Sweden announced on Friday that it will gradually phase out development aid to Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, and Bolivia over the coming years, redirecting funds to increase support for Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa said the decision reflects a shift in Sweden\u2019s foreign aid priorities in response to global geopolitical developments, particularly the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The government did not provide a detailed timeline for the phase-out, but officials indicated that the transition will occur gradually to allow affected countries to adjust and seek alternative support sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This move marks a significant reallocation of Sweden\u2019s development budget, signaling a stronger emphasis on European security and humanitarian support for Ukraine, while scaling back traditional aid programs in certain regions of Africa and Latin America.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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