Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia - Citizen Engagement and Good Governance

Citizen Engagement and Good Governance

News of the program area

July 12, 2017

Agrobiz.kz becomes a bridge to launch cooperation between Kazakh and German farmers

In early July 28 farmers from Germany made a visit to Almaty oblast. Foreign guests were represented by heads of agro enterprises, investors and

June 26, 2017

200 parents in Almaty received counseling from psychologists and teachers within the TEENS project

Since May 2017 in schools of Almaty classes for parent groups are conducted. They are taught by school psychologists and social educators who received

June 26, 2017

Business portal "agrobiz.kz" was presented to the farmers in South Kazakhstan

On June 12-13 seminar-trainings titled "Agrobiz.kz - a new opportunity for interaction and development of agribusiness entities" were held in Arys and

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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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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.

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.

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 Expert Center Sustainability

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

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.