GENERAL INFORMATION
 

Project title
 

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

Priority area
 

Democracy and Governance / Civil Society

Beneficiary

Ministry of Interior - Union of Municipalities of Türkiye

Co-Beneficiary
 

-

Duration

24 months

2022 - 2024

EU contribution (Euro)

6.000.000

PROJECT SUMMARY

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 organisations and public institutions in Türkiye. 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 organisations, evaluating local participation mechanisms, improving the decision-making capacity of civil society organisations and local authorities, and preparing a framework legal document for volunteering.