Corruption – a threat to development

Corruption constitutes a serious threat to social and economic development, and it particularly affects people living in poverty. In poor societies and fragile states, corruption may lead to the deterioration of basic security and public services. Fighting corruption therefore means using state funding properly and contributing to combatting poverty, societal security and development – in Sweden as well as abroad.

What is corruption?

FBA defines corruption as the misuse of trust, power or position for improper gain. Corruption encompasses, inter alia, the offering and receiving of bribes, embezzlement, bias and nepotism.

Read more in the FBA’s anti-corruption policy.

Please report if:

• You suspect corruption in a development initiative funded by the FBA

• You suspect that the FBA’s funds are not being managed correctly

Report to us by using the form below. You are not required to fill in all fields. The document Processing of personal data describes how we handle personal data. It is important that you understand how it works. The FBA cannot guarantee anonymity, but you can hide your identity by using an e-mail address that cannot be linked to you.

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Beyond Vulnerability: A Guidance Note on Youth, Climate, Peace and Security

In recent years, young people’s crucial role in preventing conflict and maintaining peace has become increasingly recognized as the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda has gained momentum. At the same time, the Climate, Peace and Security (CPS) field is developing rapidly at the research and policy levels. CPS is also increasingly becoming an entry point for programming; recognizing the interactions between climate change and existing vulnerabilities, which compound risks of insecurity, including violent conflict and the erosion of social cohesion.

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