It is grounded in the government’s Strategy for research co-operation and research in development co-operation 2015-2021. The aim of the strategy is “to contribute to strengthened research of high quality and of relevance to poverty reduction and sustainable development, with a primary focus on low-income countries and regions.” While support to research co-operation has represented a minor share of Sweden ODA (roughly 2 %), the Swedish Development Agency (Sida) is aiming to scale up its research programme following strong country demands.