The Icelandic International Development Agency

The Icelandic International Development Agency (ICEIDA) is an autonomous agency under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was founded by law in 1981. According to law the Agency shall promote co-operation between Iceland and developing countries. The goal of such co-operation shall be to support governments of the developing countries in improving their economy and thus participate in strengthening social progress and political independence within the framework of United Nations. Furthermore the aim shall be to promote mutual understanding between Iceland and the developing countries by increasing cultural relations.

Information leaflet on ICEIDA