Development Sweden #59. Do you get to keep your job?
Working in the development sector provides many with a feeling of purpose. But now, jobs are disappearing as many organizations are forced to cut back on employees. What happens to those who have to leave? Also in this issue: The Swedish government is planning a significant reduction in aid to Mozambique. The UN Human Rights …
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s new book is here!
Award-winning Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s new novel Dream Count has landed. It’s been over a decade since Adichie published her previous novel, Americanah. On Mars 25, it will be published in Swedish under the titel Drömräkning. Daria Tunca explains what Dream Count is about and whether it’s worth reading. Dream Count tells the intersecting …
Development Sweden #58. Historical increase in Swedish aid to Ukraine
Sweden is increasing its aid to Ukraine by over 1.4 billion SEK – resulting in more than 14% of the 2025 aid budget being allocated to the country. Also in this issue: Sida is suspending all agreements on new initiatives as a result of the uncertain global situation. Sweden allocates 300 Million SEK in aid …
Development Sweden #57. Ukrainian refugees must be given long-term security
It has been three years since the EU activated the Temporary Protection Directive. Yet, thousands of people are still left in uncertainty. Therefore, Ukrainian refugees must be given long-term security in Sweden (debate). This issue also features a commentary on the World Bank’s poverty report as well as an interview with the Swedish Postcode Lottery …
Opinion: Forcing elections in Ukraine would be dangerous
OPINION. A lasting and just peace in Ukraine requires a clear and principled sequence of actions. A ceasefire must come first, followed by a sustainable peace agreement. Only then can free, fair, and legitimate elections take place, writes Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary General of International IDEA. The opinions expressed in this article are those by the …
Africa: How can foreign aid dependency be reduced?
Many health services across the African continent rely heavily on overseas aid to provide essential care. Therfore, long-term strategies to reduce aid dependency are critical, writes Francisca Mutapi from University of Edinburgh. There’s been a global trend in the reduction of aid to Africa since 2018. Donors are shifting their funding priorities in response to …
Development Sweden #56. Ramadan in focus for Swedish aid organizations
Fundraising during Ramadan increases, as nearly ten different Swedish aid organizations are now actively raising funds during the Muslim fasting month. Also in this issue: a new director at SIWI and the resumption of suspended election monitoring, following the Swedish governments decision. Read more in Development Sweden #56. Development Sweden is providing you with exclusive …
Development Sweden #55. Civil society: Soon to be decided who will receive funding from Sida
Sida’s selection process for the major civil society organizations is now entering its final stage – with ForumCiv and the Swedish Mission Council (SMR) submitting applications in the form of consortia. Read more in Development Sweden #55. Development Sweden is providing you with exclusive insight about everything that happens in Swedish aid politics. Our headlines Development …
Development Sweden #54. How Swedish organisations are affected by the USAID crisis
Due to the closure of USAID’s operations organisations around the world are being forced to lay off staff and suspend operations, affecting millions of people. However, Swedish organisations seem to be coping relatively well. Also in this issue about Sweden´s support to Moldova and a Swedish investment in IFAD for sustainable growth and rural development …
Trump’s war on global governance: How to fight back
US president Donald Trump’s recent actions seem designed to reassert American power and demonstrate that it is still the dominant global power and is capable of bullying weaker nations into following America’s lead. Still, there are lessons from the past on how to fight back, writes Danny Bradlow from University of Pretoria. He has shown …
