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DT 7 / 2010

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World Bank management criticised for 'lack of neutrality' in reform process

Some European countries fear the development mandate of the World Bank has been weakened after changes in voting power drastically reduced donors’ influence.

There is Nordic discontent with the role Bank management played in preparing voting power proposals ahead of the decision.

News May 10, 2010

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Finnish ambitions: a central role in peace mediation

Foreign Minister Alexander Stubb has presented Finland’s first policy paper on peace mediation. “The...

News May 10, 2010

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Profitable fight against poverty

Swedfund has a strategic focus on developing countries that have been ravaged by war. By reaching out...

Opinion May 10, 2010

Denmark, Finland first to support stabilisation fund in Pakistan

Two Nordic donors are the first to contribute to a new World Bank trust fund for Pakistan that aims to...

News May 11, 2010

Europe and Africa lost the battle over power in World Bank

Key African countries and donors found their influence in the World Bank diminished after the recent...

News May 10, 2010

Danes announce climate aid package ... again

The Danish government has launched a climate aid package worth DKK 1.2 billion to be spent by 2012 as...

News May 10, 2010

Development mandate at risk

The outcome of the battle over voting power in the World Bank has put the Bank’s development mandate...

Opinion Editorial May 10, 2010

New Swedish embassies to focus on development

Sweden is upgrading its diplomatic presence in four developing countries and is opening new embassies...

News May 10, 2010

Sweden multiplies funding of private sector aid scheme

The Swedish aid agency Sida is developing a new tool box for its private sector aid scheme and aims to...

Business May 11, 2010

Increase in Finnish ISAF troops

The Finnish government has decided to increase the number of Finnish troops participating in the ISAF...

News May 10, 2010

Reliable electric power supply in Dar es Salaam

The Finnish government is contributing a total of EUR 25 million to a project for improving the reliability...

Business May 10, 2010

Upgrades diplomatic presence in Baghdad

Norway has upgraded its diplomatic presence in Baghdad and has rented office and living space for two...

Business May 11, 2010

Norway steps up support for Iraqi oil authorities

Norway and Iraq will soon sign an agreement on expansion of the controversial aid-financed Oil For Development...

Business May 11, 2010

Private forestry and carbon trading in Tanzania

The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs will spend EUR 425,000 on a technical assistance consultancy...

Business May 10, 2010

Monitoring and reporting on Danish NGO support

The Danish Strategy for Danish Support to Civil Society in Developing Countries sets as the long-term...

Business May 10, 2010

New approach to Burma. Seeks common Nordic line

Norway is following the US approach in Burma and has started a process of political dialogue with the...

News May 10, 2010

Evaluation of 30 years of research aid to Nicaragua

Sweden is phasing out its development cooperation programme in Nicaragua.

Business May 10, 2010

Advisor for agriculture programme in Vietnam

The Danish Embassy in Hanoi is looking for a short-term international advisor who can provide back-up...

Business May 10, 2010

Ministry considers rule change to bring in new NGOs

The Swedish government wants new players in civil society to have access to Sida’s NGO information...

News May 10, 2010

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