In 2005, Sweden spent US$ 3.2 billion on Official Development Assistance (ODA), which corresponds to 0.92% of its gross national income (GNI). Bilateral means accounted for 78% of the total, while 22% was multilateral.

• Human rights
• Democracy and good governance
• Gender equality
• Sustainable use of natural resources
• Economic growth
• Social development and welfare, including HIV/AIDS prevention
• Conflict management and security
• Global public good

NGOs can apply for financial support under the following funding programmes:

Framework agreements: This instrument co-funds development programmes of Swedish NGOs in co-operation with local civil society organisations in various forms.