The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency

Sida is a government agency working to create better living conditions for people living in poverty and under oppression.

One Sida: Sida launches new organisation for more effective aid

On 1 October 2024, Sida's new organisation came into force - One Sida - to implement the Government's strategic steering in a changing world. With coherent working methods and systems and an increased geographical focus, the new organisation will maximise impact for people living in poverty and oppression.

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The selection of CSO partners for Sida

The call for expression of interest for civil society organisations for partnership with Sida, starting 2025, is closed. Please find more information about the process, timetable and answers to the most frequently asked questions.

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Our partners

Sida works with a wide range of partners from different sectors of society. We continuously learn from experiences with our cooperation partners and evaluate our partner portfolio to deliver the best possible assistance in each context.

Civil society organisations

A significant part of Sweden’s development assistance is carried out in cooperation with civil society organisations in our partner countries.

Multilateral organisations

Sida collaborates with several multilateral organisations. A large part of the support goes to various UN bodies and the World Bank, and a smaller part to the EU’s joint assistance.