General

The overall objective of the program is to strengthen the mainstreaming and integration of biodiversity conservation interventions into local development programs by: - Enhancing the sustainable forest management in selected woredas in selected zones in Oromia and South West Ethiopia People Regional States. - Improving gender equality and livelihoods of forest dependent communities, including women and youth, and - Building the capacity of Government stakeholders and local community groups at various levels.

Objectives

The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the sustainable management of biodiversity rich natural forests of the Southwest Ethiopia for enhancing ecosystem services and livelihoods improvement of communities living in and around the forest landscapes in Southwest Ethiopia. Furthermore, the project will contribute towards several commitments of Ethiopia for global partnerships such as the Paris Agreement of the UNFCCC, land degradation neutrality of the UNCCD, conservation targets and ambitions of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), AF100, AUs Agenda 2063 and the SDG. The specific objectives of the project are: 1To strengthen mainstreaming and integration of biodiversity conservation interventions into local development programs; 2To enhance the sustainable forest management in selected woredas and zones in Oromia and SWEP Regional States; 3To improve gender equality and livelihoods of forest dependent communities, including women and youth; and 4To build the capacity of Government stakeholders and local community groups at various levels.

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Diakonia is an international NGO working for a just equal, and sustainable world. The organisation supports civil society capacity building, gender justice, social and economic justice, peace and social cohesion. It works with people living in the most vulnerable conditions, local civil society partners and other strategic actors for the realization of the right to a dignified life for everyone without any form of discrimination. Diakonia has been active in the DRC since 1999 with an office in Kinshasa which currently employs 11 people and has direct partnerships with 18 CSOs. The Embassy has worked in partnership with Diakonia from 2018 to 2023 on the project Strengthening Civil Society Organisations in the DRC and this contribution will be a second phase of its project. The new phase is proposed for 37 months of implementation period plus 3 months of closing from 1 December 2023 to 31 March 2027 and will mainly be carried out at the level of 6 provinces including the City Province of Kinshasa and the provinces of Kongo Central, Kwilu, Maï-ndombe, Kasaï Central and Lualaba. In continuity with the first phase, the proposal addresses the issues of the chronic democratic deficit, the lack of awareness and respect for human rights, gender inequalities, and the absence of accountability of those in power to rights holders. So, it is highly relevant with the current context in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where the public space is increasingly limited in the face of upcoming elections in December 2023, people who defend human rights are particularly vulnerable, women are underrepresented in politics and still facing home and sexual violence. The development objective of the program is a democratic and stable state in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where people of all genders and ages can fully enjoy their freedoms, claim their rights, and live in peace and dignity. To this end, the overall program objective is to contribute to the strengthening of democracy and gender equality, and the respect of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Embassy assesses that Diakonia's objectives and theory of change are clear and seem realistic and consistent with the change sought. Also, the ownership and sustainability of the program were addressed as much as possible. To implement the activities, Diakonia will partner directly with nine CSOs, including seven working at the national level and two CSOs based in the provinces. The overall budget of SEK 35,000,000 is broken down as follows: 49% direct to partners projects, 11% for partners operational costs, 29% for Diakonia program staff, office and equipment costs, 4% for quality assurance management and 7% for global overhead costs. Considering the budget and the fact that about 50% of funds will be transferred to third parties, the contribution represents a great risk for the Embassy. However, given Diakonia's proven capabilities in risk management of this type of program, including mechanisms and routines anti-corruption both within its own structure and with its implementing partner, the Embassy agrees to take the risk since the program will be an asset for the democracy, gender equality and human rights portfolio.

Objectives

The development objective of the program is a democratic and stable state in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where people of all genders and ages can fully enjoy their freedoms, claim their rights, and live in peace and dignity. To this end, the overall program objective is to contribute to the strengthening of democracy and gender equality, and the respect of human rights in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The four expected outcomes of the program are: 1. The selected partner CSOs have the operational and organizational capacity to effectively act to promote citizen participation, human rights, and gender justice. 2. Specific groups living in vulnerable conditions (human rights defenders, people in detention, populations living in mining areas, women, youth and people with disabilities) claim and defend their rights (land rights, access to basic services, and other human rights). 3. Women, youth and people with disabilities are better represented in decision-making bodies and laws and receive effective support from political parties and other structures. 4. Congolese citizens actively participate in electoral processes and in the development and monitoring of public policy implementation.

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The initiative is a project support which ??seeks to support the effective design and implementation of the rights and environmental justice approach in processes of conservation and sustainable resource management on indigenous lands and territories in Central and South America with nature-based solutions from their own vision as indigenous communities. It will help to strengthen governance structures and capacities to contribute to the management and integrity of the territories as a basis for the conservation of biodiversity, the increase of resilience and opportunities to improve their livelihoods. The project will support indigenous groups in Latin-America (Central America och the Amazon) by assisting: - indigenous communities in highly biodiverse ecosystems to apply tools and mechanisms to prevent and reduce the treats to their territorial management. - environmental defenders and leaders to improve their management, advocacy, and communication capacities for an equitable governance and defence of territorial rights. - indigenous people’s organizations and communications networks to make visible IPCL contributions to conservation, strengthen the prevention and denounce threats to their integrity. - environmental defenders and indigenous people’s organizations to harmonize their agendas ad action proposals to negotiate them in international and regional fora.

Objectives

The project "Advancing towards effective conservation and territorial management with a rights-based approach: strengthening indigenous regional cooperation in Latin America" seeks to support the effective design and implementation of the rights and environmental justice approach in processes of conservation and sustainable resource management on indigenous lands and territories with principles based on nature-based solutions from the perspective of indigenous peoples; strengthen governance structures and capacities to contribute to the management and integrity of the territories as a basis for the conservation of biodiversity and the increase of resilience and opportunities to improve their livelihoods. The project aspires to work on collaboration and dialogue actions between local actors (e.g. indigenous authorities and organizations) and with national and regional authorities and non state stakeholders, from an intercultural approach to consolidate governance structures, indigenous leadership and improve the inclussion and effective participation of women and youth in spaces for dialogue and decision-making on conservation and environmental issues. Sida considers that the project aims to strengthen environmental governance, justice and a rights-based conservation approach within Latin America through empowerment and capacity building for organizations, IPLCs and environmental leaders in a sustainable, culturally adapted and inclusive manner, and in the full exercise of their rights to prevent and address threats to their territorial management. In the long term the project will contribute to secure Indigenous peoples rights in conservation and territorial management of their territories and megadiverse ecosystems.

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Afrikagrupperna are applying for a five-year grant of a total of SEK 244.1 million, of which SEK 226.4 million is applied for from the CSO strategy. The main objective of the operation is: "Fair power structures and a fair distribution of resources." Together with about 30 partner organizations in southern Africa, Afrikagrupperna work to ensure that people have access to their rights. The organization focuses on three thematic areas: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Food and Land Rights and Natural Resources, Business and Human Rights. Afrikagrupperna have a long experience of cooperating with civil society organizations, with human rights in focus, which have a broad focus and competence: women's rights and youth organizations, organizations active in sexual and reproductive rights, advocacy work in judicial reform, etc. For the past five years or so, Afrikagrupperna have been collaborating with regional movements and networks, which are not organized in the traditional way, which shows the Afrikagrupperna's ability to adapt to new conditions in the regional context. Sida's assessment is that Afrikagrupperna have a well-integrated gender equality perspective internally and in dissemination. Afrikagrupperna have the capacity for preventive measures for SEAH (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse & Harassment) and a system for dealing with cases that arise. Afrikagrupperna apply a feminist power perspective in their work, which means that they clearly include marginalized groups in the activities. Sida believes that this perspective will contribute to a positive effect from a gender equality perspective. Afrikagrupperna state that men should be included in the activities. Sida believes that Afrikagrupperna apply the principles of development efficiency well in their operations. They support their partners in their own right and the majority of partners receive core support based on long-term agreements. Afrikagrupperna´s context and problem analysis is based on a regional perspective.

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ForumCiv’s programme aims to contribute to increased access to land for women and youth and strengthen civil society in Liberia. In a longer perspective, this can lead to increased social cohesion and prevent conflict in the country. The main objective of the programme is that “Women and youth from rural communities in Bomi, Bong and Grand Gedeh counties effectively participate in land governance and management, and access ownership and control of their land for sustainable development and resilience to climate change.” Expecting four outcomes, 1) improving capacity of ForumCiv's office and partners; 2) increased awareness on land governance; 3) target groups developing their own strategies for access and land ownership; 4) dialogue and partnerships between civil society and other actors.

Objectives

Objective Women and youth from rural communities in Bomi, Bong and Grand Gedeh counties effectively participate in land governance and management, and access ownership and control of their land for sustainable development and resilience to climate change. Outcome 1. ForumCivs office in Liberia and its partners have improved their strategies and methods to increase the participation of woman and youth in decision making processes in lands governance and management. Outcome 2. Women, youth, communities, and civil society in Bomi, Bong and Grand Gedeh counties and duty bearers, academia and private sector increase their awareness and capacity so women and youth can effectively participate in land governance and management. Outcome 3. Women, youth, communities, and civil society in Bomi, Bong and Grand Gedeh counties have developed their own strategies to effectively participate in land governance and management and foster their access, ownership and control for a sustainable use of their land. Outcome 4. Dialogue and partnerships between civil society, duty bearers, academia and the private sector increase the level