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.
