Citizen Engagement for Good Governance, Accountability and the Rule of Law (CEGGA)
In Lao PDR, the space for citizens’ involvement in public affairs is a challenge, as the overall environment for the civil society is strongly controlled and not conducive. While the National Assembly (NA) is assuming a more assertive oversight and representative role, it still faces many constraints to function as an effective representative body. The new CEGGA Programme will provide more opportunities for Lao CSOs to engage in the country development processes, and to collaborate with the NA in bringing local experience, lessons learned and citizen’s voice to the NA. It will also strengthen the NA’s autonomous role, contributing to a greater formal division of power, and to engage more systematically with non-state actors as part of its deliberations on draft legislation.
| Región/País | Tema | Período | Presupuesto |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Laos |
Governance
Participación democrática y sociedad civil
Política del sector público |
01.06.2016
- 31.03.2022 |
CHF 6'270'000
|
- About 85 Lao CSOs have increased their technical and organizational capacities. This has enabled them to develop needs-based programs and contributed to improve the quality of services and livelihood of 130’000 disadvantaged people in rural areas.
- 34 of these CSOs were supported in the development of 42 project proposals, of which 31 were successfully funded by other donors.
- CSOs engaged in policy and human rights dialogue at national, regional and international levels.
- Other OI
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Sector según clasificación del comité de ayuda al desarrollo de la OCDE GOBIERNO Y SOCIEDAD CIVIL
Sub-Sector según clasificación del comité de ayuda al desarrollo de la OCDE Política de administración y gestión del sector público
Participación democrática y sociedad civil
Temas transversales El proyecto apoya también mejoras en la organización contraparte
Tipo de ayuda Contribución a proyectos y programas
Número de proyecto 7F07082
| Contexto |
The Lao PDR has a one-party state system, and the formal operating space for independent Lao CSOs is tightly regulated. The role of CSOs in poverty reduction is recognised by authorities, albeit strictly controlled. The National Assembly has taken cautious steps towards outreach, accountability and oversight. However, resources and capacities remain underdeveloped and the division between legislative and executive bodies is not strictly enforced. Strengthening the link between the State as the provider and the citizens as recipients of public services will be essential to enhance further progress, as the Lao Government is committed to establishing a “Rule of Law State” by 2020. Increasing citizen’s engagement in political processes will help to ensure that public resources are being used wisely and for the benefit of all. |
| Objetivos |
“A more inclusive development process in Laos based on increased citizens’ engagement in the national development process and established rule of law”. |
| Grupos destinarios |
Direct beneficiaries: local CSOs and INGOs; National Assembly members; MOHA and MOJ Indirect beneficiaries: Lao citizens (women and men, with focus on ethnic groups in remote areas) in selected provinces. |
| Efectos a medio plazo |
Outcome 1: Civil society Outcome 2: National Assembly Outcome 3: Access to Justice SDC will earmark its contribution to Outcomes 1 and 2, as access to justice support is not part of the SDC’s Local Governance and Citizen Participation Domain’s strategic orientations (and corresponding indicators), under the current SDC Mekong Region Strategy 2013-2017. |
| Resultados |
Resultados previstos: Under Outcome 1 and 2 (SDC’s contribution): 1.1. The organisational capacities of CSOs to implement small projects are improved; Resultados de las fases anteriores: |
| Dirección / Officina Federal responsable |
COSUDE |
| Crédito |
Cooperación al desarrollo |
| Contrapartes del proyecto |
Contraparte del contrato Otra organización internacional Otras contrapartes Ministry of Home Affairs (leading partner), National Assembly, Ministry of Justice, Local CSO’s (including NPA’s), International NGOs. |
| Coordinación con otros proyectos y actores |
EU projects: Legal Sector Master Plan, N-GPAR; |
| Presupuesto | Fase en curso Presupuesto suizo CHF 6'270'000 Presupuesto actual suizo ya emitido CHF 6'061'424 |
| Fases del proyecto | Fase 2 01.06.2016 - 31.03.2022 (Fase en curso) Fase 1 01.05.2011 - 30.04.2016 (Completed) |