Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa

National Network
Sweden
Address

Abdul Jabbar Al-Rawi Street 6
11183 Amman
Sweden

Telephone
+962 (0)79 1000 959
E-Mail
svenska.dialoginstitutet@gov.se
E-Mail (2)
svenska.dialoginstitutet-event@gov.se
E-Mail (3)
charlotta.sparre@gov.se
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
1998
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information

The Swedish Dialogue Institute for the Middle East and North Africa is a governmental agency that serves as a platform for contacts and dialogue between on the one hand Sweden and the countries of Europe and, on the other hand, the countries of the Middle East and North Africa.

It was established by the Swedish government in 1998 and is an integral part of the Swedish Foreign Service. Since 2021 the Institute is located in Amman, Jordan.

The Institute is funded through the Swedish development cooperation budget.

Mission and Objectives

- Promoting increased contacts between Sweden, and other countries in Europe, on the one hand, and countries in the MENA region, on the other.

- Address issues that are important for the political, economic and social development of the region or for the relationships between the countries of the region and the outside world, or that contribute to increased mutual understanding in the fields of culture and religion.

- Promoting the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership within the European Union

- Promoting the goals for international development cooperation set by the Swedish parliament

Main Projects / Activities

The Institute’s key areas for activities are:

- Peace and security

- Sustainable development

- Inclusive participation

The Institute operates through conferences, seminars, meetings and other activities.

Contact (1) Full Name
Charlotta Sparre
Job Title
Director
Head of the organisation
Amb Charlotta Sparre