Gender in Research Cooperation

The objective of Sida’s research cooperation isto contribute to strengthened research of highquality and of relevance to poverty reductionand sustainable development. Gender equality,including women’s rights and empowerment, isa priority for Swedish development cooperation.Gender equality is mainstreamed in all Sida’scontributions, including research cooperation.It is an important goal in itself, as well as aninstrument for sustainable development. Sidaalso supports specific research on gender issues