 2012, will merge with units of the Swedish Institute (SI) working with Baltic Sea Region activities. The aim is to coordinate and strengthen Sweden´s overall work in the region. The new SI organization will be Sweden´s expert authority on international cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region.
Where?
Financial assistance will be provided to develop cooperation with Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, north-western Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. Other Baltic Sea countries, including Norway and Iceland, may join in the partnerships but are not eligible for financial assistance. Georgia and Moldova may also participate in academic cooperation, including scholarships.
How?
As is the case today, the new organization will continue to be an active dialogue partner and give advice on international cooperation. It will be able to support projects with seed money and scholarships as well as prepare projects for EU financing.
Who?
Swedish municipalities, regions, government agencies, NGOs, universities, scientists and students that would like to initiate cooperation with partners in the Baltic Sea Region and its neighboring countries can contact us for support, seed money, scholarships and advice.
Please contact us if you have any questions:
Phone: +46 (0)8 698 50 00
E-mail: 
The Baltic Sea Unit develops cooperation in the Baltic Sea
Region. We have a special assignment from the Government
based on Swedish interests to support activities in the fields of
the Environment & Energy, Social and Health issues and Civil
Security. Our projects and activities aim at facilitating the implementation of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region.
