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Assignments in Africa include support to capacity building, performing thematic studies in relation to strategy processes and portfolio analyses, and dialogue support.

At the country level, examples of Helpdesk assignments include developing country environmental briefs and thematic analysis in areas such as blue economy, illegal wildlife trade, social protection, and climate adaptation.

Examples of the Helpdesk’s regional assignments in Africa include support for capacity building of embassy and partner staff on environmental integration, studies on regional biodiversity and sustainable financing, and review of projects within sectors such as SRHR, food security, and climate resilience, as well as research initiatives.

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Marine resources and Blue Economy in Kenya, 2021

Sustainable Use of Marine Resources and Blue Economy, Kenya (pdf)
This report aims to guide the Swedish Embassy in Nairobi on developing a portfolio for Sweden’s cooperation with Kenya regarding marine resources and the blue economy. While broader aspects like offshore extraction aren't covered, the report highlights the economic and environmental pressures on Kenya’s coastal areas. It recommends that Sweden promote inclusive public participation with a gender and human rights focus and explore opportunities for collaboration in marine spatial planning, value chains, and local governance capacity building.

Mining in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2021

DRC mining overview and mapping (pdf)
This report is written by Sida’s Helpdesk for Environment and Climate Change and the Helpdesk for Democracy and Human Rights. It aims to inform Sweden’s strategic development decisions on DRC’s mining sector, focusing on environmental impacts, economic opportunities, and human rights including decent work. DRC’s rich deposits of minerals like copper, cobalt, and coltan drive economic development but pose significant environmental and social risks, particularly for artisanal miners (ASM). The Embassy is advised to support human rights and ASM formalization while promoting environmental monitoring and transparency in the sector. Collaborative efforts with other partners could address pollution, child labor, women’s roles, and governance issues in supply chains, ensuring both sustainable development and due diligence compliance in DRC's mining sector.

Environmental and Climate Change Policy Brief, Liberia, 2020

Environmental and Climate Change policy brief, Liberia 2020 (pdf)
This report analyses Liberia’s key environmental and climate challenges and their links to poverty. Liberia’s rich natural resources face severe threats, including deforestation, biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate vulnerability. Weak environmental governance exacerbates these issues, undermining poverty reduction and sustainable growth. Recommendations to the Swedish Embassy in Monrovia focus on governance, forestry, WASH, electrification, and artisanal mining to balance resource use with long-term sustainability. Improved governance is critical for inclusive, environmentally sustainable development.
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