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Together we can make a difference

Together we can make a difference. Mobilzing European citizens for global development Bruxelles, 30./31. January 2014 Workshop Enabling environment for CIs. One World Network NRW – who we are …. …a network of networks … committed to DEAR … some of our objectives :

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Together we can make a difference

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  1. Togetherwecanmake a difference Mobilzing European citizensfor global development Bruxelles, 30./31. January 2014 Workshop Enablingenvironmentfor CIs

  2. One World Network NRW – whoweare… …a networkofnetworks …committedto DEAR …someofourobjectives: • Contributetosocial, economicalandecologicaljustice, also on a global scale, andto global solidarity • Encourageandsupportvoluntarycommittmentforone-worldissues • EnhanceOne-World-Politics as an importanttaskforpoliticiansandcivilsociety … togetherwecanmake a difference

  3. Whatarewetalkingabout? CIVICUS´ working definition of civil society: “the arena, outside of the family, the state, and the market, which is created by individual and collective actions, organisations and institutions to advance shared interests.”

  4. Whatarewetalkingabout? What does actually enable, support and foster this work?

  5. CIVICUS: key aspects of the enablingenvironment • CSOs’ legitimacy, transparency and accountability • Building connections, coalitions and solidarity • The legal and regulatory environment • Political environment • Public attitudesandperception • Corruption • Communications andtechnology H. Resources

  6. Civil society contributes to a vivid democracy!Therefore it needs… • Autonomy • Right to initiative • Global Learning (DEAR) • Partnership on eye-level • Human Rights as the relevant point of reference

  7. The rationale behindit:The Subsidiarity Principle Subsidiarity is an organising principle of decentralisation, stating that a matter ought to be handled by the smallest, lowest, or least centralised authority capable of addressing that matter effectively. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subsidiarity_principle)

  8. Some Threats • CIVICUS´ criteria not realised • State takes over – „socialisation“ of civil society • Dialogue between civil society and government does not work out • Burocracy hampers CI´s activities • …others

  9. The particularcaseof DEAR Development Education and Awareness Raising • Is at the core of global transformation • Nevertheless often marignalized- within NCDOs- within CI platforms- within politics • Fosters …- citizens´ engagement for global justice,- new development paradigms • Needs structural support!

  10. Promotors´ Program for DEAR in NRW/Germany • Structuralsupportfor DEAR • Fundedbythegovernmentsof 9 Bundesländer andthe BMZ • Theycooperateclosely in thesefields:- Global Learning- Fair Trade andProcurement- Migration, Diaspora, Development- Climateand Development‘- Civil Society andParticipation- International Cooperation The example NRW: • 15 regional promotorsfosterengagementfor global development, networkandrealise DEAR-projects • 12 specialistsforthetopicsabovegivesupport

  11. Someconclusions • Coming from very different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives it is important to find a common language • Enabling environment for small CSOs: they can benefit very much from structural support • Education can make a change • Global Solidarity is needed also with regard to an enabling environment for civil society

  12. Questionsforthediscussion • What´s the biggest problem in your context? • What do you consider the greatest challenges with regard to an enabling environment for CIs? • Implementation – how to put the principles into practice effectively?

  13. Thank you! Contact: One World network NRW e.V. Kasernenstrasse 6, D-40213 Düsseldorf www.eine-welt-netz-nrw.de Monika.duelge@eine-welt-netz-nrw.de (Int. Cooperation)

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