Syria and Belarus: ‘The exile brings us together’
Ali Alabdallah is a Syrian writer and activist in Sweden. Katsiaryna Lutsevich is a journalist from Belarus who was also forced to flee. Here they talk about what it’s like to write from exile – and constantly hope for change. Ali Alabdallah, a Syrian writer and activist in Sweden, shared the story of his exile from his …
Why don’t young people in Africa protest more?
Some young people take part in pro-democracy protests, but overall, Africa’s youth are not saving democracy, neither are they countering the deepening trend of autocratisation on the continent, writes Lovise Aalen from Chr. Michelsen Institute and Marjoke Oosterom from Institute of Development Studies. Africa has the world’s largest youth population. By 2030, 75% of the …
Development Sweden #50. Sweden stops support to UNRWA
In late December, the Swedish Government presented its appropriation letter (budget instructions, in other words) for the Swedish Development Cooperation Agency Sida and other governmental agencies. The major news was that Sweden would end all support to the UN agency for Palestine, UNRWA. Besides that, there are large cuts in support to the UN emergency …
Development Sweden #49. Is Sweden stopping support to NGO’s providing evidence to ICC?
This issue of Development Sweden have a strong focus on Palestine and Gaza. Is Sweden excluding Palestinian NGOs that provide evidence to ICC for future ODA funds? And why didn’t Sida’s director general meet with any Palestinian human rights NGO’s during his visit to the region? Development Sweden is providing you with exclusive insight about …
Development Sweden #48. Minister of ODA: ”Onward Funding is Illegal”
Swedish development policy is now changing rapidly. The Minister for Development Cooperation and foreign trader Benjamin Dousa suggests that all onward funding should be illegal. Sweden will also stop its support for UNAIDS. Development Sweden is providing you with exclusive insight about everything that happens in Swedish aid politics. Take the opportunity to now become …
Development Sweden #47. Why the Swedish Migration Strategy for Aid is incompatible with the OECD/DAC principles
These are turbulent times for Swedish development policy and Development Sweden plays an important role in providing information to international stakeholders and actors. In issue #47, open for all readers are two analyses written by leading figures in the aid sector. We also have an exclusive offer for those who want to become paying subscribers …
Development Sweden #46. Sida Reverses Decision on Limited Support to Civil Society
What happens at Sida continues to bring a lot of attention. The most recent twist came when Sida reversed its decision on the CSO support, now giving the same possibility to apply to all 33 organizations that have passed the test. Read about what will happen now and what made Sida change their minds. Also …
Development Sweden #45. Sida Discriminated Against Children’s Organizations
Three children’s rights organisations – BRIS, Barnfonden, and SOS Children’s Villages – all received the highest ratings in Sida’s selection for future partners. Despite this, they can only apply for up to five million SEK, while several organisations with lower rankings can apply for up to 70 million SEK. Read about the reasons and Sidas …
Somaliland: Election in a ”non-existing” country
On November 13 Somaliland – which is a democratic and peaceful country on the h´Horn of Africa, yet not recognised by any other nation– will hold presidential elections. Brendon J. Cannon from Khalifa University writes about the implications and possibilities. Somaliland is due to hold a presidential election on 13 November 2024. The results of …
Development Sweden #44. Civil Society: Here are the organizations signing with Sida
Late on October 31 the long-awaited answer to which organizations would be selected to enter into partnership with Sida finally came. Some will cheer with joy, and others will be greatly disappointed. Read the full list and comments in Development Sweden #44 Our headlines: Development Sweden is published on a continuous basis and the target group is …
