Implementation period: 
The P4I Program (2019-2021) aimed at introducing effective mechanisms for the development of civil society and involving citizens in public administration in Uzbekistan.
 

Partners
The P4I Program was implemented jointly with the ARGO Civil Society Development Association of Kazakhstan with the support of the United States Agency for International Development, USAID.

Activities:

support for the active participation of citizens in state and public administration, by facilitating the development of the activities of public councils created under government agencies;
development of proposals for boosting the activities of NGOs and other civil society institutions;
increasing the potential of civil society institutions, developing cooperation, and their comprehensive support.
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What has been done:

Six coworking spaces were opened for representatives of NGOs in Tashkent, Navoi, Ferghana, Kokand, Urgench, which hosted various trainings, meetings, round table discussions for NGOs and volunteers;

Two Forums of Public Councils of Uzbekistan were organized;

The Festival of Civil Initiatives was organized, within the framework of which more than 20 events were held throughout the country, including conferences, round table discussions, trainings, award ceremonies for the Heroes among Us Campaign and the Active NGO Competition, and winners received special statuettes for their contribution to the development of civil society;

 Nine grants were allocated for the organizational development of the activities of NGOs;

Five grants were allocated for the development of public councils under government agencies;

Five grants were allocated to enhance the participation of civil society in decision-making processes at the national and local levels;

The total amount of grants reached 182,500 USD;

Two NGO schools were held on the theme ‘Organizational Development’. More than 40 representatives of NGOs advanced their skills;

Social Innovation Laboratory was organized for NGO representatives;

10 courses of the web academy were translated into Uzbek;

A methodological guide was prepared for establishing and developing the activities of public councils under government agencies;

‘Grants and Internships’ Telegram channel was created and is successfully developing, which already has 1,500 subscribers.