Jakob Granit, the director general of Sweden's international development agency Sida, is leaving his position, according to government sources. The decision was announced in a government press release on February 26, 2026. Granit has served as Sida's director general since September 2023, leading the agency during a period of transition as the government implemented a new aid policy.
According to the government statement, Granit will instead become director general in the government offices. The government described his departure as a mutual decision following consultation between Granit and the government. In their announcement, the government credited Granit with making 'significant contributions' during his tenure at Sida.
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Prior to his role at Sida, Granit served as director general at the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management.