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.
As part of the project, the "EcoDialogue" CSO network was established.
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For more information about the network and how to join, click the button below.
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 “Ecodialogue” project, an analytical report titled “The Voice of Civil Society: A Study of the Needs of NGOs Operating in Rural Regions” was prepared.
The study aims to identify the key needs, barriers, and growth points of non-governmental organizations operating in rural areas. The report presents the results of surveys and interviews, an analysis of the current institutional environment, as well as practical recommendations for strengthening NGO capacity and enhancing their sustainability.
The document reflects the real challenges faced by the civil sector in the regions and provides a foundation for developing more targeted and effective support measures.
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Project Activities
Focus groups in Zhetysu region
Watch interviews
Launch Conference «Engaging Civil Society in Policy Dialogue on Waste Management and Climate Change»
Download presentations
Contact us:
Adress: Almaty, Kazakhstan, 050059,
Al-Farabi avenue, 15к4V, office 1602

+7 (771) 758-05-95
project@csd-center.kz