Project "EcoDialogue – Strengthening Kazakh CSOs to become strong actors in policy dialogues and implementation of human environmental rights", funded by the European Union.
Duration
15/04/2024 — 14/07/2027

Budget
Total budget: € 425,000
EU contribution: € 400,000

Location
Kazakhstan
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 European countries. It is founded on the values of respect for human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights, including the rights of persons belonging to minorities. It acts globally to promote sustainable development of societies, environment and economies, so that everyone can benefit.
PROJECT GOAL
To strengthen Kazakh CSOs as independent actors of good governance and development, with the focus on waste management and climate change.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
  • CSOs empowered to engage in policy dialogue, implementation and monitoring of national programs and local plans
  • Local authorities (LAs) supported in the implementation and monitoring of national programs and local plans
  • Gender equality and youth inclusion promoted
Target groups:
  • local CSOs
  • initiative groups of eco-activists
  • women's and youth organizations
Stakeholders:
  • decision-makers at the national and local levels
  • experts in the collection and disposal of solid waste
  • rural educational and cultural institutions
  • mass media
Final beneficiaries:
  • rural population of Akmola, Almaty and Zhetusy oblasts
  • all rural residents of Kazakhstan
TARGET Audience
Expected results
70 CSOs (or other forms of organization) benefitting from EU support

7 national and local government policies developed or revised with CSOs participation
2 national and local government policies developed or revised with the inclusion of gender equality and youth inclusion aspects with CSOs participation.
Level of LAs involvement in cooperation with CSOs in pilot regions increased from low to medium levels
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As part of the project, the "EcoDialogue" CSO network was established.
More information
For more information about the network and how to join, click the button below.
Project activities
An online conference entitled "Engaging Civil Society in Policy Dialogue on Waste Management and Climate Change"
July 11, 2024
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