Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID)
The AECID is defined in the Cooperation Law as the state agency attached to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation, responsible for the promotion, programming, operational coordination, management, and execution of Spanish public policies for sustainable development, humanitarian action, and education for sustainable development and global citizenship.
ÁMBITOS DE ACTUACIÓN DE LA AECID
Cooperation for Sustainable Development
The AECID works in key sectors such as health, education, water and sanitation, gender, the environment, and agriculture, among others, to promote sustainable development in partner countries.
The Agency provides assistance and support to vulnerable populations affected by humanitarian crises, natural disasters, or conflicts, with a focus on early response, rehabilitation, and prevention.
Promotes awareness and commitment among Spanish society to global challenges, encouraging an informed and committed approach to international cooperation.
The agency actively participates in defining priorities and developing instruments for Spanish Cooperation, under the political direction of the Secretary of State.
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OPERATIONAL COORDINATION
Within the framework of the Master Plan, it coordinates cooperation carried out by the Spanish system at headquarters, regional, and country levels to achieve effectiveness, complementarity, and coherence.
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ALLIANCES
It promotes agreements and frameworks for action with other cooperation actors.
The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, together with its partners, works in more than 30 countries through its network of Spanish Cooperation Offices.
