The Swedish government is cutting its peace-building funding by almost 40%, in a major change for a donor that has long been considered a leader in the field.
Peace-building NGOs expressed “great concern” at the move in a letter to Johan Forssell, Sweden’s minister for international development cooperation and foreign trade.
“Sweden’s commitment to peace has long been a model to others and a core part of Sweden’s international leadership. Now is the time to strengthen that,” said the letter.
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Will Worley is the Climate Correspondent for Devex, covering the intersection of development and climate change. He previously worked as UK Correspondent, reporting on the FCDO and British aid policy during a time of seismic reforms. Will’s extensive reporting on the UK aid cuts saw him shortlisted for ‘Specialist Journalist of the Year’ in 2021 by the British Journalism Awards. He can be reached at william.worley@devex.com.
