Swiss Contribution to the European Endowment for Democracy
Initiated by Poland and launched by the EU with the financial support of a number of European countries, the European Endowment for Democracy intends to promote democracy by supporting "agents of change" in the bordering countries of the EU in the East and in the South. Switzerland is represented in the Board of Governors and supports the endowment with a contribution of 1 million CHF earmarked for grants provided by the European Endowment for Democracy to projects.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
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Europa dell'Est e CSI |
Governance Stato di diritto - democrazia - diritti dell'uomo
Decentralizzazione
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15.07.2013
- 31.12.2015 |
CHF 1'000'000
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- Other OI
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Decentralizzazione / governance locale / democratizzazione (obbligo di responsabilità incluso)
Temi trasversali Il progetto contempla la parità di genere come tema trasversale.
Il progetto contempla la democratizzazione, il buongoverno e i diritti dell'uomo come temi trasversali.
Tipo di sostegno Aiuto pubblico allo sviluppo (APS)
Forma di collaborazione Cooperazione bilaterale
Tipo di finanziamento Dono
Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
Aiuto vincolato/non vincolato Aiuto non vincolato
Numero del progetto 7F08628
| Contesto |
The democratic transition in the CIS countries is still on-going. In those countries, there are regimes that maintain tight control over the population. The European Endowment for Democracy has been created in order "to support the unsupported", namely individuals and groups who struggle tor rights and more democracy in their own country. |
| Obiettivi |
The key objective is to fester and encourage democratisation and deep sustainable democracy in countries in political transition and in societies struggling for démocratisation. The European Endowment for Democracy will support actors of democatric change, pro-democratic organisations and movements with a view to encouraging pro-democratic attitudes and pluralism. |
| Gruppi target |
Beneficiaries of the Endowment's activities include pro-democratic movements and other pro-democratic actors in favor of a pluralistic multiparty system; social movements and actors; civil society organisations; emerging leaders, independent media and journalists (including bloggers, social media activists, etc); non-governmental institutions, including foundations and educational institutions functioning also in exile, provided that the beneficiaries adhere to core democratie values, respect international human rights standards and subscribe to principles of non-violence. |
| Effetti a medio termine |
The European Endowment for Democracy contributes to the democratisation of the countries where it operates. The European Endowment for Democracy gets visibility and outreach.
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| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: The European Endowment for Democracy is fully functional and managed professionnaly. The grants selection processes is efficient and the projects selected are meaningful. Risultati fasi precedenti: - |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Credito |
Cooperazione con l'Europa dell'Est |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Altre organizzazioni internazionali |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 1'000'000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 1'000'000 |
| Fasi del progetto |
Fase 1 15.07.2013 - 31.12.2015 (Completed) |