Deadline- 25th May 2012
The underlying philosophy of the Cotonou Agreement is to reduce and eventually eradicate poverty consistent with the objectives of sustainable development and the gradual integration of the African Caribbean Pacific (ACP) group of countries into the world economy. However, DCP II follow-up action will concentrate on poverty alleviation and capacity building of NSAs while building on lessons learnt from DCP I.
The programme aims at enhancing the capacity of NSAs to undertake poverty reduction actions with the participation of the most vulnerable thereby improving life chances of those living in poverty. This will involve the capacity development to improve the strategic planning, project management, internal governance, policy dialogue and advocacy, and implementation capacity of the NSAs in the fight against poverty. Calls for proposals as well as a Small Grants window will provide financial resources for poverty reduction activities by NSAs.
The overall objective of the 10th EDF Decentralised Cooperation Programme (DCP) II is to contribute to the reduction of poverty in Mauritius and Rodrigues in synergy with other NSAs as well as other empowerment and poverty alleviation programmes.
Eligibility-
- be legal persons and
- be non profit making and
- be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with their partners, not acting as an intermediary and
- operate in the public interest;
- adhere to democratic structures, emphasise empowerment of their beneficiaries and exhibit high levels of participation, transparency and accountability;
- be nationals7 8 of a Member State of the European Union or an ACP country;
- be registered in the Republic of Mauritius for at least two (2) years at the time of submission of application;
- have demonstrable competences and a strong track record of successes in working at grass roots level with vulnerable groups;
- fall within the meaning of the term Non-State Actor, which, according to Article 6 of the Cotonou agreement is deemed to include.
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