The aim of the project is to protect and strengthen the Civic Space in Cyprus. The overall aim is expected to be reached by achieving specific objectives, which are:
- The improvement of cooperation between Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and public authorities, as a result of the development and implementation of a structured dialogue process
- Strengthening cooperation between CSOs and enhancing their capacities to carry out advocacy activities and perform their watchdog role in an effective and strategic manner
- Τhe implementation of advocacy actions aimed at creating a more enabling regulatory environment for CSOs, as well as the effective participation of CSOs in policy-making processes. The project includes the following activities: Strategic planning workshop, coordinating meetings with the NGO Initiative Group, evaluation and monitoring of the implementation of the Law on Associations and Foundations (Law 104(I)/2017) and its implementation policies, evaluation and monitoring of the measures and practices adopted to comply with the recommendations on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism, and an exchange of good practices seminar on structured cooperation between CSOs and public authorities
Target groups:
The main target groups are Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and public authorities.
