Main Activities
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Consultations with community leaders and citizens to include their perspectives in planning.
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Trainings for potential council members to strengthen their advocacy capacities.
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Establishment of pilot local community councils through inclusive and legitimate processes.
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Implementation of initiatives and small projects of local significance.
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Trainings for council members on local governance, budgeting, and project management.
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Advocacy for formal recognition of councils and cooperation with municipal authorities.
Expected Results
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Established and functional local community councils as a new citizen participation mechanism.
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Increased citizens’ trust and active engagement in decision-making.
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Strengthened capacities of council members to represent diverse community interests.
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Implementation of projects with direct benefits for citizens.
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Established cooperation channels between councils and local authorities.
Donor: ICO