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The growth of civil society has been one of the most significant trends in international development.  Civil society organizations (CSOs) play a critical role in helping to amplify the voices of the poor in the decisions that affect their lives.

The World Bank recognizes the important role that CSOs play in meeting the challenges of development and welcomes the opportunity to work with civil society .

  Resources for Mobilizing Funding for Development Projects (145KB, MS Word)

  Grant Resources for Civil Society Organizations 

FUNDING FOR CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS

 

Civil Society Fund Program 

Small Grants from Civil Society Fund 2009

Application09.doc (87kb)
Criteria09.doc (62kb)
  
 

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The Civil Society Fund Program (CSF) is one of several facilities through which the World Bank provides grants to NGOs and other organizations of civil society.

The CSF aims to make development more inclusive and equitable by providing funds for activities that support the civic engagement of marginalized and vulnerable groups.

The CSF in Moldova is managed by the Country Office in Chisinau. Between 1997-2008, grants to Moldovan NGOs amounted to approximately USD 440 thousand for 105 projects (50 - national NGOs and 55 - local NGOs).

  More on Small Grants from Civil Society Fund Program in Moldova

Criteria_2009.doc (62kb), Application_2009.doc (87kb)

Development Market Place                                                  

The World Bank also funds civil society organizations through periodic events known as Development Marketplaces. These events, held at the global, regional, or country level, aim to identify and support innovative development ideas and build synergies between the various players in the field.

During the DM, social innovators with new ideas are awarded small grants through a competitive process. A Knowledge Forum enables various leaders in the development community to share their experiences around important development themes and provide the participants with networking opportunities.

 

Proposals  accepted by the Development Marketplace have to be submitted in partnership with at least one other organization - e.g., an NGO partnering with another NGO, bilateral/multilateral development agency (including from the UN family), government, academic/research institution or foundation, or private business. Proposals submitted can address a multiplicity of issues from sustainable development to information technology.

 

Ukraine-Belarus-Moldova Youth Development Marketplace 2008: Grants Competition

 

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Quick Facts - World Bank and Civil Society in Moldova
  • In 1997, the First Forum of the Moldovan Non-Governmental Organizations was organized with the help of $ 12,650 from the World Bank.
  • In July 1998, the study “NGOs in Moldova: Their Evolution and Future”, was published at the World Bank's request.
  • Leaders of over 50 organizations of civil society (NGOs, academic circles and trade unions) participated in the first stage of consultations of the World Bank new assistance strategy for Moldova for 2005-2007.
  • 415 NGOs were created in rural areas under the Rural Investment and Services Project.
  • In 2002, 15 representative NGOs and 5 local NGOs participated together with their colleagues from Ukraine and Belarus in the regional project “Social Partnerships – A Paradigm For Success”

   



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