Sida's international work
Sida has bilateral development cooperation with some 35 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe. Read about our work in different countries, regions and thematic areas.
Our partners
Sida works with a wide range of partners from different sectors of society. We continuously learn from experiences with our cooperation partners and evaluate our partner portfolio to deliver the best possible assistance in each context.
Civil society organisations
A significant part of Sweden’s development assistance is carried out in cooperation with civil society organisations in our partner countries.
Multilateral organisations
Sida collaborates with several multilateral organisations. A large part of the support goes to various UN bodies and the World Bank, and a smaller part to the EU’s joint assistance.
Public sector
Swedish public agencies are important actors in development cooperation. There are many opportunities for Swedish public agencies to get involved and contribute to strengthening their counterparts in a partner country.
Private sector
The private sector has a crucial role to play in global development and poverty reduction. Sida is partnering with companies and private sector organisations that contribute to economic, social and environmental sustainable development.
Research institutions
Sida supports research in and by low-income countries to reduce poverty and build sustainable societies. Our partners are bilateral, regional and global research institutions and research-supporting organisations.
Partnership with Sida
Sida’s selection of partners follows an established process. Read about how it works and the different steps involved.
Apply for new leadership programme
Leadership for transformative change is a study programme for aspiring leaders within sustainable change. Twenty leaders from across the world will be offered a unique opportunity to join the programme. Are you are one of them? The programme is open for leaders from all sectors from eligible countries.
International Training Programmes
Sida's International Training Programme offers key people from institutions in low- and middle-income countries training in implementing reforms. The objective is a transparent, efficient and democratic state administration under the rule of law.
Methods and materials
Sida continuously develops tools and methodological materials to guide our staff. They can also be useful for Sida partners and other stakeholders. See our toolboxes for poverty, gender, environment and peace & conflict.
