Background & Purpose
Sweden allocates billions of kronor annually to international aid and global development through state funds. The parliament decides on these funds to support humanitarian efforts, democracy, and poverty reduction abroad.
Proposals & Debate
The government proposed allocating around 44.5 billion SEK to international aid for 2025, including funds for Sida and the Folke Bernadotte Academy, alongside removing certain older policy constraints. Opposition parties presented alternative budget proposals on how the money should be distributed.
The Decision
Parliament voted in favor of the government's funding allocation and rejected the opposition's alternative proposals.
Does this affect you?
- Aid organizations and recipients: Receive approximately 44.5 billion SEK in total state funding for international projects and humanitarian support starting in 2025.
- Public authorities in aid: Authorities like Sida receive their administrative funding secured for the upcoming year to manage development cooperation.
In Practice
- A total of roughly 44.5 billion SEK is made available for international aid starting in January 2025.
- The vast majority of the funds, over 42.4 billion SEK, goes directly to aid operations.
- Administrative grants are provided to authorities such as Sida and the Folke Bernadotte Academy.
- Specific economic commitments and policy guidelines for global development are updated according to the government plan.