Of the three Baltic states, Lithuania is the largest single recipient of Swedish assistance. Deepen the culture of democracy. Support socially sustainable economic transition. Support environmentally sustainable development. This cooperation must be permeated by a gender equality perspective.
Most Swedish assistance is channelled via Sida.
It focuses primarily on knowledge transfer and advisory services, except in the environment and energy field, where Sweden has helped pay for large investments in plant and equipment. In recent years, programmes in the field of social work have gained a larger role. Lithuanian-Swedish cooperation is based on the needs and wishes of the Lithuanian development partner. Each project is under Lithuanian management. Sida participates primarily as a financier, but also conducts follow-up evaluations.