Published: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 07:24:08 GMT
Updated: Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:25:59 GMT
The research cooperation at Sida has a wide mandate in research support, encompassing bilateral research, regional cooperation, global programmes and research in Sweden. The aim is to create new knowledge and strengthen research capacity through the various programmes and projects.
The overriding objective of Sida's support to research
cooperation partners is that they better plan, produce and use
scientific knowledge.
At present the Unit for Research Cooperation is working on
portfolio analyses in these thematic areas:
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Social Sciences
- Natural Science and Technology
The portfolio analyses will relate to relevant strategies and
policies such as Sweden's Policy for Global Development
(2008) (se. version), Promoting Gender Equality in Development
Cooperation and available funding instruments in Sweden,
partner countries and regions, EU and internationally. Moreover,
the portfolio analyses will provide an overview of the research
context and the current Sida portfolio. Thereafter recommendations
and conclusions will suggest possible changes of current
investment.
In 2010, an
Action Plan for Environment and Climate Change, in the area of
research cooperation was developed. The Action Plan is related to
the portfolio analyses since it covers all thematic research
areas.
As a response of the 2011 letter of appropriation, which states
that Sida should invest at least 75 MSEK on research related to
diseases that primarily affects poor children, Sida provides an
overview on how this financial
condition is fulfilled.
Cooperation
Bilateral cooperation
The overall objective of Sida's support to national research
systems is that partner countries should be able to independently
identify research problems of relevance for development, prioritise
areas for research, carry out research and secure the necessary
financial resources and human capacity to enable the research
system to deliver.
Regional cooperation
Through regional assistance Sida aims at creating new knowledge
and building research capacity in regions where particular areas of
research are often overlooked or where certain forms of research
capacity are lacking in strength due to various factors. The idea
is that through pooling researchers, decision makers and networks
together, sustainable research communities can be created and
regional cooperation can generate valuable research results,
constructive dialogues and sound policies.
Global organisations
Sida contributes to global development through its support to
global organisations. These organisations operate on many different
levels and cooperate with a whole range of different actors. Thus,
support is directed to a multifaceted research system which
contributes to knowledge-driven development on various research
themes and in several places around the globe.
Swedish research cooperation
Swedish research is a cornerstone of the Swedish development
research support system. Swedish development oriented research
improves research links between Sweden and developing countries, it
generates dynamic research network, creates valuable research
results, and provides Sida and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
with important information in the fight against poverty.
An overview of the support to research is also available on www.openaid.se
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