SMC – Faith in developmentl monitors civil society’s ability to work for sustainable, democratic and fair development in accordance with the global goals in Agenda 2030 and a Christian ecumenical value base.
We are experts on freedom of religion or belief and the role of religion in the development of society. Through our member organisations, we have good contacts and networks in both Swedish and global civil society. Here you will find information about our experts and what we can comment on in the media and other contexts.
SMC – Faith in development employs Sweden’s foremost experts on freedom of religion or belief. We have solid knowledge of missionary work and how religion affects work for human rights, gender equality, societal development and climate. In this work, we meet both Christian and interfaith target groups, academics and politicians.
Our experts also have many years of experience in monitoring Swedish development policy. Feel free to contact them with your questions!
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During 2023 SMC approved its first framework-agreement. The process, however, started already in 2021 with the recommendation in a report on how to best organise the SMC office to reach the goals set out in the strategic plan for 2022-2026.
During 2023 SMC have made six follow-up visits meeting several cooperating partners in Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Nigeria, Honduras and Guatemala. Visiting cooperating partners to LM International, Children’s Mission, LPI, ADRA, the Leprosy mission and PMU.
On 15 November, SMR submitted the final reports for the trainee grant to UHR. Reporting applied to both 2021 and 2022.
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We are knowledge based, working with freedom of religion or belief, religious literacy and development policy.
