Guidelines for Strategic Sector Cooperation

Strategic Sector Cooperation (SSC) is a central instrument in the Danish foreign and security policy, economic diplomacy and development cooperation toolbox. Cooperation between Danish public authorities and partner authorities in prioritised developing countries, including in the European Union’s (EU) neighbouring countries, promotes equal partnerships, and creates strategic alliances for mutual benefit by sharing expertise and experiences within policy development, regulation, planning, enforcement, and implementation, including through public-private partnerships. The guidelines are applicable to the full project cycle of Framework Programmes (FP) and SSC projects under FPs, as well as SSC projects outside of FPs (stand-alone projects). The guidelines and templates replace all previous SSC guidelines and templates.

Link to SSC Guidelines (July 2025) PDF

Templates:

1. Application for New SSC Project

2. Inception Project Document

3. Process Action Plan

4a. SSC Project Budget - Country - Phase X (year 1 to year X)

4b. SSC Framework Programme Budget

5. Grant Letter

6. SSC Initial Disbursement Request

7. Project Document

8. Partner Assessment

9. Risk Management