In 1998 it was decided that the co-operation between Sweden and Pakistan should focus on equality of opportunity, respect for human rights, governance, the fight against corruption, as well as for a sustainable environment.In 1999, this programme was revised and new guidelines recommended that Swedish support to Pakistan should aim at strengthening democratic institutions in the country and at increasing the respect for human rights. Support to the civil society through NGOs was included.Today, Swedish Development Co-operation with Pakistan has the following profile:- substantial contribution to the European Union´s development programme;- substantial contributions to the UN development programmes;- support channeled through Swedish NGOs;- Pakistani participation in Swedish international training programmes;- minor projects (technical assistance) aiming at strengthening democratic institutions, as well as support to institutions in the economic sphere or projects that in other ways promote democratic governance. Projects in the field of environment could also be considered.The bilateral part of this support to Pakistan amounts to approximately USD 1,8 million.