MedborgarskapskursenGlossary · Chapter 11: Sweden and the world
Sida
Swedish word. In English: Sida (Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency)
The government agency in charge of Sweden's development cooperation and aid to other countries.
Facts about the word
- Sida is short for Styrelsen för internationellt utvecklingssamarbete (the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency) and is a government agency. Sverige i fokus s. 39
- Sida works to reduce poverty and oppression in the world. Sverige i fokus s. 39
- Through Sida, Sweden supports other countries in developing democracy, gender equality, the economy and a sustainable society. Sverige i fokus s. 39
Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
Sida is the agency for Sweden's development cooperation with other countries. Residence permits and military defence are handled by other agencies.
The word belongs to Chapter 11: Sweden and the world in Sverige i fokus, with the full context and practice questions.