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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Study Visit on Circular Economy in Gothenburg
Gothenburg city has an ambitious plan to become sustainable, which includes a goal to become climate neutral by 2030. To make this happen they are forced to make the economy circular and the... News Serbia -
Polaris Programme Launched in Ukraine to Strengthen Decentralisation and Multilevel Governance
On October 3, 2024, SALAR International officially launched the Polaris Programme, aimed at supporting Ukraine's multilevel governance, decentralisation, and recovery from 2024 to 2028. The ... News Ukraine
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Municipalities from North Macedonia Gain Insights from Swedish Experiences in Sustainable Waste Management
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Sida, Avfall Sverige and SALAR sign agreement on new programme to support municipal waste management in Ukraine
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SALAR International strengthens collaboration with official partners in Iraq
News Iraq
Projects
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Support to Public Administration Reform and EU alignment in Moldova
Moldova Democracy and accountability, Rights, participation and equality -
Polaris - Supporting Multilevel Governance in Ukraine
Ukraine Democracy and accountability, Resilience and sustainability -
Inclusive Local Governance Programme (INLOG) for local government actors in the MENA Region
Algeria, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Syria Democracy and accountability, Rights, participation and equality