EC Assistance to Kazakhstan
EC assistance to Kazakhstan
The European Commission's cooperation with Kazakhstan and other countries in Central Asia is based on a multi-annual regional cooperation strategy which takes the situation and needs of each country into account. The Regional Strategy Paper for Assistance to Central Asia (2007-2013) foresees an investment of €719 million for regional programmes and country-based projects. In Kazakhstan, EC cooperation focuses on social and economic development and support for state and administrative reform, while regional programmes prioritize cooperation in the field of energy and transport, environment, education, security and stability. Since 1991, more than 300 projects amounting to €140 million were funded by the EU to support Kazakhstan directly. For the period of 2011-2013 an annual average of €13 million is foreseen. The biggest share of these funds is allocated to policy advice and technical assistance to the government based on European experience, in sectors jointly identified as priorities. In addition, the European Commission fosters exchanges with and among institutions whose development is crucial to the establishment of an economically, socially and intellectually thriving democratic society: research institutes, universities, private sector and civil society. Under the Institution Building Partnership Programme (IBPP), the European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) and several other thematic programmes such as Investing in People and Environment, European NGOs have teamed up with their Kazakhstani partners to help improve living conditions and promote democracy and human rights
EC assistance to Kazakhstan and to regional programmes with Kazakhstani participation is divided, according to the six priority areas defined by the European Union and Central Asia: Strategy for a New Partnership (adopted in 2007), in the following way:
Total: € 531 105 397 * . 1. Human Rights, Rule of Law, Good Governance and Democratization: € 83 536 309 . 2. Investing in the future: Youth and Education: € 89 618 457 . 3. Promotion of economic development, trade, investment and social development: € 109 880 866 . 4. Strengthening energy and transport links: € 131 766 778 . 5. Environmental sustainability and water: € 52 905 656 . 6. Combating common threats and challenges: € 63 397 330 * All amounts include funds paid and foreseen until 2010 and, where known, until 2013 for programmes in Kazakhstan and regional programmes with participation of Kazakhstan.
http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/kazakhstan/projects/overview/index_en.htm
The list of projects provides key information on ongoing EU-funded projects
Human Rights and Democracy
. List of projects
'Public Monitoring' project Sector: Economic and development policy/planning EU Contribution: € 279,990.00 (62% of total). Implementing organisation: Association Civil Alliance Of Kazakhstan Duration: from 12/2010 to 06/2013 Description: Overall objective: to increase civic participation in the policy making in Kazakhstan Specific objectives: To increase participation of population in monitoring of the quality of state services provided by the public bodies and organizations funded by the state budget through created mechanism of public monitoring Location : 1.2. Location(s): The Republic of Kazakhstan Stage One (1 - 12 months): Astana, Kostanai, Pavlodar, Kyzylorda, Aktau Stage Two (13 -30 months): The Republic of Kazakhstan
Improvement and reformation of legislation on publishing activity and allied industries in Kazakhstan Sector: Human rights EU Contribution: € 97,373.33 (78% of total). Implementing organisation: Kazakhstan Newspaper Publishers Association Duration: from 11/2009 to 06/2012 Description: Overall objective of the project is to increase contribution and participation of civil society in various political processes in the media sphere according to OSCE standards and the national program Road to Europe. Location : Republic of Kazakhstan
Increase life quality by protecting our rights Sector: Human rights EU Contribution: € 236,625.00 (80% of total). Implementing organisation: Foundation Decenta Duration: from 08/2009 to 12/2012 Description: The aim of the project is increasing legal awareness of population in Pavlodar and East Kazakhstan regions about realization of Constitutional rights of citizens to participate in the process of Law elaboration, taking decisions and control as the result of campaign on changing situation in the sphere of social services. Location : Pavlodar and East Kazakhstan oblasts of the Republic of Kazakhstan
''Building stronger interaction between State and Civil Society as an engine of progress'' Sector: Human rights EU Contribution: € 113,835.00 (100% of total). Implementing organisation: Conception, Etudes Et Cooperation De Formation Sa Duration: from 09/2011 to 11/2012 Description: The aim of this contract is to organize a human rights seminar in Kazakhstan. This civil society seminar will provide an opportunity for discussion between European and Kazakhstani civil society representatives, and government officials on human rights topics and on how to enhance the application of human rights. This seminar complements the constant dialogue between EU and Kazakhstani civil society representatives. Location : Kazakhstan, Almaty
Monitoring the National Human Rights Action Plan by Kazakhstan for 2009-2012 implementation progress Sector: Human rights EU Contribution: € 240,000.00 (80% of total). Implementing organisation: Kazakhstan International Bureau For Human Rights And Rule Of Law Duration: from 03/2011 to 02/2013 Description: The HR Action Plan was adopted by Kazakhstan as one of specific steps aimed to improve human rights situation in the country, which were required by international community, including OSCE. Location : Kazakhstan: Almaty, Astana
«National Action Plan for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan: increasing public awareness and monitoring of its implementation» Sector: Human rights EU Contribution: € 274,452.39 (90% of total). Implementing organisation: Rsnn Foundation Duration: from 04/2011 to 09/2013 Description: The overall objective of the project is raising awareness on the ''National Action Plan for Human Rights in 2009 – 2012” (hereinafter - the National Plan) and facilitate its implementation at the local level. Location : Republic of Kazakhstan, Central Office in Almaty cities of Astana and regional offices in Kostanai, Kyzylorda, Aktobe, Karaganda, Zhambyl, North Kazakhstan, South Kazakhstan, West Kazakhstan, Mangistau oblast Rule of Law Platform - Central Asia Sector: Legal and judicial development EU Contribution: € 1,859,250.00 (100% of total). Implementing organisation: Altair Asesores Sl Duration: from 12/2011 to 12/2014 Description: To provide services required to ensure smooth progress on the implementation of the EU Rule of Law Initiative supporting its objectives and activities as agreed between the EU and the Central Asian partners Location : Central Asia
Support to Judicial and Legal Reform in the Republic of Kazakhstan Sector: Legal and judicial development EU Contribution: € 3,364,000.00 (100% of total). Implementing organisation: Association Agence Cooperation Juridique Internationale Duration: from 01/2010 to 09/2013 Description: - Facilitation of international best practice in strategic policy documents - Support to the strengthening of the institution of advocacy - Enhancement of the capacities of institutions working on legal and and judicial reform in specific areas Location : 5 Central Asian capitals and several cities in the provinces (oblasts)
Increasing public confidence towards local authorities in Almaty Sector: Strengthening civil society EU Contribution: € 269,100.00 (90% of total). Implementing organisation: City Of Almaty Duration: from 03/2011 to 02/2014 Description: Overall Goal: Increase public confidence towards local government by involving citizens in decision-making. Location : The Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty city
Strengthening rural NGOs capacities for sustainable civil society development in the rural areas of south Kazakhstan oblast Sector: Strengthening civil society EU Contribution: € 288,647.25 (89.22% of total). Implementing organisation: Bereke Public Association Duration: from 12/2010 to 12/2012 Description: The overall objective of the action is to develop democratic society in rural areas of the SKO through strengthening the capacity of local NGOs, promoting broad-based citizen dialogue and participation in the communities. It is to build the foundation for sustainable community action planning and develop replicable community action models. Location : Kazakhstan, South Kazakhstan Oblast: Turkistan town, Kentau town, Saryagash rayon, Shardara rayon, Maktaaral rayon, Otyrar rayon, Baidybek rayon, Sayram rayon, Kazygurt rayon
Educational legal trainings in responce to human trafficking Sector: Human rights EU Contribution: € 213,088.00 (80% of total). Implementing organisation: Public Association The Legal Centerof Women'S Initiatives Sana Sezim Duration: from 12/2009 to 12/2012 Description: Specialists will provide legal assistance to victims of human trafficking in Kazakhstan, and conduct educational programs on the prevention of human trafficking among young people. Location : Kazakhstan, South Kazakhstan Region, Shymkent
Strengthening the capacity of the Central Asian Republics to protect and assist victims of trafficking in persons and smuggled migrants, especially women and children, in partnership with NGOs and other civil society actors Sector: Human rights EU Contribution: € 698,937.44 (80% of total). Implementing organisation: United Nations Office On Drugs Andcrime Duration: from 11/2011 to 10/2013 Description: The overall objective of the project is: - To strengthen the capacity of the target countries to identify; - To protect and assist victims of trafficking in persons and smuggled migrants especially women and children, in partnership with NGOs and other civil society actors; Location : Kasakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
Providing of disabled people access to social services Sector: Strengthening civil society EU Contribution: € 266,138.00 (89% of total). Implementing organisation: Namys Association Duration: from 04/2010 to 04/2012 Description: Project objective – conditions creating for providing of people’s real access to special social services Location : The Republic of Kazakhstan, 14 regions http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/kazakhstan/projects/list_of_projects/projects_en.htm
EU seminar on human rights in Kazakhstan is taking place in Almaty (19/10/2011) EU-Kazakhstan Seminar on Human Rights for Civil Society is taking place on 19-20 of October 2011 in the Alatau sanatorium in Almaty. Registration and exhibition of participating organizations' projects starts at 9:00 am on 19 October. Background information: The EU-Kazakhstan Seminar on Human Rights is a traditional event to exchange views with civil society. It has become an integral component of the preparations for regular dialogues on human rights provided for by the Partnership and Cooperation Agreement. This Seminar will be attended by more than 70 representatives of civil society from Kazakhstan and Europe, as well as representatives of Government of the RoK and diplomatic corps of the EU member-states in Kazakhstan. The main topics to be discussed at this Seminar in 2011 will be the following: the role of mass media, as well as social support to the people with disabilities. One of the main goals of the Seminar is to develop recommendations for the upcoming Human Rights Dialogue. The EU and Kazakhstan have been partners since the Republic of Kazakhstan gained its independence and are engaged in a continuously expanding joint dialogue. A special area of cooperation is the sphere of human rights. Since 2008, the Human Rights Dialogue has been held with a view of strengthening cooperation and discussing topical issues in this area. Every year, the EU invests about 1 million EUR to support the development of democracy and human rights in Kazakhstan. The EU firmly believes that the commitment to the ideals of human rights facilitates the establishment of the rule-of- law, develops responsible state governance, ensures the transparency of democratic political procedures, which, in its turn, leads to the achievement of a stable political base and effective functioning of economic institutes.
Delegation of the European Union to Kazakhstan, 62, Kosmonavtov street, 4th floor Astana, 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan