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EU Civil Society Facility and Media Programme for the Republic of North Macedonia 2024-2025 (2024-2025CSF) The overall objective of the action is to strengthen participatory democracy in North Macedonia and the EU integration and approximation process through reinforcing capacities and systematic contribution of civil society and media organisations. The action will support civil society involvement in inclusive policy formulation and decision-making and the enabling environment for civil society and media organisations. The action aims to strengthen the capacities of CSOs of being effective voice of citizens needs in influencing, monitoring and advocating the sector reforms through structured cooperation with public institutions The action will increase the capacities of media/journalists to contribute to public debate and democratic reforms and for better-informed society for the accession negotiations.In terms of support to specific sectors, this action will address the strategic priorities of Window 1 - Rule of Law, Fundamental Rights and Democracy -Thematic Priority 5: Fundamental rights; Thematic Priority 6: Democracy; Thematic Priority 7 Civil Society; and Window 2: Good Governance EU acquis alignment, good neighbourly relations and strategic communication - Thematic Priority 1: Good governance. By focusing on these sectors, the action is in line with the EU-Western Balkans Strategy and the Flagship Initiative on Rule of Law. This action is not directly linked to the preparation of the Economic Reform Programmes (ERPs) for North Macedonia for strengthening the economic governance and participation in the EU¿s economic policy coordination procedures in the European Semester. However, the ERPs being a key element of the `fundamentals first¿ approach in the EU¿s enlargement strategy, fostering civil society support through this action may indirectly contribute at improving economic policy planning and steering relevant reforms, including improved conditions for inclusive growth, job creation and social inclusion. In particular, the action could contribute to the implementation of ERP Policy Guidance for enlargement countries[1], through grants¿ implementation, related to the ERP priorities.Apart from support to civil society in general, this action will focus on a number of specific policy areas in which meaningful and systemic consultation with civil society is important to the EU integration and accession negotiations and/or where the role of civil society and media organisations is fundamental to increase transparency and integrity and/or where the civil society involvement has been weak. Since 2017, North Macedonia has made significant progress in introducing the sector approach. Civil Society for the parts related to fundamental rights and media is embedded in the Sector Working Group (SWG) on Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights, while for all the other aspects is spread in all the other SWGs.
EU Integration facility Annual Action Programme for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for the year 2018 - Objective 1
Morning TV Programme about the European Union Contract related to: Morning TV Programme about the European Union - The objective of the action is to raise public awareness and contribute to public support for the European Union and its actions and the EU accession process. The action provides funding for the European Commission, the EU delegations in the Western Balkans and Turkey and the EU Office in Kosovo* to continue effective, strategic communication based on clear objectives, a common and compelling EU narrative and thematic communication on key priorities. The action will comprise, among others: (i) EU image-building (`EU-branding¿) campaigns to position the EU as the main political and economic partner and the biggest financial donor, and as a major engine of positive change, through investments and reforms that benefit society and are firmly attached to EU values; (ii) thematic campaigns on priority areas of cooperation (e.g. green agenda, digital agenda, connectivity, economy, human capital, fair society); (iii) a network of information centres and information points; (iv) web and social media presence; (v) direct outreach to the targeted audiences (events, festivals, TV and radio programmes, student debates, etc.); (vi) media relations; (vii) opinion polls and surveys.The communication activities implemented by the European Commission and the EU delegations and office are complementary to the communication efforts of the national authorities and civil society.
EU Outreach Partnerships Contract related to: EU Outreach Partnerships - The EU Integration Facility (EUIF) is a flexible mechanism for financing smaller-scale projects of democratic institutions and public administration in North Macedonia focused on aligning the legislation, standards, methodologies and practices to those of the EU and building a strong implementation capacity in the country. The objectives of the EUIF are:1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To back-up the accession process in its entirety, enhance the alignment with the EU acquis and EU/International standards and the implementation of the legal framework in practice, and increase the public support for the EU accession process;2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To improve the effectiveness and visibility of the EU funds invested in the country, to upscale the sector approach, and ensure that EU funding and policy creates a sustainable and visible development change.The EU Integration Facility will result into a strengthened coordination and management, visibility and transparency of the accession process and higher level of alignment of the national legislation with the EU acquis. The EU investments will improve enforcement capacity of the national institutions to deliver on reforms, accession and the management of the EU funds. This is expected to raise the public support for the reforms and the EU accession path of the country. The EUIF finances capacity building interventions complementing the regular annual and multi-annual programmes, thus bringing the needed element of flexibility in the management of the EU funds in support of the reforms and the EU accession of the country. It allows the Commission to provide fast-track, specific and targeted financial support to North Macedonia for emerging, short-term needs as part of the EU accession process or in case of a crisis situation.&nbsp;
Listen the voice of trafficked persons and fight organized crime - Annual Work Programme 2023 <p>Overall objective: To contribute to enhancing the participatory democracy and the European integration process of North Macedonia by strengthening the position of the civil society in the decision-making processes and the capacities of the sector for joint actions in the fight against the organized crime. Specific objective: To empower civil society actors to actively monitor the government policies, to take actions in the fight against the organized crime </p>
BAIR - Bitola's joint Action for the Inclusion of Roma Overall objective (Impact): To foster the socio-economic inclusion of the Roma Communities living in Bitola  North MacedoniaSpecific objective (Outcome) 1: To increase the capacities and opportunities of the target Roma community to integrate into Bitolas social community [COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING]Specific objective (Outcome) 2: To improve the living conditions of the target Roma community in the upgraded settlements of Bitola [URBAN UPGRADING]Specific objective (Outcome) 3: To increase the access to health, socio-educational, employment services for the target Roma community in Bitola [SOCIAL RIGHTS]
Expenditure Verification of  Grant Contracts no. 414062 and 413876 <p>The Expenditure Verifier is expected</p><p class="ql-align-justify">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To carry out the agreed-upon procedures listed in Annex 2 and</p><p class="ql-align-justify">-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To issue reports based on the template in Annex 3 which will support the Contracting Authority's conclusions on the eligibility of the reported expenditure and the related follow-up.</p>
Support to the Development of Parliamentary Oversight of Security and Intelligence in the Republic of North Macedonia This project will deliver technical assistance; expert advice, coaching and training, with the aim to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and the creation of working conditions and procedures that will help build up parliamentary expertise and confidence in exercising intelligence oversight. Project activities and the technical assistance provided will primarily build the ability of parliamentary committees to perform their oversight mandate
Further strengthening of the organisational and institutional capacities for the accession negotiation process . National Programme for FYROM under the IPA Transition Assistance and Institution Building Component for 2010.2010 NP for FYROM under IPA - part implemented under decentralised management mode.Further strengthening of the organisational and institutional capacities for the accession negotiation process .
Youth-inclusive Local Communities <p>Improved local governance through increased inclusiveness and society impact of young citizens in the local democratic life. </p>
Activity under preparation FWC -Technical documentation for the construction of new premises for the Academy for Judges and Public Prosecutors <p>Technical documentation for the construction of new premises for the Academy for Judges and Public Prosecutors</p>
Supporting the reforms in Forestry in North Macedonia <p>The scope of the project is to provide technical assistance to the MAFWE and especially to the Forestry Department in order to facilitate the implementation of EU related strategies, policies and acquis in order to boost sustainable development of the Forestry sector in North Macedonia.</p>
Reaching the Unreached People through WASH Services (RUWPS) in Nuwakot and Rasuwa District The proposed second phase of this project will further cover around 20,000 beneficiaries in the same districts, through construction of 15 community water supply schemes and WASH facilities in 10 remote schools covering most vulnerable areas of 4 Rural Municipality (6 VDCs). This phase of project considers the evolving context of these two districts (two years after the earthquake) by taking into account the aspirations of people living in the area. The constraints posed by time and funds during the 1st phase are well-thought-out to ensure that this phase of project would leave no one behind. This project employs participatory methodologies that promote inclusion and community decision making, and is building the capacity of community based platforms including users committee, health management committee and school management committee. Considering the new federal structure in Nepal - Action Against Hunger and its local partners are building dialogue between communities and local government in order to increase government support for WASH sector and investment for sustainability of the WASH structure in the long run. Apart from this, this project will contemplate the integration of WASH and nutrition specially targeting the Severe/Acute malnourished children along with under 2 year old children from the targeted areas by implementing intensive WASH behaviour change related activities. Expected results: Unreached earthquake affected as well as nutritional vulnerable population have improved access to safe and sufficient water. WASH governance of water and sanitation user committee at targeted rural municipality is strengthen WASH related Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices/behaviours of the nutritional vulnerable population are improved in the targeted area. Estimated 3,874 household This project will target to reach an estimated 19,370 people from sanitation and hygiene related intervention and among them at least 5,111 will be the direct beneficiaries of water supply activities. All the beneficiaries of the project are so far unreached by other actors in the area and are among the nutritionally vulnerable and earthquake affected population. Within the target community, specific attention will be paid to the most vulnerable groups’ i.e. Pregnant and lactating women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities, malnourished cases and adolescent girls as well as excluded group of people i.e. people from Balami, Tamang & Dalit community.
Strategic Approaches to Girls' Education The Strategic Approaches to Girls’ Education (STAGE) project lowers the barriers that girls face in achieving an education by providing formal and nonformal education tracks. The initiative operates in six regions of Ghana, specifically targeting districts and communities where high levels of extreme poverty, in combination with deep-seated traditional and social norms, negatively impact women and girls.
Multi Donor Trust Fund for Regional Centers for Learning on Evaluation and Results (CLEAR) Parallel to TF071407 NA
Building inclusive political representation in Rivers State This project will aim to increase political participation and representation by women and young people in Rivers state in the run up to 2023 election and secure policy commitments and actions by political aspirants, representatives, and political parties, in response to the demands of women and young people "At least 300 young people and women (aiming for at least 65% female, and at least 50% aged below 35) who will have increased skills, experience and networks as a result of their participation in the campaigning, policy and influencing programme, increasing their opportunities to advance their ambitions in politics and/or social movements. Out of this number, 240 community advocacy members (10 per community) and 60 beneficiaries drawn from civil society, activists, influencers, the media and students will be engaged to mobilise citizens and actively participate in campaigns to further their organisational and social objectives. 

The indirect beneficiaries of the project are women and young people across Rivers state, and particularly those in the four focus LGAs, who are intended to benefit through increased opportunities for political participation (including campaigns to encourage increased voter registration and transfer) and an improved response by those in positions of power to policy priorities relevant to them. The estimated total population of Rivers is 7.3m (NBS, 2016) and for the four LGAs: Obio/Akpor (649,000), Port Harcourt (756,600), Okrika (312,300) and Ogu-Bolo (105,800). While up-to-date and detailed population data do not exist, it is reasonable to assume the target demographic (young people aged 18-35 and women aged 18 and over) comprise at least a third of the population. 
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Chiwit Dee Dee (Better Life) Contract related to: Chiwit Dee Dee (Better Life) - To ensure continuity of EU support to the camps
Support to encamped Myanmar refugees in Thailand To ensure continuity of EU support to the camps-Support to encamped Myanmar refugees in Thailand
Enhancing Capacity of People's Networks to Promote Justice in Access to Universal and Sustainable Social Welfare System Long-term goal of this action is Thailand is a welfare-state country that provides basic social services, essential since birth to death, to all the citizens, including social safety net measures, without all kinds of discrimination and in respect of social equity. The specific objective is to 1) advocating the government to convert the old age allowance policy to the universal basic pension scheme at a rate sufficient for the elderly's living, 2) raising public awareness of the need.
EU COVID-19 Response and Recovery in Thailand  Nationwide Intervention Overall objective:  To increase the participation of Thai CSOs working with the most vulnerable communities in Thailand in preventing, addressing and mitigating risks and vulnerabilities in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic  Specific Objective: To support and strengthen the capacity and engagement of Thai CSOs in response, recovery and building resilience of the most vulnerable communities  mitigate the health, and socio-economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic
Inclusive & accessible protection and quality rehabilitation services for women, children, and persons with disabilities living in the 9 refugee camps along the Thai - Myanmar Border Contract related to: Inclusive & accessible protection and quality rehabilitation services for women, children, and persons with disabilities living in the 9 refugee camps along the Thai - Myanmar Border - To ensure continuity of EU support to the camps
TOURLINK  Moving Thai Tourism towards sustainability through a business led supply chain approach Specific objective: Thai tourism is more sustainable having adopted and replicated proven SCP practices, developed greener products, integrated MSMEs, and has obtained competitive advantages within the global tourism market which is supported by enabling government policies. It serves as a model for the region.
Activity under preparation Strengthen the promotion and protection of human rights in Thailand (OHCHR) Contract inherited from multiple actions, related to: Strengthen the promotion and protection of human rights in Thailand (OHCHR) - The Covid-19&nbsp;pandemic is having significant negative repercussions on human rights, democracy and the rule of law in many parts of the world &nbsp;and on the space for civil society organisations active in the promotion of human rights and democracy. An urgent reaction is required in the third quarter of 2021 to limit the harm done and contain further entrenchment and worsening of the situation. &nbsp;The overall objective of the action is the worldwide promotion and protection of: (i) human rights and fundamental freedoms; (ii) democracy; and (iii) the rule of law. The action will achieve this so by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), democracy activists and human-rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy in non-EU countries. It may also cover, where relevant, the promotion of international humanitarian law. The action will mainly be implemented through competitive processes.This action will mainly be implemented by EU delegations in-country so as to: (i) better respond to the country-specific contexts; (ii) take into account the local challenges of the current COVID-19 crisis; (iii) be as close as possible to the needs of the rights holders; and (iv) promote a sense of `ownership¿ of the action among local actors. The grants will aim at implementing the priorities listed in annex III Annex of the Regulation (EU) 2021/947 in line with Human Rights and Democracy country strategies. Implementing these priorities will also contribute to the EU action plan on human rights and democracy 2020-2024. The actions financed under the country allocations will be in line with: (i) the relevant EU action plan for human rights and democracy; (ii) EU guidelines on human rights; and (iii) the respective Human Rights and Democracy country strategies. All actions will follow a human rights based approach putting people at the centre of actions and also focus on promoting gender equality.
Voice of Youth (VOY) Contract related to: Voice of Youth (VOY) - The amount indicated do not include Neighbourhood countries
Basic Education Support towards Transition (BEST) - Phase V Overall Objective: To contribute to a long-term solution to the challenges encountered by Myanmar refugees living in nine camps along the Thailand-Myanmar border. Specific Objective: To ensure childrens right to learn and be protected is maintained through 1) the provision of basic education services in the nine refugee camps and 2) strengthened information-sharing and coordination in support of education continuity beyond the camps.
South East Asia Regional programme for labour migration in the fishing sector Multi country labour migration project-South East Asia Regional programme for labour migration in the fishing sector
Activity under preparation EU-Thailand Cooperation Facility II The proposed action is a continuation and replenishment of the EU-Thailand Cooperation Facility (ACT-60435) to support the EU-Thailand partnership until the end of the current MIP and during the start-up of the next programming cycle. The proposed action intends to enhance the EU-Thailand partnership through the Cooperation Facility to continue and reinforce EU-Thailand relations and policy dialogue. It will promote an increased alignment between EU-Thailand interests, principles, policies and values, complemented by increased understanding and visibility of the EU and its role in the country, region and the world. More specifically, the facility will promote universal and shared values on human rights, gender equality, disability-inclusion, democracy, security, the environment, business and trade relations. By doing so it will deepen bilateral trade and investment relations, based on shared principles on inclusive, sustainable production and consumption, strengthen environmental protection and conservation, while supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation and, more broadly, the implementation of the 2030 agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and of the Global Gateway. It will also allow the EU to uphold universal human rights values, and to better respond to global challenges and build resilience in a flexible, forward-looking and strategic manner in its relationship with Thailand and other partners.
INCREASE - Aid to Uprooted People Thailand To support the implementation of the UNHCR-CCSDPT Strategy Plan to ensure protection of the Burmese refugees in Thailand according to international standard and to engage the RTG in order to tackle the issue of refugees in the regional context.
DEL TH - TH - FWC SIEA 2018 Assessment of the potential impact of the proposal for an EU regulation to prevent deforestation-products originating from Thailand to enter the EU Market Contract related to: DEL TH - TH - FWC SIEA 2018 Assessment of the potential impact of the proposal for an EU regulation to prevent deforestation-products originating from Thailand to enter the EU Market - A cooperation facility put in place to support PCA, FTA negotiations, SDG, civil society and gender dialogues, public diplomacy and visibility.
DEL TH-FWC SIEA 2018-Final evaluation of project: ARISE Plus Thailand (415-685) <p>Final evaluation of project: ASEAN Regional Integration Support ¿ Thailand Trade-Related Assistance (ARISE Plus Thailand) (CRIS n°415-685)</p>
Advancing an inclusive, resilient and equally represented society through climate-smart agriculture Long-term Objective: By 2030, local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Local Authorities (LAs) stakeholders in Thailand effectively drive transformative change of conventional agricultural practices to create an innovative and inclusive climate smart agriculture system that will enable sustainable growth while reducing sector-specific inequalities, advancing SDGs 10, 1, 13, 17 and 2.Specific Objective: 1) By 2021, the capacity of local CSOs and LAs stakeholders is built and networked in ord
Strengthen National Capacity to Prevent and Respond to Torture and Enforced Disappearances in Thailand Contract related to: Strengthen National Capacity to Prevent and Respond to Torture and Enforced Disappearances in Thailand - A cooperation facility put in place to support PCA, FTA negotiations, SDG, civil society and gender dialogues, public diplomacy and visibility.
Local Engagement to Advocate for Peace (LEAP) II Overall objective: Children and youth are empowered and recognised as agents of change to promote safer environments, improved child protection and increased social cohesion in conflict-affected communities of Thailands Deep SouthSpecific objective: Civil society in the Deep South promotes an enabling environment for increased child and youth participation, improved child protection and the enhancement of the voices of children and youth in conflict-affected communities.