The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) is a government agency working to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development worldwide.

Funded by Swedish tax revenue, Sida partners with UN bodies, NGOs, and governments to support education, health, and equality.

Sida’s operational strategy shows how the agency works to contribute to the Swedish Parliament’s and the Government’s development policy objectives. The strategy includes external goals that are about making a difference for people living in poverty and under oppression. It also includes internal goals, which are about Sida working as effectively as possible.

These are the external goals:

  • Reducing poverty through job creation, trade and education
  • Improved health for the most vulnerable
  • Promoting freedom and combating oppression
  • Increased and more effective climate aid
  • Increased freedom and empowerment of women and girls
  • Strengthening synergies between aid and migration policies
  • Strengthening humanitarian support to save lives and alleviate suffering

https://www.sida.se/en