The objective of this Call for Proposals is improved conditions for actors for change to work for enhanced democratisation and freedom of expression. The interventions shall contribute to improved conditions and increased opportunities for actors for change to work for enhanced democratisation and freedom of expression and the reduction of various forms of discrimination and oppression.
The response to the latest Call for Proposals within the Swedish Special Initiative for Democratisation and Freedom of Expression, deadline April 15 2012, was very positive. Sida has received over 1300 applications which indicate the great interest and need for interventions in these thematic areas. The assessment of the applications is now in process. Responses from Sida can be expected after August 2012.
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Note! The specific Call for Proposals targeting support to actors for change who use and develop information and communication technologies (ICTs) to strengthen development, democratisation and freedom of expression will be postponed, and most likely launched in late September/October 2012.
