The Danish government will keep aid at 0.8 per cent of GNI, according to its new five-year plan. But it will substantially increase bilateral aid to Africa with special focus on AIDS and women. Among the UN agencies, UNFPA is the winner, while the Danes plan cuts in UNDP core funding.

Göran Hydén: Norway, a ‘last outpost’ where politicians steer aid research

Göran Hydén, the Swedish Africa scholar based at the University of Florida, calls Norway a “last outpost" where politicians continue to wield influence over the priorities of development researchers.

Sweden leads UN reform proposal with three G77 countries

Sweden has joined forces with three G77 countries and proposed far-reaching changes in management of the UN Secretariat.

MS considers merging with ActionAid

MS is exploring the possibility of joining the international network of ActionAid as a way of solving its funding crisis and securing its future. But the merge could be complicated and possibly painful for MS.