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USD 2 million for civil advocacy from USAID
9-6-2017
In the presence of representatives of civil society groups and participating municipalities, USAID launched yesterday the civil society advocacy grants program in the framework of Building Alliances for Local Advancement, Development and Investment- Capacity Building (BALADI CAP) project. The US agency handed 13 civil society organizations a sum of USD 1.8 million to implement projects that promote human rights, governance and accountability, in addition to environment and solid waste management-related issues. According to a statement by USAID, the USD15 million worth of project provides tailored technical assistance to municipalities and civil society organizations to strengthen their internal systems and enhance their business performance and operations. The program also supports local civil society organizations networks in order to advocate for matters of public interest. Describing the advocacy program, the USAID statement said it is an important part of BALADI CAP initiative. The grants will boost the participation of citizens in public affairs and the creation of platforms for public debate, in addition to competition of ideas, the statement added. (Al Diyar, An Nahar, June 9, 2017)
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