Civil Society

Civil society and the broader set of non-state actors (NSAs) and Local Authorities (LA) are privileged partners of the EU. Support from the EU for these actors encourages them to work towards better governance and more participatory development, increasingly involving citizens through their specific, often complementary, approaches. To facilitate its relationship with civil society and local authorities, the EC has established a space for dialogue and tools tailored to their specific requirements.

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Women’s Manifesto in Ghana: Ghana's Civil Society's 'Roadmap' for Women's Advancement

Capacity4dev Team created a new Article | 8 March 2013

In Ghana a 'Women's Manifesto', issued by civil society organisations (CSOs) in 2004, has created momentum and awareness around women's rights and gender equality. Almost 10 years after its adoption, the Manifesto continues to inspire and guide CSOs, particularly women's...

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apam woleng commented on an article | 15 February 2013

Human Resources for Health: A Capacity Development project implemented in India

HRH is indeed a welcome and much needed initiatives keeping in mind the huge gaps in manpower, technical competency and our health care delivery system. Though, India is now a middle income country the vulnerable groups, districts/regions with low health indicators would take time to come out from...
Concept Paper Nr. 3: Mappings and Civil Society Assessments

Coralie Mugerin uploaded a new Document | 15 February 2013

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This capitalisation study has been prepared by Beatriz Sanz Corella as part of the ‘Programme and project cycle management’ (PPCM) programme. The process was coordinated by the unit dealing with civil society and local authorities within DG Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid. The study has...

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Concept Paper Nr. 3: Mappings and Civil Society Assessments

Coralie Mugerin posted Information | 15 February 2013

This capitalisation study has been prepared by Beatriz Sanz Corella as part of the ‘Programme and project cycle management’ (PPCM) programme. The process was coordinated by the unit dealing with civil society and local authorities within DG Development and Cooperation — EuropeAid. The study...

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Consulting Civil Society Organisations to Shape Future EU Policy

Capacity4dev Team updated the Article | 13 February 2013

The European Commission has opened a public consultation addressing civil society organisations to contribute to the future EU policy on "Civil Society Organisations in Development Cooperation". Kristian Schmidt, Director of Human and Society Development at EuropeAid, comments on the need...

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Debashish Mohanta commented on an article | 11 February 2013

Human Resources for Health: A Capacity Development project implemented in India

I am happy to know that EU is making significant contribution towards access to health facilities in India. Thanks Renee for highlighting this topic. In fact, we are also working on reproductive health and got excellent orders from the apex court.
VIDEO: Patrick Leusch of Deutche Welle Academy talks about media training for civil society

Capacity4dev Team posted Information | 6 February 2013

Watch this interview with Patrick Leusch, Head of Development at Deutche Welle Academy about empowering civil society with communication and media skills. For more information about DWA please visit their website: http://www.dw.de/dw-akademie/media-development/s-12120

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Renee Zandvliet commented on an article | 1 February 2013

Human Resources for Health: A Capacity Development project implemented in India

Dear Roy, Many t hanks for your comment and don't hesitate to contact me if you require any further information! Renee Zandvliet
Renee Zandvliet commented on an article | 1 February 2013

Human Resources for Health: A Capacity Development project implemented in India

Thanks Zhijian, feel free to let me know if you require any further information!
CSOs in India use the Right to Information Act for Accountability and Transparency

Coralie Mugerin updated the Article | 30 January 2013

Renee Zandvliet, working with EuropeAid’s 'Civil Society and Local Authorities' unit, recently visited the European Union (EU) Delegation to India, which currently provides financial support to approximately 80 civil society organisations (CSOs).

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