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On this page you can read more about how it works.","https:\u002F\u002Fadmin.sida.se\u002F_preview-redirect\u002F1716",{"id":457,"title":473,"content":474,"link":475},"Methods and tools for Sida's development cooperation","Sida continuously develops tools and methods that guide our work – and make sure that no one is left behind. ","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fen\u002Ffor-partners\u002Fmethods-materials",[477,581,670,818,896,972,1049,1154,1201,1305,1387,1461,1569,1638,1711,1787],{"breadcrumbs":478,"categories":481,"preamble":483,"path":484,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":485,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":489,"id":576,"status":460,"title":577,"slug":578,"updated":579,"published":580},[479,480],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"thematic","Sida works to make it easier for people to earn a living in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. Through support from Sida, small-scale producers can create jobs and have secure access to food using environmentally sustainable farming methods. The aid also reduces the environmental impact of agriculture and contributes to climate adaptation.","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Fagriculture-and-food-security",{"en":484,"sv":486},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Flantbruk-och-livsmedelsforsorjning","theme","template-core-business",{"region":5,"fields":490},{"intro":491,"aid-themes":493,"facts":502,"super-story":508,"aid-tabs":512},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":492},"agriculture-food-security",{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":494,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":501},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":495},{"year":496,"titles":497},"2025",{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},"Totalt bistånd","Långsiktigt utvecklingssamarbete","Humanitärt stöd",{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":504,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":505,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":506,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":507},true,"Why do Sida work with agriculture and food security?","\u003Ch3>World hunger is on the rise\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>More and more people are suffering from hunger and malnutrition in the world. In 2022, three out of ten people could not eat every day and one in five children under five years old had stunted growth due to malnutrition and are at risk of permanent damage and premature death.\u003Csup>1\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>The climate crisis threatens agriculture\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Agriculture, especially large-scale industrial agriculture, uses up to 70% of the water used and accounts for about a quarter of global carbon dioxide emissions.\u003Csup>2,3\u003C\u002Fsup> The effects of climate change, such as droughts, floods and storms, make plants and animals more vulnerable to disease. This causes crop failure, loss of crops and livestock, which particularly affects people with the least resources. It threatens their livelihoods and access to food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Unequal and insecure access to land\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>In many low-income countries, women make up more than half of the agricultural labour force, but compared to men they are less likely to own the land they farm and earn less money.\u003Csup>4\u003C\u002Fsup> Lack of land rights leads to short-term unsustainable farming practices, low yields, deforestation, illegal land deals and conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Examples of what Sida contributes to:","\u003Ch3>New methods make farms more productive and sustainable\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sida contributes to new modern cultivation methods and digital solutions that make it easier for small-scale farmers. Production increases, more green jobs are created and farms become more environmentally sustainable. The need for artificial fertilisers and harmful pesticides is reduced. The organisations that Sida supports work together with local experts and innovators as they have the best knowledge of the needs and solutions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Improved resilience to climate change and crises\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sida helps to develop sustainable farming methods that both cope better with climate change and reduce the impact of agriculture on the climate and the environment. Indigenous peoples and small farmers in Latin America, Africa and Asia can grow more different types of crops and preserve local crops. This increases resilience to an unpredictable climate and crises. It also gives people a more stable income and access to nutritious food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>More sustainable forestry and land rights\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sida helps to create conditions for more sustainable forestry, restores biodiversity and contributes to the replanting of forests that sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The aid helps smallholders to invest in more sustainable agriculture and forestry. It also empowers the most vulnerable people, such as women and indigenous peoples, in disputes over land and land rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":509},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},"no-link","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fsida-i-varlden\u002Fberattelser-om-bistandet",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":513,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":514,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":515,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":516},"Sida works with agriculture and food security","\u003Cp>The right to food has been a human right since 1948. Nevertheless, hunger and malnutrition are on the rise, particularly in Africa, Western Asia and the Caribbean.\u003Csup>5\u003C\u002Fsup> The causes of hunger and malnutrition are many, complex and varied. The pandemic, climate change, wars and conflicts, and the economic crisis are some important reasons. It is also about the malfunctioning of food systems: raw materials and food do not arrive on time, are destroyed or people cannot afford to buy food. Sharply rising food prices mean that people living in extreme poverty often spend two third of their income on food.\u003Csup>6\u003C\u002Fsup> Many people living in cities lack the ability to grow food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More and more people are suffering from malnutrition, with many being both undernourished and overweight at the same time. Malnutrition and hunger hinder people’s ability to contribute to their own and the country’s livelihoods and are estimated to reduce the country’s GDP by around five per cent.\u003Csup>7\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports research to help develop sustainable farming methods. These are methods that are better adapted to climate change and can contribute to biodiversity while reducing environmental and climate impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports people’s food security and their ability to produce food, cultivate forests and fish in ways that are sustainable in the long term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Cp>Ska lämnas tomt\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[517,533,547,558,569,573],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":492,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":518,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":519,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":520},"Farming","\u003Cp>Around 65 per cent of adults living in poverty make their living from agriculture.\u003Csup>8\u003C\u002Fsup> It is important that crops, forestry and livestock are managed both efficiently and sustainably to feed a growing population without damaging the environment. The food produced also needs to be distributed more equitably as both malnutrition and obesity are increasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If agricultural productivity and wages were equal, the global GDP (gross domestic product) would increase by one per cent (equivalent to one trillion dollars) and lead to 45 million people not having to suffer from hunger.\u003Csup>9\u003C\u002Fsup> Reducing food waste, both in the field and by extending the life of food products, storage, transport and consumers, is important to increase the amount of food available.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida contributes to increasing access to food by supporting farmers around the world in small-scale and environmentally friendly cultivation that increases production, income and access to food. Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[521,524,527,530],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":522,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":523,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Supporting sustainable agriculture","\u003Cp>In Tanganyika province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, more than half of all families are food insecure.\u003Csup>10\u003C\u002Fsup> Sida supports the work of the UN Food Programme (WFP) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to restore agricultural land to ensure food security. Small-scale farmers are able to sell their crops, which reduces poverty and thus the amount of conflict in the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wfp.org\u002Fcountries\u002Fdemocratic-republic-congo\">WFP web site\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.fao.org\u002Fhome\u002Fen\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>FAO web site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":525,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":526,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Chickpeas improve incomes","\u003Cp>When households farm with grazing animals, the food needs to be sufficient for both the animals and the family. Areas close to conflict zones are often degraded and may need to be restored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Burkina Faso, Sida is supporting the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in, for example, supporting the cultivation of chickpeas, which creates opportunities for young women to earn money and improve their family’s diet. The increased harvest also helps to feed people who have been forced to flee within the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fao.org\u002Fcountryprofiles\u002Findex\u002Fen\u002F?iso3=BFA\">\u003Cstrong>About the work i Burkina Faso on FAO web site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":528,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":529,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increased resilience among local farmers","\u003Cp>Oxfam Novib supports indigenous peoples and smallholder farmers in Latin America, Africa and Asia to grow small-scale and environmentally friendly crops by developing local seed banks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This has contributed to increased and more secure access to food, better nutrition and increased resilience to climate change and crises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The programme is run through farmer field schools where farmers meet and exchange experiences, process and exchange crops, sell their products and strengthen their rights. In Peru, the programme helped the Supreme Court recognise village land rights and compensate for historical land losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Fen\u002Factivities\u002FSE-0-SE-6-11661A0101-BRA-31120\">About the programme on Openaid\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fsida-i-varlden\u002Flander-och-regioner\u002Fuganda\u002Ffrobanker-ger-mat-och-biologisk-mangfald\u002F\">Article: Seed banks provide food and biodiversity in Uganda (in Swedish)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":531,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":532,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Research combats diseases and develops climate-resilient crops","\u003Cp>To enable small-scale farmers to produce healthy food without losing production due to insect pests, agriculture needs to reduce the overuse of chemicals that are harmful to the environment and health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the African research organisation International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), Sida supports the development of biological pesticides and circular farming methods where animals and plants work together and resources are kept in a cycle. This makes agriculture less vulnerable to economic crises and extreme weather conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.icipe.org\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>icipe web site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fsida-i-varlden\u002Flander-och-regioner\u002Fsida-arbete-i-kenya\u002Fny-forskning-bekampar-malaria\">\u003Cstrong>Article: New research combats malaria (in Swedish)\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":534,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":535,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":536,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":537},"environmental-climate","Forestry","\u003Cp>Conflict, poverty and environmental degradation have a negative impact on forestry. At the same time, there are major challenges around deforestation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forests store carbon in trees and soil, which is important for reducing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Trees provide shade that lowers temperatures and prevents drought. Roots hold the soil in place, reducing the risk of soil erosion caused by heavy rainfall or strong winds. The forest is an important source of income for many people in the form of fuel and food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports forest users and their rights and contributes to more sustainable forestry that is better able to withstand climate change. Here are some examples of what Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[538,541,544],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":539,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":540,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Support for sustainable agriculture","\u003Cp>Agriculture and forestry contribute to climate change through deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. Through the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Forest Farm Facility of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), farmers and foresters are supported to transform their operations to become more sustainable and resilient to climate change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ifad.org\u002Fen\u002F\">IFAD web site\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.fao.org\u002Fforest-farm-facility\u002Fen\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>About Forest Farm Facility on FAO web site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":542,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":543,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Taking joint responsibility for forests","\u003Cp>Sida contributes to facilitating the participation, dialogue and conflict resolution of forest users in forest management through its support to the Regional Community Forestry Training Centre for Asia and the Pacific (RECOFTC).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since 2018, the project has contributed, among other things, to the local population managing a larger area of forest, from around 8 to more than 12 million hectares. More than 7 million families manage forests under the project.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.recoftc.org\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>RECOFTC:s web site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":545,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":546,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Transforming communities with sustainable agroforestry practices","\u003Cp>Smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are hard hit by the effects of climate change: extreme weather conditions, pests and water shortages. This makes it more difficult to produce food and leads to increased poverty. Women are particularly vulnerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports Vi Forest’s Agroforestry for Livelihood Empowerment (ALIVE) programme. It focuses on transforming society to strengthen human rights and the economies of smallholder families through market-driven, sustainable agroforestry. The programme is implemented through farmers’ organisations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fviagroforestry.org\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Falive\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>About ALIVE on Vi Forest’s Agroforestry \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":548,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":549,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":550,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":551},"water","Fishing","\u003Cp>Overfishing, climate change and environmental degradation affect the biodiversity of oceans, lakes and rivers. Unsustainable methods of breeding (farming) fish and mussels also harm aquatic life. In lakes and seas, entire fish stocks may collapse within a few decades if nothing changes. Sustainable fishing is crucial for the millions of people who depend on fishing for their survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports small-scale fishermen and supports efforts to improve fisheries policy and management. Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[552,555],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":553,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":554,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Better management","\u003Cp>The World Bank’s Global Water Security and Sanitation Partnership (GWSP) is raising awareness of the importance of areas such as mangroves and wetlands. Co-operating countries have been given tools to assess how much is fished and where. They have also received resources to manage and create more sustainable ways of fishing and to counteract harmful fishing subsidies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.worldbank.org\u002Fen\u002Fprograms\u002Fglobal-water-security-sanitation-partnership\">\u003Cstrong>About GWSP on World bank web site \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":556,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":557,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Improving fisheries policy","\u003Cp>Illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing hinders efforts to improve ocean health. It hits small-scale fishermen and communities hard. The regional organisations Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) and the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) help gather knowledge and use it to influence fisheries policy in Southeast Asia and the Western Indian Ocean. For example, the programme has produced documentation for certified exports to the EU market and an agreement between Fiji and Solomon Islands on the boundaries of fisheries in the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.wiomsa.org\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Associations web site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.seafdec.org\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Centers web site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":560,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":561,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":562},"globe","Rural development","\u003Cp>The majority of people in low-income countries live in rural areas. Therefore, Sida supports many projects that help improve the lives of people outside the cities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[563,566],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":564,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":565,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Rural development reduces violence in Colombia","\u003Cp>In Colombia, ex-combatants need support to return and become part of society. Through the European Trust Fund for Colombia (EUTF), Sida is supporting around 30 community-based rural development projects, with a particular focus on gender equality, environmental sustainability and strengthening local institutions so that they have greater capacity to do their work, for example in the legal field to defend people’s land rights and women’s equal rights to land, or to work against corruption, for example in the area of land grabbing by companies that take land from farmers or force them to grow certain crops. Sida also supports innovative business activities in rural areas most affected by armed conflict. The fund is run by Reconciliación Colombia and works to increase companies’ production and sales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fondoeuropeoparalapaz.eu\u002Fen\u002Fabout-eutf\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>EUTF web site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Freconciliacioncolombia.com\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Reconciliación Colombia web site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":567,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":568,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Strenghtens women entrepreneurs","\u003Cp>In Sida’s partner countries, women often have less power than men over their lives. This is particularly true in rural areas. Through support for the organisation Rural Women Economic Empowerment (RWEE), Sida helps thousands of women to start businesses and earn income from agriculture, for example. Many women receive training in areas such as business and financial management, marketing and negotiation techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.empowerwomen.org\u002Fen\u002Fwho-we-are\u002Finitiatives\u002Frural-women-economic-empowerment?tab=related-resources\">\u003Cstrong>RWEE web site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.helvetas.org\u002Fen\u002Fswitzerland\">\u003Cstrong>Helvetas web site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":571,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":572,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"none","Scope and governance of Sida’s work with agriculture and food security","\u003Cp>Sida’s support for agriculture, forestry and fisheries amounted to SEK 1.1 billion in 2022. 65 per cent of the support went to agricultural development, about 25 per cent to forestry and 10 per cent to fisheries. Supporting small-scale farming is particularly prioritised as it provides people with livelihoods and contributes to local production. Sida contributes to food security through programmes and projects in, for example, the thematic areas: economic development, climate and environment, health, peaceful and inclusive societies and through humanitarian aid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.regeringen.se\u002Fstrategier-for-internationellt-bistand\u002F2022\u002F08\u002Fstrategi-for-sveriges-globala-utvecklingssamarbete-inom-hallbar-ekonomisk-utveckling-20222026\u002F\">Strategy on Agriculture and Food Security (2022-2026) on Swedish Governments web site\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.sida.se\u002Fapp\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F29155148\u002F10207232_Portfolio_Agriculture_Food_Security_2022_WEB.pdf\">Portfolio on Agriculture and Food Security 2022\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":574,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":575,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Sources on this page","\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fao.org\u002Fpublications\u002Fhome\u002Ffao-flagship-publications\u002Fthe-state-of-food-security-and-nutrition-in-the-world\u002Fen\">State of the world’s food security and nutrition statistics (2023) on FAO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.oecd.org\u002Fagriculture\u002Ftopics\u002Fwater-and-agriculture\u002F\">Share of water used by agriculture on the OECD website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdi.unfccc.int\u002Fglobal_map\">Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture on the UNCC website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fao.org\u002Ffamily-farming\u002Fdetail\u002Fen\u002Fc\u002F1119178\u002F\">Women in agriculture on the FAO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fao.org\u002Fpublications\u002Fhome\u002Ffao-flagship-publications\u002Fthe-state-of-food-security-and-nutrition-in-the-world\u002Fen\">State of the world’s food security and nutrition statistics (2023) on the FAO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.worldbank.org\u002Fopendata\u002Fpandemic-prices-and-poverty\">Share of income spent on food by people living in extreme poverty on the World Bank website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fau.int\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002Fdocuments\u002F41660-doc-COHA_CONTINENTAL_REPORTEnglish20211.pdf\">Food insecurity and hunger reduce a country’s GDP\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.worldbank.org\u002Fen\u002Ftopic\u002Fagriculture\u002Foverview\">Proportion of people making a living from agriculture on the World Bank website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fao.org\u002F3\u002Fcc5060en\u002Fonline\u002Fcc5060en.html\">If agricultural productivity and wages were equal, global GDP (gross domestic product) would increase on the FAO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"file:\u002F\u002F\u002FC:\u002FUsers\u002Faslarsso\u002FDownloads\u002FWFP%20DRC%20External%20Situation%20Report%20%2347%20-%201%20June%202023%20(3).pdf\">Proportion of people in Tanganyika province in DRC who are food insecure on the WFP website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n",3414,"Agriculture and food security","agriculture-and-food-security","2023-08-21T00:00:00","2021-02-19T09:50:39",{"breadcrumbs":582,"categories":585,"preamble":586,"path":587,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":588,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":590,"id":665,"status":460,"title":666,"slug":667,"updated":668,"published":669},[583,584],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"The effects of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation are becoming increasingly alarming, leading to increased poverty, inequality and conflict. Sida works to reduce poverty, promote sustainable development and a just green transition in our partner countries.","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Fenvironment-and-climate",{"en":587,"sv":589},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Fmiljo-och-klimat",{"region":5,"fields":591},{"intro":592,"aid-themes":593,"facts":598,"super-story":603,"aid-tabs":605},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":534},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":594,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":597},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":595},{"year":496,"titles":596},{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":599,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":600,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":601,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":602},"Why do Sida work for climate and environment?","\u003Ch3>Climate change exacerbates poverty and increases inequality and vulnerability\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Emissions and global warming continue to increase, reducing the possibility of reaching the temperature target of keeping global warming below 1.5 to a maximum of 2 degrees. Recurring crises and disasters are becoming more frequent and widespread with floods and droughts. This threatens access to food, water and health, often leading to migration and conflict. Several billion people live in climate vulnerable areas. Those who suffer most are often those least responsible for emissions. The richest 10 per cent of the world account for half of global emissions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Healthy ecosystems, biodiversity and natural resources – prerequisites for human life\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Land use change and climate change are driving the loss of biodiversity and functioning ecosystems. Overexploitation of natural resources and pollution threaten people’s livelihoods, weaken resilience to climate change and degrade people’s living conditions. Preserving biodiversity is essential for people to have access to clean water, food, housing and recreation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Increased pollution threatens public health\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Pollution in the air, soil, seas and water bodies is increasing. Air pollution is the number one threat to our global public health, killing millions of people every year. Women and children are extremely vulnerable. Overuse of hazardous chemicals and pesticides in agriculture, inadequate waste management, and industrial and sewage discharges into land, sea and water affect people’s health and livelihoods, undermining sustainable and inclusive development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Examples of what Sida has contributed to","\u003Ch3>Reducing vulnerability with climate adaptation and emission reductions\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Most of our partner countries are very vulnerable to climate change. At the same time, they contribute little to emissions. Other partner countries have fairly high emissions. In countries with high emissions, Sida contributes, among other things, to energy efficiency and energy transition to reduce emissions. In areas severely affected by climate change, Sida works to reduce the vulnerability of communities and people and increase their resilience to weather-related crises and disasters. Among other things, Sida has contributed to building capacity and climate and weather data to predict and prevent crises and disasters in our partner countries. In many countries south of the Sahara in Africa, many people lack electricity. Here, Sida supports access to sustainable energy solutions and new technologies, so that countries do not become dependent on fossil energy sources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Sustainable use of forests, oceans and water protects ecosystems\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sida contributes to the sustainable use of natural resources, restoration and conservation of forests, land, water and marine resources. In Mozambique, for example, mangrove forests have been restored, protecting against storms, ensuring that key ecosystems function so that fish and other species can continue to reproduce, and ensuring food security in coastal communities. Local forest management in Chad conserves forests and is crucial for sustainable inclusive economic development in forestry and agriculture. In the Middle East and North Africa, water scarcity is a major concern. Here, water use has been improved in several countries in the Middle East and North Africa, increasing farmers’ harvests, incomes and securing access to food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Reducing pollution in air, soil and water\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports partner countries in preventing and taking measures to reduce emissions of pollutants into air, soil and water. Energy efficiency measures in Eastern Europe have reduced emissions and improved the environment and human health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among other things, Sida has helped countries in Asia to develop action plans to regulate chemicals, plastics and waste in the oceans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In sub-Saharan Africa, switching from wood burning to sustainable clean energy is improving human health and reducing deforestation. Sida is also helping to reduce the overuse of hazardous chemicals in agriculture by supporting sustainable farming practices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":604},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":606,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":607,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":608,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":609},"Sida's work on climate and environment","\u003Cp>Sida’s work on climate and the environment aims to improve the living conditions for those affected by poverty and oppression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The climate and environmental perspective permeates all of Sida’s activities to create the conditions for sustainable development cooperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>Sida’s priorities 2024-2026:\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollution\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>reducing the loss of biodiversity, terrestrial, freshwater and freshwater and marine ecosystems\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>increased resilience to the impacts of climate change.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch4>Sida works on climate and environment through\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>targeted projects and programmes with climate and environment\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>climate and environment integration in other areas\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>dialogue and policy advocacy\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>mobilisation of capital.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n","\u003Cp>tomt\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[610,626,639,655,662],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":611,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":612,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":613},"Climate change adaptation and mitigation","\u003Cp>Sida helps communities and people to better withstand and cope with the impacts of climate change, including floods and droughts. We strengthen countries, communities and people to adapt and increase their resilience to climate change, as well as to environmental problems and natural disasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of the programmes and projects we support:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[614,617,620,623],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":615,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":616,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"New solutions increase access to water","\u003Cp>The Middle East and North Africa is facing severe water scarcity and recurrent extreme weather events and droughts due to climate change. The United Nations Development Fund (UNDP) runs the SDG Climate Facility programme, which brings together regional and national organisations in six countries in the region. This co-operation prevents conflicts and works on reconstruction in the water sector.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Jordan, it has contributed to 18 start-ups developing new solutions for more efficient and sustainable use of water, such as recycling and protecting water sources for groundwater. The new solutions are expected to provide access to clean water for 1,300 people, over 60 per cent of whom are young people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.undp.org\u002Farab-states\u002Fpublications\u002Fsdg-climate-facility-climate-action-human-security-arab-region\">SDG Climate Facility on UNDP’s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":618,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":619,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increasing access to renewable electricity","\u003Cp>Two out of three people in sub-Saharan Africa lack access to electricity. Forests are cut down to make firewood for cooking and fossil fuels power simple light sources in the evenings. Sida supports Power Africa, an initiative that increases people’s access to renewable energy, leading to lower emissions, cleaner indoor air and better health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fpartner-till-sida\u002Fnaringslivet\u002Fpower-africa\u002F\">Power Africa website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":621,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":622,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Reducing subsidies for fossil fuels","\u003Cp>One obstacle to the transition to renewable energy is the existence of financial subsidies for the use of fossil fuels. Sida is pushing for the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme (ESMAP) to accelerate the just transition to green energy, to transform the energy sector, and become more energy efficient and fossil-free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.esmap.org\u002F\">ESMAP website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":624,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":625,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Improving irrigation and restoring agricultural land","\u003Cp>In Burkina Faso, 80 per cent of the population lives in rural areas and depends on farming. As the climate changes, droughts are increasing and irrigation is needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In cooperation with the Burkina Faso Ministry of Agriculture, Sida contributes to small-scale irrigation in the form of small rainwater ponds used for irrigation, growing vegetables, fruit and raising fish. Small-scale producers also receive training on how to manage the ponds and diversify their farming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":627,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":628,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":629},"Environmentally sustainable development and sustainable use of natural resources","\u003Cp>Sida contributes to the sustainable use of natural resources, restoration and conservation of forests, land, water and marine resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[630,633,636],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":631,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":632,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Land rights for indigenous peoples in the Philippines and Uganda","\u003Cp>Land rights are an important prerequisite for the sustainable use and equitable distribution of natural resources and the conservation of biodiversity. Through support to SwedBio, Sida has helped indigenous peoples in the Philippines to have their land rights recognised by the state. In Uganda, the Batwa people have had their right to compensation for lost land rights recognised in connection with the introduction of strict nature conservation areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fswed.bio\u002F\">SwedBio website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":634,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":635,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Improving environmental protection in the Western Balkans","\u003Cp>In the Western Balkans, Sida supports the alignment of laws and policies with EU legislation and with local environmental and natural resource management.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Bosnia and Herzegovina, for example, several new laws and regulations on environmental protection have been adopted. Local environmental organisations have actively lobbied for a nature protection area in Bosnia and Herzegovina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":637,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":638,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Mapping shows areas to be protected","\u003Cp>Sida has contributed to the work of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank in mapping areas and ecosystems that need to be protected and restored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Colombia, the maps are used in the country’s water resource management plans. In Uganda, the maps are part of the country’s 5-year development plan and in Costa Rica, the maps are used to work on climate adaptation that takes into account important ecosystems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":640,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":641,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":642},"Reducing air, water and marine pollution","\u003Cp>For many years, Sida has contributed to reducing pollution through support to partner organisations. This is done at both national, regional and global levels, focusing on reducing pollution in air, soil and water. Sometimes this involves working specifically on chemicals and plastics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below are some examples of this work from different places around the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[643,646,649,652],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":644,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":645,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Advocacy for the control of chemicals","\u003Cp>Sida supports the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN), a network of hundreds of environmental organisations, active in 124 countries. They work to reduce and phase out chemicals that are harmful to the environment and health through advocacy based on research. IPEN’s work helps build an evidence base while increasing understanding of the importance of using chemicals responsibly, and also enables a circular economy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fipen.org\u002F\">IPEN’s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":647,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":648,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Improving the air environment in Asia","\u003Cp>The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), a regional research institute, conducts research and disseminates knowledge on climate and the environment in Asia. Among other things, they work to reduce air pollution from brickworks. Sida’s long-term support has improved the air environment in the region by reducing carbon dioxide emissions, particulate matter and soot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.icimod.org\u002F\">ICIMOD website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":650,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":651,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Clean cooking methods reduce emissions","\u003Cp>Using open fires to cook indoors, or for heat and light, is one of the most dangerous sources of pollution in the world, affecting the health of women and children in particular. Respiratory diseases caused by indoor fires in simple and poorly ventilated houses lead to many deaths. In addition, this contributes to deforestation, even if cooking takes place outdoors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By supporting the African AECF REACT SSA programme, small and medium-sized enterprises can offer modern energy solutions to particularly vulnerable groups. This reduces emissions and increases the ability to adapt to climate change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The programme supports companies that develop and provide clean ways of cooking, replacing coal and kerosene with modern alternatives powered by biogas, pellets and ethanol. Through the programme, around 200 000 individuals have gained access to better ways of cooking, leading to a reduction of 122 000 tonnes of CO2 and less deforestation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.aecfafrica.org\u002Fapproach\u002Four-programmes\u002Frenewable-energy\u002Freact-ssa-2\u002F#:~:text=The%20AECF%E2%80%99s%20engagement%20in%20the%20energy%20sector%20under,evidence%20on%20challenges%20in%20policy%20formulation%20and%20implementation.\">About the programme on the AECF website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":653,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":654,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Investing in clean technologies in Serbia","\u003Cp>Serbia’s industrial sector and large-scale agriculture are in dire need of greening – both to reduce climate impact and improve the country’s environment, but also to enable future EU membership.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida is supporting a project to implement EU rules on emissions. Key results from the project include the development of several EU-compliant permits for various operators, which means that, for example, large-scale farms, manufacturing industries and landfills now need to invest in improved wastewater management, reduced energy consumption and climate emissions, and improved controls on chemicals. The project also helps industries to continue exporting to the EU by complying with higher environmental standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fiedserbia.org\u002Fen\u002Fiedserbia\u002F\">About the project on the IED Serbia website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":656,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":657,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":658},"Mobilising capital","\u003Cp>A lot of money is needed to implement the Paris Agreement. Sida is therefore working actively to mobilise capital from companies and the business sector, including through loan guarantees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is ongoing work to increase the mobilisation of capital both globally, in countries and in regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[659],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":660,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":661,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"More money for climate action and biodiversity through guarantees","\u003Cp>In 2022, Sida signed new agreements worth around SEK 2 billion for climate initiatives, mobilising around SEK 5.8 billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another example is a SEK 363 million guarantee to partner Sunfunder, which helps with investments in solar energy solutions in African countries. This guarantee has so far made it possible to install 540,000 solar panels and provide 2.5 million people with access to clean energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another new guarantee from 2022 supports a fund called Mirova Gigaton Fund, which invests in solar energy companies in Africa and Asia. This guarantee is worth SEK 590 million and is expected to raise around SEK 4.4 billion in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fen\u002Ffor-partners\u002Fprivate-sector\u002Fsidas-guarantee-instrument\">Sida’s guarantee instrument \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sunfunder.com\u002F\">Sunfunders website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mirova.com\u002Fen\">Mirova Gigaton Fund website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":663,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":664,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Scope and governance of Sida's work on environment and climate","\u003Cp>Climate and environment is one of Sida’s most prioritised areas and is included in 31 of the government’s 46 strategies. The scope of Sida’s environmental and climate assistance ranges from support to organisations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Latin America, to regional and global organisations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",3424,"Climate and environment","environment-and-climate","2024-05-27T00:00:00","2020-10-06T15:30:59",{"breadcrumbs":671,"categories":674,"preamble":675,"path":676,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":677,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":679,"id":813,"status":460,"title":814,"slug":815,"updated":816,"published":817},[672,673],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"Democracy in the world is in decline. This limits people's influence over political decisions and power over their lives. This is why democracy, human rights and gender equality are the areas in which Sida invests the most. The work contributes to increased freedom and openness for people living in countries where democracy and human rights are restricted.","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Fdemocracy-human-rights-and-freedom-of-expression",{"en":676,"sv":678},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Fdemokrati-manskliga-rattigheter-och-yttrandefrihet",{"region":5,"fields":680},{"intro":681,"aid-themes":683,"facts":688,"super-story":697,"aid-tabs":699},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":682},"human-rights",{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":684,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":687},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":685},{"year":496,"titles":686},{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":689,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":690,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":694,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":695,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":696},"Why do Sida work with democracy?",[691],{"cc_core_business-facts-success-highlighted-part__highlighted":692,"cc_core_business-facts-success-highlighted-part__description":693},"2.5 billion","\u003Cp>women around the world are affected by discriminatory laws and have less access to legal protection than men and boys.\u003Csup>1\u003C\u002Fsup> Girls and women may find it more difficult to obtain passports, inherit, own land and decide whether and with whom to marry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Ch3>Threats to freedom of expression are increasing\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The threat to freedom of expression and free and independent media both online and offline has increased, as has the repression of civil society. Disinformation is increasing and spreading rapidly.\u003Csup>2\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Continued decline of democracy\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Democracy is essential in the fight against poverty, but for more than 15 years in a row, human rights have gone backwards in more countries than forward.\u003Csup>3\u003C\u002Fsup> And the majority of the world’s population now lives in authoritarian states. Ongoing conflicts reinforce these negative trends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Examples of what Sida contributes to","\u003Ch3>Protecting people’s rights\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>To reverse negative developments and protect the progress made, Sida strengthens civil society, supports independent media and freedom of expression, and increases people’s access to justice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>People fighting for democracy\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>An increasingly authoritarian political landscape, rising political tensions, corruption within the state and greater economic uncertainty have raised people’s frustration around the world and people are mobilising for greater democracy. Examples include Bolivia, Moldova and North Macedonia where people have protested against corruption and for greater democracy and restoration of the justice system. Sida supports civil society’s ability to come together and lobby for democracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Little democratic progress\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Zambia conducted a peaceful and democratic general election in 2021, which increases the conditions for democratic development in the country. Malawi held a democratic presidential election in 2020 after the previous election was cancelled. In Somalia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, more women are participating in decision-making bodies. Sida supports the implementation of free and fair elections and the empowerment of women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":698},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":700,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":701,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":515,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":702},"Sida's work with democracy, human rights and freedom of expression","\u003Cp>The areas in which Sida invests the most – about a quarter of the total budget – are human rights, democracy and the rule of law (the rule of law and the equal treatment of all people before the law).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poverty is not only about lack of food, water and shelter. It is also about lacking influence over political decisions and power over one’s own life. Democracy is therefore key in the fight against poverty. At the same time, food, water and shelter are fundamental human rights that apply to all people in the world and are based on the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Democratic change must always be based on the people who live and work in the country or region. They are the ones with the best knowledge and most important experiences. This is why we almost always collaborate on democracy with organisations in our partner countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffn.se\u002Fvi-gor\u002Fvi-utbildar-och-informerar\u002Ffn-info\u002Fvad-gor-fn\u002Ffns-arbete-med-manskliga-rattigheter\u002Fden-allmanna-forklaringen-om-de-manskliga-rattigheterna\u002F\">The Universal Declaration of Human Rights on the UN website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[703,722,738,751,764,780,793,811],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":704,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":705,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":706},"Democratic development and citizen empowerment","\u003Cp>In many countries, citizens have little or no opportunity to influence political decisions. Women, young people and minority groups are often underrepresented in politics. Sida therefore works to increase people’s influence in politics, especially those who live in exclusion. We support the implementation of free and fair elections and work for a legal system where all people are treated equally before the law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[707,710,713,716,719],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":708,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":709,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Supporting electoral systems and training in political leadership","\u003Cp>To improve countries’ electoral systems to become more transparent and include people living in exclusion, Sida supports the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES). They provide young people with disabilities with training in political leadership. In countries such as Sri Lanka and Guyana, participants have worked as polling agents and stood as candidates in elections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida also contributes to the development of new innovative digital solutions that increase the transparency of electoral processes. For example, during the 2022 elections in Kenya, threats and hate on social media were monitored by a computer programme built with AI. Through the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA), Sida provides technical support to facilitate electoral processes and observe elections in Africa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ifes.org\u002F\">IFES website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.eisa.org\u002F\">EISA:s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":711,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":712,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increasing transparency during elections","\u003Cp>Sida facilitates the implementation of free and fair elections in several countries through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in cooperation with national organisations. In Liberia, which holds elections in 2023, we support the Liberia Electoral Support Project (LESP) to help increase transparency and ensure that the elections are peaceful, credible and inclusive. Sida also supports the LEON election observation network in Liberia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Factivities\u002FSE-0-SE-6-13251A0101-LBR-15151\">About the programme supporting free and fair elections at Openaid\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.undp.org\u002Fliberia\u002Fprojects\u002Fliberia-electoral-support-project\">About LESP on the UNDP website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.leonobservation.org\u002F\">Election observation network at LEON’s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":714,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":715,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Promoting democratic and fair elections in Zimbabwe","\u003Cp>In Zimbabwe, democracy has continued to decline and people testify that the state is increasing its control over citizens. To curb this development, Sida supports the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN), which works for democratic development and free and fair elections.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe network consists of some 30 civil society organisations (women’s rights organisations, trade unions, human rights organisations, media, religious organisations) and is present throughout the country. Established in 2000, the network is important for increasing election observation and ensuring the quality of election monitoring in the country. Its work leads to greater openness and transparency in the conduct of electoral processes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Free and independent media is essential to inform the population about their political rights to participate in elections and make decisions based on accurate information. ZESN trains freelance journalists in election reporting and provides them with increased knowledge of how the electoral process works to contribute to objective and accurate media reporting, both before and after elections. In 2022, 41 freelance journalists were trained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The network builds opinion and pushes the government to implement electoral reforms for greater democracy for the 2023 elections. They also provide voter education for local organisations and strengthen their power to influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.zesn.org.zw\u002F\">About the work on the ZESN website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":717,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":718,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increasing women's political influence and leadership","\u003Cp>Only a quarter of the world’s parliamentarians are women.\u003Csup>4\u003C\u002Fsup> Sida supports, among others, the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Rights of Women and Girls (UN Women), Kvinna till Kvinna and other women’s rights organisations that work to strengthen women’s political influence and leadership. For example, they train female politicians and put pressure on national governments to promote gender equality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unwomen.org\u002Fen\">UN Women’s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkvinnatillkvinna.se\u002F\">Kvinna till Kvinna’s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":720,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":721,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Gender-based violence court in Liberia","\u003Cp>In Liberia, 60 per cent of all women aged 15-49 have been subjected to violence.\u003Csup>5\u003C\u002Fsup> Sida cooperates with Kvinna till Kvinna, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Rights of Women and Girls (UN Women), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and Action Aid, all of which prevent and deal with gender-based violence and improve the situation for LGBTI people. This includes a special court for gender-based violence and support centres where victims meet with police investigators and receive medical and psychosocial care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkvinnatillkvinna.se\u002Fom-oss\u002Fvart-arbete\u002Fafrika\u002Fliberia\u002F\">About the work in Liberia on Kvinna till Kvinnas website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":723,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":724,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":725},"Increased political participation","\u003Cp>Political parties are important for the development of any country. They turn ideas into policy, criticise and present political alternatives. As democracy declines, opposition politicians have less and less room to influence and hold those in power accountable. Discrimination, harassment and violence are common. For example, the aid strengthens the political influence of young people and women and promotes the exchange of experiences between parties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[726,729,732,735],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":727,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":728,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"A more independent parliament in Armenia","\u003Cp>Democratic development in Armenia is lagging behind.\u003Csup>6\u003C\u002Fsup> Sida is working with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to strengthen a more independent parliament and increase cooperation between members of parliament and civil society. The project also contributes to increased knowledge of how gender equality can be included in politics and budget work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.undp.org\u002F\">UNDP website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":730,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":731,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Empowering young people's voices in 16 African countries","\u003Cp>Young people and women are significantly under-represented among politicians in many of Sida’s partner countries. Sida supports the Programme for Young Politicians in Africa (PYPA), a regional leadership programme for young politicians representing different parties in 16 African countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Participants develop in leadership, planning and advocacy skills, leading to increased influence in the youth organisation and the parent party, particularly in the areas of gender equality, human rights and increased democracy. The programme has led to several participants gaining major party positions, being elected to their party’s executive committees, winning seats in parliament or becoming mayors. The project is a collaboration between national organisations and the International Foundation of the Centre Party (CIS), the Green Forum, the Olof Palme International Centre (OPC) and the Christian Democratic International Centre.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fsida-i-varlden\u002Fzambia\u002Fde-vill-oka-makten-for-unga-i-zambia\">Article about PYPA here on the Sida website (in Swedish)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":733,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":734,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"More women in politics in Latin America","\u003Cp>Women and young people in Latin America are under-represented in politics.\u003Csup>7\u003C\u002Fsup> Sida strengthens the democratic participation of women, LGBTQI people, youth, indigenous peoples and people with disabilities at national and local levels in 11 Latin American countries. The programme is a collaboration between the Political Party Affiliated Organizations Latin America Programme (PAOLA) and the Olof Palme International Centre (OPC), the Swedish Liberal Centre (SILC) and the Christian Democratic International Centre (KIC).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkicsweden.org\u002Fpaola-partianknutna-organisationers-latinamerika-program\u002F\">About the project on the KIC website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":736,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":737,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Power moves closer to the people","\u003Cp>In order to build a democratic system of government, it is important to bring political power closer to the people. Sida supports projects in Myanmar and Albania to help increase citizen participation in decision-making, transparency and knowledge of local government in regions, municipalities, districts and villages. Other partnerships in this area include the World Bank, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions and the International Centre for Local Democracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.undp.org\u002F\">UNDP website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":739,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":740,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":741},"A strong civil society","\u003Cp>In recent years, civil society organisations have become more difficult to operate, especially those working for gender equality, LGBTI rights, and environmental and land rights. Human rights defenders are increasingly under surveillance and subject to threats and violence. Civil society refers to the arena where people can organise themselves and act together on an issue. Civil society is distinct from the state, the market and individual households. When civil society is weak, it is more difficult for people living in poverty to make their voices heard and demand democratic space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida works for a strong and independent civil society where people can more easily organise themselves to shape their lives. Aid contributes to strengthening the power and voice of people, especially those living in exclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[742,745,748],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":743,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":744,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Strengthening civil society for greater impact","\u003Cp>Sida cooperates globally with the International Centre for Not-for Profit Law (ICNL), which trains journalists, lawyers and representatives of the media and civil society. This helps people from civil society to more easily influence legislation, for example. In 2021, ICNL contributed to justice system reforms in 63 countries. Supporting the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Assembly and Association is another example of strengthening civil society. Sida supports CIVICUS, a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists that strengthens civic engagement and civil society worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.icnl.org\u002F\">ICNL website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cbr \u002F>\n\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcivicus.org\u002F\">CIVICUS website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":746,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":747,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Strengthening democracy in the Western Balkans","\u003Cp>The ability of civil society to operate has deteriorated in the Western Balkans. The Balkan Civil Society Development Network promotes democracy, human rights and gender equality in cooperation with local organisations in the region. Its work focuses on the safety of journalists, natural resource issues, youth and LGBTI people, and local democracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.balkancsd.net\u002F\">Balkan Civil Society Development Network website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":749,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":750,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"A stronger civil society in Tanzania","\u003Cp>In Tanzania, civil society has been able to operate and express itself more freely than before. Through support to three partner organisations, Sida helped 228 organisations to submit a shadow report to the UN Human Rights Council. The Tanzanian government accepted most of the recommendations, which is a sign of Tanzania’s renewed commitment to human rights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":752,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":753,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":754},"The rule of law and good governance","\u003Cp>In many of Sida’s partner countries, the state is too weak to apply laws in practice and provide citizens with the services they are entitled to. The risk of corruption increases when public institutions are weak, for example in the judicial system, health care and education. Counteracting corruption is a priority area for Sida.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[755,758,761],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":756,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":757,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Fights corruption","\u003Cp>Corruption in the public sector is a major obstacle to development. Sida supports the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO). By training corruption investigators, conducting field visits and providing counselling, public confidence in anti-corruption authorities has increased in Southeast Asia. Many more people are now reporting corruption. In countries such as Kenya, Kyrgyzstan and Somalia, Sida’s cooperation with IDLO has contributed to improved compliance with the UN Convention against Corruption.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.idlo.int\u002F\">IDLO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":759,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":760,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Statistics increase efficiency","\u003Cp>Well-functioning statistical authorities are important for efficient public administration. In many countries, Sida therefore supports cooperation between Statistics Sweden (SCB) and the countries’ statistical authorities. The projects have strengthened capacity in countries such as Mozambique and Kenya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.scb.se\u002Fom-scb\u002Fscbs-samarbetsprojekt-i-varlden\u002F\">SCB’s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":762,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":763,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"More people get legal aid","\u003Cp>With Sida’s support, access to legal aid in Mali has increased. Through a partnership with the DEME SO organisation, people living in poverty receive legal advice, guidance and mediation from lawyers. Legal aid offices and clinics have been able to stay open despite major security challenges. Women and prisoners are particularly important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fsida-i-varlden\u002Fsidas-arbete-i-mali\u002Fdemeso-ger-hopp-at-de-utsatta-juridisk-hjalp-i-mali\u002F\">Article about the project on Sida’s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":765,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":766,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":767},"Freedom of expression and free and independent media","\u003Cp>The conditions for freedom of expression and free and independent media online and offline need to be strengthened. Internet freedom is diminished when political leaders and private companies monitor people’s communications. Internet shutdowns have become more common. Authoritarian regimes are strengthening their grip on the media and the number of countries that are safe for journalists to work in is decreasing. Limited freedom of expression and lack of access to reliable information are major challenges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida focuses on defending and upholding human rights, strengthening freedom of expression and promoting independent media online and offline. We also support efforts to increase digital security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[768,771,774,777],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":769,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":770,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Journalists gain digital skills","\u003Cp>Disinformation has increased.\u003Csup>8\u003C\u002Fsup> In cooperation with the organisation Meedan, journalists and activists are trained in digital media skills to counteract disinformation. The programme has helped vulnerable journalists and activists from countries in the Middle East and North Africa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmeedan.com\u002F\">Meedan’s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":772,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":773,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"A free, open and secure internet for global development","\u003Cp>Sida stands up for a free, open and secure internet – regulations are needed to defend the rights and freedoms of people and communities. Every two years, Sida organises the Stockholm Internet Forum (SIF) – a conference for civil society. In 2023, the theme was internet and information and communication technology in crisis, conflict and disasters. Humanitarian organisations, partner organisations working with human rights, freedom of expression, digital security and digitalisation exchanged experiences and knowledge about digital technology in crisis, about the possibilities of technology such as reporting human rights violations, organising, communicating with loved ones and transferring money. It was also about understanding the risks of digital technologies in the context of crisis, conflict and disasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fstockholminternetforum.se\u002F\">Stockholm Internet Forum website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":775,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":776,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Working for an independent and free media sector in Somalia","\u003Cp>Journalists are regularly harassed in Somalia. Al-Shabaab is responsible for many arbitrary arrests and killings of journalists as a way of silencing independent voices. Sida provides support to the Fojo Media Institute and International Media Support (IMS) which work for an independent and free media sector in Somalia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Fen\u002Factivities\u002FSE-0-SE-6-13241A0101-SOM-15153\">About the programme on Openaid\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":778,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":779,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Strengthening independent media and countering disinformation in Ukraine","\u003Cp>Threats and attacks against media organisations, journalists, activists and human rights defenders are increasing in Ukraine. Sida is supporting independent media to counter disinformation and increase safety for journalists during the war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Support to Regionalisation of Public Service Media” is a collaboration between Sveriges Radio (SR) and Ukraine’s public service (Suspilne) and includes support for digitalisation and for the country’s regional public service stations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida also provides support to media organisations, including Detektor Media, which works to counter disinformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":781,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":782,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":783},"Respect for the equal value and rights of all","\u003Cp>Certain groups in society are particularly vulnerable to human rights violations, such as children and minority groups. Over half of the 700 million people in the world living in extreme poverty are children.\u003Csup>9\u003C\u002Fsup> Many minority groups, such as ethnic or religious groups and LGBTI people, face discrimination, persecution and violence. 67 countries have laws that criminalise same-sex relations between consenting adults.\u003Csup>10\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>400 human rights defenders were murdered in 2022.\u003Csup>11\u003C\u002Fsup> Every week, three people are murdered while trying to protect their land and environment from extractive companies. Indigenous peoples and women are particularly vulnerable.\u003Csup>12\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida works to ensure that the rights of all people are respected. Here are some examples of programmes and projects we support:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[784,787,790],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":785,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":786,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Protecting human rights defenders","\u003Cp>By supporting Front Line Defenders, human rights defenders are protected both offline and online. Over 15,000 activists are protected worldwide. There is an increased focus on anti-corruption and human rights for LGBTI people, people in prostitution, and indigenous peoples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.frontlinedefenders.org\u002Fen\">Frontline Defenders website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":788,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":789,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Fewer child marriages","\u003Cp>Every year, 12 million girls are married off before the age of 18.\u003Csup>13\u003C\u002Fsup> Sida supports Plan International, which works to reduce child marriage. In Bangladesh, half of all girls are married off before they turn 18.\u003Csup>14\u003C\u002Fsup> Here, Plan International organises youth groups and involves fathers in promoting gender equality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplan-international.org\u002Fbangladesh\">Plan International website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":791,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":792,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increased respect for the rights of LGBTQI people","\u003Cp>LGBTQI people all over the world are subjected to physical and psychological violence, discrimination and gross violations. In Eastern Europe, RFSL (National Association for the Rights of Homosexuals, Bisexuals, Transgender, Queer and Intersex People) works with local civil society organisations to increase respect for the rights of LGBTQI people, strengthen anti-discrimination legislation and provide support to victims of violence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.rfsl.se\u002F\">RFSL website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":794,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":795,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":796,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Scope and governance of Sida’s work with democracy, human rights and freedom of expression","\u003Cp>In 2022, Sida disbursed EUR 6 billion in the area of human rights, democracy and the rule of law. This is Sida’s largest area and represents around a quarter of total aid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.government.se\u002Finternational-development-cooperation-strategies\u002F2024\u002F03\u002Fstrategy-for-swedens-global-development-cooperation-activities-in-the-areas-of-human-rights-and-freedoms-democracy-and-the-rule-of-law-20242028\u002F\">Strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation activities in the areas of human rights and freedoms, democracy and the rule of law 2024–2028, on the Swedish Government’s webpage.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.government.se\u002Finternational-development-cooperation-strategies\u002F2024\u002F03\u002Fstrategy-for-democracy-support-through-swedish-party-affiliated-organisations-20242027\u002F\">Strategy for democracy support through Swedish party-affiliated organisations 2024–2027, on the Swedish Government’s webpage.\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",[797],{"cc_block_file__file":798,"cc_block_file__link_text":810},{"ID":799,"title":800,"filename":801,"filesize":802,"url":803,"alt":32,"description":32,"caption":32,"name":804,"date":805,"modified":806,"mime_type":807,"type":808,"subtype":809},41381,"10207232_Portfolio_Democracy_and_Human_Rights_2022_WEB","10207232_Portfolio_Democracy_and_Human_Rights_2022_WEB.pdf",1,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.sida.se\u002Fapp\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F01123657\u002F10207232_Portfolio_Democracy_and_Human_Rights_2022_WEB.pdf","10207232_portfolio_democracy_and_human_rights_2022_web","2023-06-01 10:36:56","2023-06-01 10:37:07","application\u002Fpdf","application","pdf","Summary of Sida's work with Democracy and Human Rights 2022",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":574,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":812,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.worldbank.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fpress-release\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F01\u002Fnearly-2-4-billion-women-globally-don-t-have-same-economic-rights-as-men\">Statistics proportion of women affected by discriminatory laws on the World Bank website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.un.org\u002Fen\u002Fcountering-disinformation\">Disinformation increasing on UN website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffreedomhouse.org\u002Freport\u002Ffreedom-world\">Human rights developments on the Freedomhouse website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unwomen.org\u002Fen\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fleadership-and-political-participation\u002Ffacts-and-figures\">Proportion of female parliamentarians globally by 2023 on UN Women’s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Freliefweb.int\u002Freport\u002Fliberia\u002Fgender-and-social-inclusion\">Gender-based violence statistics in Liberia on Reliefwebb\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.undp.org\u002Farmenia\u002Fdemocratic-governance\">On democratic development in Armenia on the UNDP website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.undp.org\u002Farmenia\u002Fdemocratic-governance\">Participation of women and youth in politics in Latin America on UN Women’s website \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.un.org\u002Fen\u002Fcountering-disinformation\">Disinformation on the UN website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unicef.org\u002Fsocial-policy\u002Fchild-poverty\">Child poverty statistics on the UNICEF website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffeatures.hrw.org\u002Ffeatures\u002Ffeatures\u002Flgbt_laws\u002Findex.html\">Statistics on countries with laws that discriminate against LGBTI rights on the Human Rights Watch website \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.frontlinedefenders.org\u002Fen\u002Fresource-publication\u002Fglobal-analysis-2022\">Statistics on the number of human rights defenders killed in 2022 on the Frontline Defenders website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.globalwitness.org\u002Fen\u002Fcampaigns\u002Fenvironmental-activists\u002Fdecade-defiance\u002F\">Statistics on the number of land defenders killed in 2022 on the Global Witness website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdata.unicef.org\u002Ftopic\u002Fchild-protection\u002Fchild-marriage\u002F\">Child marriage statistics on the UNICEF website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbangladesh.unfpa.org\u002Fen\u002Ftopics\u002Fchild-marriage-2\">Child marriage statistics in Bangladesh on the UNFPA website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n",3434,"Democracy, human rights and freedom of expression","democracy-human-rights-and-freedom-of-expression","2023-04-28T00:00:00","2020-06-22T12:19:06",{"breadcrumbs":819,"categories":822,"preamble":823,"path":824,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":825,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":827,"id":891,"status":460,"title":892,"slug":893,"updated":894,"published":895},[820,821],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"Going to school is a human right and a cornerstone for poverty reduction, democracy and equality. It is also crucial for economic development. Sida works to ensure that every child in the world can attend school and to strengthen education systems in our partner countries, from primary school to higher education and lifelong learning.\r\n","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Feducation",{"en":824,"sv":826},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Futbildning",{"region":5,"fields":828},{"intro":829,"aid-themes":831,"facts":836,"super-story":840,"aid-tabs":842},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":830},"education-science",{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":832,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":835},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":833},{"year":496,"titles":834},{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":837,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":838,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":601,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":839},"Why do Sida work with education?","\u003Ch3>Fewer girls in school after the pandemic\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.5 billion pupils and students in 190 countries have been affected by school closures related to the pandemic.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Csup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Over 11 million girls are at risk of not returning to school after the pandemic.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Csup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Global learning crisis\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is an ongoing global learning crisis, worsened by the pandemic. Before the pandemic, around 125 million children lacked basic literacy and numeracy skills after four years of schooling.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Csup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Many children are prevented from going to school\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poverty, conflict, humanitarian crises, child marriage and disability prevent 258 million children from attending school.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Csup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Child marriage and teenage pregnancy contribute to fewer girls than boys finishing primary school and continuing to secondary school.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Csup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Ch3>More children go to school\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The proportion of children in the world starting primary school has increased rapidly and now stands at around 90 per cent. More girls are attending school today than ever before, and more continue to study after primary school.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Csup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Free education\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education reforms for free schooling are helping to get more children into school, but government funding for education isn’t increasing at the same rate as needs.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Access to water and toilets\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More schools than ever before have access to water and toilets, but in sub-Saharan Africa, a third of all schools still lack toilets and access to clean water.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Csup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":841},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":843,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":844,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":608,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":845},"Sida's work on education","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Education plays a central role in global poverty reduction. Education strengthens people’s access to health and financial security. Education is a human right that creates the conditions for building more equal and democratic societies. Education is also crucial in preventing conflicts and reducing the risk of a country falling back into conflict.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida helps to strengthen education systems and remove the barriers that prevent children from attending school. Sida’s support targets the most vulnerable children. In particular, Sida contributes to equal and equitable education for children with disabilities and girls. Girls’ access to education is crucial for poverty reduction and long-term sustainable development.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida supports projects that provide children with access to free, safe and secure learning environments and quality education from primary to secondary school.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[846,856,875,889],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":830,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":847,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":848,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":849},"A well-functioning school","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, half of the world’s children of primary school age are in 50 conflict and crisis-affected countries.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9 \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This means that children often are prevented from attending school due to security risks. In conflict areas and in low-income countries, schools are often in poor condition, lacking toilets on the school grounds or are far away from the nearest functioning school.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another reason for poor schooling is that many countries’ school systems have a shortage of teachers and classrooms. This often leads to classes being too large. This is making it difficult to improve the quality of teaching. Sida supports projects to increase children’s access to a safe and functional school where students can achieve their learning goals. Here are some examples of projects and programmes that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[850,853],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":851,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":852,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Education for the most vulnerable children in Afghanistan","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida’s support in Afghanistan targets the children most affected by the conflict. Children with disabilities who have never started school and children who have been forced to drop out of school. The situation for girls and women has deteriorated dramatically by limiting their rights to education, labour and freedom of movement. Girls have been deprived of the right to secondary education and by the end of 2022 have also been banned from attending university.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Csup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida supports alternative education opportunities through civil society organisations, including Save the Children (RB), Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), the Swedish Afghanistan Committee (SAK) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through Save the Children,14,000 children from pre-school to grade 3 have been able to attend school and 343 village schools and pre-schools have been established. Families and religious leaders are involved in the schools and have gained a better understanding of the importance of education for both boys and girls. Through the programmes, Sida has also contributed to the further training of 400 teachers for the deaf and visually impaired. Psychosocial support in teaching is also included.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsak.se\u002Fvart-arbete\u002Fbarn\u002F\">\u003Cb>SAK website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.savethechildren.net\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Femergencies\u002Fafghanistan\">\u003Cb>About Save the Children’s school project in Afghanistan on the Save the Children website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nrc.no\u002Fcountries\u002Fasia\u002Fafghanistan\u002F\">\u003Cb>About the NRC’s work in Afghanistan on the NRC website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fswedishcommittee.org\u002Four-work\u002Feducation\u002F\">\u003Cb>About the project on the Swedish Committee website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.unesco.org\u002Fnews\u002Fliteracy-learner-literacy-manager\">\u003Cb>About UNESCO’s work in Afghanistan on the UNESCO website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":854,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":855,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Education for children in crisis and conflict-affected areas","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">36.5 million children are displaced around the world.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Csup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Half of these children lack access to education, mainly at secondary level.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Csup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Through support to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Sida promotes the right of all children to go to school. This has led to more children attending school in Syria, for example.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.globalpartnership.org\u002F\">\u003Cb>Global Partnerships website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unicef.org\u002Feducation-under-attack\">\u003Cb>About the work on education in crisis and conflict affected areas on the UNICEF website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":857,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":858,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":859},"Equal and free education","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the main reason for children not attending school is discrimination and poverty. The lower value of girls and women in society means that fewer girls than boys attend school. Investing in girls’ education is important for reducing poverty. When girls attend school, child marriages, teenage pregnancies and gender-based violence decrease. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children with disabilities growing up in fragile or conflict-affected communities often lack the opportunity to participate in education.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A free school is essential to give more children access to education. Education is a human right and all primary education should be free, so that all children can participate. Sida supports projects that enable more girls and children with disabilities to receive free primary education on equal terms. Here are some examples of projects and programmes that we support:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[860,863,866,869,872],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":861,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":862,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Education - a new chance for young mothers in Tanzania","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teenage pregnancies are common in Tanzania. Until 2022, an estimated 6,500 girls were forced to drop out of school each year due to pregnancy.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Csup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13 \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through pressure from Sida, other donors and civil society, the Tanzanian government has changed its policies. Now young mothers can continue their education. The changes have contributed to increased gender equality in the education system. But dropping out of school is still a major problem for young mothers.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through Karibu Tanzania Organisation (KTO), Sida supports young pregnant women and mothers to complete their education. In 2022, the organisation expanded its activities from 41 to 54 community colleges in a programme targeting girls and young women who have dropped out of school. The programme enables girls to continue their education, find a livelihood and regain their self-esteem.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkaributanzania.or.tz\u002F\">\u003Cb>KTO website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fsida-i-varlden\u002Flander-och-regioner\u002Ftanzania\u002Funga-mammor-far-en-andra-chans-pa-folkhogskolor-i-tanzania\u002F\">\u003Cb>About the project on the Sida website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":864,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":865,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increased knowledge prevents early pregnancies and violence","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low levels of knowledge about early pregnancy, gender-based violence and child marriage affect the education of young girls in many countries. Through the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future programme, Sida supports efforts to increase education in sexual and reproductive health.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcse-learning-platform-unesco.org\u002F\">\u003Cb>About Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future on the UNESCO website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":867,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":868,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"More girls and boys in South Sudan attend school","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 70 per cent of children in South Sudan, mostly girls, do not attend school.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Csup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> About 30 per cent of schools are destroyed, closed or used for other activities due to the conflict or flooding. 8 out of 10 women cannot read, write or count. This is one of the highest figures in the world. However, since 2014, the number of girls attending school has increased from 18% to 48% in 2021.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Csup>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With support from Sida, Save the Children is working to provide boys and girls in two regions with access to safe, equitable and quality education. 13,000 girls and boys have so far gained access to safe education. The number of teachers has increased and they have access to professional development.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.raddabarnen.se\u002F\">\u003Cb>Save the Children website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":870,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":871,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Vocational training provides skills in South Sudan","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida contributes to vocational training in South Sudan through the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Vocational Training Programme in South Sudan. The programme enables 15,000 young women and men to attend vocational training courses to strengthen their capacity to earn a living. Through Save the Children, Sida’s support has contributed to a safe education for nearly 13,000 girls and boys. Sex education is included in the programmes. Sida also contributes to increasing literacy and technical skills through Oxfam.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.unesco.org\u002Fthemes\u002Fskills-work-and-life\u002Faction\">\u003Cb>UNESCO website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.oxfam.org\u002Fen\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fcountries\u002Fsouth-sudan\">\u003Cb>About the work in South Sudan on the Oxfam International website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.raddabarnen.se\u002Fvad-vi-gor\u002Futbildning\u002F\">\u003Cb>About the education programme in South Sudan on the Save the Children website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":873,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":874,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Opposing child marriage","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year, 12 million girls are married off before the age of 18.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The school closures during the pandemic have led to an increase in the number of child marriages and teenage pregnancies. Sida supports Girls Not Brides – a global organisation that highlights child marriage as a hindrance to girls’ education and stresses the importance of girls going to school.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research shows that the longer a girl stays in school, the lower the risk of child marriage. And secondary education is a much stronger protection against child marriage than primary education. The likelihood of a girl marrying before she turns 18 decreases (by six per cent) for each additional year of secondary education.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.girlsnotbrides.org\u002F\">\u003Cb>Girls Not Brides website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":876,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":877,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":878,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"The scope and governance of Sida’s support","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2022, Sida’s aid to education amounted to SEK 696 million, which corresponds to approximately 3 per cent of the total aid provided by Sida. Sida has two prioritised goals in its work for education:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">      Well-functioning national education systems.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">      Achieving free and equal primary and secondary education for all.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.regeringen.se\u002Fland--och-regionsstrategier\u002F2018\u002F11\u002Fstrategi-for-sveriges-globala-utvecklings--samarbete-inom-hallbar-social-utveckling-20182022\u002F\">\u003Cb>Strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation in sustainable social development (2018-2022) on the Government’s website (extended to 31 December 2023).\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[879],{"cc_block_file__file":880,"cc_block_file__link_text":888},{"ID":881,"title":882,"filename":883,"filesize":884,"url":885,"alt":32,"description":32,"caption":32,"name":886,"date":887,"modified":887,"mime_type":807,"type":808,"subtype":809},41777,"10207232_Portfolio_Education_2022_WEB","10207232_Portfolio_Education_2022_WEB.pdf",268981,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.sida.se\u002Fapp\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F26103143\u002F10207232_Portfolio_Education_2022_WEB.pdf","10207232_portfolio_education_2022_web","2023-06-26 08:31:43","Portfolio overview of Sida's work with education in 2022",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":574,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":890,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"\u003Col>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.unesco.org\u002Fnews\u002Flearning-never-stops-tell-unesco-how-you-are-coping-covid-19-school-closures-0\">\u003Cb> Number of students affected by school closures during the pandemic on the UNESCO website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.unesco.org\u002Fcovid19\u002Feducationresponse\u002Fgirlseducation\">\u003Cb>Number of girls at risk of not returning to school after the pandemic on UNESCO website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unhcr.org\u002Frefugee-statistics\u002F\">\u003Cb>Statistics on the number of refugee children in the world, 2022 on the UNHCR website.\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unhcr.org\u002Fuk\u002Fstatistics\u002Funhcrstats\u002F60b638e37\u002Fglobal-trends-forced-displacement-2020.html\">\u003Cb>Statistics on the number of refugee children without education on the UNHCR website.\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funesco.se\u002Futbildning\u002Fstatistik-om-utbildning\u002F\">\u003Cb>Statistics on out-of-school children on the website of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.unesco.org\u002Fnews\u002Fsecretary-general-warns-education-catastrophe-pointing-unesco-estimate-24-million-learners-0\">\u003Cb>Number of girls at risk of not returning to school after the pandemic on UNESCO website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funicef.se\u002Ffakta\u002Futbildning\">\u003Cb>Girls in school on the UNICEF website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wateraid.org\u002Fse\u002Fstatistik-och-fakta\">\u003Cb>Percentage of schools without access to toilets and clean water in sub-Saharan Africa on the Water Aid website.\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funesco.se\u002Futbildning\u002Fstatistik-om-utbildning\u002F\">\u003Cb>Statistics on children’s access to education on the UNESCO website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funesco.se\u002Funesco-uppmarksammar-situationen-for-kvinnor-och-flickor-i-afghanistan\u002F\">\u003Cb>The situation of girls and women in Afghanistan 2023 on the UNESCO website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unesco.org\u002Fen\u002Farticles\u002Fstate-global-education-crisis-path-recovery\">\u003Cb>About the global refugee crisis on the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funesco.se\u002Futbildning\u002Fstatistik-om-utbildning\u002F\">\u003Cb>Statistics on the number of out-of-school children and young people on the UNESCO website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hrw.org\u002Fnews\u002F2022\u002F03\u002F23\u002Ftanzania-expedite-protections-girls-education\">\u003Cb>About teenage pregnancy in Tanzania on the Human Rights Watch (HRW) website.\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unicef.org\u002Fsouthsudan\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Feducation\">\u003Cb>Statistics proportion of out-of-school girls in South Sudan on UNICEF website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unicef.org\u002Fsouthsudan\u002Fbriefing-notes\">\u003Cb>About the education situation in South Sudan on the UNICEF website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funicef.se\u002Ffakta\u002Fbarnaktenskap\">\u003Cb>Child marriage statistics on the UNICEF website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n",3426,"Education","education","2023-07-21T00:00:00","2021-02-18T17:04:02",{"breadcrumbs":897,"categories":900,"preamble":901,"path":902,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":903,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":905,"id":967,"status":460,"title":968,"slug":969,"updated":970,"published":971},[898,899],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"Limited work opportunities, low incomes and poor working conditions trap many residents of low-income countries in poverty. They cannot afford education and health care and do not always have access to social safety nets. Sida works to ensure that people living in poverty have secure employment and that more people, especially women and young people, can earn a living.\r\n\r\n","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Femployment",{"en":902,"sv":904},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Fsysselsattning",{"region":5,"fields":906},{"intro":907,"aid-themes":908,"facts":913,"super-story":917,"aid-tabs":919},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":559},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":909,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":912},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":910},{"year":496,"titles":911},{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":914,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":915,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":601,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":916},"Why does Sida work for employment?","\u003Ch3>Hundreds of millions of people in the world lack employment and livelihoods\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people living and working in low-income countries often do not have enough income to support themselves. They also often lack social protection systems and basic rights. 241 million of the world’s workers live in extreme poverty.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>The global labour market is bleak\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most countries, especially low- and middle-income countries, have not recovered to pre-pandemic employment levels. The situation has been exacerbated by subsequent crises with escalating conflicts and high inflation slowing down global economic development.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>More people working in the informal sector\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around 2 billion people, 60% of the global labour force, work in the informal economy, often in precarious work, with low pay and poor conditions. This particularly affects women and young people. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Functioning labour markets and job creation \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida helps to create jobs with good terms and conditions and functioning labour markets. In Mozambique, Sida’s long-standing support to MozTrabalha has been crucial to the implementation of the country’s labour market policy.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Green jobs for the climate transition\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green jobs are increasingly important in the global transition to a more sustainable economy. Sida’s support to sustainable agricultural practices among farmers’ cooperatives and farms in Tanzania has contributed to production increases of between 20-50 per cent. It has also opened up access to new markets for thousands of farms producing flowers, fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs and garden seeds.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>More women and youth in employment\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Zimbabwe, Sida supports a project that improves income, working conditions and resilience to crises and stress for vulnerable urban and rural women. In Zambia, Sida is supporting a new vocational training programme that is a collaboration between Volvo, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the Northern Technical College. The curriculum ensures that the programmes are matched to the needs of local industry. Most of the students come from rural areas and an increasing number are women. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":918},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":920,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":921,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":515,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":922},"Sida's work with employment","\u003Cp>In Sida’s partner countries, most people with jobs work in the informal economy. These jobs are often low-paid, insecure and without regulated working conditions such as working hours and form of employment. This makes it difficult for people to improve their lives and afford schooling for their children, health care and medicines, and access to social security. An important part of the aid is to create opportunities for people who are currently excluded from the economy to gain access to \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">livelihood. This improves living conditions for women, young people and other vulnerable groups. Ensuring that people have secure jobs with wages that they can live on, is also important for preventing conflicts and maintaining peace.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[923,933,943,953],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":924,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":925,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":926},"Employment and livelihood","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of the people in Sida’s partner countries lack sufficient income and access to jobs with good conditions. The ability to earn a living is a prerequisite for lifting people out of poverty and improving their own lives and those of their families.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida supports projects that contribute to more people having access to livelihoods and jobs with good working conditions, especially for women and young people. Here are some examples:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[927,930],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":928,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":929,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Securing food and livelihoods in Burkina Faso","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Burkina Faso, Sida supports the UN’s specialised agency for agriculture, forestry and fisheries (FAO) to improve food security and increase livelihoods for small-scale farmers by restoring eroded farmland, upgrading water dams and increasing agricultural productivity through sustainable farming methods. This benefits, among others, internally displaced people and the economic empowerment of women.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fao.org\u002Fcountryprofiles\u002Findex\u002Fen\u002F?iso3=BFA&strLang=fr\">\u003Cstrong>About FAO’s work in Burkina Faso on the organisation’s website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":931,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":932,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"New jobs for young people from marginalised areas in Kenya","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Kenya, Sida supports partnerships between private and public organisations (Public-Private Development Partnership (PPDP) programme). Through employment and self-employment, young people from marginalised areas in Narok and Nakuru counties have found gainful employment with decent conditions.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Fcontributions\u002FSE-0-SE-6-10305\">About the project at Openaid.se\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":934,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":935,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":936},"Working conditions","\u003Cp>A large percentage of the world’s workers lack employment contracts, security and rights in their workplaces. They also have wages that are too low to live on. \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially true for workers in low- and middle-income countries. Sida supports projects that improve and strengthen people’s rights and conditions in the labour market. Here are some examples of projects Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[937,940],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":938,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":939,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Improving conditions in the textile industry","\u003Cp>In many low-income countries, workers have little opportunity to influence their working conditions. In Bangladesh, Sida is supporting a project in which the government and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) are working together to empower workers in the textile industry. This enables more workers to organise themselves in trade unions and thus influence and improve their conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ilo.org\u002Fdhaka\u002Flang--en\u002Findex.htm\">\u003Cstrong>About the work in Bangladesh on the ILO website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":941,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":942,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Labour market services in the Western Balkans","\u003Cp>An efficient and effective employment service is key to enabling more people to enter the labour market. In the Western Balkans, Sida’s support has contributed to progress through the integration of digital tools in employment services and cooperation with the Swedish Public Employment Service. Key milestones include the development of a new website for the employment service in Republika Srpska in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in cooperation with the World Bank, and the integration of employment service systems in Kosovo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":944,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":945,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":946},"Social security systems","\u003Cp>People who are not in formal paid employment are often excluded from social security schemes such as health insurance and pensions. Many also have more limited access to healthcare and education, and fewer resources for their children – which in turn makes it harder to escape poverty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida helps to strengthen social protection systems for people outside the labour market. Here are examples of projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[947,950],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":948,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":949,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Developing social protection systems in Rwanda","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people in Rwanda live in poverty and access to social security is important for those who live in extreme poverty and are most vulnerable (women, children, people with disabilities and the elderly). Through Sida’s support to Rwanda’s national social protection system, thousands of children and pregnant women have accessed cash grants and support for nutritious food. Nearly 6,500 households had a family member access flexible part-time work in 2023–2024.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Fcontributions\u002FSE-0-SE-6-14452\">\u003Cstrong>About the cash assistance project on Openaid’s website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":951,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":952,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Cash assistance for employment in Afghanistan","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The current situation in Afghanistan has made it difficult to support long-term job development and livelihoods. Sida is therefore reorganising to meet basic needs. Through so-called “cash for work” where people who lack access to their own livelihood receive cash support in connection with the performance of simple community services, which provides access to income and livelihood. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":954,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":955,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":956,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Scope of Sida’s work with employment","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida’s support for interventions with employment as a main objective amounted to SEK 1.7 billion in 2024. Many other areas of Sida’s work, such as agricultural development, private sector development, education and energy, also contribute to increasing employment. The focus of the work is governed by the Government’s Strategy for Sustainable Inclusive Economic Development, but also by several country strategies. The summary describes how Sida works with employment.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fpublikationer\u002Ftrade-employment-and-poverty-reduction-an-evidence-based-overview\">\u003Cstrong>Report on trade, employment and poverty reduction – an evidence-based overview\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[957],{"cc_block_file__file":958,"cc_block_file__link_text":966},{"ID":959,"title":960,"filename":961,"filesize":962,"url":963,"alt":32,"description":32,"caption":32,"name":964,"date":965,"modified":965,"mime_type":807,"type":808,"subtype":809},48513,"62701_Portfolio_Overview_2023_Employment_WEB","62701_Portfolio_Overview_2023_Employment_WEB.pdf",204279,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.sida.se\u002Fapp\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F05111205\u002F62701_Portfolio_Overview_2023_Employment_WEB.pdf","62701_portfolio_overview_2023_employment_web","2024-06-05 09:12:04","Summary of Sida's work with Employment 2023",3408,"Employment","employment","2024-12-10T00:00:00","2020-06-18T13:43:46",{"breadcrumbs":973,"categories":976,"preamble":977,"path":978,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":979,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":981,"id":1045,"status":460,"title":1046,"slug":984,"updated":1047,"published":1048},[974,975],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"Gender equality is about the equal rights, opportunities and responsibilities of women, men and non-binary people to shape society and their own lives. Gender equality is a human right and a prerequisite for eradicating poverty. For Sida, gender equality is a prioritised issue and permeates all work.","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Fgender-equality",{"en":978,"sv":980},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Fjamstalldhet",{"region":5,"fields":982},{"intro":983,"aid-themes":985,"facts":990,"super-story":994,"aid-tabs":996},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":984},"gender-equality",{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":986,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":989},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":987},{"year":496,"titles":988},{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":991,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":992,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":601,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":993},"Why do Sida work for gender equality?","\u003Ch3>When gender equality increases, poverty decreases\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>More women than men live in poverty in the world. This is because girls and women have less access to education, labour and other resources that provide economic opportunities and development, compared to boys and men. Strengthening the rights and equal opportunities of girls and women is key to reducing poverty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Women’s economic empowerment benefits everyone\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>In a world where women participate in the economy in the same way as men, global gross domestic product would increase by over 20 per cent. With their own income, women are more likely to take control of their lives: leaving abusive relationships, saving for retirement, participating in politics, owning land and paying for education for themselves and their children. Society as a whole benefits when women earn money and have access to financial services.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Equal societies are more peaceful\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>In societies where women and minority groups are oppressed, violence against them is often justified. There is often a perception that men using violence is something positive and natural. Societies that are more equal are more peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Ch3>Gender equality increases when everyone participates\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Through Sida’s work, the human rights of women and girls are strengthened, economic equality and justice increase, more women can participate in politics and gender-based violence is counteracted. To increase gender equality, power structures between women and men and social gender norms need to be changed. Everyone needs to participate in the work and start from the reasons that lead to an unequal distribution of power between men and women. Women’s rights organisations and feminist movements are key actors in gender equality work as they drive gender equality issues forward locally, nationally and globally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Contributes to increased economic empowerment for women\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sida strengthens women’s economic empowerment: increases their access to, and control over, economic resources, which leads to greater opportunities to influence their situation and society at large. Supporting women’s economic empowerment paves the way for greater gender equality and economic justice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>When girls go to school, gender equality increases\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Education for girls and women is crucial for increasing gender equality and reducing inequalities. Sida helps ensure that more girls can go to school. This increases their participation in the labour market, improves their health and reduces the likelihood that they will be married off at a young age. Separate toilets for girls and boys and increasing the number of female teachers are simple and effective ways to get more girls to start, stay and finish school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":995},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":997,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":998,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":608,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":999},"Sida's work with gender equality","\u003Cp>There is a growing resistance to gender equality and women’s and girls’ rights globally, which is closely linked to the resistance to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and LGBTI rights. This resistance is part of the global democratic decline. This affects not only women, girls and non-binary people’s rights, as gender equality is needed to achieve a more just and sustainable society for all people. Fair and sustainable global development depends on equality between women and men, girls and boys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Poverty affects the lives of both women and men, but it hits women and girls hardest. To reduce poverty, society’s resources need to be redistributed more fairly from a gender perspective. Only when women have equal access to education, health care, opportunities to earn a living and participate in decision-making – both in the home and politically – will world poverty decrease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cooperation with women’s rights organisations is central to Sida’s work for increased gender equality. They advocate for gender equality and hold decision-makers accountable for the fulfilment of national gender equality goals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida’s work for increased gender equality is based on analyses of the situation of women and girls and men and boys, as well as discrimination against other groups in society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1000,1016,1023,1032,1042],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":984,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1001,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1002,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1003},"Increasing women's economic empowerment","\u003Cp>Across the world, women earn less than men, and also take the greatest responsibility for unpaid work in the home. Women also have lower wages and poorer working conditions than men. In addition, many countries’ laws restrict women’s access to work or give men the right to decide whether their wives can work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More women than men lack a bank account, which is a prerequisite for taking out a loan or starting a business. It also prevents women from engaging in trade or inheriting land. Women are more likely to work in the informal economy without security or the possibility of a pension. Ensuring that women have equal opportunities in the labour market is a prerequisite for more long-term sustainable development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are examples of programmes and projects supported by Sida:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1004,1007,1010,1013],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1005,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1006,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Improving conditions in textile factories","\u003Cp>One in three women working in the textile industry in Bangladesh have experienced violence or discrimination in the workplace. Sida supports the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) training programme for workers in the textile industry. The aim is to improve working conditions and strengthen the role of women in the factories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ilo.org\u002Fnewyork\u002Fnews\u002FWCMS_408360\u002Flang--en\u002Findex.htm\">\u003Cstrong>About the project on ILO’s website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1008,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1009,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Encouraging financial independence for women","\u003Cp>Among indigenous women in rural Guatemala, violence is part of everyday life. Sida supports the organisation Helvetas, which gives women the tools to make a living from farming and get away from violence and economic dependence on men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.helvetas.org\u002Fen\u002Fswitzerland\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fwhere-we-work\u002Fpartner-countries\u002Fguatemala\">About the work in Guatemala on the Helvetas web page\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1011,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1012,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Educating women in economics","\u003Cp>In Zambia and ten other African countries, migrant women are being trained to improve their economy and run businesses, through a programme run by the UN migration agency, IOM. The programme works to strengthen the health and rights of migrants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.iom.int\u002Fcountries\u002Fzambia\">\u003Cstrong>About the work in Zambia on the IOM website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1014,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1015,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Reducing the digital divide","\u003Cp>In low-income countries, only 35% of people have access to the internet. The World Wide Web Foundation works to reduce the digital divide between men and women. When the internet is accessible to everyone, people can more easily learn and meet across borders, promoting both democracy and women’s power over their own lives, including their economic empowerment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwebfoundation.org\u002Fwro-network\u002F\">\u003Cb>World Wide Web Foundations web site\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":984,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1017,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1018,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1019},"Gender equal societies are more peaceful","\u003Cp>Armed conflict increases the vulnerability of women and girls, but women’s involvement can contribute to peace and reduce the risk of conflict. Support to displaced people is still often targeted at male heads of household and excludes women. Peace negotiations, peacekeeping operations and interventions in conflict zones often lack a gender perspective and the participation of women. Women’s rights organisations in conflict areas are left behind when international organisations withdraw if the conflict escalates and often lack funding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports women’s rights organisations in conflict-affected areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are on example of a programme that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1020],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1021,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1022,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Strengthening women's participation in conflict areas","\u003Cp>Sida cooperates with the Global Fund for Women (GFW), which works for freedom from violence by supporting women’s leadership in crisis and conflict situations in terms of reconstruction and peace efforts. People who live in exclusion and are particularly vulnerable are highly prioritised. GFW, along with 15 other women’s rights funds, has increased its funding to organisations working in crisis and conflict situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.globalfundforwomen.org\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002F\">About the work on the GFW website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":984,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1024,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1025,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1026},"Gender-based violence","\u003Cp>Around one third of women worldwide are estimated to have experienced physical or sexual violence in intimate relationships in their lifetime. Women and girls are particularly affected in crises, wars and conflicts. Men and boys are also victims. Violence is increasingly digitalised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gender-based violence includes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Domestic violence: physical, sexual, psychological or economic violence or the threat of violence.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Sexual violence: sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Human trafficking for sexual purposes\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Child and forced marriages\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Honour-based violence and oppression\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Female genital mutilation\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>To effectively combat gender-based violence, it is crucial to use knowledge of the situation where the violence occurs. Sida therefore cooperates with SVRI, a global research institute, to support research in low- and middle-income countries. The research develops methods based on the situation in the country in question. This ensures that anti-violence programmes are based on local knowledge and really make a difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida works with civil society organisations to combat gender-based violence. Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1027,1030],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1028,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1029,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Preventing genital mutilation","\u003Cp>Preventing and combating harmful practices is important in the fight against gender-based violence. In Ethiopia, Sida has contributed to a plan to eradicate female genital mutilation and to the provision of care and counselling for thousands of girls who have been subjected to it. In Burkina Faso, an estimated 90,000 girls have escaped genital mutilation 2023 thanks to active monitoring of girls at risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the media, 66 million people have learnt about FGM in the 17 countries where UNFPA and UNICEF work together to combat FGM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unfpa.org\u002Funfpa-unicef-joint-programme-female-genital-mutilation\">\u003Cstrong>mme against female genital mutilation on the UNFPA website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":788,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1031,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"\u003Cp>Every year, millions of girls are married off before they turn 18. Sida supports Plan International, which works to reduce child marriage. In Bangladesh, half of all girls are married off before the age of 18. There, Plan International organises youth groups and engages fathers in gender equality work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplan-international.org\u002Fbangladesh\">\u003Cstrong>About the work in Bangladesh on the Plan International website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":984,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1033,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1034,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1035},"Men and boys also benefit from a more equal world","\u003Cp>If women and men are to have the same power and opportunities to shape their lives, men need to be committed to gender equality. By involving men and boys in the work for gender equality, harmful norms of masculinity that affect both women and men and girls and boys can be changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1036,1039],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1037,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1038,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Engaging men for gender equality","\u003Cp>In the Middle East and North Africa, UN Women, the UN agency for women’s rights and empowerment, is working to engage men and boys in gender equality issues and in changing norms. One example is the Because I’m a man campaign, which has had a major impact in Egypt, Morocco and Palestine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another programme that engages men and boys in gender equality is carried out in cooperation with the global network MenEngage Alliance, which has over 1000 member organisations in 92 countries. MenEngage Alliance’s mission is to promote gender equality by changing harmful norms around masculinity and ‘being a man’. They also conduct campaigns and advocacy work to change unequal policies and laws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Farabstates.unwomen.org\u002Fen\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Fending-violence-against-women\u002Fbecause-i-am-a-man-campaign\">\u003Cb>About Because I’m a man on UN Women web site\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fmenengage.org\u002F\">\u003Cb>MenEngage web site\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1040,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1041,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Supporting boy survivors of sexual exploitation","\u003Cp>Men’s violence against children is a terrible crime that affects both girls and boys, but most interventions for survivors of sexual violence are aimed at girls and women. Sida’s partner ECPAT International is active in 105 countries and has, through cooperation with Sida, increased its focus on boys as survivors of sexual exploitation and highlighted the need for targeted efforts to better reach these boys. Research has been conducted and national studies have been carried out that have led to greater understanding of both prevalence and survivors’ needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fecpat.org\u002Fglobal-boys-initiative\u002F\">About Global Boys Initiative on ECPAT web site\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1043,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1044,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Scope of Sida’s work with gender equality","\u003Cp>Sida’s development cooperation within gender equality goes to the following areas:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Human rights of women and girls\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Gender-based violence\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Women’s economic empowerment\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Women’s political representation and influence\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>75 per cent of Sida’s total work had gender equality as a main or secondary objective. The focus of Sida’s gender equality work is guided by the Government’s strategies for development cooperation and humanitarian aid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.government.se\u002Finternational-development-cooperation-strategies\u002F2025\u002F06\u002Fstrategy-for-gender-equality-and-womens-and-girls-freedom-and-empowerment-20252028\u002F#:~:text=This%20Strategy%20governs%20Sweden%E2%80%99s%20development%20cooperation%20for%20gender,with%20a%20total%20volume%20of%20SEK%20800%20million.\">Strategy for gender equality and women’s and girls’ freedom and empowerment 2025–2028 on the Swedish governments website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fen\u002Fsidas-international-work\u002Fthematic-areas\u002Fsexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights\">Sida’s work on sexual and reproductive health\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fen\u002Fsidas-international-work\u002Fthematic-areas\u002Fdemocracy-human-rights-and-freedom-of-expression\">Sida’s work on democracy, human rights and freedom of expression\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.sida.se\u002Fapp\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F21141802\u002F10206314_Portfolio_Gender_Equality_2021_web.pdf\">Summary of Sida’s work on gender equality\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",3428,"Gender equality","2024-10-07T00:00:00","2020-01-30T17:56:55",{"breadcrumbs":1050,"categories":1053,"preamble":1054,"path":1055,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":1056,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":1058,"id":1150,"status":460,"title":1151,"slug":1061,"updated":1152,"published":1153},[1051,1052],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"Sida contributes to giving more people in the world access to equitable health care. Sida's support strengthens health systems and enables more people to take control of their own bodies. Sida should prevent the spread of infectious diseases, reduce antibiotic resistance and contribute to research that benefits people living in poverty.\r\n","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Fhealth",{"en":1055,"sv":1057},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Fhalsa",{"region":5,"fields":1059},{"intro":1060,"aid-themes":1062,"facts":1067,"super-story":1071,"aid-tabs":1073},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":1061},"health",{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":1063,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":1066},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":1064},{"year":496,"titles":1065},{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":1068,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":1069,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":695,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":1070},"Why do Sida work for health?","\u003Ch3>Far-from-universal health care\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Only one third of the world’s population has access to basic health care.\u003Csup>1\u003C\u002Fsup> Access to health care is unequal, both within and between countries and regions, and the gaps are widening. Health care is often expensive and many people have to pay out of pocket for basic health care. Unfortunately, the people who need care the most have the worst access.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Communicable diseases claim victims\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>One billion people suffer from communicable diseases caused by viruses and parasites.\u003Csup>2\u003C\u002Fsup> The fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria has long been on the right track. But millions of people are still affected every year, leaving many children out of school and adults unable to work. A growing challenge is antibiotic resistance, which occurs when sick people receive the wrong medication for their conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Millions of women and children die unnecessarily\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Every 11 seconds, a woman or a newborn baby dies in childbirth, the vast majority in low- and lower-middle-income countries. Over the past 20 years, the global maternal mortality rate has decreased by 34%, but around 800 women still die every day during pregnancy or childbirth, mostly due to poor access to care.\u003Csup>3\u003C\u002Fsup> The situation is worst in countries affected by war and other humanitarian crises. In 2021, 25 million children under the age of 1 did not receive their basic vaccinations due to the pandemic, meaning that more children will die from otherwise preventable diseases.\u003Csup>4\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Ch3>More people get access to healthcare\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Through Sida, more people living in poverty and vulnerability have increased access to health care. Sida has, among other things, contributed to the equipping of health centres for pregnant women in Ethiopia during the war, that elderly people in 14 countries received better care and access to health care, and that seven of South Sudan’s ten states have access to basic health services.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Fighting infectious diseases\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Although HIV is declining, one person dies every minute from the disease.\u003Csup>5\u003C\u002Fsup> Aid is helping to prevent HIV, provide care and antiretroviral drugs, and enable more people to get tested. The aid has helped provide children under five in Somalia with child health care: vaccination, treatment of malaria, pneumonia and acute diarrhoea. Sida supports the work against antibiotic resistance globally and in several of our partner countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Helping to reduce child and maternal mortality\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>To reduce child and maternal mortality, Sida supports, among other things, further training of midwives, increased access to clean water in health facilities, nutritious food and vaccines. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, for example, millions of children have been immunised against deadly diseases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":1072},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":1074,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":1075,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":515,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":1076},"Sida's work with health","\u003Cp>The last 20 years have seen great progress in the field of health. Never before has so much disease and suffering been avoided thanks to new knowledge, technologies and practices that improve people’s quality of life and prevent and cure diseases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People living in poverty are more affected by both non-communicable and infectious diseases. This is partly due to a lack of access to quality healthcare, toilets, sewage and waste management, and the ability to maintain hygiene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through Sida, more people have access to quality healthcare. Sida helps to ensure that essential medical equipment, medicines and water and sanitation (toilets, sewage and waste management) are available in health centres – to improve access to care for the most vulnerable people. Maternal health, child health care and access to sexual and reproductive health are particularly important and prioritised for Sida.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are the areas Sida supports and examples of programmes and projects:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1077,1096,1115,1118,1134,1148],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1078,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1079,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1080},"Strong health systems ","\u003Cp>Many people in the world can’t access good health care when they need. This may be due to distant health care centres, a shortage of trained staff or high health care costs. People living in poverty, in conflict zones, in rural areas or belonging to particularly vulnerable groups are particularly hard hit. Dealing with both infectious and non-infectious diseases places great strain on health services in many countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among other things, Sida helps to ensure that more people have access to basic health care, with a focus on child and maternal health and improving the conditions for midwives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1081,1084,1087,1090,1093],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1082,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1083,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Raising the status of the midwifery profession","\u003Cp>Midwives are an important profession for reducing maternal and child mortality. However, midwives often lack the necessary conditions and resources to carry out their work. Sida supports the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), which strengthens and promotes the midwifery profession by raising the quality of training, ensuring that job descriptions are available and that midwives have the right to a dignified workplace and the resources to carry out their work safely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.internationalmidwives.org\u002F\">International Midwives Confederation website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1085,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1086,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Somali public health authority under construction","\u003Cp>Somalia is one of the countries in the world with the highest maternal and child mortality rates.\u003Csup>6\u003C\u002Fsup> Recurrent humanitarian crises and an ongoing armed conflict pose serious challenges to the country’s development. Together with the Swedish Public Health Agency, Sida is supporting the establishment of a Somali public health authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.folkhalsomyndigheten.se\u002Fom-folkhalsomyndigheten\u002Finternationellt-samarbete\u002Ffolkhalsomyndigheten-samarbetar-med-somalias-nybildade-folkhalsomyndighet\">About the cooperation on the Swedish Public Health Agency’s website (in swedish)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1088,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1089,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Access to health for all in Bangladesh","\u003Cp>In Bangladesh, over 70 per cent of health care is paid for out of pocket, which is among the highest in the world.\u003Csup>7\u003C\u002Fsup> Getting sick in Bangladesh is a major financial burden and mainly affects those with the least financial resources.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida works with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Bangladesh to increase access to universal health care. This is done by training government representatives in health financing and drawing lessons from other countries in the region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fbangladesh\">WHO Bangladesh website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1091,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1092,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Training midwives for improved care","\u003Cp>Sida is supporting a collaboration between Bangladesh’s Ministry of Health and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to develop the country’s maternal and obstetric care. Among other things, nursing schools have started a two-year bachelor programme for midwives and several midwifery institutes of international standard have opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The programme helps to raise the status of the midwifery profession and provides increased access to maternal and emergency obstetric care, reduced infant mortality, increased access to contraception and sex education for adolescents, and increased access to sexual and reproductive health services for girls, women and adolescents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fsida-i-varlden\u002Flander-och-regioner\u002Fbangladesh\u002Fbangladesh-satsning-pa-barnmorskor-minskar-modradodligheten\">Article Bangladesh investment in midwives reduces maternal mortality rate (in swedish)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1094,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1095,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Basic health care in South Sudan","\u003Cp>The Health Pool Fund (HPF), in partnership with the Ministry of Health in South Sudan, has ensured that millions of people in the country have access to basic health services. Seven of South Sudan’s ten states now have access to basic health services with a focus on maternal and child health and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhpfsouthsudan.org\u002F\">About the Fund in South Sudan on the HPF website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1097,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1098,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1099},"Child and maternal health","\u003Cp>Despite a decline in maternal and child mortality, millions of women or newborn babies die during pregnancy and childbirth every year. The majority of these are lives that could have been saved with knowledge and good care. The vast majority of childbirth-related deaths occur in low-income and lower middle-income countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida contributes to improving maternal and child health by increasing access to maternal and childbirth care and increasing access to knowledge about sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Combating gender-based violence is an important area of health assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects we support:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1100,1103,1106,1109,1112],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1101,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1102,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"The fight against child mortality","\u003Cp>Struggling to reduce child mortality rates\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe mortality rate among children under five is high and one third is related to malaria, pneumonia and diarrhoea, diseases that can be prevented and treated.\u003Csup>8\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in its efforts to reduce child mortality, including through access to clean water in health facilities, nutritious food and vaccines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funicef.se\u002Fbli-varldsforalder\">\u003Cb>UNICEF website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1104,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1105,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Counselling on contraception and abortion in Zambia","\u003Cp>People’s knowledge of their sexual and reproductive rights is generally low. Child marriages, teenage pregnancies and HIV affect many, and almost half of all Zambian women have been victims of domestic violence at some point in their lives.9 Access to contraception is poor and the number of unsafe abortions is high. The organisation MSI Reproductive Choices disseminates information and provides advice on contraception and safe abortion, among other things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.msichoices.org\u002F\">MSI Reproductive Choices website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1107,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1108,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increased access to contraception in sub-Saharan Africa","\u003Cp>The pandemic affected the ability of young people to receive information about their sexual and reproductive rights (SRHR) in school. This has resulted in an increase in unwanted pregnancies, unsafe abortions, child marriages and sexual violence. Sida’s support to DKT International and Population Services International has helped increase access to contraceptives and medical abortion products in sub-Saharan Africa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dktinternational.org\u002Fresources\u002Fresults\u002F\">DKT International website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.psi.org\u002F\">Population Services website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1110,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1111,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Improving SRHR in ten African countries","\u003Cp>Residents of southern and eastern Africa often have poor access to contraception, maternity care and safe abortion. Sida supports the UN programme 2gether 4 SRHR, which is working on a joint strategy to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights, combat HIV and gender-based violence in eastern and southern Africa, especially for teenage girls and young people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fesaro.unfpa.org\u002Fen\u002F2gether-4-srhr\">About 2gether 4 SRHR on the UNFPA website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1113,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1114,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Supporting victims of gender-based violence in Myanmar","\u003Cp>Sexual and gender-based violence is common in armed conflicts. Through the Women and Girls First programme, Sida has supported sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Myanmar through the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Among other things, women have received protection and help through so-called “safe spaces” that can be compared to women’s shelters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmyanmar.unfpa.org\u002Fen\u002Fpublications\u002Fwomen-and-girls-first-programme-fact-sheet\">Women and Girls first on the UNFPA website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1116,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1117,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)","\u003Cp>The sexual and reproductive health of women and girls is improving globally. At the same time, conservative forces are threatening people’s rights in some countries. Defending everyone’s right to their body and sexuality is an important issue for Sida.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fen\u002Fsidas-international-work\u002Fthematic-areas\u002Fsexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights\">\u003Cb>Read more about Sida’s work on SRHR\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1119,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1120,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1121},"Promoting healthy living","\u003Cp>Ill-health is often due to causes beyond the control of the health sector, such as environmental pollution, lack of nutritious food, gender norms, discriminatory legislation, poverty and natural disasters. These include environmental pollution, lack of nutritious food, gender stereotypes, discriminatory legislation, poverty and natural disasters. A majority of young children die due to lack of water and sanitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida helps to increase people’s access to clean water, reduce emissions that are harmful to health, curb antibiotic resistance and provide psychosocial support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1122,1125,1128,1131],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1123,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1124,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Psycho-social support in Gaza","\u003Cp>In the Palestinian Gaza Strip, many people suffer from resignation and depression as a result of occupation, conflict and oppression. Sida supports the Gaza Community Mental Health Program in Palestine, which provides psycho-social support and psychotherapy through its psychiatric clinics and mobile clinics, helping to strengthen the mental health care system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gcmhp.org\u002F\">\u003Cb>Gaza Community Mental Health Program website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1126,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1127,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Improving hygiene in Bangladesh","\u003Cp>Around 1.8 billion people around the world are unable to wash their hands with soap and water and do not have access to clean water.\u003Csup>10\u003C\u002Fsup> This is a major problem in Bangladesh and elsewhere. Sida supports WaterAid, which works to raise awareness of the importance of good hygiene. Hundreds of thousands of face-masks and hand soaps were distributed to people in densely populated and vulnerable slum areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wateraid.org\u002Fse\u002Fblog\u002Fsida-stodjer-wateraids-insats-mot-coronaviruset-i-bangladesh-med-fem-miljoner-kronor\">\u003Cb>Water Aid website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1129,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1130,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Emissions reductions in Bosnia","\u003Cp>In Bosnia, many people burn coal, wood and rubbish to heat their poorly insulated houses. This leads to serious air pollution, which in turn causes people to suffer, fall ill and even die prematurely. By supporting the Green Economic Development programme of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Sida is contributing to major reductions in emissions from public buildings, industries and homes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.undp.org\u002Fbosnia-herzegovina\u002Fprojects\u002Fged-project\">\u003Cb>About the Green Economic Development (UNDP website)\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1132,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1133,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increased funding to curb global antibiotic resistance","\u003Cp>Antibiotic resistance occurs when antibiotics are prescribed too casually and bacteria manage to develop resistance. Tackling the problem will require global cooperation in several areas and sectors, including antibiotic prescription and use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida is working with the UN AMR Multi-Partner Trust Fund to strengthen political commitment and engage communities on the issue of antibiotic resistance in Cambodia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Morocco, Zimbabwe, Tajikistan and Peru.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fnews\u002Fitem\u002F19-06-2019-new-multi-partner-trust-fund-launched-to-combat-antimicrobial-resistance-globally\">\u003Cb>AMR Multi-Partner Trust Fund website\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1135,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1136,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":1137,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Scope and governance of Sida’s work with health","\u003Cp>Sida’s health work is guided by strategies from the Government. In 2021, Sida’s total health aid amounted to more than SEK 2.8 billion, which corresponds to ten percent of Sida’s total aid. Sida has three priority areas for health aid:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Strong health systems\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Promoting healthy living\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp id=\"h1id\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.government.se\u002Fcountry-and-regional-strategies\u002F2018\u002F11\u002Fstrategy-for-swedens-global-development-cooperation-in-sustainable-social-development-20182022\u002F\">Strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation in sustainable social development 2018–2022 (extended until December 2023)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1138],{"cc_block_file__file":1139,"cc_block_file__link_text":1147},{"ID":1140,"title":1141,"filename":1142,"filesize":802,"url":1143,"alt":32,"description":32,"caption":32,"name":1144,"date":1145,"modified":1146,"mime_type":807,"type":808,"subtype":809},41543,"10207232_Portfolio_Health_2022_WEB","10207232_Portfolio_Health_2022_WEB.pdf","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.sida.se\u002Fapp\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F12172629\u002F10207232_Portfolio_Health_2022_WEB.pdf","10207232_portfolio_health_2022_web","2023-06-12 15:26:29","2023-06-12 15:26:38","Summary of Sida's work with health 2022",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":574,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1149,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fnews-room\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Fdetail\u002Fprimary-health-care\">Statistics Access to basic health care on the WHO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fnews-room\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Fdetail\u002Fvector-borne-diseases\">Statistics number of people suffering from diseases caused by viruses and parasites on the WHO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fnews-room\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Fdetail\u002Fmaternal-mortality\">Maternal mortality statistics on the WHO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fnews-room\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Fdetail\u002Fimmunization-coverage\">Reduced vaccination of children during the pandemic leads to more deaths on the WHO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fworldpopulationreview.com\u002Fcountry-rankings\u002Fhiv-rates-by-country\">Statistics on the number of people living with HIV worldwide on the UNAIDS website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdata.worldbank.org\u002Findicator\u002FSH.STA.MMRT?locations=SO\">Child and maternal mortality statistics in Somalia on the World Bank website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdata.worldbank.org\u002Findicator\u002FSH.XPD.OOPC.CH.ZS?locations=BD\">Proportion of health care paid out of pocket in Bangladesh on the World Bank website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdata.unicef.org\u002Ftopic\u002Fchild-survival\u002Funder-five-mortality\u002F\">Child mortality statistics on the UNICEF website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Frsf.org\u002Fen\u002Fcountry\u002Fzambia\">Statistics Percentage of women in Zambia who suffered domestic violence in their lifetime on the RFS website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unwater.org\u002Fpublications\u002Fun-world-water-development-report-2023\">Statistics on access to clean water in the world on the WHO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n",3418,"Health","2023-07-06T00:00:00","2020-11-19T12:25:38",{"breadcrumbs":1155,"categories":1158,"preamble":1159,"path":1160,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":1161,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":1163,"id":1196,"status":460,"title":1197,"slug":1198,"updated":1199,"published":1200},[1156,1157],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"Migration is a development issue that can drive development forward when it is safe and orderly. Long-term solutions for displaced people create peaceful and inclusive societies. Sida is therefore increasing the focus on migration in development cooperation. The Swedish Government has decided on a new strategy for Sida's work on irregular migration and forced displacement, and to promote the voluntary, safe and dignified return of people who have fled or migrated.\r\n","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Fmigration",{"en":1160,"sv":1162},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Fmigration",{"region":5,"fields":1164},{"intro":1165,"aid-themes":1167,"facts":1172,"super-story":1177,"aid-tabs":1179},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":1166},"migration-development",{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":1168,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":1171},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":1169},{"year":496,"titles":1170},{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":1173,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":1174,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":1175,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":1176},"Why do Sida support the area of migration?","\u003Ch3>Safe and orderly migration matters\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Moving has always been one of the human development strategies. However, for many people living in poverty, the conditions to migrate are less favourable. Without legal migration routes, risky migration routes or people smugglers are often the only options. For women and children, the risk of violence – not least sexual violence – is particularly high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Safe and orderly migration can contribute positively to development and reduce inequalities. People who have migrated and are working can strengthen both the economy of the new country and that of the country of origin, by sending money to family and relatives back home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>More people flee and are displaced\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Every year, millions of people are forced to leave their homes due to war, conflict, human rights violations, political or economic instability and other disasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 2024, the number of forcibly displaced people has reached record levels, with internally displaced persons (IDPs), those living as refugees in their home country, being by far the largest group. The vast majority of those who have fled or been forced to migrate stay in neighbouring countries. The majority of these host countries are low and middle-income countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Stability is needed for voluntary return\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The world situation has deteriorated significantly. The root causes of migration and displacement – conflict, violence, economic instability, climate change, food crisis, or human rights violations – are often unresolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the UN, many displaced people remain outside their home countries for an extended period of time, and more than half of them have lived in exile for five years or longer. To be able to return voluntarily and safely to their home country, they need stability, livelihoods, access to health care and education.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Sida contributes to:","\u003Cp>Sida includes migration and people who have migrated to contribute to the goal of Swedish international development cooperation: reduced poverty and freedom from oppression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":1178},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":1180,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":1181,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":1182,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":1183},"Sida's priority areas","\u003Cp>Sida’s development cooperation in the field of migration is implemented within the framework of international agreements that Sweden supports. We contribute to implementing parts of the goals of the UN’s Global Framework for Migration and Refugees and contribute to the fulfilment of Agenda 2030.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Challenges in this area are best solved through cooperation between countries and regions, and development cooperation can contribute to this. We are taking a broad and long-term approach to these issues in partnership with the UN, the EU, individual countries and international organisations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Government decided on a new strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation in migration, return and voluntary repatriation (2024-2028) \u003Cstrong>on 24 October 2024\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Sida will take care of the governance of the new strategy and enter into collaborations with partners to best achieve results within the agreed goals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are Sida’s priority areas:\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Cp>Lämnas tomt\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1184,1187,1190,1193],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":1166,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1185,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1186,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Managing migration across society","\u003Cp>Sida’s work contributes to strengthening capacity for orderly management of migration across society and across a wide range of actors and sectors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, Sida strengthens institutions that manage migration. This may involve, for example, supporting a country’s migration authorities or other bodies such as health services. Ensuring that people have access to the right kind of identity documents and documentation is an important issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":1166,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1188,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1189,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Increasing opportunities for voluntary and safe return","\u003Cp>Many displaced people want to be able to return voluntarily and safely. Sida’s support for return and reintegration can include providing access to identification and legal documentation, support to vulnerable families, job opportunities, psychosocial support and strengthening social cohesion with host communities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida also funds mine clearance to enable safe returns. Support for reconstruction, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence is also important for the return of displaced people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":1166,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1191,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1192,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Strengthening the refugee reception capacity of host countries","\u003Cp>The majority of the world’s refugees are in low- and middle-income countries, and 70% in countries neighbouring their country of origin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is therefore important to strengthen the capacity of these countries to manage refugee reception in a fair and dignified manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We also work to increase the resilience of communities and populations to crisis and conflict, for example by including refugees and migrants in social protection systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We work to ensure that girls and boys who have been forced to migrate or flee have the opportunity to attend school. We help refugees gain access to digital financial services, which can be used for self-reliance, food production, health and education.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including migrants and refugees in the local community through social services such as health and education facilitates voluntary return and reintegration when the situation is safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1194,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1195,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Governance of Sida’s work on migration","\u003Cp>The Swedish Government decided on a new strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation in migration, return and voluntary repatriation (2024-2028) on \u003Cstrong>24 October 2024\u003C\u002Fstrong>. Sida will take care of the governance of the new strategy and enter into collaborations with partners to best achieve results within the agreed objectives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.government.se\u002Finternational-development-cooperation-strategies\u002F2025\u002F02\u002Fnew-strategy-for-swedens-global-development-cooperation-on-migration-returns-and-voluntary-repatriation-20242028\u002F\">Strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation in migration, return and voluntary repatriation 2024 – 2028 on the Swedish government website \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n",3406,"Migration and development","migration","2024-10-25T00:00:00","2021-02-19T10:05:21",{"breadcrumbs":1202,"categories":1205,"preamble":1206,"path":1207,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":1208,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":1210,"id":1300,"status":460,"title":1301,"slug":1302,"updated":1303,"published":1304},[1203,1204],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"War and violent conflict cause poverty and and make it more difficult to reduce poverty. Sida works for sustainable peace and human security by preventing armed conflict, addressing the causes of conflict, strengthening peacebuilding and social cohesion in communities that have experienced violent conflict.","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Fpeaceful-and-inclusive-societies",{"en":1207,"sv":1209},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Ffredliga-och-inkluderande-samhallen",{"region":5,"fields":1211},{"intro":1212,"aid-themes":1214,"facts":1219,"super-story":1223,"aid-tabs":1225},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":1213},"peaceful-societies",{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":1215,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":1218},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":1216},{"year":496,"titles":1217},{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":1220,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":1221,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":601,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":1222},"Why do Sida work for peace and security?","\u003Ch3>Peacebuilding reduces poverty\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Violent and armed conflict is one of the biggest obstacles to development. Three quarters of all people living in extreme poverty live in fragile, often conflict-affected areas and the number is expected to increase. Armed conflict causes enormous human suffering and economic losses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Conflict prevention reduces hunger and famine disasters\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Most hunger and famine disasters are linked to armed conflict. The number of people living in displacement has never been higher. In 2022, 35 million people were displaced, compared to 27 million the year before. This is mainly due to war and armed conflict. Conflict is also responsible for 80% of people’s humanitarian needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>A concerted effort to turn the tide in a peaceful direction\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The number of armed conflicts in the world has reached record levels in recent years. The number of people killed in conflict and large-scale organised violence increased dramatically with Russia’s war of invasion against Ukraine and the war in Ethiopia in the same year (2022).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ukraine, Ethiopia, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Somalia, Mali, Myanmar, Syria, Israel and Palestine, Yemen and Azerbaijan are examples of armed conflicts in the world around us and the list goes on. A concerted effort is needed to turn things around in a more peaceful direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Ch3>Implementation of peace agreement in Mozambique\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sida has supported the implementation of the peace agreement between the armed organisation and the government of Mozambique. The last military base was closed for good in June 2023. An important part of the work has been to disarm the organisation and to support former soldiers back into society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Peaceful border trade reduces conflict\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sida is strengthening border trade between DR Congo and neighbouring Rwanda and Burundi. The project strengthens women’s economic empowerment and livelihoods and has led to fewer conflicts within families and between communities along the trade routes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Environmental cooperation for peace between India and Pakistan\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports cooperation on environmental issues between India and Pakistan. Environmental experts, business leaders and peace builders work together to solve environmental challenges such as air pollution and agricultural waste in India and Pakistan’s Punjab state and province. As well as benefiting the environment, the collaboration is helping to reduce tension in the fraught relationship between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":1224},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":1226,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":1227,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":608,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":1228},"Sida's work for peaceful and inclusive societies","\u003Cp>Sida’s work for peaceful and inclusive societies aims to reduce people’s vulnerability to armed violence. This is done by building peace, preventing violence and conflict, and maintaining peace. It reduces global poverty and creates better conditions for peaceful development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports organisations in civil society and through the UN, both within countries and internationally, that work to build peace. Sida strengthens the rights, participation and influence of women and young people in peace processes. When the entire population – women, young people, persons with disabilities and minorities – participate in the peace process, it becomes better anchored and more sustainable. Sida also supports transitional justice, disarmament and the reintegration of people who have been involved in conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida’s work on peace and security contributes to strengthening respect for international humanitarian law and thereby increases the protection of people affected by conflict. Mine clearance, training civilians on how to protect themselves from mines, and working against the uncontrolled spreading of small arms and light weapons are also included.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1229,1248,1261,1274,1284,1298],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":1213,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1230,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1231,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1232},"Conflict prevention and dialogue","\u003Cp>Conflict occurs in all societies and can be positive as long as it is managed in a constructive and peaceful way. Identifying the causes of conflict sometimes prevents it from turning into violence or escalating into war. Armed conflicts often have several interacting causes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preventing conflicts before they become violent reduces human suffering and costs significantly less than rebuilding devastated communities after an armed conflict. Here are some examples of projects Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1233,1236,1239,1242,1245],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1234,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1235,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Contributing to tools that can anticipate water-related conflicts","\u003Cp>Sida supports International Alert, which works to prevent conflict and build peaceful communities in some 20 countries, including by identifying and resolving local conflicts over natural resources. Sida’s support to International Alert has contributed to bringing together key actors in Kenya and Mali to develop methods for sustainable water management to promote peace. Through the Water, Peace and Security Partnership (WPS), International Alert and other organisations have developed a global tool to anticipate water-related conflicts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.international-alert.org\u002F?gclid=CjwKCAjwrdmhBhBBEiwA4Hx5gw86xKvnylY22EfzjT0lTG3FVAibWWy3pjji1kLwl_pLc-ohrMTzXRoCYgsQAvD_BwE\">\u003Cstrong>International Alert website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwaterpeacesecurity.org\u002F\">\u003Cstrong> WPS website \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1237,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1238,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Digital tools and platforms for peace and reconciliation in Somalia","\u003Cp>Through the Life and Peace Institute (LPI) in Somalia, Sida supports meeting and dialogue platforms that challenge local power structures. The project increases the inclusion of women and youth. LPI also works with local authorities to support peacebuilding processes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flife-peace.org\u002Four-work\u002Fsomalia\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Life and Peace Institute in Somalia\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1240,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1241,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Digital tools strengthen peacebuilding","\u003Cp>The Puntland Development and Research Centre (PDRC) Peace and Reconciliation Programme reduced conflict in Puntland, Somaliland and Galmudug. The PDRC has also provided innovative digital tools to strengthen cross-border peacebuilding efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpdrcsomalia.org\u002F\">\u003Cstrong> Puntland Development and Research Center\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1243,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1244,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Empowering ethnic minorities in Myanmar","\u003Cp>In Myanmar, 40 percent of the population belongs to ethnic minorities, who are often discriminated against and denied access to basic social services.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports organisations working to give people from ethnic groups a voice in political negotiations and in the development of a new constitution that will fairly distribute the extraction of natural resources in a future Myanmar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethnic armed groups control large parts of the country. The organisations that Sida cooperates with work to influence the rulers in ethnically controlled areas in a more democratic direction. They also work to hold armed groups accountable for crimes that have been committed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Rakhine, Sida has contributed to the formation of peace committees in villages where people from different minorities live. By bringing people together to solve common challenges, bridges are built across religious and ethnic divides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1246,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1247,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Promoting peace and resolving conflicts in Mali","\u003Cp>The organisation Mercy Corp works in crisis-affected areas of Mali to prevent the further spread of violence and seeks to mitigate conflicts peacefully. The programme includes land and natural resource management, income generation, conflict prevention and increased capacity to resolve conflicts. Through support to land commissions, Sida contributes to the resolution of land conflicts. The UN Trust Fund also implements peace-building projects in the agricultural sector.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mercycorps.org\u002Fwhere-we-work\u002Fmali\">\u003Cstrong>Mercy Corp website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fminusma.unmissions.org\u002Fen\u002Funited-nations-trust-fund-peace-and-security-mali\">\u003Cstrong>About UN Trust Funds on UN website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":1213,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1249,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1250,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1251},"Inclusive peace processes","\u003Cp>For a peace process to lead to sustainable peace, all members of society must be involved in deciding how to rebuild society after a conflict. In many cases, however, women, young people and other marginalised groups do not have sufficient influence in peace processes, even though the decisions made concern their lives and future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports projects that increase the participation of women, youth, people with disabilities and minorities in peace processes and peace negotiations. Here are some examples:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1252,1255,1258],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1253,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1254,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Strengthening the work for women, peace and security","\u003Cp>Through Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF), MADRE and Kvinna till Kvinna, Sida strengthens the participation of young people and women in peace processes through global advocacy and locally through cooperation and support to local organisations and activists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wilpf.org\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>WILPF website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.madre.org\u002F\">MADRE website \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fkvinnatillkvinna.se\u002F\">Kvinna till Kvinna website \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1256,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1257,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increasing women's participation in peacebuilding in Iraq","\u003Cp>The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) is working with state actors and civil society to increase women’s participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Civil society organisations provide expertise on psychosocial support to girls and women living as refugees in their own country. Preventing the recruitment of young people at risk into armed groups is another important part of the work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Firaq.unwomen.org\u002Fen\">\u003Cstrong>UN Women website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1259,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1260,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Platforms for youth participation","\u003Cp>Through its support for the civil society platform West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP), Sida contributes to strengthening civil society’s ability to work for peace at the regional level. WANEP conducts advocacy work towards the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Through a special campaign, young people in Ghana, Nigeria, Guinea, Benin, Togo, Niger, Mali, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Sierra Leone and Liberia have been mobilised in peace groups. Among other things, they have made demands for quotas for young people in peace and state-building processes in the region to leaders of ECOWAS member states.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the global level, Sida supports the youth-led United Network of Young Peacebuilders (UNOY), which brings together more than 120 organisations from 65 countries to work together for the protection of young people and for their meaningful participation in decision-making and peace processes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Colombia, Sida’s support has helped young actors in the vulnerable areas along the coast of Santander de Quilichao and Buenaventura to have a closer dialogue with local decision-makers and to be more actively included in the region’s development plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funoy.org\u002F\">UNOY website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwanep.org\u002Fwanep\u002F\">WANEP website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcolombia.unfpa.org\u002Fes\u002Flos-mejores-momentos-de-las-juventudes-transformadoras\">UNFPA Colombia, Juventudes Transformadores website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":1213,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1262,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1263,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1264},"Human security","\u003Cp>Human security is a prerequisite for long-term peace and development. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and personal security. Human security is threatened by armed conflicts, poverty, environmental and climate-related crises, as well as economic crises and disease epidemics. Human security is part of the work for peaceful and inclusive societies and focuses on freedom from the fear of violence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports projects that increase human security and protect civilians. These include projects that support the reintegration of children used as child soldiers by armed groups, and projects that increase people’s physical security, such as mine clearance. Here are some examples of projects Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1265,1268,1271],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1266,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1267,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Demining increases security","\u003Cp>A serious problem during and after armed conflicts is that mines and other explosive devices remain in the ground and can injure and kill people long after the conflict has ended. Organisations such as the Danish Demining Group (part of the Danish Refugee Council) clear land of mines in many countries, including Ukraine. These organisations also educate the public on how to protect themselves from the risks of mines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.maginternational.org\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Danish Demining Group website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1269,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1270,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Protecting civilians in Syria","\u003Cp>In Syria, the long conflict, economic crisis and food shortages have pushed millions of people into poverty. Sida supports the organisation Geneva Call, which works to get armed groups to commit to comply with international humanitarian law and change their conflict behaviour to protect civilians in north-western Syria, where large areas are controlled by the armed opposition and numerous conflicts between the groups often put civilians at deadly risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through Sida’s support, four different armed groups have returned six school buildings that had been used as military bases for years. Now around 3,000 children aged 7-12 can attend school in the newly opened schools. The military bases have been relocated to remote parts of the region to reduce the risk of human casualties. Two armed groups have signed agreements pledging to protect children in conflict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.genevacall.org\u002Flocation\u002Fsyria\u002F\">Geneva Calls website \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1272,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1273,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Disarmament and reintegration of ex-combatants","\u003Cp>Through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Sida has contributed to the development of plans for disarmament, disarmament, and the resettlement and reintegration of people who have left armed groups. The support includes livelihoods for civilian life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through support to Peace Direct’s agricultural initiatives, young ex-combatants have been able to earn a living. The initiative has increased social cohesion and contributed to fewer young people joining armed groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida’s support to the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has helped children who have been used as soldiers by armed forces and groups to reintegrate into society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.peacedirect.org\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Peace Direct website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.undp.org\u002Ftag\u002Frepublic-congo\">\u003Cstrong>UNDP website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unicef.org\u002Fchild-protection\">\u003Cstrong>UNICEF website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":1213,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1275,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1276,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1277},"Reconciliation and transitional justice","\u003Cp>In areas of violent conflict, people’s rights are violated. Many lose relatives, friends, homes and the ability to earn a living or go to school. Even when a conflict is over, mistrust between people and groups can persist and destroy the bonds that hold communities together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida helps victims obtain redress through transitional justice and seeks justice for missing persons, which is an important part of the process of reparation and reconciliation for survivors. Here are some examples of projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1278,1281],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1279,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1280,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Supporting transitional justice and reparations in Colombia","\u003Cp>The civilian population in Colombia is severely affected by war and violence. Sida’s support has contributed to the conviction of several abuses during the conflict within the transitional justice system. Through Sida’s support to the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM), former FARC members have been included in the work of mapping and searching for missing persons. This increases the chances of finding missing people, which is an important part of reparation and reconciliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.iom.int\u002F\">IOM website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1282,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1283,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Support to the International Criminal Court's Victims' Fund","\u003Cp>Sida supports peace and reconciliation by supporting transitional justice through our long-standing engagement with the International Criminal Court (ICC) Trust Fund for Victims. Both the number of cases linked to the ICC and the programme activities of the ICC Trust Fund for Victims have grown significantly over the past two years, allowing more victims to receive compensation as well as access to medical treatment, trauma counselling and psychosocial services, among others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.icc.se\u002F\">ICC website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1285,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1286,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":1287,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Governance of Sida's work for Peace, Security and Stabilisation","\u003Cp>The strategy was adopted in October 2024.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.government.se\u002Finternational-development-cooperation-strategies\u002F2024\u002F10\u002Fstrategy-for-peace-security-and-stabilisation-20242028\u002F\">Strategy for Peace, Security and Stabilisation 2024-2028 on the government website \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1288],{"cc_block_file__file":1289,"cc_block_file__link_text":1297},{"ID":1290,"title":1291,"filename":1292,"filesize":1293,"url":1294,"alt":32,"description":32,"caption":32,"name":1295,"date":1296,"modified":1296,"mime_type":807,"type":808,"subtype":809},41705,"10207232_Portfolio_Peace_and_Security_2022_WEB","10207232_Portfolio_Peace_and_Security_2022_WEB.pdf",181614,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.sida.se\u002Fapp\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F20124445\u002F10207232_Portfolio_Peace_and_Security_2022_WEB.pdf","10207232_portfolio_peace_and_security_2022_web","2023-06-20 10:44:44","Summary of Sida's work on peaceful and inclusive societies 2022",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":574,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1299,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.oecd-ilibrary.org\u002Fsites\u002Fc7fedf5e-en\u002Findex.html?itemId=\u002Fcontent\u002Fpublication\u002Fc7fedf5e-en\">Statistics on people in fragile and vulnerable communities 2022 on OCED DAC website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wfp.org\u002Fconflict-and-peace\">Famine and armed conflict statistics on the World Food Project (WFP) website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fv-dem.net\u002Fdata\u002Fthe-v-dem-dataset\u002F\">World Democracy Report 2022 on the V-DEM Institute website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffreedomhouse.org\u002Fsites\u002Fdefault\u002Ffiles\u002F2022-02\u002FFIW_2022_PDF_Booklet_Digital_Final_Web.pdf\">Facts and statistics on freedom in the world on the website of the organisation Freedom House\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.inclusivepeace.org\u002Ftheme-posts\u002Fcivil-society-and-peace-processes\u002F\">Research on the role of civil society in peace processes on Inclusive Peace website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.economicsandpeace.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F06\u002FGPI-2022-web.pdf\">Statistics and facts on armed conflicts in the world on the Institute for Economics & Peace website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pcr.uu.se\u002Fresearch\u002Fucdp\u002F\">Statistics on conflicts in the world on the Uppsala Conflict Data Programme website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.globalprotectioncluster.org\u002Fpublications\u002F135\u002Freports\u002Fglobal-protection-update\u002Fglobal-protection-update-leaving-known-ones\">On sexual violence in conflicts 2022 on the Global Protection Cluster website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n",3432,"Peaceful and inclusive societies","peaceful-and-inclusive-societies","2023-11-20T00:00:00","2020-11-10T15:36:38",{"breadcrumbs":1306,"categories":1309,"preamble":1310,"path":1311,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":1312,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":1314,"id":1382,"status":460,"title":1383,"slug":1384,"updated":1385,"published":1386},[1307,1308],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"Private companies and financiers are important for creating jobs and reducing poverty, but in Sida's partner countries they are often hindered by complicated rules and lack of financing. Sida works to improve the functioning of the market in which companies operate, especially for young people and women.\r\n","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Fprivate-sector-development",{"en":1311,"sv":1313},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Fprivatsektorutveckling",{"region":5,"fields":1315},{"intro":1316,"aid-themes":1318,"facts":1323,"super-story":1327,"aid-tabs":1329},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":1317},"economic-development",{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":1319,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":1322},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":1320},{"year":496,"titles":1321},{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":1324,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":1325,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":601,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":1326}," Why do Sida work with the private sector?","\u003Ch3>Multiple crises have a negative impact on businesses\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of countries at risk of debt crisis has doubled since 2015, which also affects the private sector. The situation is exacerbated by the uneven economic recovery since the pandemic. Increased global uncertainty with inflation and debt crises negatively affects businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, reducing their income.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Informal economy creates problems\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many countries, running a business is expensive and cumbersome. Therefore, the majority of businesses are located in the informal economy. These jobs are often low-paid, insecure and without regulated conditions such as working hours and employment type.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Unequal entrepreneurship\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Business is increasingly important for sustainability. Sida’s support to the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has helped mobilise over USD 8 billion in green bonds to finance green projects in developing countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Ch3>Digitalisation that makes it easier to run a business\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida supports the development of digital services that facilitate banking services such as payments and transfers. In Uganda, for example, over 1.5 million people, including 625,000 women, have improved their digital skills and can now use services such as mobile payments, e-recruitment, e-stock management and banking services. Sida’s support to digitalisation contributes to digital marketplaces that provide access to new markets and information.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cstrong>Contributing to the green transition \u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enterprises are increasingly important for sustainability. At the global level, Sida’s support to the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has helped mobilise over USD 4.5 billion in bonds that have helped finance green and social projects in developing countries.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":1328},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":1330,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":1331,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":1332,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":1333},"Sida's work with private sector development","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida supports organisations, institutions and companies around the world that empower people to change their lives. In many countries where Sida works, the market does not function properly. Starting and running a business is often difficult, which makes it difficult for the private sector to develop and create jobs. Many jobs are in the informal sector where the conditions for employees are poorer and companies do not pay taxes. This makes it difficult for people to improve their living conditions and for countries to strengthen their economies. Global crises have further hampered development. Development aid helps to enhance the private sector, which is essential for the recovery of economies and the improvement of people’s lives. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Cp>lämnas tomt\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1334,1344,1354,1367,1377,1380],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":1317,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1335,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1336,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1337},"Creating fair markets for all","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida works to ensure that people living in poverty have opportunities to participate in, contribute to and benefit from economic development. The aid helps to develop markets where people can participate on equal terms. Here are some examples of projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1338,1341],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1339,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1340,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increasing profitability for farmers in Zambia","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Zambia, Sida’s support has increased the profitability of over 412,000 farmers, including 108,000 women, through a range of services and products. Sida’s support has enabled Zambia’s smallholder farmers to increase their income by a total of USD 38 million.  \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.musika.org.zm\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>MUSIKA Zambia website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1342,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1343,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Making it easier for farmers to export to the EU","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Albania, CNVP (Connecting Natural Values with People) is working on a new approach to streamline and improve the cultivation and export of medicinal and herbal plants to the EU. Sida’s support has resulted in local farmers gaining more knowledge about efficient cultivation methods and more secure incomes.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.cnvp-eu.org\u002Feng\u002Findex.php\">\u003Cstrong>About the work in Albania on the CNVP website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":1317,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1345,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1346,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1347},"Providing more people with access to financial services","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ability to find new solutions is high in low- and middle-income countries. New solutions and ideas contribute to development, but many innovators are hindered by a lack of capital. Lack of money, knowledge or discrimination prevents people from using financial services, such as banking, insurance or the ability to trade shares. Sida works to ensure that more people have access to financial services. Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1348,1351],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1349,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1350,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increasing knowledge of financial services","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For economic development to benefit everyone, a financial sector where everyone can participate is needed. Sida supports the Global Financial Inclusion Partnership (CGAP), which raises awareness of how financial services can be developed and used for remittances (money sent home), insurance, pension schemes and job creation.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cgap.org\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>CGAP’s website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1352,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1353,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Smart solutions increase access to loans ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida supports the World Bank’s Business Environment and Finance Centre (IFC) for private sector development. In Liberia, collaboration with the central bank, among others, has resulted in new guidelines for digital credit that opens doors to new forms of credit, in particular for people living in poverty.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Financial Sector Deepening Africa (FSD Africa) fund helps to increase people’s access to financial services, such as loans, savings and digital payment solutions. There is a particular focus on women, young people and people in rural areas.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gsma.com\u002Fmobilefordevelopment\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Mobile for Development on the GSMA website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.fsdafrica.org\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>FSD Africa’s website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":1317,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1355,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1356,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1357},"Developing small businesses and the business environment","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small and medium-sized businesses account for more than half of the world’s jobs and are a major part of many low-income countries’ economies. But businesses are often hampered by a lack of both finance and entrepreneurial skills. This is particularly challenging for female small business owners, who are often held back by social norms. Sida contributes to the development of small and medium-sized businesses, especially those run by women entrepreneurs. Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1358,1361,1364],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1359,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1360,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Small and medium-sized enterprises create jobs in Bosnia and Herzegovina","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through the Challenge to Change project, which offers financial support to innovative businesses that create employment, Sida’s support has led to the creation of 700 new jobs and the retention of 5,000 in the more than 190 innovative business ideas supported.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Factivities\u002FSE-0-SE-6-15127A0101-BIH-32130\">\u003Cstrong>Challenge to Change at Openaid\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1362,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1363,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Guarantees help businesses grow","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida works with guarantees that enable banks and other investors to invest money in small businesses. When business owners and entrepreneurs in Sida’s partner countries have access to capital, their businesses can more easily develop, create jobs and increase income, which helps to reduce poverty. Through Sida’s loan guarantees, investments of SEK 24 billion have been made in companies and endeavours that help people improve their living conditions on all continents. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fpartner-till-sida\u002Fnaringslivet\u002Fgarantier\">\u003Cstrong>Sida’s work with guarantees on Sida’s website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1365,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1366,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Improving financing opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises in Georgia","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgian businesses often lack access to capital. Together with the bank TBC, Sida has provided a guarantee that has yielded very positive results for most loan recipients. The guarantee has enabled people running micro, small and medium-sized businesses to take out loans and increase their access to finance and credit. Three out of four entrepreneurs reported an increase in sales, profits and employment. The guarantee is particularly aimed at female entrepreneurs in the service sector.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Factivities\u002FSE-0-SE-6-14858A0101-GEO-43073\">\u003Cstrong>About the co-operation with TBC Bank on Openaid\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.swedenabroad.se\u002Fen\u002Fembassies\u002Fgeorgia-tbilisi\u002Fcurrent\u002Fnews\u002Funite-states-and-sweden-partner-with-mfo-crystal-to-support-economic-recovery-with-15$-million-loan-guarantee-for-msmes\u002Fsies\u002Fgeorgia-tbilisi\u002Fcurrent\u002Fnews\u002Funite-states-and-sweden-partner-with-mfo-crystal-to-support-economic-recovery-with-15$-million-loan-guarantee-for-msmes\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>About the cooperation with MFO Crystal on the Sweden Abroad website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":1317,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1368,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1369,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1370},"Sustainable businesses","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The private sector has an important role to play in the transition to a more sustainable world. This applies to everything from tackling corruption to achieving environmental sustainability, gender equality and respect for human rights. Here are examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports to contribute to sustainable business: \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1371,1374],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1372,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1373,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Ethical recruitment","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida supports the CREST (Corporate Responsibility in Eliminating Slavery and Trafficking in Asia) programme implemented by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). By empowering recruitment agencies and companies to recruit and hire according to international principles of ethical recruitment, the programme improves the conditions of people who have migrated for work. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcrest.iom.int\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>About CREST on the IOM website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1375,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1376,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Climate-resilient agriculture in Tanzania","\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture is crucial to Tanzania’s economy and people’s livelihoods. Approximately two-thirds of jobs are in agriculture, around 80-90% of agricultural land is owned by smallholders and many women work in agriculture. The effects of climate change such as drought and flooding are hitting smallholders hard and risk hampering the country’s sustainable development.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida collaborates with the World Conservation Union (IUCN) and Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture to develop a project that the Green Funds have previewed and shown interest in. The aim is to create the conditions for green practices that enable a new type of financing for agricultural development.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fopenaid.se\u002Factivities\u002FSE-0-SE-6-14351A0101-TZA-43040\">IUCN project on Openaid\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.greenclimate.fund\u002Fdocument\u002Ftanzania-agriculture-climate-adaptation-technology-deployment-programme-tacatdp\">About the Tanzania Agriculture Climate Adaptation Technology Deployment Programme (TACATDP) on the Green Climate Fund website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1378,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1379,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Scope of Sida's work with private sector development","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support to this area represents 10 per cent of Sida’s total disbursements. The area has a broad definition that includes development of the private sector as described here (e.g. industry, banking and financial services) and support for, for example, agriculture and forestry, fisheries, communications and certain trade-related initiatives.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.sida.se\u002Fapp\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F24131701\u002F10205008_Portfolio_Employment_2020_webb.pdf\">Portfolio overview Employment 2020\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.sida.se\u002Fapp\u002Fuploads\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F24142209\u002F10205008_Portfolio_Trade_2020_webb.pdf\">Portfolio overview Trade 2020\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fen\u002Fsidas-international-work\u002Ftrade\u002F\">Sida’s work on trade\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fen\u002Fsidas-international-work\u002Femployment\u002F\">Sida’s work on employment\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":574,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1381,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.worldbank.org\u002Fen\u002Fpublication\u002Fpoverty-and-shared-prosperity\">World Bank Global Economic Trends 2022 report on the World Bank’s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ilo.org\u002Fglobal\u002Fresearch\u002Fglobal-reports\u002Fweso\u002FWCMS_865332\u002Flang--en\u002Findex.htm\">International Labour Organization (ILO) Global Labour Market Report 2023 on the ILO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n",3410,"Private sector","private-sector-development","2023-10-18T00:00:00","2020-06-18T13:34:14",{"breadcrumbs":1388,"categories":1391,"preamble":1392,"path":1393,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":1394,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":1396,"id":1456,"status":460,"title":1457,"slug":1458,"updated":1459,"published":1460},[1389,1390],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"Research is one of humanity's main tools for problem solving and development. But low-income countries have little research of their own. This is why Sida supports research that can improve the lives of people living in poverty.","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Fresearch-and-innovation",{"en":1393,"sv":1395},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Fforskning-och-innovation",{"region":5,"fields":1397},{"intro":1398,"aid-themes":1399,"facts":1404,"super-story":1408,"aid-tabs":1410},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":830},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":1400,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":1403},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":1401},{"year":496,"titles":1402},{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":1405,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":1406,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":506,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":1407},"Why do Sida support research?","\u003Ch3>Research resources are unevenly distributed\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The distribution of the world’s research resources is skewed. Almost all of the world’s researchers are located in Europe, North America and East Asia. Sub-Saharan Africa has only one hundredth of the world’s researchers – even though it has one seventh of the world’s population.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Women are underrepresented\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Only 30% of the world’s scientists are women, and research studies often do not take into account differences between women and men, even when relevant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Growing scepticism towards science\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>There are many challenges to the knowledge society, threats to academic freedom and growing scepticism about science.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Ch3>Research contributes to sustainable development\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports research in low-income countries. New research results and innovations have improved the lives of people living in poverty, for example by purifying water, curing diseases, giving more people access to electricity and good healthcare, or growing crops with greater nutritional content.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Low-income countries do their own research\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Low-income countries are increasingly recognising the importance of conducting their own research to increase their prosperity. The importance of research is also increasingly recognised in international contexts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Crises increase the use of new technologies\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The economic downturn in many countries has weakened the conditions for innovative ideas and for conducting research. At the same time, the restrictions have led to innovations. One example is remote health counselling using mobile phones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":1409},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":1411,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":1412,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":608,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":1413},"Sida's work with research","\u003Cp>Almost all of the world’s research resources are spent to solve the problems of economically rich countries. Very little money is spent on fighting infectious diseases that affect people living in poverty, or breeding crops that are mainly grown in low-income countries. All countries need to conduct their own research in order to find solutions to problems and develop sustainable societies where both people and the environment thrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Research also plays an important role in democracy, as it contributes to critical thinking. Research provides the knowledge needed for people to make wise decisions and question the actions of those in power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports opportunities for low-income countries to conduct research in areas that are relevant to the country’s development and future. Through support to research organisations, researchers are trained and the proportion of women conducting research increases. To ensure that the research conducted is useful, researchers cooperate with other actors in society, such as the business community.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1414,1424,1440,1453],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1415,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1416,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1417},"Increased research capacity","\u003Cp>Research requires substantial resources. On the one hand, a long and qualified education is required to become a researcher; on the other hand, research takes time and costs a lot of money. Many low-income countries have not been able to prioritise the long-term investment that research entails. Therefore, there is a lack of both researchers and institutions that can produce new knowledge and contribute to new ideas to solve the most pressing challenges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida helps low-income countries increase their research capacity. Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1418,1421],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1419,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1420,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Construction of national research systems","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No one knows better what local problems need to be researched, or what solutions are practicable, than the partner countries themselves. Sida supports\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the construction of national research systems\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Bolivia and Cambodia. Doctoral students divide their time between their home universities and Swedish universities. Support for libraries, laboratories, IT and research councils is also included, with the aim of creating functional research environments. The cooperation is based on the countries’ own priorities, and the goal is for countries to eventually be able to educate researchers and conduct high-quality research on their own.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1422,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1423,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Support for national research","\u003Cp>Sida supports several research organisations that work to enable countries to conduct their own research, such as the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) for economics and the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA). CARTA trains researchers in health systems. To increase the number of female researchers, Sida supports the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), whose scholarships and networks help women build a research career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faercafrica.org\u002F\">AERC website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcartafrica.org\u002F\">CARTA website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fowsd.net\u002F\">OWSD website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1425,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1426,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1427},"Research relevant to low-income countries","\u003Cp>Many research areas relevant to low-income countries are severely underfunded. These include research on a wide range of diseases, agricultural and forestry practices, nature conservation, culture, community development and climate change adaptation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many research areas relevant to low-income countries are severely underfunded. Sida therefore supports research that is of great importance in low-income countries. This applies, for example, to research on a large number of diseases, methods in agriculture and forestry, nature conservation, community building and climate adaptation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1428,1431,1434,1437],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1429,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1430,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Vaccines to the most vulnerable ","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To develop vaccines for people living in poverty is rarely profitable for pharmaceutical companies. The International Vaccine Institute (\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IVI\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) develops vaccines to protect the most vulnerable against infectious diseases, such as cholera and typhoid fever. \u003C\u002Fspan>IVI’s oral cholera vaccine originates from a recipe developed through a research collaboration between, among others, Gothenburg university and the health research institute icddr,b in Bangladesh. It is further developed in collaboration with several companies in Asia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ivi.int\u002F\">IVI website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.icddrb.org\u002F\">icddr,b website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1432,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1433,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Improving the sustainability of agriculture","\u003Cp>Many farmers in Africa, Latin America and Asia are severely affected when their crops are destroyed by insect pests. Sida is supporting the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICPE), where researchers have developed an environmentally adapted method to protect themselves against the larval maize fly. Icipe is also researching how humans can protect themselves and their livestock from disease-causing insects. They are also developing ideas for the food of the future, with insects as a sustainable source of protein.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They also develop ideas for the future of food, using insects as a sustainable source of protein, and conduct research on mosquitoes to prevent malaria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.icipe.org\u002F\">icipe website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1435,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1436,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Artificial intelligence against poverty","\u003Cp>Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in countless ways, such as in health, agriculture, education and transport. Sida, together with Canada’s IDRC, has established the Artificial Intelligence for Development in Africa (AI4D) research programme, which aims to enable Africans in all regions to create and use artificial intelligence for healthier, more prosperous and sustainable lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fai4d.ai\u002Fabout-ai4d\u002F\">Artificial Intelligence for Development in Africas website \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1438,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1439,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Strengthening human rights","\u003Cp>Many of the regimes in Southeast Asia systematically violate the human rights of the population. Sida supports a regional network of social science researchers, SHAPE-SEA, which strengthens human rights and peace in the region through research and education.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fshapesea.com\u002F\">SHAPE-SEA website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1441,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1442,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1443},"Impact of research in society","\u003Cp>For research to be useful, it needs to reach out to society. For example, close cooperation between researchers and other actors in society, such as the business community, is important. There is also a need to protect inventions and finance new business ideas. Many of Sida’s partner countries lack innovation systems (systems for transforming an idea into a product or service) and regulatory frameworks such as patents and copyright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1444,1447,1450],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1445,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1446,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Construction of innovation systems","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida supports the construction of innovation systems for countries to become self-sustaining in bringing innovations to the market. This entails the establishment of meeting places for researchers, authorities, companies and civil society, where they can collaborate on ideas, funding, regulations and marketing. For example, at the regional level Sida supports\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BioInnovate Africa\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which links researchers and companies at the idea stage, with the marketability of new biological products built into the project from the start. This has resulted in successful technologies for growing mushrooms on a large scale and treating wastewater from food industries.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbioinnovate-africa.org\u002F\">BioInnovate Africa website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1448,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1449,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Access to health care","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who live far from a health centre often find it particularly difficult to get good health care.\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Social Innovation in Health Initiative\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> develops methods for diagnosing febrile children in the Ugandan countryside and for providing prenatal care over the phone to women in Malawi. \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsocialinnovationinhealth.org\u002F\">The Social Innovation in Health Initiative website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1451,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1452,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Energy-efficient methods for agriculture","\u003Cp>Sida uses challenge funds to finance entrepreneurs and innovators who contribute to economic, environmental and social sustainability. The funds have become increasingly focused on poverty, anti-corruption and developing market systems. In cooperation with Germany, the US and the Netherlands, we have launched the Water and Energy for Food (WE4F) challenge fund to support water and energy efficient innovations in agriculture for large-scale use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fen\u002Ffor-partners\u002Fprivate-sector\u002Fchallenge-funds\">Challenge Funds\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwe4f.org\u002F\">WE4F:s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1454,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1455,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Governance of Sida’s work with research and innovation","\u003Cp>Support for research is Sweden’s most long-term aid and research collaborations often last for several decades. The results in the form of reduced poverty and more sustainable societies usually only come after many years. On the other hand, the effects can be large and long-lasting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.government.se\u002Finternational-development-cooperation-strategies\u002F2022\u002F06\u002Fstrategy-for-swedens-development-cooperation-in-research-for-poverty-reduction-and-sustainable-development-2022-2028\u002F\">Strategy for Sweden’s development cooperation in research for poverty reduction and sustainable development 2022– 2028\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",4087,"Research","research-and-innovation","2024-01-31T00:00:00","2020-10-20T18:24:58",{"breadcrumbs":1462,"categories":1465,"preamble":1466,"path":1467,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":1468,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":1470,"id":1564,"status":460,"title":1565,"slug":1566,"updated":1567,"published":1568},[1463,1464],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"People's sexual and reproductive health is improving globally. At the same time, conservative forces are threatening human rights in some countries. Defending everyone's right to their body and sexuality is an important issue for Sida. Sida strengthens people's sexual and reproductive health and rights in the long term and provides humanitarian support to those in crisis situations.","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Fsexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights",{"en":1467,"sv":1469},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Fsexuell-och-reproduktiv-halsa-och-rattigheter",{"region":5,"fields":1471},{"intro":1472,"aid-themes":1474,"facts":1479,"super-story":1483,"aid-tabs":1485},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":1473},"sexual-reproductive-rights",{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":1475,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":1478},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":1476},{"year":496,"titles":1477},{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":1480,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":1481,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":695,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":1482},"Why does Sida work for SRHR","\u003Ch3>Restricting rights\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>In many countries, conservative forces try to restrict people’s sexual and reproductive rights (SRHR), such as restricting the right to abortion. Having your rights violated and not being able to control your own body leads to ill health, both mental and physical, and threatens the country’s development. Many people face harassment and violence because of their gender identity or sexual orientation. People living in poverty are particularly vulnerable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Millions of children and mothers die each year\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Every 11 seconds, a woman or a newborn child dies in childbirth, the vast majority in low- and lower-middle-income countries.1 Most lives could have been saved with the right knowledge and care. Since the pandemic, several countries have struggled to maintain access to maternal and childbirth care. The quality of care has also deteriorated, leading to more maternal and child deaths in some countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Discrimination against LGBTI people\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sex between men is illegal in more than 70 countries and sex between women in more than 45 countries.2 In societies and countries that are not gender equal, LGBTI people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex) are more likely to face oppression and discrimination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Ch3>More women have the right to abortion\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The World Health Organisation (WHO) has adopted new global guidelines that state that abortion is a right and should be a natural part of health care.3 In sub-Saharan Africa, for example, access to medical abortion has increased. Sida has supported the WHO for 75 years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Making SRH services available in primary health services\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sida works to ensure that SRH (sexual and reproductive health) services become part of the health care system and are accessible to all. Among other things, Sida has contributed to Bangladesh making sexual and reproductive health care available within the health care system, which has helped to reduce maternal and infant mortality. Through a Sida partner, Malawi has developed a plan for people to have access to SRH services free of charge as part of the general health care system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Banning female genital mutilation\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Fourteen of the 17 countries that Sida supports through a UN programme have introduced legal and policy frameworks that prohibit female genital mutilation. Around half a million girls have escaped FGM thanks to the programme. Sida has also contributed to 83 villages in Sudan declaring a ban on FGM, tripling the number of villages compared to 2021.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":1484},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":1486,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":1487,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":608,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":1488},"Sida's work with sexual and reproductive health and rights","\u003Cp>Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are fundamental to health and well-being, gender equality, democracy, peace and security and sustainable development. SRHR is about the right of all people to control their own bodies and to live a healthy and productive life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Access to SRHR is not fairly distributed. It is determined by various factors such as who has power in communities (mostly men and older people), where people live, and their economic situation and status. Factors such as gender, sexuality, ethnicity and education also affect access to SRHR. Inequalities reinforce each other and lead to people being trapped in poverty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida’s work for SRHR should strengthen the rights of the people in society who are most affected: for example, women living in poverty, young people, teenage mothers, those living with a disability, indigenous peoples and those discriminated against because of their gender identity or sexual orientation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Access to sexual and reproductive health care is a prerequisite for the fulfilment of sexual and reproductive rights. Sida works to change discriminatory laws, improve health care and increase access to knowledge about sexual and reproductive health and rights. Sida provides both long-term assistance for SRHR and humanitarian support in crisis situations. Here are the areas that Sida supports and some examples of programmes and projects in each area:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1489,1510,1523,1535,1545,1552,1562],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":1473,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1490,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1491,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1492},"Improving sexual and reproductive healthcare and knowledge","\u003Cp>Improving sexual and reproductive health care and knowledge\u003Cbr \u002F>\nMost of those forced to have unsafe abortions live in low and lower middle income countries. Restrictive laws, gender norms, values, stigma around abortion and lack of both contraception and information lead to unsafe abortions. Between 5-13 per cent of global maternal mortality is linked to unsafe abortion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, there is increasing pressure on countries with restrictive abortion laws, not least from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the new guidelines stating that abortion is a right that should be part of health care. Countries such as Colombia and Argentina have decriminalised abortion and adopted new guidelines describing abortion as a right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of people dying annually from HIV has halved since 1996. Although HIV is declining, one person dies every minute from the disease. Today, around 650 000 people die each year and 1.5 million are affected by HIV and AIDS. Many of those affected are young women, even though they represent only 10 per cent of the population.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida works to increase knowledge, access to care and services, including maternity care, HIV testing and medication, safe abortion and contraception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of projects and programmes that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1493,1496,1498,1501,1504,1507],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1494,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1495,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Improving rights in 10 African countries","\u003Cp>People in southern and eastern Africa often have poor access to services such as contraception, maternity care and safe abortion. Sida supports the UN’s 2gether 4 SRHR programme, which is working on a joint strategy to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights, combat HIV and gender-based violence in eastern and southern Africa, especially for teenage girls and young people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fesaro.unfpa.org\u002Fen\u002F2gether-4-srhr\">About 2gether 4 SRHR on the UNFPA website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1082,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1497,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"\u003Cp>Midwives often lack the necessary conditions and resources to carry out their work. Sida supports the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), which strengthens and promotes the midwifery profession globally. Their work includes raising the quality of education and ensuring that job descriptions are available. They work to ensure that midwives have a good working environment and the resources to practise the profession safely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.internationalmidwives.org\u002F\">International confederation of midwives website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1499,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1500,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Raising awareness of abortion","\u003Cp>Research on abortion care is often de-prioritised and funding for abortion work is limited in the world. Sida plays an important role in raising the issue in various contexts and ensuring that the work continues. Sida cooperates with the UN’s research programme for sexual and reproductive health and rights, the Human Reproduction Programme (HRP). The programme provides new knowledge on how to ensure access to safe abortion. It also contributes to guidelines and decisions at both country and global level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>DKT International works in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique to train health workers in safe abortion, prescribe medication and conduct campaigns to reduce negative attitudes and improve knowledge about abortion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fnews\u002Fitem\u002F25-04-2023-un-special-programme-for-research-on-sexual-and-reproductive-health-celebrates-50-years\">About HRP on the World Health Organisation (WHO) website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dktinternational.org\u002Fservices\u002Fsafe-abortion\u002F\">DKT International website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1502,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increasing access to contraception and safe abortions","\u003Cp>The organisation Ipas works at global, regional and national level to improve the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and girls, with a focus on the right to safe abortion and contraception. Through knowledge dissemination, advocacy and training of health professionals, Ipas works to increase the acceptance of and access to contraceptive counselling and abortion within health systems and humanitarian aid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>DKT International works in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Mozambique to increase access to contraception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports IPA’s global work, in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. In Latin America, the work has contributed to a change in Mexico’s contraceptive policy. This means that public and private healthcare providers can prescribe contraceptives on prescription. Guidelines for abortion care have also been improved and follow WHO recommendations. In Argentina, guidelines on abortion have been improved, giving women the legal right to terminate pregnancy and the right to abortion care. Colombia and Ecuador have also developed similar guidelines.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe organisation Marie Stopes is helping to increase access to contraception and safe abortion in Zambia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ipas.org\u002F\">Ipas website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dktinternational.org\u002Fservices\u002Ffamily-planning-hiv-aids-prevention\u002F\">DKT International website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.msichoices.org\u002F\">Marie Stopes website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1505,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1506,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Working to make SRHR part of primary health care","\u003Cp>The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global health care provider and organisation working to make SRHR part of the health care system and available to all who need it. IPPF is present in 146 countries. Their work is extensive: sex education, access to contraception, safe abortion and maternity care. It also works in humanitarian crises and maintains a large network of organisations in the countries where it works.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amplify Change supports local civil society organisations to carry out their work at the grassroots level. They work to increase access to safe abortion, support LGBTI people and sex education.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ippf.org\u002Fmedia-center\u002Fippf-embraces-new-strategy-it-celebrates-its-70th-birthday\">International Planned Parenthood Federation website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Famplifychange.org\u002Fhome\u002F\">Amplify Change website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1508,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1509,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Care and medicine for people living with HIV","\u003Cp>Only half of the children living with HIV have access to medicine. Frontline AIDS works to prevent the disease and provide care and antiretroviral drugs. The organisation also enables more people to get tested, including through mobile clinics that reach particularly vulnerable groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Ffrontlineaids.org\u002F\">Frontline AIDS website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":1473,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1511,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1512,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1513},"Sexuality education and the health of young people","\u003Cp>More than half of the world’s population is under 25, and in low-income countries the proportion is even higher. Providing young people with knowledge about sexual and reproductive health and rights is crucial to empowering them to take control of their bodies and their lives. In many parts of the world, young people receive little or no sexuality education.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1514,1517,1520],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1515,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1516,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Students learning about child marriage and violence","\u003Cp>Zambia and Liberia are both countries in which many girls have children before the age of 18. In Zambia, UNESCO is training healthcare professionals to respond well to young people and teachers so that they in turn can teach students about sexual and reproductive health and rights. In Liberia, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is working to improve young people’s knowledge of SRHR to reduce child marriage, maternal mortality and gender-based violence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fen.unesco.org\u002Ffieldoffice\u002Fabuja\u002Fo3programme\">About the O3 programme on the UNESCO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fliberia.unfpa.org\u002F\">About UNFPA’s programmes on its website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1518,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1519,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Engaging decision-makers for young people’s health","\u003Cp>In several countries in sub-Saharan Africa, conservative forces are making it increasingly difficult for civil society organisations to promote sexual and reproductive rights. Sida supports SAfAIDS, which works to engage decision-makers in the region to reduce the number of teenage pregnancies and unsafe abortions. Strengthening organisations working on these issues is also part of the work. SAfAIDS also spreads knowledge about sexual and reproductive health and rights directly to young people, including through sports, youth clubs and the media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fsafaids.net\u002F\">SAfAIDS’ website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1521,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1522,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Sexuality education in 31 countries to improve gender equality","\u003Cp>The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is working on sexuality education in 31 countries to promote gender equality and reduce teenage pregnancy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1024,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1524,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1525},"\u003Cp>More than one in three women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence at some point in their lives. Women and girls living in areas of crisis or conflict are particularly affected. In addition to psychological trauma, gender-based violence causes many health problems, such as sexually transmitted infections, unwanted pregnancies, premature births and, in the worst cases, maternal mortality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Gender-based violence includes:\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Violence in close relationships\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Sexual violence\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Human trafficking for sexual purposes\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Child marriage\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Forced marriage\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Honour violence\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Female genital mutilation\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Violence against LGBTQI+ persons (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex persons)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Sida helps to combat child marriage, female genital mutilation and gender-based violence. Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1526,1529,1532],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1527,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1528,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Working to prevent child marriage","\u003Cp>One in three girls is married before her 18th birthday. The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) promotes children’s rights in Sudan so that no one is subjected to violence or forced to marry or have children when they are still children. Through the UN Population Fund, Sida supports the work against child marriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unicef.org\u002Fsudan\u002F\">UNICEF website for Sudan\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsudan.unfpa.org\u002Fen\">UNFPA website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1530,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1531,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Contributing to the fight against female genital mutilation","\u003Cp>Four million girls are mutilated every year. The practice of FGM is deeply rooted in many countries and efforts to change attitudes are slow. Sida supports the fight against FGM and sexual violence in 17 African countries by preventing the procedure and providing quality care to those who have already been affected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The interventions are implemented by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) in collaboration with many local civil society organisations. The work is based on the challenges and needs of each country, with a focus on putting legislation and regulations in place. Preventive work in health care and in schools and support for victims are also included.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unfpa.org\u002Funfpa-unicef-joint-programme-female-genital-mutilation\">UN Joint Programme for FGM\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1533,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1534,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Support for women who are subjected to violence","\u003Cp>Sexual and gender-based violence is common in Myanmar, and when it occurs in armed conflict, the perpetrator is almost never punished. UNFPA’s Women and Girls First programme promotes sexual and reproductive health and rights and combats gender-based violence, focusing on women and girls in conflict zones. Among other things, the programme funds safe spaces that can be compared to women’s refuges, and runs men’s and youth groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmyanmar.unfpa.org\u002Fen\u002Fpublications\u002Fwomen-and-girls-first-programme-fact-sheet\">About Women and Girls First on the UNFPA website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":682,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1536,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1537,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1538},"LGBTQI persons’ rights","\u003Cp>LGBTI people’s rights are restricted by discriminatory laws and attitudes, gross violations and physical and psychological violence. As a result, many people live with mental health problems and are denied care because of the discriminatory attitude of healthcare staff. Even those who work for the rights of LGBTI people are finding it increasingly difficult to operate. At the same time, more and more countries are decriminalising sex between consenting adults of the same sex and more and more countries are prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida contributes to strengthening the rights of LGBTI people, the right to exist and express their identity and to have access to sexual and reproductive health services and social protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida defends the rights of all people including those who experience a gender identity that is neither male nor female or beyond both sexes.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nSida collaborates with civil society organisations and influences laws in society. Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1539,1542],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1540,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1541,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increasing engagement for the rights of LGBTQI people","\u003Cp>In many countries in Africa, the situation for LGBTQI persons’ rights has worsened in recent years and even more so as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Through the UN Development Programme (UNDP), Sida supports the Inclusive Governance Initiative, which aims to reinforce respect for the rights of LGBTQI people in sub-Saharan Africa. The work is done by improving knowledge of and engagement for the rights of LGBTQI people among decision-makers such as members of parliament, judges and religious leaders, and strengthening cooperation between LGBTQ activists to increase their ability to influence legislation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.undp.org\u002F\">UNDP’s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1543,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1544,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Legal support and therapy for the vulnerable in Moldova","\u003Cp>In Moldova, there is a strong resistance to people with non-normative sexuality or gender identity. Sida supports GenderDoc-M, Moldova’s only organisation working for the rights of LGBTQI people. Its activities include political advocacy, legal support for victims of crime and health and therapy services.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gdm.md\u002Fen\">GenderDoc-M’s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":1473,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1546,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1547,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1548},"Climate change and sexual and reproductive health and rights","\u003Cp>Almost 80 per cent of the 26 million people estimated to be displaced by climate change are women. Women are also most affected when health services (including SRHR) are not available in disaster-affected areas. Disasters related to climate change increase the strain on already weak health systems and reduce women’s access to sexual and reproductive health care. Strong and resilient health systems are essential for functioning during a crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sexual and gender-based violence also increases during crises and when people are forced to flee. As the effects of the climate crisis become more severe, the situation for SRHR is deteriorating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1549],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1550,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1551,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Involving women and children","\u003Cp>Through support to the organisation Ipas, Sida contributes to the work of making the link between sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and climate change visible. The work focuses on access to safe abortions. The work includes supporting and creating conditions for women and young people to design communities that can cope with change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fipasclimatejustice.org\u002F\">Ipas website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1553,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1554,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":1555,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1558},"Scope and governance of Sida’s work with sexual and reproductive health and rights","\u003Cp>Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) is one of Sida’s most prioritised issues. Sida’s support in this area is governed by strategies at different levels, including the strategy for global development cooperation in sustainable social development and the regional strategy for sexual and reproductive health and rights in sub-Saharan Africa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.regeringen.se\u002Fland--och-regionsstrategier\u002F2018\u002F11\u002Fstrategi-for-sveriges-globala-utvecklings--samarbete-inom-hallbar-social-utveckling-20182022\u002F\">The Strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation for sustainable social development 2018–2022 on the Government’s website (extended until December023)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.government.se\u002Fcountry-and-regional-strategies\u002F2022\u002F06\u002Fstrategy-for-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights-srhr-in-africa-20222026\u002F\">Strategy for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Africa 2022-2026 on the Government’s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",[1556],{"cc_block_file__file":19,"cc_block_file__link_text":1557},"Sida's position and guidance on US policy the Mexico City Policy (MCP)",[1559],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1560,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1561,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"What is SRHR?","\u003Cp>Sexual and reproductive health means physical, emotional, psychological and social well-being in relation to all aspects of sexuality and reproduction. All people should have the right to control their own bodies and have access to healthcare and other health promotion services. Sida uses the Guttmacher-Lancet Commission’s definition of SRHR.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Achieving sexual and reproductive health requires that all people:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>have their physical integrity, privacy and personal autonomy respected\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>are free to define their own sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>may decide if and when they want to be sexually active\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>have the right to choose their sexual partners\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>have safe and pleasurable sexual experiences\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>may choose whether, when and whom to marry\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>decide whether, when and how they want to have children and how many children they want to have\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>have access throughout their lives to the information, resources, services and support needed to achieve the above, without risk of discrimination, coercion, exploitation and violence\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.guttmacher.org\u002Fguttmacher-lancet-commission\">The Guttmacher-Lancet Commission’s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":574,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1563,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fnews-room\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Fdetail\u002Fmaternal-mortality\">Statistics maternal mortality on WHO web site\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdatabase.ilga.org\u002Fcriminalisation-consensual-same-sex-sexual-acts\">Number of countries where same-sex sex is illegal in the Ilga database\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fnews\u002Fitem\u002F09-03-2022-access-to-safe-abortion-critical-for-health-of-women-and-girls\">WHO global guidelines on abortion on the WHO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fnews-room\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Fdetail\u002Fabortion\">Proportion of maternal mortality linked to unsafe abortion on the WHO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fworldpopulationreview.com\u002Fcountry-rankings\u002Fhiv-rates-by-country\">Statistics on the number of people dying from HIV each year on the World Population Review website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.statista.com\u002Fstatistics\u002F265759\u002Fworld-population-by-age-and-region\u002F\">World population age statistics (2022) on the Statista website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdata.unicef.org\u002Fresources\u002Fadolescent-health-dashboards-country-profiles\u002F\">Country-by-country statistics on girls having children before the age of 18 on the UNICEF website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fapps.who.int\u002Firis\u002Fbitstream\u002Fhandle\u002F10665\u002F112325\u002FWHO_RHR_14.11_eng.pdf\">Percentage of women exposed to violence in their lifetime on the WHO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funicef.se\u002Fsocialt-skyddsnat\u002Fdiskriminering-av-flickor\">Statistics on girls in the world married before the age of 18 on the UNICEF website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funicef.se\u002Fskydd-fran-vald-och-exploatering\u002Fkvinnlig-konsstympning\">Statistics on the number of girls subjected to genital mutilation each year on the UNICEF website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ohchr.org\u002Fen\u002Fstories\u002F2022\u002F07\u002Fclimate-change-exacerbates-violence-against-women-and-girls\">Proportion of people displaced globally due to climate change who are women on the OHCHR website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n",3430,"Sexual and reproductive health and rights","sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights","2023-06-09T00:00:00","2020-10-16T15:14:31",{"breadcrumbs":1570,"categories":1573,"preamble":1574,"path":1575,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":1576,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":1578,"id":1633,"status":460,"title":1634,"slug":1635,"updated":1636,"published":1637},[1571,1572],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"Access to energy is crucial to people’s ability to improve their lives and escape poverty. To reduce climate emissions, energy needs to be sustainable. Sida works to increase people's access to sustainable energy, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Fsustainable-energy",{"en":1575,"sv":1577},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Fhallbar-energi",{"region":5,"fields":1579},{"intro":1580,"aid-themes":1582,"facts":1587,"super-story":1592,"aid-tabs":1594},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":1581},"energy",{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":1583,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":1586},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":1584},{"year":496,"titles":1585},{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":1588,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":1589,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":1590,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":1591},"Progress has been made","\u003Ch3 id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Översättning\">\u003Cspan lang=\"en\">Increased access to electricity\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Since 2010, the number of people without access to electricity has decreased by over 400 million.\u003Csup>1\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Översättning\">\u003Cspan lang=\"en\">Increased knowledge about climate change\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Awareness of how fossil fuels contribute to climate change has increased over recent years. More and more people realise that we must expand our sustainable energy systems and transition from using fossil fuels to renewable energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"oSioSc\">\n\u003Cdiv id=\"tw-target\">\n\u003Cdiv id=\"kAz1tf\" class=\"g9WsWb\">\n\u003Cdiv id=\"tw-target-text-container\" class=\"tw-ta-container hide-focus-ring tw-nfl\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\u003Ch3 id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Översättning\">\u003Cspan lang=\"en\">Cheaper renewable energy\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>Globally, the percentage of renewable energy is increasing every year, albeit slowly. Renewable energy is now cheaper to produce than fossil-fueled energy in some parts of the world. The price of electricity from solar energy has decreased by 85 percent since 2010.\u003Csup>2\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n","Challenges remain","\u003Ch3 id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Översättning\">\u003Cspan lang=\"en\">Slow development of electricity networks\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>According to the global goals, everyone should have access to electricity by 2030, but today the development is too slow. This is especially true in countries in sub-Saharan Africa. The population increase is expected to lead to more than 500,000 people still being without electricity by 2030.\u003Csup>3\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"oSioSc\">\n\u003Cdiv id=\"tw-target\">\n\u003Cdiv id=\"kAz1tf\" class=\"g9WsWb\">\n\u003Cdiv id=\"tw-target-text-container\" class=\"tw-ta-container hide-focus-ring tw-nfl\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\u003Ch3 id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Översättning\">\u003Cspan lang=\"en\">Too high electricity fees\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>High electricity tariffs are a problem for those living in poverty, not least in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the cost of electricity is often above the global average.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cdiv class=\"oSioSc\">\n\u003Cdiv id=\"tw-target\">\n\u003Cdiv id=\"kAz1tf\" class=\"g9WsWb\">\n\u003Cdiv id=\"tw-target-text-container\" class=\"tw-ta-container hide-focus-ring tw-nfl\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\u003Ch3 id=\"tw-target-text\" class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large XcVN5d tw-ta\" dir=\"ltr\" data-placeholder=\"Översättning\">\u003Cspan lang=\"en\">Fossil emissions influence climate\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003Cp>The energy sector accounts for two thirds of all emissions from fossil fuels (coal, petrol and natural gas). Greenhouse gas emissions cause climate change, which in turn threatens ecosystems and risks forcing people from their homes and land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":1593},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":1595,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":1596,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":1182,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":1597},"Sida's work on sustainable energy","\u003Cp>Globally, some 760 million people still lack access to electricity, most of them in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. One third of the world’s population depends on firewood, charcoal and biomass to cook and heat their houses.\u003Csup>4\u003C\u002Fsup> It leads to diseases that cause about four million deaths each year.\u003Csup>5\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lack of energy and fuel also leads to conflicts, deforestation and the destruction of ecosystems. Women and children are at risk of violence when collecting firewood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Providing people with access to energy systems that are sustainable from both a health and environmental perspective is a prerequisite for sustainable development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1598,1617,1631],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":1581,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1599,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1600,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1601},"Increased access to sustainable energy","\u003Cp>Once people have access to energy, it becomes easier to improve their quality of life. Hospitals can provide better care and schools better education, people can communicate with one another with greater ease and obtain important information. Electricity creates greater opportunities for people to support themselves. Cooking over an open fire also leads to air pollution and negative climate impact. Progress has been made but development is slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1602,1605,1608,1611,1614],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1603,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1604,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Investing in renewable energy","\u003Cp>In sub-Saharan Africa, the majority of the population lacks access to electricity. Through Power Africa, Sida is increasing access to sustainable energy sources. This is done, among other things, through support for companies that sell energy services from small-scale solar energy plants. In 2020 alone, just over 200,000 households were connected. Sida also provides loan guarantees to companies. Sida’s loan guarantees act as insurance for the lender: if the borrower is unable to repay his debt, the lender will still get back part of the money. The loan guarantees are there to make it easier for companies to survive the covid crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fen\u002Ffor-partners\u002Fprivate-sector\u002Fpower-africa\u002F\">About Power Africa\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1606,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1607,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Support to energy companies in Africa","\u003Cp>The existing electricity grids in many of Sida’s development cooperation partner countries are far from efficient, leading to unnecessary energy consumption and expensive electricity. Improving the efficiency of existing energy systems is an important measure both to ensure future access to sustainable energy and to reduce climate impact. Since 2010, Sida cooperation with countries in eastern Europe has contributed to the green-lighting of 36 projects to improve energy efficiency. In total, it is estimated that these projects will result in a reduction in annual emissions of up to one million tonnes of carbon dioxide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1609,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1610,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increases electrification in Zambia","\u003Cp>In rural Zambia, most households lack electricity. Through Beyond the Grid Fund for Zambia, Sida supports an investment in renewable energy in the country. When the fund provides financial security, more energy companies dare to establish themselves in a new market or increase the production of renewable energy. Among other things, access to electricity makes it easier for children and young people to study and increases the opportunity to make money, for example through the sale of electrical goods and services such as charging mobile phones. The investment is now also available in Liberia, Burkina Faso, Mozambique and Uganda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bgfz.org\u002F\">Beyond the grid fund for Zambia webpage\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbeyondthegrid.africa\u002F\">Beyond the Grid Fund for Africa webpage \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1612,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1613,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Efficient energy reduces climate impact","\u003Cp>In many of Sida’s partner countries, energy systems are inefficient. Streamlining the existing energy systems is important to secure access to sustainable energy in the future and reduce climate impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Eastern Europe, Sida has since 2010 supported some forty projects for increased energy efficiency, which contributes to carbon dioxide emissions being reduced by just over one million tonnes annually (corresponding to just over 2 percent of Sweden’s annual emissions of carbon dioxide equivalents).\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1615,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1616,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Encourages investment in sustainable energy","\u003Cp>A major obstacle to the energy sector becoming more sustainable in Sida’s partner countries is that knowledge and capacity to plan, regulate and decide on sustainable projects are limited. This leads to potential investors not getting involved, and countries lose important financing. Sida’s capacity building program for renewable energy aims to train officials in Sida’s partner countries to increase the use of renewable energy. Sida has a long-standing collaboration with the World Bank’s Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP), which aims to increase sustainable energy planning in developing countries. Sida is also pushing for the World Bank to invest more in sustainable energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca title=\"Om ESMAP\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.esmap.org\u002F\">ESMAP webpage\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1618,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1619,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":1620,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Scope and governance of Sida’s work on sustainable energy","\u003Cp>During 2020, Sida paid grants to support sustainable energy to the tune of approximately SEK 900 million. The majority of this support went to renewable energy supply and electricity distribution. This work is primarily governed by 15 African strategies, the global strategy for a sustainable environment, climate and oceans, and the strategy for the sustainable use of natural resources and cooperation in Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1621],{"cc_block_file__file":1622,"cc_block_file__link_text":1630},{"ID":1623,"title":1624,"filename":1625,"filesize":1626,"url":1627,"alt":32,"description":32,"caption":32,"name":1628,"date":1629,"modified":1629,"mime_type":807,"type":808,"subtype":809},41699,"10207232_Portfolio_Sustainable_Energy_2022_WEB","10207232_Portfolio_Sustainable_Energy_2022_WEB.pdf",213780,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.sida.se\u002Fapp\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F20123207\u002F10207232_Portfolio_Sustainable_Energy_2022_WEB.pdf","10207232_portfolio_sustainable_energy_2022_web","2023-06-20 10:32:07","Sida's portfolio overview within Sustainable Energy 2022",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":574,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1632,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.worldbank.org\u002Fen\u002Fnews\u002Fpress-release\u002F2021\u002F06\u002F07\u002Freport-universal-access-to-sustainable-energy-will-remain-elusive-without-addressing-inequalities\">Statistics number of people lacking access to electricity on the World bank webpage\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.irena.org\u002Fpublications\u002F2021\u002FJun\u002FRenewable-Power-Costs-in-2020\">Cost of renewable energy 2020 on the International Renewable Energy Agency´s webpage\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.seforall.org\u002Fgoal-7-targets\u002Faccess\">Number of people without access to electricity on the Sustainable Energy for All´s (SEA) webpage\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.seforall.org\u002Fgoal-7-targets\u002Faccess\">Share depending on charcoal, wood or bio mass to cook on the SEA webpage\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fnews-room\u002Ffact-sheets\u002Fdetail\u002Fhousehold-air-pollution-and-health\">About air pollution on the WHO webpage, text from September 2021\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n",3420,"Sustainable energy","sustainable-energy","2021-11-23T00:00:00","2021-02-19T10:23:23",{"breadcrumbs":1639,"categories":1642,"preamble":1643,"path":1644,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":1645,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":1647,"id":1706,"status":460,"title":1707,"slug":1708,"updated":1709,"published":1710},[1640,1641],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"Water is a prerequisite for all life on earth but our aquatic resources and marine and freshwater ecosystems are under increasing pressure. Sida works to ensure that the world’s water resources are managed and used in a sustainable and equitable manner.","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Fsustainable-sea-and-water-resources",{"en":1644,"sv":1646},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Fhallbara-hav-och-vatten",{"region":5,"fields":1648},{"intro":1649,"aid-themes":1650,"facts":1655,"super-story":1658,"aid-tabs":1660},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":548},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":1651,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":1654},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":1652},{"year":496,"titles":1653},{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":1588,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":1656,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":1590,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":1657},"\u003Ch3>Decreased emissions of pollutants\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emissions of pollutants into the world’s seas and oceans has decreased in some places.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An example is Kaliningrad, where treatment plants contribute to water treatment in the Baltic Sea region. Asian countries have adopted action plans to reduce marine litter in Southeast Asia.\u003Csup>1\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Wastewater is taken care of\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Wastewater is increasingly seen as a resource. Industries are under increasing pressure to purify wastewater. The water is used for cooling, heating, in toilets, for irrigating crops or for washing vehicles.\u003Csup>2\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Improved shared water resources\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Cooperation on shared water resources in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa has improved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Ch3>Water scarcity is a challenge\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Nearly a third of the world’s population lives in areas with water scarcity.\u003Csup>3\u003C\u002Fsup> The scarcity is exacerbated by climate change leading to drought in many places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Consequences of climate change and unsustainable fishing\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>As the temperature rises, the sea’s ability to provide food and income from tourism deteriorates, as well as its ability to protect coastlines. At the same time, illegal fishing, which often causes ecosystems to collapse, continues. This results in food shortages and increased poverty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Increasing pollution\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantities of pollutants and plastics in watercourses and oceans continue to increase. Tens of millions of people risk their health. Pollution has increased in almost all rivers in Latin America, Africa and Asia since the 1990s. More and more untreated wastewater is being discharged into the world´s oceans.\u003Csup>4\u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":1659},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":1661,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":1662,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":515,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":1663},"Sida's work with sustainable sea and water resources","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over three billion people are entirely dependent on marine and coastal ecosystems and biodiversity for their survival, for food or employment.\u003Csup>5 \u003C\u002Fsup>\u003C\u002Fspan>Of them, about one billion have fish as their primary source of protein.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But oceans, seas, lakes and streams are important for everyone. They produce oxygen and regulate the climate by storing greenhouse gases. A large proportion of all animals and plants are found in or near water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oceans, seas, lakes and rivers are hard hit both by the effects of climate change and by emissions, pollution and overfishing. The pressure on the earth’s freshwater resources is increasing, which reduces people’s access to water during certain seasons. It affects agriculture, industries and people’s livelihoods, but also hydropower and fishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every body of water on earth is part of a closed system and they therefore affect one another. A large part of the pollutants that end up in the sea are transported there from lakes, rivers, watercourses and wetlands. During their journey, they affect important ecosystems and biodiversity in and along watercourses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1664,1680,1690,1704],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":548,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1665,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1666,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1667},"Sustainable management and use of water and ocean resources","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the earth´s population is increasing, so is demand for water. This requires us to use water more efficiently and to manage our resources more sustainably. The increasing occurrence of drought and flooding strikes hard against people living in poverty.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">60 percent of the world’s water resources are shared between at least two countries.\u003Csup>6\u003C\u002Fsup> Conflicts over water often arise, given that watercourses have no interest in politically drawn national borders.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1668,1671,1674,1677],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1669,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1670,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Managed water resources in Niger","\u003Cp>Sida co-founded the Global Water Partnerships (GWP) network in 1996 together with the World Bank and the UNDP. GWP is a network of approximately 3,000 organizations in 178 countries. In 2020, GWP supported the work with 17 investment plans, strategies and budget commitments for water resource management. Support has been given to Niger’s work to coordinate the development and management of water and land. Coordination aims at maximising economic and social well-being without compromising vital ecosystems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.gwp.org\u002Fen\u002FGWP-West-Africa\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>GWP West Africa website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1672,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1673,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Peacebuilding along the River Jordan","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water scarcity is a major problem in the Jordan Valley due to dwindling rainfall and rapidly growing population fuelled by refugees from the war in Syria. Through the NGO\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EcoPeace Middle East\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Sida supports the programme\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good Water Neighbours\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which educates young people in how they are affected by and can influence the sharing of water resources. After training, the young people return to their communities to share their knowledge locally. This exchange also contributes to peacebuilding and increases the likelihood of compliance with water treaties.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fold.ecopeaceme.org\u002Fprojects\u002Fyouth-education\u002F\">About Good Water Neighbours on the EcoPeace Middle East website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1675,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1676,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Dialogues between water-sharing countries","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When several countries share the same water resources, conflicts may arise. Through the\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UNDP, Sida is supporting the Shared Waters Partnership (SWP)\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that reinforces and facilitates dialogue between countries that share water resources. One of the most important objectives of the cooperation is to create platforms that bring together all parties in areas where water is, or may become, a source of conflict.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.watergovernance.org\u002Fprogrammes\u002Fshared-waters-partnership\u002F\">About Shared Water Partnership on the Water Governance Facility web page\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1678,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1679,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Managing shared water resources","\u003Cp>Often there are no working ways to manage water resources shared by more than one country. Sida supports several projects to support cooperation between countries that share water courses. The support to the Mekong River Commission has led to better conditions for using and managing one of Asia’s largest rivers in a sustainable way. Sida’s support for the World Bank’s fund Cooperation in International Waters in Africa has contributed to international water cooperation in sub-Saharan Africa. The work has reached about 27 million people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mrcmekong.org\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Mekong River Commission website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":548,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1681,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1682,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1683},"Cleaner water and oceans","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pollution of oceans and watercourses is an enormous problem in many parts of the world. Tens of millions of people are in the risk zone for health problems related to contact with contaminated surface water. Land-based human activities account for 80 percent of marine pollution.\u003Csup>7 \u003C\u002Fsup>Eutrophication, in combination with climate change, creates oxygen deficient dead zones on the seafloor.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1684,1687],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1685,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1686,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Reducing plastics in the oceans","\u003Cp>Plastic accounts for 85 percent of all marine litter, corresponding to 11 million tonnes per year.\u003Csup>8\u003C\u002Fsup> If nothing is done, the amount of plastic waste is expected to triple by 2040. Sida contributes to the UN Environment Program UNEP’s administration of 13 regional marine programs. Since 1974, countries have been working together to reduce marine pollution, use marine resources in a sustainable way and to make regional marine programs more effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unenvironment.org\u002Fexplore-topics\u002Fwater\">On water on the UNEP website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1688,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1689,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Sustainable fishing","\u003Cp>In recent decades, industrial fishing has increased. This has led to depletion and many fish stocks being threatened. Sida supports several players in sustainable fishing. One example is the Swedish Maritime Administration, which has contributed to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) being able to map out how fishermen, fish farmers, fish processing companies and sellers can have better conditions. The support also strengthens the role of women in the fisheries sector, as women are often in the majority in sales and processing. In collaboration with the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), progress has been made in eliminating harmful fisheries subsidies.\u003Cbr \u002F>\nThe World Bank’s ProBlue works for more sustainable fisheries management, among other things by developing methods for assessing the status of fishing, counteracting harmful fisheries subsidies and the litter of plastics in the oceans, both globally and regionally in Asia and West Africa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.worldbank.org\u002Fen\u002Fprograms\u002Fproblue\">About PROBLUE on the World Bank web page\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1691,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1692,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":1693,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Scope and governance of Sida’s work for sustainable sea and water resources","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sida’s development cooperation improves marine environments and promotes the sustainable management and use of water resources and aquatic ecosystems. This work is governed by a number of strategies such as the\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation in the areas of environmental sustainability, sustainable climate and oceans, and sustainable use of natural resources 2018-2022\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as various regional and country strategies.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002F• https:\u002F\u002Fwww.government.se\u002Fcountry-and-regional-strategies\u002F2018\u002F06\u002Fstrategy-for-swedens-global-development-cooperation-in-the-areas-of-environmental-sustainability-20182022\u002F\">Strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation in the areas of environmental sustainability, sustainable climate and oceans, and sustainable use of natural resources 2018–2022 (extended until December 2023)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1694],{"cc_block_file__file":1695,"cc_block_file__link_text":1703},{"ID":1696,"title":1697,"filename":1698,"filesize":802,"url":1699,"alt":32,"description":32,"caption":32,"name":1700,"date":1701,"modified":1702,"mime_type":807,"type":808,"subtype":809},31562,"10206314_Portfolio_Sustainable_Ocean_Economy_2021_web","10206314_Portfolio_Sustainable_Ocean_Economy_2021_web.pdf","https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.sida.se\u002Fapp\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F06\u002F21143023\u002F10206314_Portfolio_Sustainable_Ocean_Economy_2021_web.pdf","10206314_portfolio_sustainable_ocean_economy_2021_web","2022-06-21 12:30:22","2022-06-21 12:30:29","Summary of Sida's work with Sustainable Ocean",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":574,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1705,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep.org\u002Fcobsea\">\u003Cstrong>COBSEA on the UNEP website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unwater.org\u002Fwater-facts\u002Fquality-and-wastewater\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Wastewater as a resource on the UNWater website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unwater.org\u002Fwater-facts\u002Fscarcity\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Water scarcity on the UNWater website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unwater.org\u002Fpublications\u002Fsdg-6-synthesis-report-2018-on-water-and-sanitation\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Report on water and sanitation on the UNWater webpage\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsdgs.un.org\u002Ftopics\u002Foceans-and-seas\">\u003Cstrong>Oceans and seas on the UN webpage\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funece.org\u002Fenvironment-policy\u002Fpublications\u002Fflyer-good-practices-transboundary-water-cooperation\">\u003Cstrong>Shared water resources on the UNECE website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep.org\u002Fexplore-topics\u002Foceans-seas\u002Fwhat-we-do\u002Faddressing-land-based-pollution\">\u003Cstrong>Landbased pollution on the UNEP website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unep.org\u002Fresources\u002Fpollution-solution-global-assessment-marine-litter-and-plastic-pollution\">\u003Cstrong>Marine litter on the UNEP webpage\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n",4089,"Sustainable sea and water resources","sustainable-sea-and-water-resources","2021-12-29T00:00:00","2020-11-12T19:17:17",{"breadcrumbs":1712,"categories":1715,"preamble":1716,"path":1717,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":1718,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":1720,"id":1782,"status":460,"title":1783,"slug":1784,"updated":1785,"published":1786},[1713,1714],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"International trade drives development and has improved living conditions for many people. Weak institutions, poor infrastructure such as roads and electricity networks, unfavourable trade policies and low competitiveness prevent many low-income countries from benefiting from trade. Sida supports projects that facilitate trade, develop trade policy and strengthen small businesses.","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Ftrade",{"en":1717,"sv":1719},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Fhandel",{"region":5,"fields":1721},{"intro":1722,"aid-themes":1723,"facts":1728,"super-story":1732,"aid-tabs":1734},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":559},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":1724,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":1727},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":1725},{"year":496,"titles":1726},{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":1729,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":1730,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":601,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":1731},"Why does Sida work with trade?","\u003Ch3>Trade is important for economic development and poverty reduction\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Open international trade is essential for economic development that benefits all people, including those living in poverty. Trade can reduce poverty and contribute to a green transition and a more sustainable economy. The shocks of the pandemic, the Ukraine war and high inflation are slowing down the expected growth of the global economy. Trade has recovered but many low- and middle-income countries have lagged behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>The multilateral trading system in crisis\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The international multilateral trading system under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is in crisis and negative economic developments have contributed to the disruption of global value chains. More and more countries are protecting themselves from competition by imposing various trade barriers, such as tariffs. This has resulted in a sharp increase in trade barriers and the growing use of subsidies, and confidence in the WTO has declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>International trade affects the environment\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>International trade tends to increase consumption. When we produce and consume more, the environment and climate are negatively affected. Carbon dioxide emissions increase, as do waste and pressure on natural resources. At the same time, trade is important to provide countries affected by the impacts of climate change with extreme weather events such as severe droughts and floods with access to technologies that can mitigate environmental impacts, build resilience and help adaptation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Ch3>Trade promotes development\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Enabling low and lower middle income countries to participate in the world economy has played an important role in reducing poverty. Trade can lead to the development of private companies and entrepreneurship, creating employment and better working conditions. In Tanzania, development cooperation strengthens agricultural cooperatives and farms in using sustainable agricultural methods. This increases the production of vegetables, fruits and spices by 20-50%. Thousands of companies and entrepreneurs in horticulture were able to increase their income and develop their business through access to new local, regional and international markets. They received support in areas such as marketing, market information and certification standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Growing importance of sustainability issues in trade\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>The world’s consumers are increasingly demanding goods and services that are environmentally and socially sustainable. For example, Sida supports Open Trade Gate Sweden’s projects in Bolivia, enabling small businesses to reach out with their sustainably produced products (including quinoa and nuts). Their products have been presented at trade fairs in Sweden and Europe and have started to be sold in European shops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Facilitating trade for least developed countries\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Support from Sida enables the world’s least developed countries to design and implement trade reforms. An evaluation of the support shows positive effects, including more goods and products being exported.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":1733},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":1735,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":1736,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":515,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":1737},"Sida's work with trade","\u003Cp>Exports and imports from the world’s least developed countries have stalled in recent years, accounting for about one per cent of global trade. More countries have introduced various trade barriers to protect themselves from competition from other countries. These barriers include import duties, import or export quotas and tariffs. This makes trade more expensive and complicated. It also creates uncertainty, not least for low-income countries. Many of Sida’s partner countries lack access to technology and financing and have difficulty meeting international standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports civil society organisations, through the UN and the World Bank, and collaborates with the business community. Sida supports projects that facilitate trade, develop trade policy and strengthen small businesses to improve the living conditions for people living in poverty. Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1738,1748,1758,1768],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1739,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1740,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1741},"Trade policy and free trade agreements","\u003Cp>Many of Sida’s partner countries find it difficult to pursue an active trade policy and have limited opportunities to participate in and influence negotiations and to implement international trade agreements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are two examples of what Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1742,1745],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1743,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1744,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Favouring trade negotiations in Africa","\u003Cp>Countries in Africa, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, have limited participation in regional and international trade negotiations. Sida supports the new African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which represents African countries in global trade negotiations. The aim is to increase cross-border trade within Africa and strengthen Africa’s position in the global market. In this way, Sida contributes to economic growth and poverty reduction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The South African organisation Trade Law Center in Africa (Tralac) contributes to the development of a favourable trade policy and increases small businesses’ knowledge of trade law issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fafcfta.au.int\u002Fen\">\u003Cstrong>AfCFTA website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.tralac.org\u002F\">\u003Cstrong>Tralac website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1746,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1747,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Reduced cost and waiting time for businesses","\u003Cp>Sida’s support to the World Bank’s Trade Facilitation Support Program has helped countries take important steps in the implementation of the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation through the digitalisation and simplification of customs procedures, reducing the cost of trade for businesses and reducing waiting times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1749,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1750,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1751},"Simplified trade procedures","\u003Cp>Trade procedures are the flows and administration required for a company to export or import goods across borders. These can include customs, taxation, transport and payments. Complicated regulations, administration and high or unclear fees make it more difficult for many low-income countries to trade with other countries. Sida makes it easier for low-income countries to trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1752,1755],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1753,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1754,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Safer food and increased exports to the EU","\u003Cp>Swedish support has helped Georgian companies and products reach the EU and other international markets. Within the framework of ENPARD, which promotes quality assurance among food producers to comply with EU regulatory requirements for food safety and consumer protection. Support has helped Georgian honey become more compliant with EU requirements, leading to a dramatic increase in exports.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1756,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1757,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Simplified certificates for increased trade","\u003Cp>Sida supports the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), a global partnership to facilitate safe trade and contribute to sustainable economic growth, poverty reduction and food security. The partnership increases food security, enhances animal and plant protection and facilitates trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>International trade in plants and plant products has traditionally relied on paper certificates containing plant protection regulations. Electronic certificates have been developed but many low-income countries have found it difficult to use them for financial, technical and administrative reasons. With Sida funding, the Standard and Trade Development Facility (STDF) created access for low-income countries through the global ePhyto scheme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ePhyto system helped to improve trade flows, reduce costs and limit the number of fraudulent certificates. According to the OECD, the total value of exports for selected agri-food product groups can increase by between 17-32 per cent over a two-year period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.standardsfacility.org\u002F\">STDF:s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":559,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1759,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1760,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1761},"Better infrastructure","\u003Cp>Reliable energy supply, infrastructure such as roads and electricity grids, transport and communication technologies are slowing down the development of trade. Around one third of the world’s population has never used the internet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be able to benefit from trade policy reforms or free trade agreements, for example, a country must have infrastructure such as functioning roads and other transport routes, as well as access to energy and information technology that favours trade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports organisations both in civil society and through the UN that improve infrastructure, which in turn facilitates trade. Here are some examples of programmes and projects supported by Sida:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1762,1765],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1763,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1764,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increasing electrification","\u003Cp>In Zambia, rural electrification is very limited, although more and more people are gaining access to photovoltaic systems, for example for lighting and mobile phone charging. The Beyond the Grid Fund was launched by Sida and the Swedish Embassy in Liberia in 2016. Since then, around 1 million people have gained access to electricity (2024). The fund is also present in Burkina Faso, Liberia, Uganda and Mozambique. Through support to the World Bank (Electricity Service Access Project), even more people have gained access to the grid with a subsidised connection fee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbeyondthegrid.africa\u002F\">Beyond the grid fund for Africa’s website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fsida-i-varlden\u002Flander-och-regioner\u002Fzambia\u002Fen-enda-solcellsplatta-forandrade-hela-livet\">Article about Beyond the grid fund (in Swedish)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1766,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1767,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Better conditions for digital trade","\u003Cp>Rapid digital developments are changing the global economy. The digital transformation opens great opportunities for growth, job creation and sustainable development around the world. At the same time, there are many challenges faced by low and lower middle income countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through support to, for example, the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the World Bank, Sida is working to bridge the digital divide. In Africa, Sida has a programme with the World Customs Organization (WCO) on customs modernisation in sub-Saharan Africa, which aims to digitalise and modernise customs administrations in 12 African countries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1769,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1770,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":1771,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Scope of Sida's work with trade","\u003Cp>Trade is part of Sida’s support under the international Aid for Trade agenda. It partly overlaps with other thematic areas such as private sector development, employment, agriculture and migration. Most of the support goes to multilateral organisations such as the World Bank or the International Trade Centre (ITC).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.regeringen.se\u002Fland--och-regionsstrategier\u002F2022\u002F08\u002Fstrategi-for-sveriges-globala-utvecklingssamarbete-inom-hallbar-ekonomisk-utveckling-20222026\u002F\">Strategy for Sida’s work with sustainable economic development  2022-2026 on the Swedish gouvernment website (in Swedish)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wto.org\u002Fenglish\u002Ftratop_e\u002Fdevel_e\u002Fa4t_e\u002Fa4t_factsheet_e.htm\">Aid for Trade on the WTO website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",[1772],{"cc_block_file__file":1773,"cc_block_file__link_text":1781},{"ID":1774,"title":1775,"filename":1776,"filesize":1777,"url":1778,"alt":32,"description":32,"caption":32,"name":1779,"date":1780,"modified":1780,"mime_type":807,"type":808,"subtype":809},48510,"62704_Portfolio_Overview_Trade_2023_WEB","62704_Portfolio_Overview_Trade_2023_WEB.pdf",183364,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.sida.se\u002Fapp\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F06\u002F05110552\u002F62704_Portfolio_Overview_Trade_2023_WEB.pdf","62704_portfolio_overview_trade_2023_web","2024-06-05 09:05:51","Summary of Sida's work with trade",3412,"Trade","trade","2024-12-13T00:00:00","2020-10-05T08:46:24",{"breadcrumbs":1788,"categories":1791,"preamble":1792,"path":1793,"currentLanguage":448,"languageUrlPaths":1794,"type":487,"template":488,"objectData":1796,"id":1857,"status":460,"title":1858,"slug":1859,"updated":1860,"published":1861},[1789,1790],{"title":78,"path":79},{"title":99,"path":100},[482],"Water is a basic requirement for all life on earth, and for sustainable development. Lack of water and sanitation is a huge health problem that particularly affects people living in poverty. Lack of water leads to increased inequality and hinders economic development. Sida increases access to clean water and sanitation and improves people's ability to manage their hygiene. Sida also provides humanitarian support that gives people in crisis access to water and sanitation.","en%2Fsidas-international-work%2Fthematic-areas%2Fwater-and-sanitation",{"en":1793,"sv":1795},"sida-i-varlden%2Fteman%2Fvatten-och-sanitet",{"region":5,"fields":1797},{"intro":1798,"aid-themes":1799,"facts":1804,"super-story":1808,"aid-tabs":1810},{"cc_core_business-intro__country_code":32,"cc_core_business-intro__icon":548},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes__aid-themes-enabled":19,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__statistics":1800,"cc_core_business-aid-themes__theme":1803},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__title":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__description":32,"openaid_data":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__max_sum":32,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles":5,"cc_core_business-aid-themes-statistics__circles_openaid":1801},{"year":496,"titles":1802},{"total":498,"development":499,"humanitarian":500},{"cc_core_business-aid-themes-theme__title":32},{"cc_core_business-facts__facts-enabled":503,"cc_core_business-facts-success__title":1805,"cc_core_business-facts-success__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-success__content":1806,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__title":506,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__boxes":19,"cc_core_business-facts-challenges__content":1807},"Why do Sida work on water and sanitation?","\u003Ch3>Lack of water leads to poverty\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Climate change with floods and droughts is causing water crises around the world. This is particularly hard on people living in low-income countries and those in areas of crisis or conflict. Lack of water and sanitation (toilets, sewage and waste management) leads to increased inequality and hinders economic development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Lack of water affects human health\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>2.2 billion people in the world lack clean and safe drinking water. 1000 children under the age of five die every day due to diarrhoeal diseases caused by dirty water and leaking sewage pipes. Children who are in a crisis situation: displaced, living in a country at war or affected by crisis are the most affected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Many do not have a toilet\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Almost half of the world’s population does not have access to a functioning toilet or latrine, with nearly half of them in sub-Saharan Africa. As a result, many are forced to relieve themselves outdoors. This allows diseases to spread quickly through faeces. The situation is particularly serious for people living in vulnerability, displaced persons and those living in conflict zones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Ch3>More people have access to drinking water\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Sida helps ensure that people living in poverty and vulnerability have access to safe drinking water. In Sudan, for example, 1,560 school children have gained access to clean drinking water in the Red Sea region, where only a third of the population has access to clean water. In Bangladesh, people living in urban slums have access to safe drinking water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Water and sanitation for people in crisis\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Without access to clean water and sanitation, people, especially children, are more likely to suffer from diseases, especially those living in war or conflict. The aid helps to increase access to clean water and toilets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3>Clean water at health clinics\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>One in four of the world’s health clinics lacks clean water. The aid helps ensure that health clinics in low-income countries have access to clean water, hand-washing facilities, toilets and safe latrines. This reduces the spread of infection and improves people’s health.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-super-story__enable-super-story":19,"cc_core_business__conditional-super-story-group":1809},{"cc_block_story__label":32,"cc_block_story__link_type":510,"cc_block_story__link_text":32,"cc_block_story__link_link":5,"cc_block_story__stories":19,"cc_block_story__archive_url":511},{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__title":1811,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs__description":1812,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__development":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__enable-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__show-label-development":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-development__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__humanitarian":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__enable-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__show-label-humanitarian":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__description":32,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-humanitarian__sections":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__thematic":5,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__enable-thematic":503,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__description":515,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__sections":1813},"Sida's work with water and sanitation","\u003Cp>Lack of clean water is one of the world’s biggest health problems, particularly affecting people living in poverty. When people are unable to take care of their hygiene, diarrhoeal diseases and cholera spread. Children are particularly vulnerable. Children under five are 20 times more likely to die from dirty water and poor hygiene than to be killed in a violent conflict. Access to water is unevenly distributed. Drought, war and conflict exacerbate this inequality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, a quarter of the world’s population lacks access to safely managed drinking water at home, and only just over half of all people have access to safe sanitation (toilets, garbage collection, drainage) in their homes. While progress is being made, 1.6 billion people will still be without clean, safe drinking water in 2030 if progress is not accelerated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are the areas Sida supports and examples of programmes and projects:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1814,1832,1844,1854],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":548,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1815,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1816,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1817},"Clean water, sanitation and hygiene","\u003Cp>Clean water, sanitation and access to hygiene are essential for keeping people healthy and preventing the spread of disease. When this is lacking, communities are hindered in their development and it becomes more difficult to fight poverty. A large part of the world’s health clinics lack clean water in connection with the clinic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida supports organisations in civil society and through the UN that increase access to clean water, sanitation and the possibility for people to take care of their hygiene. This reduces poverty, improves human health and leads to development. Here are some examples of programmes and projects that Sida supports:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1818,1820,1823,1826,1829],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1126,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1819,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"\u003Cp>Around 1.8 billion people worldwide are unable to wash their hands with soap and water because they lack access to clean water. This is a major problem in Bangladesh, for example. Sida supports WaterAid, which works to raise awareness about maintaining good hygiene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wateraid.org\u002Fse\u002Fblog\u002Fsida-stodjer-wateraids-insats-mot-coronaviruset-i-bangladesh-med-fem-miljoner-kronor\">\u003Cstrong>Water Aid web site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1821,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1822,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19}," Running water at health clinics in Uganda","\u003Cp>A quarter of the world’s health clinics lack clean, running water. This means that you have to fetch water outside the clinic, which is impractical and unhygienic. Sida collaborates with Unicef, among other things, to provide health clinics in Uganda and many other countries with running water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.sida.se\u002Fsida-i-varlden\u002Flander-och-regioner\u002Fuganda\u002Frinnande-vatten-far-fler-kvinnor-att-foda-pa-klinik\">About the project in Uganda (in Swedish only)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1824,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1825,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increased access to toilets","\u003Cp>Without access to clean water and sanitation, the risk of people suffering from diseases increases. Through the UN Children’s Fund, UNICEF ​​and the World Bank’s Global Water Security & Sanitation Partnership (GWSP), Sida contributes to more people having access to water and toilet rental. Sida’s humanitarian aid also supports UNICEF´s efforts to increase access to sanitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.worldbank.org\u002Fen\u002Fprograms\u002Fglobal-water-security-sanitation-partnership\">\u003Cstrong>Global Water Security & Sanitation Partnership on the World Bank website\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1827,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1828,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Equitable distribution of water and toilets in Kenya","\u003Cp>The Water Sector Trust Fund (WSTF) increases access to clean water and toilets in Kenya, both in rural and urban areas. This includes distributing water fairly, such as installing water meters to ensure that people do not take too much, which also allows water to flow downstream to other users. In this way, water is distributed fairly and conflicts can be avoided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sida also contributes to the work of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene. This prevents the spread and negative effects of diseases among particularly vulnerable people in Kenyan cities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unicef.org\u002Fkenya\u002Fwater-sanitation-and-hygiene\">Water Sector Trust Funds web site\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1830,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1831,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Improving waste management in Armenia","\u003Cp>Through the E5P (Eastern European Energy Efficiency and Environmental Partnership) fund, Sida is supporting the improvement of Armenia’s substandard waste management. The country also lacks a fully functioning recycling system. The fund also finances a project for environmentally friendly city buses in Yerevan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.energy-community.org\u002Fregionalinitiatives\u002Fdonors\u002FRegional\u002FE5P.html\">\u003Cstrong>About E5P on Energy Community web site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.eib.org\u002Fen\u002Fpublications\u002Fthe-eib-in-armenia\">\u003Cstrong>EIB web site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":984,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1046,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1833,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1834},"\u003Cp>Hundreds of millions of women and girls worldwide are severely affected by not having access to clean water or safe, private toilets. For cultural and historical reasons, women and girls (in 8 out of 10 households without water) are usually the main carers of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lack of toilets and clean water in low-income countries means that many people miss school during their period. Taboos around menstruation often prevent them from fully participating in society, school and work. Without clean water, women cannot safely give birth, contributing to the deaths of both mothers and children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects supported by Sida:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1835,1838,1841],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1836,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1837,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Toilets increase girls' ability to go to school","\u003Cp>The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) builds washbasins and separate toilets for girls and boys in schools across the world. Improving access to water, sanitation and hygiene in schools increases the chances of girls completing their education.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unicef.org\u002Ftopics\u002Fmenstrual-hygiene\">About the work for menstrual hygiene at the UNICEF website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1839,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1840,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Improving access to drinking water and sanitation","\u003Cp>Many people in Mali lack access to clean water, toilets and washing facilities. Through Sida’s support to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), more people, especially women and children, have access to drinking water and sanitation (toilets, sewage and waste management). UNICEF works on everything from construction and maintenance to protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wateraid.org\u002Fwhere-we-work\u002Fmali\">About the work in Mali at the WaterAid website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1842,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1843,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increasing access to water and sanitation","\u003Cp>Only half of Burkina Faso’s population has access to clean water and even fewer have a toilet. This forces many women and girls to do their business outdoors and stay home from school during menstrual periods. The organisation WaterAid provides rural households and schools with access to clean drinking water and sanitation. This enables more girls to attend school for the whole month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wateraid.org\u002Fwhere-we-work\u002Fburkina-faso\">\u003Cstrong>WaterAid web site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":548,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1845,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1846,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":1847},"Access to water in conflict and disaster zones","\u003Cp>Conflicts, disasters, mismanagement and climate change negatively affect the world’s water resources. Conflicts also cause many people to flee to areas where there is a lack of clean water and toilets. Droughts and floods increase with climate change, which in turn leads to more people being forced to flee their homes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here are some examples of programmes and projects supported by Sida:\u003C\u002Fp>\n",[1848,1851],{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1849,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1850,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Increasing access to water reduces disease","\u003Cp>In Sudan, many people live in conflict environments without safe access to water. Efforts are being made to increase water availability, but not fast enough. Sida is working with several organisations to increase access.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.unicef.org\u002Fsudan\u002F\">About the work in Sudan on UNICEF web site\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__title":1852,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__content":1853,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic-subsection__files":19},"Water and sanitation for people who had fled in Bangladesh","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Bangladesh, few people have access to water and sanitation services in public places, such as health centers, schools and workplaces. People live tightly packed in the refugee camps, leaving them particularly vulnerable to the spread of infection.\u003C\u002Fspan> \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WaterAid\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> improves access to water, sanitation and hygiene for those living in informal settlements.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.wateraid.org\u002Fbd\u002F\">About the work at the WaterAid website\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__icon":570,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__title":1855,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__content":1856,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__files":19,"cc_core_business-aid-tabs-thematic__subsections":19},"Scope and governance of Sida's work for water and sanitation ","\u003Cp>Sida’s work to increase access to water and sanitation is guided by the strategy for global development cooperation in sustainable social development and several regional and bilateral strategies. 90 per cent of Sida’s work in water and health has gender equality as a sub- or main objective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.government.se\u002Fcountry-and-regional-strategies\u002F2018\u002F11\u002Fstrategy-for-swedens-global-development-cooperation-in-sustainable-social-development-20182022\u002F\">Strategy for Sweden’s global development cooperation in sustainable social development 2018–2022 at the Swedish government website (extended until December 2023)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.sida.se\u002Fapp\u002Fuploads\u002F2023\u002F06\u002F13154512\u002F10207232_Portfolio_Water_Sanitation_2022_WEB.pdf\">Summary on Sida’s work on water and santitation (2022)\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n",3416,"Water and sanitation","water-and-sanitation","2024-01-03T00:00:00","2020-11-12T08:17:31"]