Inadequate basis for decisions to grant aid

The efforts of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) to develop public administration in countries that receive aid are governed by decisions taken on an inadequate basis. It is therefore difficult to assess whether Sida’s efforts yield long-term results and reduce dependence on aid. These are some of the findings of a new audit by the Swedish National Audit Office.The Swedish National Audit Office (NAO) has audited Sweden’s support for capacity development in the public administration of eleven partner countries. Its audit shows that the documentation drawn up by