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        <title>NSAC News Updates</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Get the most recent updates from the NSAC Website's News section]]></description>
        <link>http://www.dfgg-nsac.org/</link>
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            <title>How to Apply</title>
            <link>http://www.dfgg-nsac.org/en/about-grants/how-to-apply/33-how-to-apply</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Currently the Foundation is not accepting grant applications.]]></description>
            <author> cthach@asiafound.org (Thach Chitaro)</author>
            <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:34:03 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Common NSAC Acronyms and Abbreviations</title>
            <link>http://www.dfgg-nsac.org/en/about-grants/nsac-acronyms-and-abbreviations/29-commone-nsac-acronyms-and-abbreviations</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Below is a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations under the Non-State Actor Component of DFGG




AC


The Arbitration Council




ACF


The Arbitration Council   Foundation




CBO


Community Based Organization




CRC


Citizen Rating Card




CSC


Community Score Card




CSO


Civil Society Organization




DFGG


Demand for Good Governance




DO


District Ombudsman




FAQ


Frequently Asked Question




GMC


Grant Making Committee (NSAC)




M&E


Monitoring and Evaluation




MOI


Ministry of Interior




NGO


Non-Government Organization




NCDD


National Committee for   Sub-national Democratic Development




NSA


Non-State Actor




NSAC


Non-State Actor Component




OWSO


One Window Service




PCO


Project Coordination Office




PECSA


Program to Enhance Capacity in   Social Accountability (World Bank)




QPR


Quarterly Project Report




RGC


Royal Government of Cambodia




SA


Social Accountability




SI


State Institution




TAF


The Asia   Foundation




TOR


Terms of Reference




WB


World Bank



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            <author> gmurphy@asiafound.org (Gavin Murphy)</author>
            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:06:46 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Call for proposals</title>
            <link>http://www.dfgg-nsac.org/en/component/content/article/9-call-for-proposals/27-call-for-proposals</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The NSAC Secretariat is in the process of planning a future medium and large grants round under the non-state  actor component (NSAC) of the Demand for Good Governance (DFGG) project  funded by the World Bank. NSAC aims to promote citizen participation in  the public sphere, increase access to service delivery, and strengthen  the ability of civil society and other non-state actors (NSAs) to hold  the state accountable.
Please continue checking the NSAC website for further funding  announcements.  Alternatively please contact the NSAC Secretariat on the  details at the bottom of the page to be included on future email  notifications.
Two categories of grants will be available in the medium and large  grant round: 1) thematic grants that will support innovative social  accountability and governance projects in Cambodia; and 2) partnership  grants that will extend and support the work of the DFGG state  institutions.

 
For more information, please contact the NSAC Secretariat by telephone at (023) 210-431 (callto:+85523210431), e-mail grantscb@asiafound.org, or check the web-site www.dfgg-nsac.org.]]></description>
            <author> gmurphy@asiafound.org (Gavin Murphy)</author>
            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:38:14 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Grants Available under NSAC</title>
            <link>http://www.dfgg-nsac.org/en/about-grants/24-grants-available-under-nsac</link>
            <description><![CDATA[ NSAC has two grant windows to support activities that address governance challenges in key reform areas:

Thematic Grants that support innovative social accountability and governance projects in Cambodia.
Partnership Grants that extend and support the work of the DFGG state institutions.

Both grant windows strengthen citizen demand for good governance by   supporting access to information, formal and informal opportunities for   citizen participation in sub-national government, and partnerships   between state institutions and citizens.
Both grant windows are open to all registered NSAs in Cambodia.   Partnership grants, however, will target NSAs with experience and   interest in working with the DFGG state institutions.
Grants are available in two sizes:

medium-sized grants are up to $70,000;
and large-sized grants range from $70,001 to $250,000.

Grants Window 1: Thematic Grants
The thematic grants window will: (i) support enhanced engagement with  the commune/sangkat and district/khan councils in sub-national planning  and project implementation and (ii) strengthen local education and  health service delivery through targeted social accountability tools.
 
Grants Window 2: Partnership Grants
The partnership grants window of NSAC will provide funds to non-state  actors to complement the activities of the following state  institutions:

Ministry of Interior (MOI) (http://www.dfggmoi.gov.kh/),
District Support Team (DST)/One Window Service Office Project (http://www.ncdd.gov.kh/en/projects/ncddprojects/dfgg), National Committee for Sub-national Democratic Development (NCDD-S) (http://www.ncdd.gov.kh/), and the
Arbitration Council Foundation (ACF) (http://www.arbitrationcouncil.org/).

 
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            <author> gmurphy@asiafound.org (Gavin Murphy)</author>
            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:50:26 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Grants Available under NSAC</title>
            <link>http://www.dfgg-nsac.org/en/about-grants/10-grants-available-under-nsac</link>
            <description><![CDATA[NSAC has two grant windows to support activities that address governance challenges in key reform areas:

Thematic Grants that support innovative social accountability and governance projects in Cambodia.
Partnership Grants that extend and support the work of the DFGG state institutions.

Both grant windows strengthen citizen demand for good governance by supporting access to information, formal and informal opportunities for citizen participation in sub-national government, and partnerships between state institutions and citizens.
Both grant windows are open to all registered NSAs in Cambodia. Partnership grants, however, will target NSAs with experience and interest in working with the DFGG state institutions.
Grants are available in three sizes:

small grants are up to $15,000;
medium-sized grants range from $15,001 to $50,000;
and large-sized grants range from $50,001 to $150,000.

Grants Window 1: Thematic Grants
Thematic grants aim to strengthen

implementation of social accountability tools to support decentralization reforms;
networking amongst non-state actors (NSAs), especially at the grassroots level;
partnerships between state institutions and NSAs;
and capacity building for NSAs.

Social accountability refers to activities that increase citizens' participation in the public sector and help the government become more accessible and responsive to citizens' needs.
Grants Window 2: Partnership Grants
The partnership grants window of NSAC will provide funds to non-state actors (NSAs) to extend and complement the activities of the state institutions (SIs) implementing projects under DFGG, including:

Ministry of Interior (MOI), (http://www.dfggmoi.gov.kh/)
National Committee for Sub-National Democratic Development (NCDD), (http://www.ncdd.gov.kh/)
Ministry of National Assembly-Senate Relations and Inspections (MONASRI), (http://www.monasri.gov.kh/)
Radio National Kampuchea (RNK), and (http://www.rnk.gov.kh/)
Arbitration Council Foundation (ACF). (http://www.arbitrationcouncil.org/)

These grants will be provided to NSAs that have existing partnership arrangements with these agencies or relevant expertise.  In particular, grants to organizations partnering with MOI and NCDD may support the one window service office (OWSO) and raise overall awareness of the ongoing decentralization reforms.  Under MONASRI, the grants may disseminate information related to the land law, employing innovative outreach techniques.  NSAs partnering RNK may contribute to radio programming related to governance and community outreach.  Finally, the grants may support information dissemination and capacity building in partnership with the ACF.]]></description>
            <author> phakny@opus.com.kh (Phakny)</author>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:13:05 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Project History</title>
            <link>http://www.dfgg-nsac.org/en/component/content/article/3-project-documents/9-project-history</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Demand for Good Governance project is a unique initiative of the  Ministry of Interior (MOI).  The project was designed jointly by MOI and  implementing agencies to strengthen citizen engagement in the public  sphere, state and non-state partnerships, and citizen-state feedback  mechanisms.  Three government agencies, including the Arbitration  Council Foundation, Ministry of Interior/Project Coordination Office,  and One Window Service Office are working to improve access to  information, local service delivery, and dispute resolution mechanisms.   At the same time, NSAC, managed by The Asia Foundation (the  Foundation), funds Cambodian organizations to implement innovative  governance and social accountability projects.  While NSAC is focused on  strengthening the non-state actors, it also works to strengthen and  link state and non-state partnerships. In addition, improving networking  is an important theme of the project.
Please find below links to important project documents.]]></description>
            <author> phakny@opus.com.kh (Phakny)</author>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:59:32 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Contact</title>
            <link>http://www.dfgg-nsac.org/en/contact/contact-information/7-contact</link>
            <description><![CDATA[



The NSAC Secretariat
Mr Andreas Dolk, DFGG Program ManagerThe Asia Foundation# 59, Street 242, Phnom Penh, CambodiaEmail: grantscb@asiafound.org

DFGG Project Coordination Office
Ministry of Interior Royal Government of Cambodia# 275 Norodom BoulevardPhnom Penh, Cambodiawww.dfggmoi.gov.kh (http://www.dfggmoi.gov.kh)




The World Bank Cambodia Country Office
Mr. Bou Sareoun 113 Norodom Boulevard Phnom Penh, CambodiaEmail: sbou@worldbank.orgwww.worldbank.org/kh

 


]]></description>
            <author> admin@opus.com.kh (Administrator)</author>
            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:43:18 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Partners</title>
            <link>http://www.dfgg-nsac.org/en/component/content/article/21-partners/6-partners</link>
            <description><![CDATA[This interactive map below allows you to explore the projects implemented by DFGG-NSAC partners throughout the country.  Please click on the sites identified on the map to read about the projects.  This map will be updated after each grant round.  For more information, please contact the NSAC Secretariat at grantscb@asiafound.org.
Please note that details for partners from the Small Grants Round can be found in the side menu.]]></description>
            <author> admin@opus.com.kh (Administrator)</author>
            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:29:26 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Complaints Handling</title>
            <link>http://www.dfgg-nsac.org/en/contact/complaints-handling/5-complaints-handling</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The Non-State Actor Component (NSAC) of the Demand for Good Governance (DFGG) project has three channels or levels to address complaints: 1) Complaints can be submitted to the NSAC Secretariat in writing on issues related generally to the terms and conditions of the grants; 2) Complaints can also be submitted to the GMC directly for issues concerning the grant selection process; 3) Finally, complaints can be addressed to the DFGG project grievance committee.
Overview
Channel 1
All complaints submitted to the NSAC Secretariat will be logged with a unique ID code.  You can submit your complaint to the Secretariat by e-mailing us through the comments form provided, directly e-mailing grantscb@asiafound.org, or by sending a letter to the NSAC Secretariat, #59, Street Oknha Peich (St. 242), Phnom Penh, Cambodia.  Complainants will receive an acknowledgement letter within five business days, including an outline of the complaint review and appeal process.  The complaint will be filed according to a tracking system, so that complaints are classified, and responded to consistently.  Further, the complaint will be discussed within the secretariat and responded to in writing within two weeks.  The Secretariat will also convene a meeting of the aggrieved parties if required.  Further, the Secretariat will undertake a six-monthly internal review of the complaint handling mechanism, and make necessary corrections.
Channel 2
If the complainant is not satisfied by the Secretariat’s response or has a complaint regarding the GMC’s decision-making process, they can directly write to the GMC by using the comments form. The NSAC Secretariat will log the complaint (providing a unique ID code), and forward it to the GMC chair for action. The GMC will issue an acknowledgement letter within five working days, including an outline of the complaint review and appeal process. A written response will be issued within two weeks. The GMC can also coordinate a meeting with the aggrieved party if required. To address such issues in an expedient manner, the GMC will nominate a sub-committee to handle complaints.
Channel 3
Finally, if the complainant is not  satisfied with the Secretariat’s or GMC’s response or has a complaint about the  overall DFGG Project, they can write to the DFGG project grievance committee  facilitated by the DFGG Project Coordination Office by directly e-mailing thamchanvibol@yahoo.com (mailto:thamchanvibol@yahoo.com).  The mailing  address is: DFGG Project Coordination Office, 275 Norodom Blvd (R214), Tonle  Bassac, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh. This unit will convene on a case-by-case basis,  arbitrate the issue based on the guidelines established, and meet with the  necessary stakeholders if necessary. All NSAC stakeholders, including state and  non-state actors will be able to lodge a complaint with the DFGG grievance  committee.
Complaints Received
The NSAC Secretariat received a complaint from the NGO Advocacy Network for Development (NAND) based in Battambang on August 10, 2010 via e-mail regarding the grants selection process under NSAC’s medium and large grants competition.  In accordance with the project’s operations manual, the complaint was logged and given a unique ID number.  Further, a grievance committee, a sub-committee of the grant-making committee, was formed to review and respond to the complaint (Complaint # NAND082010).  The grievance committee formally responded to the complaint on August 23, within the specified two-week period.  Please find below links to the original complaint and the GMC’s response.
{doc id="12"}Complaint from NAND{/doc}
{doc id="13"}GMC Response to NAND Complaint{/doc}]]></description>
            <author> admin@opus.com.kh (Administrator)</author>
            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:03:11 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Who reviews the grants?</title>
            <link>http://www.dfgg-nsac.org/en/about-grants/the-selection-process/4-who-reviews-the-grants</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The grant applicants are received by the NSAC Secretariat that ensures that the applications are complete and eligible for grants following the eligibility criteria outlined in the project’s operations manual.  The applications are then submitted to the project’s independent grant-making committee (GMC) for their review.  The GMC is comprised of civil society representatives and government representatives that were selected by an independent panel.
The GMC alone is responsible for selecting finalists based on the following rating criteria:

Demonstrated experience implementing governance projects;
Well-articulated analysis of local context, including problem statement and relevance of proposed social accountability approach;
Clear and logical implementation strategy;
Clearly articulated outcomes;
Clear plan for state and non-state stakeholder consultation and engagement;
Connections to grassroots organizations; and
Reference from a partner organization or donor.

Following the GMC’s review, The Asia Foundation undertakes organizational and financial assessments to ensure that the applicants have the necessary management systems to implement the grant.
How was the Grant Making Committee (GMC) selected?
GMC candidates were identified by a search committee composed of representatives from the Royal Government of Cambodia, the World Bank, The Asia Foundation, and Cambodian civil society represented by the NGO Forum.  The candidates were confirmed by His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Sar Kheng.  Before the formation of the committee, all GMC members were required to sign a {doc id="15"}code of conduct{/doc}, committing to professional principles, such as selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, confidentiality, openness, honesty, and leadership.
To further ensure the integrity of the grants selection process, a recusal policy is in place to guide committee members on issues of actual or perceived conflicts of interest.  These guidelines offer clear instructions to GMC members on how to remove themselves from the decision-making process in the event of a conflict of interest, safeguarding the proper functioning of the GMC as an independent, decision-making body.]]></description>
            <author> admin@opus.com.kh (Administrator)</author>
            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 04:57:55 GMT</pubDate>
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