Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Supporting Elections for Ethiopia’s Democracy Strengthening (SEEDS)
Agreement Number:
7413201 P007739001
Agreement Value:
$1,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Sep 27, 2019 - Mar 31, 2022
Description:
The project’s main goal is to provide technical and logistical support to the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) to support in its mandate of ensuring the conduct of free, fair and credible elections. The main objectives of the project are two-fold: a) assist the electoral management body in becoming a more capable, transparent and ultimately, trusted institution; and b) provide the assistance required for undertaking inclusive, transparent and credible elections. Project activities include: (1) strengthening the NEBE as a cohesive institution; (2) enhancing public trust and confidence in the NEBE; (3) building staff capacities related to electoral processes; (4) building NEBE capacities for transparent and timely communication with the electorate; and (5) building NEBE capacities for detecting and resolving election-related disputes. The project’s strategic approach also aims at supporting the NEBE in ensuring inclusive participation of all groups including women, youth, and ethnic groups from all regions of Ethiopia.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) electoral operations become more transparent, efficient and inclusive through capacity support to the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE); (2) communication, outreach and media engagement capacities of the NEBE are enhanced; and (3) sustaining peace and stability throughout the election period through inclusive and transparent processes.
Location:
New York, US
Reference Number:
064-2020-2021-Q3-00312
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Belated reporting that should have been included in the 2019-2020 2nd Quarter report
Recipient's Legal Name:
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
Program:
Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion (OHRFI) Programming
Program Purpose:
The Office of Human Rights, Freedoms and Inclusion (OHRFI) Programming supports international assistance initiatives aimed at promoting and protecting democratic values, institutions and processes.