Tawanmandi – A trust fund to strengthen Civil Society in Afghanistan

Progetto concluso

Civil Society in Afghanistan becomes increasingly stronger and aware of its role to advocate for rights and good governance. However, it remains still weak, has low capacity and little recognition for this role and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) lack coordination in their programmes and activities. The Tawanmandi (lit. empowering) Trust Fund is a means to address these shortcomings through channelling funds in a coordinated manner while simultaneously providing capacity development and promoting dialogue between civil society and government.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Afghanistan
Governance
Diritti umani
Conflitto & fragilitá
Conflict prevention and transformation
Decentralizzazione
Diritti dell'uomo (diritti delle donne inclusi)
Prevenzione dei conflitti
01.10.2012 - 30.09.2016
CHF 4'400'000
Contesto

Civil Society Organisations set off activities that promote political participation and worke towards the engagement of the Afghan population in the social and economic affairs of the country. However, these activities remain weak and uncoordinated as the support from the international community is being provided in a highly fragmented manner and the support from the government is insufficient. In order to fulfil its role as a strong counterpart to the government, the civil society needs increased capacity, an acknowledged platform to advocate on behalf of the citizens and better coordinated technical and financial support.

Obiettivi

The project contributes to improved governance in Afghanistan through greater accountability and responsiveness to citizens from the government side and increased capacity from the civil society side.

Gruppi target

Civil Society Organisations, Government as the duty bearers, and the donor community

Effetti a medio termine

An inclusive civil society that is better able to engage effectively on human rights, access to justice, anticorruption, peace building and conflict resolution, and media

Risultati

Risultati fasi precedenti:  

  • The SDC contribution will be earmarked for the thematic sector of human rights
  • A CSO not getting project fund from Tawanmandi will be mandated on provincial level for accountability checks (project will be proposed at a later stage upon thorough scrutiny)

  • Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
    Credito Cooperazione allo sviluppo
    Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
    Altre organizzazioni internazionali
    • Other OI
    • UK Department for International Development (DFID)


    Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF   4'400'000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF   4'370'000
    Fasi del progetto

    Fase 1 01.10.2012 - 30.09.2016   (Completed)