Gudrun Brunegård visited Erikshjälpen

Gudrun Brunegård Member of Parliament and spokesperson on development policy for the Christian Democrats visitede this week Erikshjälpens head office in Huskvarna. Brunegård is one of those working to shape and influence Sweden's new aid policy, which is currently undergoing major changes.

Gudrun Brunegård met with Erikshjälpen's Secretary-General Mattias Ingeson, Sweden Director Birgitta Johansson, and International Director Anders Malmstigen. They discussed the government's aid reform agenda and its potential impact on civil society organizations.

Gudrun Brunegård is sitting at a conference table. Next to it is an ator and in the background is a plant, cupboards and windows.
Gudrun Brunegård, Member of Parliament and spokesperson on development policy for the Christian Democrats.
Gudrun Brunegård is sitting at a conference table. Next to it is an ator and in the background is a plant, cupboards and windows.
Gudrun Brunegård, Member of Parliament and spokesperson on development policy for the Christian Democrats.

Anders Malmstigen particularly highlighted the importance of organisations such as Erikshjälpen being able to continue working in countries such as Burkina Faso and Mali, where both the EU and Sweden are now considering withdrawing their support. He emphasized that Erikshjälpen's future interventions in these countries depend on the future distribution of aid from Sida. 

Anders Malmstigen gives a presentation on Erikshjälpen's international work.
Anders Malmstigen, International Director at Erikshjälpen
Birgitta Johansson gives a talk about the work of Erikshjälpen Sweden.
Birgitta Johansson, Head of Sweden at Erikshjälpen
Anders Malmstigen gives a presentation on Erikshjälpen's international work.
Anders Malmstigen, International Director at Erikshjälpen
Birgitta Johansson gives a talk about the work of Erikshjälpen Sweden.
Birgitta Johansson, Head of Sweden at Erikshjälpen

Gudrun Brunegård shared the work that has been done so far and the processes that lie ahead. She agreed on the need for a long-term approach in development policy.

- I have great confidence in Erikshjälpen's commitment and work, both in Sweden and abroad, says Gudrun Brunegård. 

The meeting is one of several important steps in the dialogue between politicians and civil society on the future of aid and how Swedish civil society organizations can continue to contribute in the best possible way.

I have great confidence in Erikshjälpen's commitment and work, both in Sweden and abroad.
Gudrun Brunegård

Published: 06 September 2024

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