News

A new study on Sweden’s influence in the EU’s new aid budget is now underway

The EU is currently negotiating its next long-term budget for 2028–2034. The international section, Global Europe, is expected to cover a total of €200 billion – plus €100 billion for Ukraine. For Sweden, this is a crucial opportunity to influence the direction of EU aid and development cooperation over the coming decade.
Published 13 October 2025 – Read more
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Climate and Environment

Mapping

Land Tenure and Climate Resilience: Household Level Evidence from Kenya

Kathleen Klaus, Emma Elfversson

How does land ownership and climate change affect people's lives in Kenya? Land is a central element of economic prosperity and social power, and changes in land use can lead to conflicts, inequalities, and migration. Climate change,...

2025:01

Peace, Security and Conflict

Analysis

What Are They Fighting For? An Issue-based Approach to the Analysis and Resolution of Civil War

Johan Brosché, Sebastian Raattamaa, Kate Lonergan

Analysis of armed conflicts often focus on the fighting parties and their behaviour. In this EBA report the authors argues that achieving sustainable peace requires an issue-based approach, emphasizing the core issues that parties fight...

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Democracy and Human Rights, Economic Development

Extreme Poverty and Marginalisation in Bangladesh: Drivers and Lessons for Development Cooperation

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Bangladesh has experienced significant economic development in recent years, but the prevalence of extreme poverty among minority groups remains high. This study examines how exclusion, discrimination, and structural barriers contribute to...

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