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Directive for the Administration of Civil Society Fund (Directive No. 848/2014)

Authority for Civil Society Organizations848/2014

Summary

This directive establishes and outlines the administration of the Civil Society Fund, managed by the Authority for Civil Society Organizations. It details the fund's objectives, principles, organizational structure, selection criteria for beneficiaries, application procedures, funding sources, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, and grievance resolution processes. The fund aims to support indigenous Civil Society Organizations that promote volunteerism, contribute nationally, and work with vulnerable community members.

Who's affected

Indigenous Civil Society Organizations that apply for and receive funding, as well as the Authority for Civil Society Organizations responsible for managing the fund.

Action required

Civil Society Organizations seeking funding should review the directive to understand the eligibility criteria, application process, and selection criteria for projects.

Key points

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  • Establishes the Civil Society Fund and its administration by the Authority for Civil Society Organizations.
  • Outlines objectives including promoting volunteerism, national contribution of CSOs, and supporting vulnerable groups.
  • Details the fund's principles: transparency, participation, equal opportunity, accountability, effectiveness, beneficiary-based approach, and trustworthiness.
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    • Describes the organizational structure, including a dedicated department and a Technical Committee with multi-sectoral representation.
    • Specifies criteria for selecting beneficiary organizations and projects, emphasizing indigenous status, alignment with government strategies, novelty, and impact.
    • Defines eligibility requirements for applicant organizations.
    • Outlines the application content and the process for calling for applications.
    • Includes provisions for government contributions and the utilization of funds from dissolved organizations.
    • Establishes a monitoring and evaluation system and a grievance procedure for applicants and beneficiaries.
    • Addresses asset transfer to the fund, bank accounts, audit requirements, and the amendment process.

Requirements

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  • Organizations must be indigenous.
  • Proposals must align with government strategic directions.
  • Proposals must be based on best practices and demonstrate proper utilization of funds.
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    • Project concepts must be novel and employ innovative methodologies.
    • Projects must create new employment opportunities and address tangible problems.
    • Organizations must have a transparent system of decision-making, financial, and procurement administration.
    • Organizations must not have another reliable source to implement the proposed project.
    • Organizations must demonstrate compliance with all Authority Directives and government laws.
    • Organizations must have a convincing project implementation plan and sufficient manpower and organizational capacity.
    • Project themes must be based on an appropriately conducted problem survey and have good reason.
    • Project design must align with government strategies and plans, have an integrated approach, and ensure sustainability.
    • Projects must have a reliable monitoring, support, and learning system.
    • Applications must include a detailed technical and financial project proposal.
    • Applications must include documentation evidencing the organization's establishment and lack of prior donor funding (with exceptions for new innovative organizations).
    • Applications must include annual activity and financial reports for the preceding budget year.

Rights and permissions

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  • Organizations have the right to submit grievances regarding the fund's management.
  • Organizations have the right to receive a written response to their grievances within specified timelines.
  • Organizations have the right to appeal decisions to higher authorities within the organization.

Restrictions

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  • Fund beneficiaries must be indigenous Civil Society Organizations.
  • Fund projects must primarily focus on voluntary and charitable services.
  • Organizations must adhere to ethical standards and confidentiality.
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    • Organizations must comply with legal and procedural principles in fund utilization.

Penalties

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  • Necessary action will be taken against organizations failing to comply with fund objectives, legal, and procedural principles.
  • Members of the Technical Committee violating professional conduct may be replaced.

Objectives

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  • To promote volunteerism and the growth of the sector
  • To promote the national contribution of Civil Society Organizations
  • To encourage and support Organizations working with Members of the Community Needing Special Support

Organizations

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  • Authority for Civil Society Organizations
  • Ministry of Health
  • Ministry of Education
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    • Ministry of Labour and Skills
    • Ministry of Women and Social Affairs
    • Disaster Risk Management Commission
    • Civil Society Organizations’ Council
    • Ministry of Justice

Legal references

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  • Civil Societies Proclamation No. 1113/2019
  • Authority for Civil Society Organizations established pursuant to Article 4 and Federal Government executive organs’ definition and duties proclamation No. 1263/2021
  • Civil Society Organizations Proclamation Article 86
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    • Article 6 sub-article (18) of the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation
    • Article 86 sub-article (5) of the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation
    • Article 89 sub-article (2) of the Civil Society Organizations Proclamation
Original sourcehttps://justice.gov.et/en/directives/directive-for-the-administration-of-civil-society-fund-directive-no-848-2014/
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