Governing Democratically and Justly

Facilitating Development of Democratic Institutions and Governance:

Support for civil society, independent media;
Development of political parties;
Assistance for protection of human rights;
Anti-trafficking efforts;
Improving the judicial capacity;
Strengthening the ability of the local governance to address their community priorities.

Programs

Project Name	Duration	Overview	Partners	USAID Contact
Legal Support for Civil Society	10/2009 - 09/2014	This program supports the development of civil society enabling legislation , increasesthe capacity of lawyers to assist NGOs with legal advice and advocacy, and promotes public discussion of...	ICNL	Chris Miller
Local Governance Program	10/2012 - 09/2017	The objective of this program is to assist Government of Tajikistan in their ongoing process of implementing the 2009 Law on Local Self-Government in Towns and Townships, with particular focus on...	Deloitte Consulting, LLP	Munisa Vahobova
Local Transparency and Cooperation Initiative	02/2012 - 01/2015	Ensuring greater stability through transparency, accountability and confidence in public financial management, the extractive sector, and public service delivery by: Improving...	Eurasia Foundation of Central Asia	Almaz Asipjanov
Media Support Initiative	09/2009 - 09/2014	Increasing access to objective news and information in Central Asia through the development of satellite broadcast channel and programming. The program also helps strengthen the legal enabling...	Internews Network	Maria Stefurak
Parliamentary Ombudsman for Human Rights Support Program	09/2011 - 09/2013	Regional Dialogue is partnering with the Parliamentary Ombudsman for Human Rights (POHR) and other justice system stakeholders to improve public trust in these institutions and achieve greater...	Regional Dialogue	Ilgiza Sharipova
Political and Civic Development	09/2009 - 08/2012	This project strengthens the capacities of political and civil society organizations (CSOs) to represent constituent interests and articulate effective political and/or advocacy campaigns. ...	National Democratic Institute (NDI)	Ilgiza Sharipova
Political Party Processes Program (CEPPS)	01/2007 - 01/2012	Strengthening political party responsiveness and promoting an active citizenry by: Enhancing political parties’ ability to address key areas of citizen concern ...	International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) International Republican Institute (IRI) National Democratic Institute (NDI)	Kevin Gash (AOTR)
Promoting Democracy through Independent Trade Unionism Project	10/2011 - 03/2012	Building local capacity of unions and promoting fundamental workers’ rights by conducting a comprehensive assessment of the role of Trade Unions in Kyrgyzstan	American Center for International Labor Solidarity	Erkin Konurbaev
Public Television and Online Media Support Project	05/2012 - 05/2015	Supporting the Kyrgyzstani media’s ability to deliver accurate and impartial news and information to promote stability andreconciliation by: Increasing the capacity...	Internews Network	Erkin Konurbaev
Regional Community Connections Project	09/2012 - 09/2015	Community Connections Project is a cultural and professional exchange visitor program whose broad public...	World Learning	Rabiga Baytokova

Last Updated: 02-20-2013