Inputs shall be long-term in nature, a holistic approach shall be applied and inputs shall be clearly focused on identified target groups. The knowledge and resources of the people themselves shall be mobilized and local participation prioritized. Development cooperation shall be characterized by awareness of social processes and conflicts. Mitch has illuminated the wide social gaps which exist in Central American countries. Operations shall be characterized, as far as possible, by a preventive perspective.
Poverty is one of the underlying causes to the severe consequences of the hurricane.
Poorer groups must therefore be helped to change their situation. Already existing and established channels shall be utilized for the assistance. New ideas concerning democratic governance, decentralization and sustainable development shall be encouraged. Resource allocation by country. The major part of the support has been allocated to Honduras, which has previously received relatively small amounts of development assistance from Sweden, and to Nicaragua, a country which Sweden already has a long-term cooperation with.