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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Democracy and accountability
We believe in the principle of subsidiarity, where decisions are taken as close to communities as possible. This allows for resources to be allocated in a way that responds to local needs, and for development challenges to be identified and tackled.
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Rights, participation and equality
We seek to support inclusive and peaceful societies, where people and groups participate in decision-making. We strive to implement a rights-based approach, underpinned by principles of non-discrimination and participation. Service delivery by local governments can be a key vector for promoting social inclusion.
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Resilience and sustainability
As local and regional governments and communities around the world are faced with fast-paced changes, social, economic, and ecological sustainability becomes paramount. Resilience, including absorptive, adaptive, and transformative capacities to respond to threats and challenges, is at the core of our work.
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Global response to local challenges
The world today is interconnected, and global challenges are most keenly felt at the local level. Therefore we seek to use examples from the local level to influence global response and support local government´s ability to implement their mandate and serve citizens.
News
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Sustainable Waste Management: A Key Step Toward a Cleaner Future for North Macedonia
In early April, the “Rethinking Waste – Turning Challenges into Sustainable Solutions” conference in Skopje, North Macedonia, brought together experts, policymakers, and international partne... News North Macedonia -
Lozova Receives First Donation From Sweden
Uppsala Municipality donates 191 waste bins to Lozova in the Kharkiv region. This is the first donation within the WM4U – Waste Management for Ukraine initiative and a concrete step to impro... News Ukraine
Projects
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Support to Public Administration Reform and EU alignment in Moldova
Moldova Democracy and accountability, Rights, participation and equality -
Polaris - Supporting Multilevel Governance in Ukraine
Ukraine Democracy and accountability, Resilience and sustainability -
Inclusive Local Governance Programme (INLOG) for local government actors in the MENA Region
Algeria, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Syria Democracy and accountability, Rights, participation and equality