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Sida Approves 23 Million Kronor for SD's Aid Organization Despite 'Extreme' Risk Assessment

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  • Sida has reportedly approved 23 million kronor in new funding for the Sweden Democrats' aid organization Hepatica despite an 'extreme' risk assessment.
  • Hepatica, chaired by Björn Söder, has received over 14 million kronor from Sida but allegedly fails to meet tracking and oversight requirements.
  • Two Sida case officers are said to have objected to the funding decision according to media reports.

' According to Aftonbladet, which cites Dagens Nyheter, Hepatica has received over 14 million kronor from Sida to date but is considered to not meet the requirements of its agreement with the agency. The organization, chaired by Sweden Democrats politician Björn Söder, reportedly lacks the ability to properly track how funds are used and to follow up on projects implemented by partners. Despite these deficiencies and the extreme risk assessment, Sida has allegedly given the green light for the new payment.

Two Sida case officers are said to have objected to the decision, according to the report.

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