Ongoing projects around the world
Projects from all around the world
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SymbioCity Approach 2.0

The global SymbioCity Approach 2.0 programme is based on the SymbioCity Approach concept and methodology, which has been developed by SKL International on behalf of the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) since 2010. The SymbioCity Approach supports cities in planning sustainably and identifying inclusive and innovative solutions to urban challenges through synergies between different urban systems. The approach is largely founded on practical experience and expertise from Swedish local governments.
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Project details
- Countries
- Global
- Origin of founding
- Sida
- Budget
- 5 445 872 EURO
- Prop. carried out by SKL International
- 100%
- Duration
- 2015-2021
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Project details
- Countries
- Colombia
- Origin of founding
- Sida
- Budget
- 2 496 845 EURO
- Prop. carried out by SKL International
- 100%
- Duration
- 2016-2018
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Pre-study and project development in Cuba

As the first concrete assignment in the framework of the new Swedish international development co-operation strategy with Cuba, the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and regions (SALAR) and SKL International have been commissioned by Sida to share experiences in the field of local governance with Cuban counterparts in the framework of a co-operation project.
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Project details
- Countries
- Cuba
- Origin of founding
- Sida
- Budget
- 1 500 000 SEK
- Prop. carried out by SKL International
- 100%
- Duration
- 2016-2017
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Project details
- Countries
- Ukraine
- Origin of founding
- Sida
- Budget
- 42 694 600 SEK
- Prop. carried out by SKL International
- 94%
- Duration
- 2016-2017
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Project details
- Countries
- Kenya
- Origin of founding
- Sida
- Budget
- 4 970 000 Euro
- Prop. carried out by SKL International
- 100%
- Partners / Consortium
- Council of Governors (CoG)
- Duration
- 2015-2018
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Project details
- Countries
- Tunisia
- Origin of founding
- SIDA
- Budget
- 7 307 500
- Prop. carried out by SKL International
- 100%
- Duration
- 2013-2014
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Project details
- Countries
- Croatia
- Origin of founding
- EC
- Budget
- 1 200 000 EUR
- Prop. carried out by SKL International
- 5 %
- Partners / Consortium
- CON Institute (DE)
- Duration
- 2006-2008
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Consolidation Philippine Local Government Associations (COPLOGA)

The project supported a consolidation of of Local Government Leagues (Regional municipal associations) in the Philippines. This was the last project of a collaboration that lasted for 15 years starting by support in establishing an association at national level (Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines – ULAP) for municipal collaboration and
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Project details
- Countries
- The Philippines
- Origin of founding
- Sida
- Duration
- 2006-2008
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Project details
- Countries
- Syria
- Origin of founding
- EU
- Budget
- 6 900 000 EUR
- Prop. carried out by SKL International
- 7,2 %
- Partners / Consortium
- Sofreco, WYG International, GOPA
- Duration
- 2010-2014
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The SymbioCity Approach: Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Urban Development in Low and Middle Income Countries

With the increasing scale of urban growth – especially in transition and developing countries – there is an immense need for more holistic planning and governance of urban development, including environmental system solutions. The Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) has been commissioned by Sida (the Swedish International Development Cooperation
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Project details
- Countries
- Global
- Origin of founding
- Sida
- Budget
- 14 000 000 SEK
- Partners / Consortium
- n/a (or ICLD, UN-Habitat, local authorities etc)
- Duration
- 2010-2013
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