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UNDEF opens applications for second funding round
15
November 2007
The application platform for the second funding round is now open. Project proposals may be submitted on-line between 15 November 2007 and 18 December 2007. ________________________________________________________________
UN Democracy Fund Launches Funding Applications Round
8 November 2007
[Français]
On 5 November 2007, the Advisory Board of the UN
Democracy Fund (UNDEF) unanimously supported the launch of its second funding
round. The Fund opened a funding applications round on 15 November 2007.
UNDEF was established in July 2005 as a United Nations
General Trust Fund. Its primary purpose is to promote democracy. UNDEF funds
projects that build and strengthen democratic institutions, promote human
rights, and ensure the participation of all groups in democratic processes.
Some 30 Member States have made voluntary contributions to UNDEF.
As for the first round of UNDEF projects in 2006, the
thematic categories for applications are:
In line with values, priority will be given to projects
that enhance inclusiveness and gender equality.
The invitation for proposals for the second round of
funding will be opened on the Undef website (http://www.un.org/democracyfund/) from 15 November 2007 to 18 December
2007. Only on-line applications will be accepted and they
may be submitted either in English or French. The application procedure is
described in the Project Proposal Guidelines
available on the UNDEF website.
The selection process will comprise two stages:
The short-listing of projects will be considered
"approvals in principle" while final approval will depend upon
successful finalization of the detailed project document, which is required to
be completed within two months of advice of short-listing. Project Document
Guidelines will be available on the UNDEF website to assist short-listed
applicants to prepare detailed project documents.
UNDEF support will be provided principally to civil
society activities at the country level. A small number of regional or global
projects will also receive support. UNDEF will consider proposals from civil
society organizations as well as from governments and official institutions. In
certain cases, UN bodies may also be considered as applicants.
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