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Advancing Political Pluralism and Transparency in Sri Lanka and the Maldives (APPT) <p>The global objective is to protect human rights, fundamental freedoms and democracy in Sri Lanka and in the Maldives.</p><p>The specific objective is to enhance democratic governance in Sri Lanka and Maldives, with a specific focus on improving the integrity, transparency, and accuracy of electoral processes, and supporting political pluralism and inclusiveness.</p>
Strengthening a child-centred domestic violence intervention system for migrant children at risk of and/or affected by domestic violence. <p>D&HR China 2023 CfP 178-088</p>-Strengthening a child-centred domestic violence intervention system for migrant children at risk of and/or affected by domestic violence.
SCOPE (EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package) - Investment Facility <p class="ql-align-justify"><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">The objective is to improve the regulatory and institutional environment, in line with the core principles of the Global Gateway, to facilitate investments in connectivity infrastructure projects in ASEAN/SEA.</span></p>
Activity under preparation Helping the helpers: supporting CSOs to protect persons with disabilities in Tajikistan. <p>To strengthen participation of CSOs in improvement of good governance and the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities<span style="color: red;"> </span>in Tajikistan.</p>
EU-UNICEF Public Finance Facility in South and Southeast Asia Phase II Contract related to: EU-UNICEF Public Finance Facility in South and Southeast Asia Phase II - These Support Measures for Asia for the period 2022-2024 provide&nbsp;the European Commission the possibility to finance small-scale activities that are needed for the achievement of the objectives of the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument (NDICI-Global Europe) in those regions (Middle East and Central Asia, South and East Asia) . This action is focusing on initiatives to assist member countries to strengthen institutional capacities and skills to design and implement sound economic policieis and Public Financial Management (PFM) systems:&nbsp;enhance strategic allocation of resources and efficient service delivery, increase budget transparency and promote sustainable inclusive green growth, ultimately leading to reduce poverty.
Activity under preparation IFC - Technical Assistance EFSD+ Guarantee with IFC  - Better Futures Program <p class="ql-align-justify">The purpose of this Agreement is to provide a financial contribution to finance the technical assistance for the implementation of the single budgetary guarantee with IFC (Better Futures Program)</p><p class="ql-align-justify">The contract is based on Attachment 2 of the Financial Framework Partnership Agreement between the EC on behalf of the EU and IBRD, IDA, IFC and MIGA dated 08 July 2020, named <em>'Administration Agreement between the EC, on behalf of the EU and the IFC'</em>. </p>
Administration Agreement between the European Commission and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the International Development Association concerning the Public Expenditure Management Network in Asia Multi-Donor Trust Fund The objectives of the Trust Fund are to support formation of a sustainable peer network for public finance practitioners from East Asia  countries, in which officials can share professional experiences and learn from each other, thereby improving own country PFM systems.
EXPENDITURE VERIFICATION AND SYSTEMS AUDIT OF CONTRACT MIGR/ 2018/395-984 entitled ¿Enhanced access to rights, essential services and livelihoods for vulnerable Afghans in Iran¿ Contract related to: EXPENDITURE VERIFICATION AND SYSTEMS AUDIT OF CONTRACT MIGR/ 2018/395-984 entitled ¿Enhanced access to rights, essential services and livelihoods for vulnerable Afghans in Iran¿ - The Support Measures and Cooperation Facility for Asia and the Pacific 2021 provides the European Commission the possibility to finance small-scale activities that are needed for the achievement of the objectives of the NDICI.
Media Impact Philippines: Safeguarding and strengthening local and national media in the public interes Contract related to: Media Impact Philippines: Safeguarding and strengthening local and national media in the public interes - Human rights and democracy are founding values of the EU. Protecting and promoting HR&amp;D is therefore a key priority of the EU¿s external action. It is also a precondition for sustainable development and for building more inclusive, open and resilient societies.Yet, recent data show that globally, most countries are far from having acceptable human rights and democracy track records. In this context, worsened by the COVID crisis, the EU re-affirmed its commitment to support human rights and democracy worldwide by adopting the `Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024¿. The Action Plan identifies priorities and key actions, to ensure that the EU plays a greater role in promoting and defending human rights and democracy throughout its external action. The Regulation (EU) 2021/947 (Global Europe) establishes the legal basis for the human rights and democracy actions. Particularly, its annex III details the areas of intervention for human rights and democracy.The overall objective of the present action is to contribute to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law worldwide. The action will achieve this objective by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), democracy activists and human-rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy issues in non-EU countries. It may also cover, where relevant, the promotion of international humanitarian law. Consequently, it will contribute to the 5 priorities of the Multiannual Indicative programme 2021-2027 as well as the specific priorities set out for the additional funding coming from the cushion.This action will mainly be implemented by EU Delegations in-country so as to: (i) better respond to the country-specific contexts; (ii) be as close as possible to the needs of the rights holders; and (iii) promote a sense of `ownership¿ of the action among local actors. The actions financed at country level will be in line with: (i) the EU action plan for human rights and democracy; (ii) EU guidelines on human rights; and (iii) the respective Human Rights and Democracy country strategies or priorities under the EU accession process. All actions will follow a human rights based approach putting people at the centre of actions and also focusing on promoting gender equality.
SWITCH-Asia II, Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production 2016 The objective of the Programme SWITCH-Asia is to contribute to the economic prosperity and poverty reduction in the Asian countries through promoting sustainable growth with reduced environmental impact
Systems audit of CSO-LA/2021/ 421-185 - Empowering women through civil society actors in Bangladesh - OXFAM. Period: 01/04/2021 to 31/03/2022. <p>Audit module record: 2022/112507.</p>-Systems audit of CSO-LA/2021/ 421-185 - Empowering women through civil society actors in Bangladesh - OXFAM. Period: 01/04/2021 to 31/03/2022.
info session for call for proposals CSOS and HR&D Contract related to: info session for call for proposals CSOS and HR&D - Human rights and democracy are founding values of the EU. Protecting and promoting HR&amp;D is therefore a key priority of the EU¿s external action. It is also a precondition for sustainable development and for building more inclusive, open and resilient societies.Yet, recent data show that globally, most countries are far from having acceptable human rights and democracy track records. In this context, worsened by the COVID crisis, the EU re-affirmed its commitment to support human rights and democracy worldwide by adopting the `Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024¿. The Action Plan identifies priorities and key actions, to ensure that the EU plays a greater role in promoting and defending human rights and democracy throughout its external action. The Regulation (EU) 2021/947 (Global Europe) establishes the legal basis for the human rights and democracy actions. Particularly, its annex III details the areas of intervention for human rights and democracy.The overall objective of the present action is to contribute to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law worldwide. The action will achieve this objective by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), democracy activists and human-rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy issues in non-EU countries. It may also cover, where relevant, the promotion of international humanitarian law. Consequently, it will contribute to the 5 priorities of the Multiannual Indicative programme 2021-2027 as well as the specific priorities set out for the additional funding coming from the cushion.This action will mainly be implemented by EU Delegations in-country so as to: (i) better respond to the country-specific contexts; (ii) be as close as possible to the needs of the rights holders; and (iii) promote a sense of `ownership¿ of the action among local actors. The actions financed at country level will be in line with: (i) the EU action plan for human rights and democracy; (ii) EU guidelines on human rights; and (iii) the respective Human Rights and Democracy country strategies or priorities under the EU accession process. All actions will follow a human rights based approach putting people at the centre of actions and also focusing on promoting gender equality.
Building Peoples Organizations' Capacities to Claim their Rights and Sustainable Development The overall objective of the Action is to build capacities of communities and peoples movements to face globalization and claim their rights. Specifically, APRN will build capacities of peoples' organisations (sectoral organisations of marginalised sectors such as small farmers, fishers, urban poor, women, youth, children, etc.)
Law Enforcement and Demand management of wildlife in Asia This project aims to address the growing problem of international trade and demand for key African wildlife species in Asia, as well also targeting efforts to reduce the illegal killing of key Asian wildlife species impacted by international trade.
Expenditure Verification of Projects 413495 ADRA, 413987 OXFAM and 428648 BEEN - UI Contract related to: Expenditure Verification of Projects 413495 ADRA, 413987 OXFAM and 428648 BEEN - UI - Support measures under this Action will reinforce efficiency, performance and impact of the thematic programme implementation. These measures will allow for preparation, follow-up, monitoring, audit and evaluation activities, as well as other relevant activities directly linked to the achievement of the thematic programme¿s specific objectives, such as studies, meetings and consultations, exchanges of best practices, networking, training, information sessions, communication and public diplomacy.This Action will entail support for programme implementation in both HQ and EU Delegations, including preparation, implementation and monitoring of the CSO Roadmaps.This action document frames the use of support measures, as envisaged in Article 24 of the Regulation (EU) 2021/947 establishing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe and in the Multiannual Indicative Programme for Civil Society Organisations 2021-2027. The objectives of this action will mainly be achieved through services contracts directly managed by the competent European Commission services. This is justified by the nature of the activities (trainings, studies, events, evaluations or audits).
Support to Governance and domestic accountability in the ASEAN Region Twinning with the Supreme Audit Institution (without FA)-Support to Governance and domestic accountability in the ASEAN Region
Strengthening Civil Society for Democratic and Sustainable Development in Cambodia (Phase III) <p>Strengthening the enabling environment for Civil Society for Democratic and Sustainable Development in Cambodia</p>
Strengthening FORUM-ASIA as a Regional Civil Society Umbrella Organisation in Consolidating Human Rights and Democracy in Asia The overall objective of the Action is to strengthen the promotion and protection of human rights and democracy in Asia and beyond by consolidating Asian human rights movements through effective collaboration with members and partners on international solidarity action as well as strategic engagement with states and other stakeholders at national, regional and international levels. The specific objectives are: (a) to strengthen the capacity of Asian civil society organisations and human rights
Asian Investment Facility - MA part 1 The objective of AIF is to promote additional investments and key infrastructure with the priority focus on climate-change related and green investments - C(2016)7768 - MA part 1
Empowerment Now! Contract inherited from multiple actions, related to: Empowerment Now! - 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.
GLocal Action to promote SDG localization in Kazakhstan <p>Overall objective is to promote good governance and SDG localization through strengthening the capacity and role of civil society as independent actors in pilot regions of Kazakhstan</p>
Rights Advance: Improving Fundamental Freedoms and Human Rights in Iraq Contract related to: Rights Advance: Improving Fundamental Freedoms and Human Rights in Iraq - Human rights and democracy are founding values of the EU. Protecting and promoting HR&amp;D is therefore a key priority of the EU¿s external action. It is also a precondition for sustainable development and for building more inclusive, open and resilient societies.Yet, recent data show that globally, most countries are far from having acceptable human rights and democracy track records. In this context, worsened by the COVID crisis, the EU re-affirmed its commitment to support human rights and democracy worldwide by adopting the `Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024¿. The Action Plan identifies priorities and key actions, to ensure that the EU plays a greater role in promoting and defending human rights and democracy throughout its external action. The Regulation (EU) 2021/947 (Global Europe) establishes the legal basis for the human rights and democracy actions. Particularly, its annex III details the areas of intervention for human rights and democracy.The overall objective of the present action is to contribute to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law worldwide. The action will achieve this objective by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), democracy activists and human-rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy issues in non-EU countries. It may also cover, where relevant, the promotion of international humanitarian law. Consequently, it will contribute to the 5 priorities of the Multiannual Indicative programme 2021-2027 as well as the specific priorities set out for the additional funding coming from the cushion.This action will mainly be implemented by EU Delegations in-country so as to: (i) better respond to the country-specific contexts; (ii) be as close as possible to the needs of the rights holders; and (iii) promote a sense of `ownership¿ of the action among local actors. The actions financed at country level will be in line with: (i) the EU action plan for human rights and democracy; (ii) EU guidelines on human rights; and (iii) the respective Human Rights and Democracy country strategies or priorities under the EU accession process. All actions will follow a human rights based approach putting people at the centre of actions and also focusing on promoting gender equality.
Promoting and protecting civic space in Cambodia and ensuring comprehensive and inclusive participation <p>The project will address civil society priority areas of support, which include a) strengthening <strong>the monitoring </strong>of civic space threats, opportunities, and trends; b) strengthening <strong>the capacity of civil society actors</strong> to foster a better understanding of international human rights law and interaction with international human rights mechanisms; c) enhancing <strong>participation in law and policy making initiatives</strong> and facilitating more effective collaboration among civil society actors and engagement with authorities.</p>
Activity under preparation EU-Asia Aviation Partnership Project The action consists of technical cooperation in the field of civil aviation to further develop safe, sustainable and resilient air connectivity in Asia. It will address significant aviation markets in North and South Asia and focus on partnership and capacity building for safe and sustainable aviation. The action will support regional cooperation and integration, notably in South Asia and will promote a level playing field and foster market opportunities for EU aviation industry.
Addressing the Needs of Disadvantaged People in Rural Communities <p>The Overall Objective of this Action is  to improve access to basic and affordable healthcare in the rural areas and communities where basic healthcare is lacking. Specific objective is to provide quality and affordable access to healthcare services to undeserved populations, especially mothers, children, girls, elderly, people with special needs and youths.</p>
ASEAN EU-German Climate Action Programme <p>The ¿ASEAN EU-German Climate Action Programme¿ is jointly co-financed by the European Union and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and implemented by GIZ as part of the BMZ project ¿Climate Action Program¿.</p><p>The Action is part of and contributes to the EU-ASEAN Green Initiative. The action aims to contribute to components 1 ¿Horizontal Climate Change Component¿ and 5 ¿Clean, Affordable, Reliable, Sustainable and Modern Energy¿.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">The Overall Objective of the Action is to improve ASEAN¿s capacity to promote regional cooperation for implementing ambitious climate policies and for accelerating the sustainable energy transition towards clean energy and greater energy efficiency.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">The Specific Objectives (outcomes) of the Action are:</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ASEAN¿s capacities to promote regional cooperation for implementing ambitious climate policies are enhanced.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ASEAN Member States (AMS) accelerate the transition towards renewable energy and greater energy efficiency.</p>
Activity under preparation Review of the TVET and Employment Sector Reform Performance Contract in the  Republic of Tajikistan <p><strong>Support to the Technical/vocational education and training (TVET) and employment sector. </strong></p>
Strengthening CSOs to Take Action on Economic Governance <p>CSOs and their networks representing fisherfolk in the coastal provinces of Kampot, Kep, Koh Kong and Sihanoukville will be strengthened to defend the traditional rights to fish and to protect the natural resources of the coastal areas, which is under threat from new commercial development projects</p>
Special Measure on Addressing migration and forced displacement challenges in Asia and the Middle East: a comprehensive regional EU Response Special Measure on Addressing migration and forced displacement challenges in Asia and the Middle East: a comprehensive regional EU Response Regional Part 1
Empowering Indigenous Communities: Strengthening Capacities, Networks, Advocacy, and Cultural Resilience for the Realization of their Rights Contract related to: Empowering Indigenous Communities: Strengthening Capacities, Networks, Advocacy, and Cultural Resilience for the Realization of their Rights - Human rights and democracy are founding values of the EU. Protecting and promoting HR&amp;D is therefore a key priority of the EU¿s external action. It is also a precondition for sustainable development and for building more inclusive, open and resilient societies.Yet, recent data show that globally, most countries are far from having acceptable human rights and democracy track records. In this context, worsened by the COVID crisis, the EU re-affirmed its commitment to support human rights and democracy worldwide by adopting the `Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024¿. The Action Plan identifies priorities and key actions, to ensure that the EU plays a greater role in promoting and defending human rights and democracy throughout its external action. The Regulation (EU) 2021/947 (Global Europe) establishes the legal basis for the human rights and democracy actions. Particularly, its annex III details the areas of intervention for human rights and democracy.The overall objective of the present action is to contribute to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law worldwide. The action will achieve this objective by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), democracy activists and human-rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy issues in non-EU countries. It may also cover, where relevant, the promotion of international humanitarian law. Consequently, it will contribute to the 5 priorities of the Multiannual Indicative programme 2021-2027 as well as the specific priorities set out for the additional funding coming from the cushion.This action will mainly be implemented by EU Delegations in-country so as to: (i) better respond to the country-specific contexts; (ii) be as close as possible to the needs of the rights holders; and (iii) promote a sense of `ownership¿ of the action among local actors. The actions financed at country level will be in line with: (i) the EU action plan for human rights and democracy; (ii) EU guidelines on human rights; and (iii) the respective Human Rights and Democracy country strategies or priorities under the EU accession process. All actions will follow a human rights based approach putting people at the centre of actions and also focusing on promoting gender equality.