DEADLINE 1 October 2015.
Norad calls for proposals from civil society as part of the Oil for Development Programme for the period 2016 to 2018
The aim of the Oil for Development Programme is to reduce poverty by promoting economically, environmentally and socially responsible management of petroleum resources.
The main approach in the Oil for Development Programme is capacity development through institutional collaboration. Norwegian public institutions enter into long-term agreements with public institutions in a partner country.
The support for civil society will contribute to the Oil for Development Programme’s third outcome: Partner countries authorities are held accountable for the management of petroleum resources. Applications must demonstrate how the project will contribute to this outcome.
Four thematic areas
In order to achieve the Oil for Development third outcome, four thematic areas are of particular importance. Therefore, applicants are asked to submit proposals within the following thematic areas:
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.norad.no/en/front/funding/grant-to-civil-society-in-the-oil-for-development-programme/
Norad calls for proposals from civil society as part of the Oil for Development Programme for the period 2016 to 2018
The aim of the Oil for Development Programme is to reduce poverty by promoting economically, environmentally and socially responsible management of petroleum resources.
The main approach in the Oil for Development Programme is capacity development through institutional collaboration. Norwegian public institutions enter into long-term agreements with public institutions in a partner country.
The support for civil society will contribute to the Oil for Development Programme’s third outcome: Partner countries authorities are held accountable for the management of petroleum resources. Applications must demonstrate how the project will contribute to this outcome.
Four thematic areas
In order to achieve the Oil for Development third outcome, four thematic areas are of particular importance. Therefore, applicants are asked to submit proposals within the following thematic areas:
- Environmental protection
- Transparency in revenue generation and distribution
- Local participation in decision-making processes
- Labour rights
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.norad.no/en/front/funding/grant-to-civil-society-in-the-oil-for-development-programme/