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Swedish development cooperation policy

Swedish development cooperation policy. Government Policy for Global Development, coherence between political, trade and development agenda Goal = “Contribute to the conditions that help poor people improve their lining conditions”,

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Swedish development cooperation policy

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  1. Swedish development cooperation policy • Government Policy for Global Development, coherence between political, trade and development agenda • Goal = “Contribute to the conditions that help poor people improve their lining conditions”, • 2 perspectives, Rights perspective and perspective of the poor Presentation Durban, Cities Alliance

  2. Sida, new development • 8 main features- Democracy - Human Rights- Equality - Sustainable use of NR- Economic growth - Social development- Conflict resolution - Global public goods • Focus on the poorest countries • 1 % of GDP, 2006 (?!) = 4 billion USD • Donor harmonisation • Merging bilateral/multilateral aid Presentation Durban, Cities Alliance

  3. Sida, new development • Country strategy, based upon PRSP, starting point • Untying aid • Involve more Swedish actors in international relations (Gov Agencies, universities, private sector, municipalities, NGOs) • Priorities 2005- HIV/Aids - Gender equality- Conflict resolution - Job creation - Anti-corruption - Human Rights Presentation Durban, Cities Alliance

  4. Sida, Division for Urban Division and Environment • Part of Sida HQ Department for Infrastructure and Economic Cooperation, node of network for officers in some 40 Embassies • 20 people, engineers, architects, economists, environmentalists • Active in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Central America, Presentation Durban, Cities Alliance

  5. Urban Development Menu, support to... • Decentralisation and good urban governance • City-wide urban development strategies • Integrated slum-upgrading • Low-income housing • Local Economic Development • New financial frameworks • Land reforms for secure tenure • Cultural heritage Presentation Durban, Cities Alliance

  6. Urban environment menu, support to…. • Water and Sanitation • Reform of service utilities • Waste Management • Urban transport • Air pollution • Agenda 21 Presentation Durban, Cities Alliance

  7. Financial frameworks • Micro-credit facilities • Revolving funds - link to local savings and capital markets • Municipal finance - bankability of local authorities- greater financial autonomy - local government resources (user charges, taxation and transfers) - good financial management practices to build creditworthiness- access to financial market Presentation Durban, Cities Alliance

  8. Financial instruments • Grants • Concessionary credits • Development credits • Guarantees Presentation Durban, Cities Alliance

  9. Africa- South Africa- Zambia- Kenya- Tanzania- Uganda- Ethiopia Latin America- Nicaragua- Honduras- Guatemala Asia- India- Bangladesh- Sri Lanka- NepalChina- Indonesia, - Phillipines Europe- Russia- Ukraine- Balkans- Central Asia Country focus Presentation Durban, Cities Alliance

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