Carlsson and Solheim pull aid in opposite directions

News October 22, 2008

Two Nordic donors from opposite ends of the political spectrum, both with aid levels of 1 per cent of GNI. In Sweden, the Conservative Gunilla Carlsson holds the aid portfolio. In Norway, Socialist Left Erik Solheim has one hand on the wheel. What are the main differences in their approaches?

Gunilla Carlsson, Swedish Development Minister (Conservative)

Erik Solheim, Norwegian Environment and Development Minister (Socialist Left)

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