The government announced Jakob Granit's resignation in a press release. According to the government, after consultation with Director General Jakob Granit, it was decided that he leaves his current assignment and instead becomes Director General in the Government Offices. " Jakob Granit started his position at Sida in September 2023.
" Jakob Granit had the government's assignment to implement the aid reform that the Tidö parties agreed on in practice. The aid reform involved a reorganization of Sida that aroused internal criticism. The exact reason for his resignation from Sida has not been disclosed.
The government, after consultation with Director General Jakob Granit, decided that he leaves his current assignment and instead becomes Director General in the Government Offices.
It is unclear how this change will affect the ongoing aid reform implementation.
He has made 'significant contributions' since he started his position in September 2023.