Following a corruption case in the Zambian Health Ministry that has shaken the Swedish aid administration, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) confirms that the amount affecting Swedish aid funds is SEK 6.7 million. Zambia has agreed to repay the money early next year.

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Tough on Zambia. Sweden cuts 2009 budget support

Sida cuts SEK 145 million in budget support to Zambia following consultations with Development Minister Gunilla Carlsson. Of the nine donors providing budget support to Zambia, Sweden is the only donor to make such cuts.

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