Implementation

Values and principles 
Human rights, gender equality, non-discrimination and climate change are better integrated in Finland's development cooperation.
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Quality and effectiveness 
Monitoring and the development of quality and risk management systems are an essential part of the implementation of development cooperation. 
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Risk management
Difficult operating environments and new forms of cooperation bring about new kinds of risks.
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Country programmes
Long-term nature of cooperation and flexibility are behind the success of Finland’s country programmes.
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Multilateral cooperation
Finland is able to successfully pursue its own views on the strategies, policies and operating methods of international organisations 
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European Union
EU Member States engaged in closer cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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Civil society organisations 
Versatile and flexible work carried out by civil society organisations supports the realization of human rights and reaching of the SDGs also in areas that are difficult to reach.
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Financial investments
Finland's investments attract an estimated EUR 1.7 billion of other funding for climate action and sustainable development projects.
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Private sector
Finnfund's investments already exceed EUR 1 billion. They are also used to bind much more carbon than they release into the atmosphere. 
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Agencies and higher education institutions
Finland has strengthened the capacities of experts in developing countries and improved systems and services of public institutions. 
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Evaluations 
Independent evaluations provide information to support planning and decision-making. 
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Other assessments
Evaluations encourage Finland to improve the link between development cooperation, humanitarian assistance and peace actions.
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