SALAR International
SALAR International is a part of the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions. We work globally to strengthen democracy and good governance at the local level. We focus on the development of well-functioning local and regional administrations. Our vision is a world where all people have the power to shape their own lives in inclusive local democracies and sustainable communities.
What we do
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Democracy and accountability
We believe in the principle of subsidiarity, where decisions are taken as close to communities as possible. This allows for resources to be allocated in a way that responds to local needs, and for development challenges to be identified and tackled.
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Rights, participation and equality
We seek to support inclusive and peaceful societies, where people and groups participate in decision-making. We strive to implement a rights-based approach, underpinned by principles of non-discrimination and participation. Service delivery by local governments can be a key vector for promoting social inclusion.
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Resilience and sustainability
As local and regional governments and communities around the world are faced with fast-paced changes, social, economic, and ecological sustainability becomes paramount. Resilience, including absorptive, adaptive, and transformative capacities to respond to threats and challenges, is at the core of our work.
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Global response to local challenges
The world today is interconnected, and global challenges are most keenly felt at the local level. Therefore we seek to use examples from the local level to influence global response and support local government´s ability to implement their mandate and serve citizens.
News
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Municipalities in North Macedonia adopt Local Action Plans for Waste Management – a step towards Integrated Waste Management System
14 partner municipalities of the Pelagonija and Southwest regions of Republic of North Macedonia have successfully developed and endorsed their Waste Management Local Action Plans (LAPs). Th... News North Macedonia -
Roadmap to recovery for earthquake-affected municipalities in Türkiye
As a response to the February 6th Earthquakes in Türkiye 2023, SALAR International is launching Roadmap to recovery, aiming to help municipalities do evidence based, inclusive and participat... News Türkiye
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Youth at centre stage in the Marmara Urban Forum, Istanbul
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Delegation from the Republic of North Macedonia visit Sweden
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Gender equality conference in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
News Bosnia and Herzegovina
Projects
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Strengthening local governance and service delivery in Iraq - Phase 2
Iraq Democracy and accountability -
Support to reforms of the Municipal Solid Waste Sector (MSW) in Ukraine
Ukraine Resilience and sustainability -
Support to decentralisation and local self-governance in Georgia
Georgia