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Social Development Funds
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A steering committee composed of Mr. Erasmo Mabunda (ABIODE - Agricultura Biologica e Desenvolvimento Sustentavel), Mr. Luis Fortunato (ATAP - Associacao dos Tecnicos Agropeuarios), Mr. Abel Otacala (World Bank) and joined by Rafael Saute, as supervisors (Word Bank), deliberated and approved the following proposals to benefit for the FY08 Social Development Funds (six out of 69 proposals)
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Organization | Proposal -objectives | Amont |
IBA – Institução Betania Africa (Based in Maputo)
| Civic engagement activities aimed at disseminating and raising awareness about the land law among community members in Namacurra District, Zambeze province
| 7,000 |
CEMO - Centro de Estudos Moçambicanos e Internacionais (Based in Maputo)
| Civic engagement activities through dissemination and dialogue about existing legislation on forests and wildlife with rural communities in Maganja da Costa district/Zambeze province
| 7,000 |
EVANGELIZAÇÃO GERAL DE AJUDA AOS NECESITADOS (Based in Gaza)
| Civic engagement activities through awareness campaigns and trainings aimed at improving household incomes, and improve food security through a sustainable exploration of forest resources, including efficient techniques to produce and process charcoal, production of honey, and control of fire
| 6,100 |
AMOPROC - Associação Mocambicana de promoção da Cidadania (Based in Maputo)
| Civic engagement activities aimed at strengthening the role and participation of civil society organizations in municipal decision making and finance in Mozambique
| 6,000 |
FONGZA – Forum das Organizações Não Governamentais da Zambézia (Based in Zambezia)
| Civic engagement activities through awareness campaigns and trainings for the youth in rural areas for their active participation in social and economic decision-making processes
| 5,500 |
FUSA – Familia Unida para Solidariedade em Africa (Based in Sofala)
| Civic engagement activities and advocacy campaigns for inclusiveness and participation of people with disability in decision making processes of the communities
| 3,400 |
Total | Â | 35,000 |
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Among the selection criteria, here are the most important:
The proposals had to clearly outline the following:Â
Mission atatement of the applicant organization
Complete list of the applicant organization’s senior staff and board of directors;
Most recent annual financial statement listing income sources (audited if available);
Copy of the applicant organization’s registration status
Latest annual report.
Social Reputation
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Note: The Social Development Fund for this year was designed taking into consideration the overall theme of the CPS "Promoting Shared Growth through Empowering of Citizens and Institutions", which also guided the selection of the best proposals.
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For more information please conta Member of Jury:
Supervisor:
Rafael Saute (Banco Mundial), tel.: +258 1 21482324
rsaute@worldbank.org
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The World Bank in Mozambique calls for proposals for its Social Development Fund - FY08
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The World Bank in Mozambique launched on February 15, the Social Development Fund for the Fiscal Year 2008. The launching event was well attended and included a presentation of this year's theme,  guideline for applicants, and report of activities carried out during the last Fiscal Year. Among the presentations attached are those from a selected number of winners of last year's campaign, who shared their overall experience in working with the Bank's Social Development Fund, and presented their implementation reports. The Social Development Fund has been implemented each year since the year 2000 (please see disbursement report), and aims at fostering inclusiveness, participation of vulnerable and marginalized in community development initiatives.
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The Social Development Fund (SDF) supports activities related to civic engagement that strengthen mechanisms for dialogue, inclusion, accountability, participation and that strengthen partnerships with public sector, civil society organizations, and the private sector.
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Important Dates:
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n     February 15 - April 15 : reception of proposals
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n     April 16 - 30 : revision of proposals and announcement of winners
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n     April 30 – May 15 : disbursements
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For more, please see application form and guidelines:
Before You Apply
IMPORTANT: ask for an application form by contacting the WB reception or through the following number 21482300 or by visiting the website www.worldbank.org/mozambique
n   Send your completed form (proposal) to:
Abel Otacala Email: aotacala@worldbank.org
World Bank – Mozambiaque
1224, Av. Kenneth Kaunda - Maputo
Tel. 21 48 23 23 / 21 48 23 00
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