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 …
Development Sweden #43. Sweden Stops Aid to the Georgian Government
The Swedish government has decided to halt all direct cooperation with Georgian authorities. Will the government stop the Swedish NGO Olof Palme International Center’s ability to receive support through Sida’s call for civil society organisations? And Jocke Nyberg, independent senior evaluator who has previously worked for Sida in Colombia, welcomes that Sida is now changing …
Kurdistan: Peaceful election for regional parliament
ANALYSIS. In an otherwise turbulent region, the regional elections in Iraqi Kurdistan on 20 October turned out to be tranquil and respectful. Everything went smoothly, writes Qassim Khidhir. The opinions expressed in this article are those by the author. On October 20th, Iraqi Kurdistan held its sixth parliamentary elections, marking another important chapter in the …
Development Sweden #42. Sida Opens for ”Transition Applications” and Allocates Three Billion for Return Migration
The Swedish government has announced plans to allocate three billion kronor from Sida’s budget for migration-related initiatives, including the creation of return centers, as part of a new strategy focused on migration, return, and voluntary repatriation. Sida has also opened transitional support applications for strategic partner organizations until September 2025, although many are still waiting …
Who is Tanzania’s opposition leader Tundu Lissu?
ANALYSIS. Tundu Lissu has become the face of opposition in Tanzania following his defiant and unrelenting criticism of the government. In 2017 he narrowly escaped an asasssination attempt, was airlifted to Kenya and later recovered in Belgium. After his return, Tundu Lissu has been arrested on several occasions. in 2025 he will most likely be …
