Overview
We work to strengthen civil society and expand inclusive, diverse, and active citizen participation, while safeguarding independent and free media. In partnership with public institutions, we deliver targeted technical assistance, strategic advisory, and capacity building to advance reforms in public administration (PAR), public financial management (PFM), and decentralization — ensuring transparent, accountable, and effective governance.
Our approach is shaped by our Scandinavian heritage – we focus on building trust, collaboration and community and prioritising long-term thinking and responsible growth. These values are at the heart of our work in governance and dually underpinned by human rights-based (HRBA) and Leave-No-One-Behind (LNOB) approaches to promote democratic values, the rule of law, gender equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and non-discrimination as fundamental elements for dignity and freedom.
- Integrated and holistic approaches
- Local ownership
- Adaptive management
- Continuous learning
- Results-based management
- Conflict and context-sensitive programming
- Investing in building capacity and partnerships
- Integrated and holistic approaches
- Local ownership
- Adaptive management
- Continuous learning
- Results-based management
- Conflict and context-sensitive programming
- Investing in building capacity and partnerships
This support can begin at incubation, continue through investment preparation and carry on after financing is secured.
Strengthening civil society and active participation
Promoting decentralization
Safeguarding independent and free media
Supporting EU accession processes and international cooperation
Enhancing public financial management (PFM)
Supporting public administrative reform (PAR)
Upholding the rule of law
Strengthening governance in fragile contexts
Ensuring HRBA-based migration
Developing blue governance
