National Endowment for Democracy (NED) grant to IRI
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Objectives
To provide civic education programs for local NGOs, political parties and youth and women's groups, and to encourage public understanding of the role of citizens and political parties in a democracy. From NRI website:
Beneficiaries
The Women’s Caucus, founded in 2001, focuses on promoting political participation of women and training potential female political candidates. The Women’s Caucus has become one of the most effective women’s organizations in Timor-Leste and enjoys name recognition throughout the country. The caucus played a large role in drafting the Charter of Women’s Rights and encouraging lawmakers to address gender-related issues in the constitution.
Conditionalities / criteria / terms
NGOs
Evaluation required
general public
Country
East Timor
Funding amount committed
USD 86,860
Donor country
United States
Preparatory stage/phase
Drafting stage
Committed amount in 2007 USD
101773
Support category
Civic education
Participation
Thematic focus
Participation
Disbursed amount
USD 86,860
Disbursed amount (in 2007 USD)
101773
Donor name
NED
Donor type
Bilateral
Year of funding decision
2001