DT 9-10 / 2009

Danes, Swedes freeze aid to Zambia. Millions more in budget support at risk

The two Nordic donors have frozen DKK 100 million in aid funds to Zambia after revelations of embezzlement...

News July 22, 2009

Aid and climate. Swedish EU Presidency to play crucial role

The definition of aid could face dramatic change as climate grants for developing countries are negotiated...

News July 22, 2009

World Bank reform. Europe defends strong position on Board

The process of reforming the governing system of the World Bank is moving slowly forward. A proposal...

News July 22, 2009

OECD warns against cuts in Swedish aid administration

News July 22, 2009

Climate Commission: ‘additionality’ above 0.7%

The Climate Commission, initiated by Sweden, concluded in May that the costs of helping developing countries...

News July 22, 2009

Finland aims for regional perspective in Africa

A new Finnish framework programme on Africa opens for an increased focus on initiatives that extend Finland’s...

News July 22, 2009

The risks of redefining aid

There are few encouraging signs of willingness by donors to commit substantial additional grants to developing...

Opinion Editorial July 22, 2009

No to Naps. Non-Norwegian firms kept out of NOREPS

The solar equipment supplier Naps Oy does not qualify for NOREPS because it is Finnish. Innovation Norway...

Business July 22, 2009

Sweden imposes ban on use of tax havens for channelling aid

A temporary ban has been issued on Sida and Swedfund's use of tax havens for channelling aid funds, pending the formulation of a new Swedish policy on aid and tax havens.

Business July 22, 2009

Ghost platforms. Benin wants Norway to clean up oil mess

Business July 22, 2009

New approval for Green Resources plantation in Tanzania

The Uchindile and Mapanda plantation and conservation project in Tanzania of the Norwegian-owned company,...

Business July 22, 2009

Swedfund: tax havens have practical purpose

Managing Director Björn Blomberg at Swedfund says the location of regional funds in tax havens has a...

Business July 22, 2009

ITAD to carry out six-donor anti-corruption study

The British development consultancy ITAD has been awarded a contract by the Norwegian Agency for Development...

Business July 22, 2009

Tender for consultant to oversee Danish UN City

In January 2009, the detailed planning of common premises for all UN agencies in Copenhagen, better known as the Danish “UN City" commenced. The development is based on a partnership between the government of Denmark and CPH City & Port Development.

Business July 22, 2009

Evaluation of NOK 10b in West Balkan aid since 1991

More than NOK 10 billion in Norwegian aid has been spent in the West Balkan region since 1991. Norad...

Business July 22, 2009

Send asylum seekers in Norway to Tanzania

As the debates heat up ahead of the upcoming Norwegian election, the right-wing Progress Party has proposed...

News July 22, 2009

Specialist for World Bank water programme in Africa

The Water and Sanitation Programme (WSP) is a multi-donor trust fund programme administered by the World...

Business July 22, 2009

Fastest growth for Rainforest Foundation, WWF

News July 22, 2009