Pledge for 2018-2020 replenishment
SEK1,082,000,000
Share of 2018-2020 pledges
5.36%
Total contributions to GPE
US$446,906,188
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Aid to education
In Sweden, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) are responsible for managing international development cooperation.
Sweden supports GPE priority areas of:
- Girls’ education
- Countries affected by fragility and conflict
- Inclusive education
In 2017, the top recipients of basic education ODA disbursement were: Afghanistan, Liberia, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, Jordan.
Sweden attaches great importance to education as a foundation for democracy, equality, equity and sustainable development. GPE is a key partner in the implementation of our global strategy for education.
Anna Ekström
Minister for Education, Sweden
June 2019
Minister for Education, Sweden
June 2019
Sweden and GPE
Sweden sits on the Governance and Ethics Committee.
Last updated March 23, 2021