EU Funded Project:
Promoting inclusiveness and outreach of the consultative processes for governance and public administration reforms in the disability sector at Local, National and Regional Level
Brief Project Summary
Overall objective:
All-inclusive society in which persons with disabilities realize their full potential and live dignified lives as equal citizens. (National Strategy on the Rights of People with Disabilities 2013–2023)
Specific objective:
Oc 1. Government and public administration reforms in Kosovo are disability inclusive
Expected outputs:
Op. 1.1 Increased awareness of the government at central and local levels on accessibility
Op 2.1 Increased possibilities for DPOs to participate in the dialogue with the government
Op.2.2 Strengthened commitment by different levels of government and DPOs to dialogue
Op 2.3 Increased availability of data on disability issues
Op 3.1 Increased organizational capacity of the DPOs and their networks
In order for DPOs to be able to collaborate and coordinate their work, they have to follow the principles of democratic governance and they have be able to represent the interests of their constituency. The action will bring DPOs together to develop minimum standards for democratic governance, in addition to what is required by law when registering a CSO. The DPOs and the Forum will identify gaps in their democratic governance and develop and implement a plan to strengthen their capacities in the weakness areas.
The principles may include the following: proper statutes, transparent and clear membership procedures, promotion of online decision-making, zero tolerance policies for corruption and gender discrimination, transparency and accountability procedures (toward members, government and donors), and resource mobilization plans.
Op 3.2 Increased knowledge and skills of DPOs and their networks on advocacy, media relations and accessibility
Op 3.3. Strengthened partnerships between Disabled Peoples Organizations (DPOs) and DPO networks in Kosovo
Target Groups:
Target group 1: DPOs and the Forum
Target group 2: The Parliament, central government and local (municipal) government representatives
Target group 3: Media