DT 6 / 2015

Oslo ‘can’t use aid conditionality’ to influence Myanmar on Rohingya

Norway cannot make aid to Myanmar conditional on improvements in the situation of the Rohingya because Norway gives “no aid through state channels”, says State Secretary Morten Høglund.

News June 12, 2015

Wallström on high-level humanitarian financing panel

The Swedish Foreign Minister has been appointed to a UN High-level panel on humanitarian financing.

News June 12, 2015

Opinion: Proposed aid cuts put Finland’s international reputation at risk

Three former development ministers warn that Finnish bilateral aid could collapse if the new government...

Opinion June 12, 2015

New Finnish minister, praising aid, commits to deep cuts

The new development minister Lenita Toivakka holds the axe over the aid budget, but praised Finnish aid...

News June 12, 2015

Finnish recipients brace for drastic cuts in funding, but Finnfund will grow

Ministry officials in Helsinki are hammering out the grim details of next year’s aid budget following...

News June 12, 2015

Sida at odds with Auditor General in Oslo over aid in Bosnia

The Auditor General in Oslo has slammed a public reform programme in Bosnia-Herzegovina funded by Sweden,...

News June 12, 2015

Forest payment to Guyana on hold pending new government’s decision

Key elements in Norway’s forest deal with Guyana are being re-assessed following the recent change of...

News June 12, 2015

New World Bank health financing facility inspired by Norwegian result-based aid

A World Bank trust fund supported by Norway is being used as a model for a new facility that aims to...

News June 12, 2015

Dysfunctional procurement

Consultants are criticising the Swedish aid agency Sida for inconsistent procurement practices. Their...

Opinion Editorial June 12, 2015

DKK 55m business scheme targets social issues

Denmark has launched a new DKK 55 million private sector scheme targeting training and social issues,...

Business June 12, 2015

‘Sida avoids procurement, more professional approach’ in Denmark and Finland

Sida handles procurement in an inconsistent and unprofessional manner, Swedish consultants working in...

Business June 12, 2015

Strengthening Mali National Assembly

Denmark currently has a transitional programme in Mali for 2015-2016 worth DKK 175 million a year. As...

Business June 12, 2015

Court ruling: Sida ‘unpredictable, subjective’

In a tender for consultancy services on evaluations, Sida has violated principles of transparency and...

Business June 12, 2015

Guidelines for sustainable Mekong dams

Multiconsult is asssisting the Mekong River Commission Commission, through the donor-funded Initiative...

Business June 12, 2015

DT 6 / 2015

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