Countries and regions
The vision of Denmark’s development policy is a more secure, free, prosperous, sustainable and just world where each individual, now and in the future, is able to take charge of his/her own life and provide for himself/herself and his/her family.
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Cooperation with countries and regions
Denmark is pursuing a geographically differentiated development policy.Read more -
Denmark supports Ukraine with DKK 668 million (approx. EUR 89.7 million) in humanitarian aid, donations and macro-financial support
The humanitarian situation in Ukraine is extremely critical. The human costs are high and humanitarian needs extensive. The UN estimates that one third of the total population are displaced internally or fled to other countries. The crisis has placed extreme humanitarian pressures on Ukraine and neighboring countries. Denmark supports through several channels.Read more
Danish development cooperation - in the top league
Denmark’s development cooperation is in the international top league, both quantitatively and qualitatively.
Denmark has a long-standing tradition of fulfilling the UN goal that the world’s rich countries should contribute minimum 0.7 percent of the gross national income (GNI) to development assistance. As one of very few countries in the world, Denmark has done so since 1978.
Priorities and instruments
In line with Denmark’s strategy for development cooperation and humanitarian action, “The World 2030”, Denmark’s development policy will be informed by four strategic aims:
- Security and development – Peace, stability and protection
- Migration and development
- Inclusive, sustainable growth and development
- Stability and protection