Sida's international work

Sida has development cooperation with a large number of countries and regions around the world. We also provide humanitarian assistance where the needs are most urgent. We work across several thematic areas.

Countries and regions

Sida has long-term development cooperation with some 35 countries around the world. Sida also supports regional projects on most continents. We also support organisations that work globally. See where Sida works and what we do in different countries.

Thematic areas

Sida’s work is focused on thematic areas that are of particular importance for combating poverty around the world, such as democracy, gender equality, climate and peaceful societies. Read about our work in different thematic areas.

Updated: June 2, 2022