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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Turkish Representatives visit Sweden to study refugee reception and social cohesion
Two representatives from SALAR's sister organizations in Türkiye visited Sweden from May 8-12 to study SALAR's and its member municipalities' work on refugee reception and social cohesion. News Türkiye -
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"Never-Ending Drama: Turkey at 100" - a book by journalist Bitte Hammargren and photographer Stefan Bladh
The refugee crisis is a complex and ongoing issue that has affected millions of people worldwide. In an effort to shed light on this pressing matter in Türkiye, journalist Bitte Hammargren a... News Türkiye
Projects
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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 -
Promoting democracy, decentralisation and local governance in Tunisia
Tunisia Decentralised democratic systems, Effective and Equitable Service Delivery