We strengthen democracy and good governance at the local and regional level
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We are convinced that local democracy and good governance are important in reducing the spread of Covid-19 and reducing the negative effects of the pandemic.
Therefore, we continue to work with our partners in several countries to strengthen the local level of society. For democracy and better life for all people. Now and in the future.
About SKL International
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As part of the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and
regions (SALAR), SKL International works globally to promote
and strengthen local and regional self- governance and resilience.
Our vision is that all people have the power to shape their own lives in inclusive local democracies and sustainable communities.
SKL International’s project activities contribute to the
implementation of Agenda 2030. We work towards 9 of 17 global goals in our projects.
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SKL International supported municipalities in Colombia to act on the rise in domestic violence during the COVID-19 crisis
The Covid-19 crisis has exposed that there is a long road ahead of us to achieve gender equality. Although violence against women was already alarmingly high prior to the pandemic, in Colombia, as in ...
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Online closing ceremony after three years SymbioCity Capacity Building Programme in Myanmar
The overall objective of the SymbioCity Capacity Building Programme has been to have a critical mass of urban development stakeholders in Myanmar capacitated to better address pro-poor sustainable urb...
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The world beyond the Corona pandemic needs stronger local institutions and strengthened local democracy
Read our joint article with SALAR and ICLD (in Swedish) published in OmVärlden.
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SKL International and partners launches pilot app to fight Covid-19 in Akkar, Lebanon
Salamati, a GIS-based application helping local authorities to enable rapid initial screening of potential #COVID_19 cases and the identification of areas and people at high risk, is launched for test...