Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

Sida is a government agency working on behalf of the Swedish parliament and government, with the mission to reduce poverty in the world.

Sida helps reduce poverty in the world. Their support contributes to economic and political development in poor countries. This strengthens their democracy and creates conditions for people to lift themselves out of poverty. The objective of Sida is to create opportunities for people living in poverty and under oppression to improve their living conditions. Through their work and in cooperation with others, Sida contributes to implementing Sweden’s Policy for Global Development.

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Two job opportunities: Human Resources (HR) Manager and Operations and Grants Manager

Apply by 3 April to join the GRP team

Advancing climate and livelihood solutions in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region

We are pleased to announce the 21 finalists of the second round of the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE 2.0).

Meet the RISE Urban Innovation Challenge grantees

Six initiatives advancing inclusive, climate-resilient urban futures through innovation, collaboration, and community-led solutions

Where innovation meets climate resilience – reflections from the RAIN Challenge

Supporting East African innovators to build climate-resilient, nature-positive food systems through mentoring, funding, and connection.

The Hindu Kush Himalaya Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (HKH-ICE) 2.0  is now open!

Together with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), we are pleased to launch the second round of HKH-ICE.