Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia - Citizen Engagement and Good Governance

Citizen Engagement and Good Governance

News of the program area

May 21, 2018

Polling for participants of “Zharkyra” program

Vote for the semi-finalists of the “Zharkyra” social entrepreneurs development support program in Atyrau region Choose the participant’s photo

May 2, 2018

Online Technologies in Support of Good Governance Reforms

The Regional workshop «Online Technologies in Support of Good Governance Reforms» was held on April 24-26 in Dushanbe.

April 26, 2018

Good deeds program in work

On the 20th April high school students conducted their first charity concert in Kuryk village Mangystau region. The event was organized by 12

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EFCA facilitates civil society engagement in the resolution of community issues. Many people in Central Asia rely solely on the government for the resolution of social issues due to lack of awareness about existing opportunities for involvement. EFCA believes that the best way to improve quality of life in the region is through improved cooperation between citizens, governmental agencies, and the business community.

The Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia firmly believes that citizens of Kazakhstan can and should participate in the achievement of their own prosperity by taking initiative and demonstrating responsibility for their own actions. In order to achieve this goal, EFCA promotes the following activities:

Study tours for organizations and individuals to exchange experiences and interests

Collaboration and partnership between stakeholders, including government, business, and non-commercial sectors

Creation and capacity-building of local organizations to successfully implement independent projects

Transparency and compliance with local laws, for the organization and its partners

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Good Governance Initiative Fund (GGIF)

The overall objective of the GGIF is to promote institutionalized good governance reforms that result in improved service delivery, public policy, legislation, or regulations. The GGIF is designed to expand funding opportunities for rural and non-traditional organizations outside of capital cities while capitalizing on grassroots innovations.

Initiative on NGO Expert Center Sustainability

To strengthen capacities of NGO Expert Centre and NGOs in Kazakhstan for improved social services provision.

Human rights NGOs sustainability initiative

The project goal is Kazakhstani human rights NGOs will be able to deliver more sustainable and quality services to its beneficiaries and achieve long-term results.

Program of community engagement “Orleu”

The program aims to promote citizens’ engagement in the improvement of shared public spaces in Kulsary by providing tools and mechanisms to actively participate in the planning, management, and maintenance of public parks, common spaces, and local housing.

Initiative on NGO Experts Development

The project is designed to contribute to NGO organizational and capacity building in Kazakhstan by strengthening the capacity of NGO leaders and NGO trainers.