The Swedish International Development Corporation Agency, (SIDA) via the Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia and Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has signed a three-grant settlement valued at US$1,150,000.
The grant is NAYMOTE’s largest ever and is meant for the implementation of the mission titled ‘Democracy Advancement Program (DAP)’ which is a three-year program with the overarching aim to boost democratic governance for inclusive improvement in Liberia.
The program will undertake a three-prong strategy: Research, Advocacy, and Civic Engagement (RACE) and is knowledgeable and guided by the precept of Change that “If a government is politically accountable, the quality of democracy is improved, and citizens benefit from their participation in democratic processes.”
At a signing ceremony over the weekend, Swedish Ambassador to Liberia, Urban Sjöström stated the mission is a component of the Swedish authorities’s effort to help, defend and maintain the work of civil society are basic in Swedish international coverage and Swedish engagement to advertise international improvement.
Ambassador Sjöström stated that the Swedish Embassy is happy to signal the settlement with NAYMOTE, a well-established civil society group that works to advance the ideas of good governance, rule of law, and participatory democracy in Liberia for the implementation of the DAP mission.
He famous that the Embassy’s help to Naymote is consistent with efforts to satisfy the SDGs, particularly associated to Goal 16, which requires the promotion of peaceable and inclusive societies for sustainable improvement, offering entry to justice for all, and constructing efficient, accountable, and inclusive establishments in any respect ranges.
“The planned support is also expected to contribute to two of the SDGs’ targets namely: develop effective, accountable, and transparent institutions and ensure responsive, participatory, and representative decision-making at all levels,” he stated.
Also talking, the Deputy Head of Mission and head of Development Cooperation on the Swedish Embassy in Liberia, Johan Romare, expressed enjoyment of signing the settlement with Naymote and expressed confidence the mission will likely be efficiently applied.
“We are particularly happy to have signed the agreement with NYAMOTE, and not with an international agency and we strongly believe that civil society in Liberia has the ability to make a change,” Mr. Romare stated.
He lauded Naymote for its work through the years, noting that it’s one of the sturdy voices in Liberia that’s main efforts forward of the 2023 elections by giving house to younger folks to debate their pursuits and what Liberia they need to see.
For his half, Naymote’s Executive Director Eddie D. Jarwolo expressed appreciation to Sweden for the boldness and belief in awarding his establishment its largest help since its founding in 2001.
Mr. Jarwolo stated Naymote has good expertise and abilities to realize the general mission aim; including his establishment is contributing to the development of democracy within the ECOWAS area. He famous the establishment’s flagship applications, the Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS), and the President Meter Project have added worth to its profile.
Project anticipated final result
As outlined within the settlement, Sweden will present a complete funding contribution within the tone of US$1,150,000 to Naymote for the implementation of the mission from September 2022-August 2025.
Throughout the length of the mission, Naymote is predicted to ship on three principal outcomes, together with the empowerment of the residents, particularly ladies and youth in chosen counties to be higher knowledgeable and energetic in making calls for for improved service supply and for accountability of elected officers on election guarantees in Liberia.
It additionally aimed toward making certain that native authorities officers are extra aware of the wants of residents, particularly ladies and youth within the social improvement funds to boost native improvement inside chosen counties.
It additionally intends to extend capability to perform the strategic plan 2020-2025 and improve organizational effectiveness to advance democratic governance within the ECOWAS sub-region.
Naymote’s impeccable contribution
Naymote Partners for Democratic Development is an effective governance and analysis establishment working to advance democracy, transparency, human rights, and participatory governance in Liberia.
Since its institution in 2001, NAYMOTE has initiated a number of applications to foster political accountability to make elected leaders extra accessible, accountable, and accountable to the electorates; and to construct the capability of native leaders to be more practical within the supply of important authorities providers.
The group, via its flagship applications, together with the President Meter Project and the Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLSA), is contributing towards narrowing the gaps and breaking down limitations as younger persons are changing into actively concerned within the decision-making course of.
At nationwide establishments, they’re changing into social activists, demanding extra from elected officers, holding their leaders accountable, and making ready to play higher management roles in civil society, political events, and nationwide authorities.
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