Historic shift in Swedish aid strategy

News December 18, 2023 / By: Ann Danaiya Usher

The new aid strategy puts migration and Swedish business interests at the centre of Swedish development cooperation, while humanitarian assistance and support for women and human rights defenders continue. The era of Sweden as a global leader in providing core funding to UN agencies appears to be over.

Swedish reform agenda Dec 14 2023 Stina Gullander Regeringskansliet.jpg — Launch of the new Swedish aid strategy on December 14, 2023 with Joar Forssell (Liberal) from left, Gudrun Brunegård (Christian Democrats), Swedish Minister for Development and Trade Johan Forssell (Moderaterna), and Aaron Emilsson (Sweden Democrats). (Photo by Stina Gullander / Regeringskansliet)

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