Development and Security in Finland's Development Policy

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Development and security are interlinked: development does not take place without security and security does not increase without development. The most effective way of preventing conflict is to reduce poverty on a permanent basis. The Government’s Development Policy Programme emphasises social stability and comprehensive security as the cornerstone for all development. Poverty reduction and the promotion of sustainable development, in addition to responding to the challenges of comprehensive security, conflict prevention, crisis management and peacebuilding, require a holistic approach.

This document supports cooperation at the country and regional levels between Finland and developing countries, as well as Finland’s active participation in multilateral cooperation and international dialogue. It also strengthens the continuum between crisis management, humanitarian assistance and development cooperation.