SALAR International
SALAR International is a part of the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions. We work globally to strengthen democracy and good governance at the local level. We focus on the development of well-functioning local and regional administrations. Our vision is a world where all people have the power to shape their own lives in inclusive local democracies and sustainable communities.
What we do
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Decentralised democratic systems
Allow national, regional and local governments to interact effectively in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity so that decisions are made as close as possible to the citizens.
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Effective and Equitable Service Delivery
Contributes to improved life quality and creates equal opportunities for everyone on the local level.
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Local Sustainable Development
Recognises the importance of local strategies and actions to address global trends and challenges like rapid urbanization and climate change.
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EU Accession
SALAR International guides EU candidate countries and member states through EU local government policies and legal frameworks.
News
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Youth at centre stage in the Marmara Urban Forum, Istanbul
In early October 2023, the Marmara Municipalities Union (MMU), organised the international conference ‘Marmara Urban Forum’ – MARUF. This brought together hundreds of speakers and panelists ... News Lebanon, Türkiye -
Delegation from the Republic of North Macedonia visit Sweden
On October 23-27 SALAR International had the honor to host a delegation from the Republic of North Macedonia visiting Sweden. News North Macedonia
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Apply to the second cohort of Leadership for Transformative Change
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Ryan Knox visits Colombia and the FOINCIDE Project
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Local governance support project AGIR officially launched in DRC
News Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Projects
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Support to decentralisation and local self-governance in Georgia
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Advancing functional decentralisation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina Decentralised democratic systems, Effective and Equitable Service Delivery -
Integrated Governance and Inclusive Education- Duhok
Iraq Decentralised democratic systems, Effective and Equitable Service Delivery