Riksrevisionen Critiques Sida's Complicated Humanitarian Aid Processes

Riksrevisionen has released a critical review highlighting that Sida's procedures for distributing humanitarian aid are unnecessarily complicated and inefficient. With a humanitarian aid budget of 9.6 billion kronor for 2024, Sida's approach often involves multiple overlapping processes, frequently directing funds to the same crises and partners annually without clear decision-making frameworks or systematic follow-up.

Hanna Mellergård, who led the review, emphasized that Sida could simplify these processes significantly while still making well-founded decisions. Christina Gellerbrant Hagberg of Riksrevisionen stated, "We assess that it is possible to simplify the processes and still make well-founded decisions. There is room for efficiency here."

The report points to the need for reform within Sida's operational procedures to enhance clarity and effectiveness in humanitarian aid distribution. By streamlining decision-making and improving follow-up systems, Sida could better manage its large aid budget and improve outcomes for recipients.