European Commission has issued a restricted call for proposals seeking concept notes at first stage from eligible organizations aimed at contributing towards strengthening the role of civil society in promoting human rights and democratic reform, in supporting the peaceful conciliation of group interests and in consolidating political participation and representation in Kenya.
The aim of this call for proposal is to give the Kenyan civil society the means to participate in two decisive political processes, which will gain momentum in the near future and be instrumental in guaranteeing that Kenya is taking on a path of consolidated and inclusive democracy: 1) the upcoming elections in 2012; 2) the implementation of the new Constitution’s provisions on devolution and local governance.
The emphasis will be on assisting civil society to develop greater cohesion in working on human rights, political pluralism and democratic political participation and representation, in contributing to the peaceful conciliation of group interests, combating discrimination on any ground, and in developing equal participation of men and women in social, economic and political life, thus becoming an effective force for positive change, through cooperation among local civil society organizations and stakeholders.
Specific Objectives
Lot 1 – Elections
The aim of this lot is to support the civil society organizations’ activities aimed at fostering a fair conduct and outcome of the next General Election, notably through civic and voter education, dialogue and monitoring of political actors and media role and behavior during the process, monitoring of Election Day and immediate post-election action.
Lot 2 – Democratic reforms
Following the adoption of the new State’s institutions with the 2010 Constitution, and in particular for the purpose of this Call the new devolved government, priority activities will be seeking the realization of a conducive environment for the implementation of this new level of representation in country. The initiatives selected under this lot shall address in particular the gender equality rule introduced by the Constitution which shall apply in the future to all levels of representation in the country.
Type of activities (not exhaustive)
For lot 1, these are mainly:
·: justify;”>·: justify;”>For lot 2, these are mainly:
· Ensuring that the transition to county governments abides by the Constitution and the principle of good governance and reflects probity and integrity.
·: justify;”>· Broad education campaigns for better community’s political participation at all levels of representation in country.
·: justify;”>Last date for submission of concept notes is December 13, 2011
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