Strengthening accountable governance through strengthening civil society and youths´ capacity to undertake digitally driven advocacy

Project period:

01.02.2022 - 28.02.2023

Granted amount:

499,998,- DKK

Total budget:

499,998,- DKK

Organization:

Crossing Borders

Partners:

Transparency International Zambia

Pool:

Civilsamfundspuljen

Grant type:

Medborgerindsats

World goals:

Goal 4: Quality Education

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Efforts take place in:

Zambia

Resume

The purpose of the intervention is for project partners, Transparency International Zambia and Crossing Borders, to capacity build other civil society actors in Zambia on the use of digital tools. The overall goal of the intervention is to facilitate civic contribution to strengthening accountable governance through building the capacity of CSOs and youth movements to conduct digitally driven advocacy in Zambia. The goal will be achieved through the following objectives: 1. Conduct evidence-based analysis of the effects of COVID-19 restrictions on civic engagement as well as identification and utilization of civic engagement opportunities created by the change of government in Zambia. 2. Strengthen the capacity of CSOs and youth groups to apply digital tools in their work. 3. Facilitate collaboration between CSOs and youth groups in conducting digitally driven advocacy for improved transparency and accountable governance through holding government and duty bearers accountable.