Partnership for Safeguarding Democratic Integrity
Switzerland together with Sweden will support Armenian civil society actors to safeguard human rights, civic space and democratic progress in a volatile context. The contribution to a coalition of leading civil society organizations aims to ensure that they remain a strong pillar of democratic governance. This support will focus on strengthening civil society interventions to uphold democratic values and practices, as well as enhancing outreach to citizens to promote these values and encourage active civic engagement.
| Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Armenia |
Governance
Partecipazione democratica e società civile
Media e libertà di informazione |
01.11.2025
- 31.12.2027 |
CHF 500’000
|
- Democratic Development Foundation
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Partecipazione democratica e società civile
Media e libertà di informazione
Temi trasversali Il progetto sostiene anche miglioramenti nell'organizzazione partner
Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
Numero del progetto 7F11542
| Contesto | Armenia's democratic progress since 2018 coincided with a global wave of democratic backsliding. In Armenia, Nagorno Karabakh conflict and humanitarian crisis increased political polarization and negatively impacted the pace of reforms raising questions about the resilience and effectiveness of the governance system. In parallel, the civil society advocacy has faced increasing pressure from disinformation campaigns significant resource constraints. Despite these obstacles, civil society remains a crucial actor in shaping reform agendas, countering disinformation, supporting vulnerable populations, and fostering democratic resilience, particularly in the lead-up to and aftermath of the 2026 elections. |
| Obiettivi | The overall goal is to strengthen civil society to contribute to Armenia's democratic resilience in a period of external and domestic turbulences. |
| Gruppi target | Civil society organizations with a rights-based and democratic approach. Armenia’s voting-age population that can encourage participation in elections and public deliberations, as well as government bodies involved in designing reforms under Armenia’s international commitments and national strategies. |
| Effetti a medio termine |
Outcome 1: Strengthened civil society interventions in upholding democratic values and practices . Outcome 2: Enhanced civil society participation in implementing effective rights-based and democratic reforms. |
| Risultati |
Risultati principali attesi: 1.1: Improved civil society outreach, 1.2: Reduced spread of disinformation, 1.3: Improved civil society monitoring in the 2026 elections 2.1: Coordinated civil society advocacy for implementing Armenia’s international commitments and national reforms, 2.2: Continuous support to the rights of vulnerable groups. Risultati fasi precedenti: N/A |
| Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
| Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale ONG internazionale o straniera |
| Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori | Synergies with other donor funded initiatives supporting civil society actors will be explored and the intervention as such will serve as an information exchange platform with other relevant interventions (International IDEA, IFES, UNDP) aimed at democratic integrity. |
| Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 500’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 1’612’900 Progetto totale dalla prima fase Budget Svizzera CHF 0 Budget inclusi partner del progetto CHF 500’000 |
| Fasi del progetto | Fase 1 01.11.2025 - 31.12.2027 (Fase in corso) |
