Tools and Guidelines
Development cooperation is an important part of Finnish foreign policy and external relations. To meet various objectives, Finland uses different multilateral
and bilateral channels. Whilst project assistance still holds the dominant position in bilateral cooperation, both sectoral and program assistance are becoming more important. These guidelines are meant primarily for design, monitoring and evaluation of projects, but the basic principles are applicable in all types of cooperation.
Reduction of poverty, protection of the environment, and promotion of equality, democracy and human rights are the principal goals of Finland’s development
cooperation. They are an integral part of the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all development interventions.