PROGRAM
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GOALS AND ACTIVITIES
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DATES
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FY 2003 Funds estimated ($000)
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AFRICA | |||
Angola
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Expand the foundation for a more democratic, more transparent, and ultimately more peaceful Angola Promote civil society advocacy on key transition issues Strengthen independent media Nurture broad participatory democratic processes |
Start:
1/2003 Est. Exit: TBD |
3,500
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Burundi
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Good governance at all levels is developed and there is active and informed participation of citizens. Increase active and informed discussions among people of diverse ethnic groups about common public issues Encourage the evolution of government institutions at all levels to be more transparent and accountable |
Start:
5/2002 Est. Exit: 5/2004 |
4,500
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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The informed participation of Congolese society in political and economic decision-making processes contributes to a peaceful, unified, and democratic country. Increased access to information representing diverse perspectives Increased participation of civil society in decision-making on national issues Expanded and strengthened linkages between communities |
Start:
6/2002 Exit: 9/2004 |
5,600
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Sudan
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Facilitate Southern Sudanese access to information and Accountable Governance Expand access to balanced information Increase civil society's ability to foster demand for good governance Strengthen the independence of the judiciary Increase local capacity to implement community level conflict resolution practices |
Start:
Jan 2003 Exit: TBD |
5,000
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ASIA AND THE NEAR EAST | |||
Afghanistan
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Support political stabilization and rehabilitation in post-conflict Afghanistan Increase the capacity of the Afghan Interim Authority (AIA) to govern effectively Increase citizen and community participation in decision-making processes Increase government accountability to the public Support voices of moderation and peace across the country Build connections between civil society and emerging government structures Increase the availability and quality of public information |
Start:
10/2001 Exit: TBD |
8,000
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Sri Lanka
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Maintain momentum and support for the Sri Lankan peace process Building/supporting constituencies for peace Construction and repair of small-scale, community-based infrastructure Improved livelihoods and skills training |
Start:
2/2003 Exit: 5/2005 |
6,000
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EUROPE & EURASIA | |||
Macedonia
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Mitigate political and ethnic tensions during implementation of the Framework Agreement Increase citizen access to balanced information and diverse points of view Foster transparency, responsiveness, and accountability, in the relationship between citizens and local government Support positive, community-based interaction among diverse groups of people |
Start:
Phase I 5/2001 Phase II 10/2001 Exit: 10/2003 |
7,000
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LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN | |||
Venezuela
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Strengthen democratic institutions and processes to support a peaceful, democratic resolution to the political crisis. create opportunities for enhanced and improved dialogue between political actors strengthen capacity and willingness of democratic institutions |
Start:
8/2002 Exit: TBD |
7,000
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Afghanistan + 6 more