Strengthened Civic Engagement and Volunteerism for Enhanced Democratic Local Governance in Turkey

Priority area

Democracy and Governance / Civil Society

Beneficiary

Ministry of Interior – Union of Municipalities of Turkey

Co-Beneficiary

–

Duration

24 months
2020-2022

EU contribution (Euro)

6.000.000

Brief description of the project and main objectives

The main objective of the project is to develop cooperation and sustainable dialogue at local level between civil society organizations and public institutions in Turkey. The specific aim of the project is to encourage volunteering at local and national level.

Location

Türkiye

Achievements / expected outputs

The project includes activities such as developing a civil participation strategy and a two-year action plan for civil society organizations, evaluating local participation mechanisms, improving the decision-making capacity of civil society organizations and local authorities, and preparing a framework legal document for volunteering.