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        <title>NSAC Website Updates</title>
        <description><![CDATA[Get the most recent updates from the NSAC Website]]></description>
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            <title>Publication of Seven DFGG Learning Notes</title>
            <link>http://www.dfgg-nsac.org/km/news/38-publication-of-seven-dfgg-learning-notes</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The NSAC Secretariat has published seven learning notes prepared by the separate implementing agencies (IA) of the DFGG project in conjunction with the World Bank.  These lessons provide a range of insight and lessons from each IA learned during project implementation.
 
The lessons uploaded include:

Holding government to account or helping government out? Obstacles for service delivery organizations as implementers of social accountability activities
Establishing Grant Making Committees: What works, what doesn’t work, and why?
Beneficiary and Third Party Monitoring of District Services: Enhancing the performance of One Window Service Offices through monitoring and awareness building
Gender Balance and Bias: An initial analysis of gender disaggregated data in social accountability activities
Issues and Options for Staffing Citizen Service Centers: Lessons from the One Window Service Office initiative in Cambodia
Why Lesson Learning is Not So Easy: Disincentives and recommendations for implementing agencies to learn and document lessons
Project Disclosure: Lessons from an implementing agency in Cambodia

 
The newsletter can be downloaded from the DFGG Learning Notes (en/resources/dfgg-learning-notes) section of the website.]]></description>
            <author> gmurphy@asiafound.org (Gavin Murphy)</author>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:17:14 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Fourth Issue of the NSAC Newsletter Published</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ 
The NSAC Secretariat has published the fourth issue of the project’s newsletter.  Available in English and Khmer, the newsletter provides a recap on the Mid-Term Review of NSAC; a thanks from Program Manager, Andreas Dolk, to all grantee organizations; and, an article on gender balance in NSAC grantee projects; an article on Health Service NGOs and social accountability.
 
Content:

A recap of the NSAC Mid-Term Review;
Notice of extension of the DFGG project;
Thanks from the NSAC Program Manager, Mr. Andreas Dolk;
An article on Gender Balance in NSAC;
An article on Health Service NGOs and Social      Accountability; and
A Map showing geographic concentration of all DFGG      projects

 
The newsletter can be downloaded from the NSAC SA Resources (en/resources/nsac-sa-resources) section of the website.]]></description>
            <author> gmurphy@asiafound.org (Gavin Murphy)</author>
            <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 04:11:44 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Extension of the Demand For Good Governance Project</title>
            <link>http://www.dfgg-nsac.org/km/news/36-extension-of-the-demand-for-good-governance-project</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The World Bank and the Cambodian government have reached an agreement  on a one year no-cost extension of the Demand for Good Governance  project.  During the extension year the activities of the NSAC will  focus on capacity building and on consolidating and documenting  experiences, lessons, and results.  The Asia Foundation, as the  implementing agency for NSAC, will continue to work with previous  grantees and other organizations in Cambodia during this extension  phase.  Regrettably, no new sub-grants are available during the  extension period.
Results from the extension, including the documentation of experiences and lessons, will be made available on the NSAC website.]]></description>
            <author> gmurphy@asiafound.org (Gavin Murphy)</author>
            <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:14:13 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Third Issue of the NSAC Newsletter Published</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Third Issue of the NSAC Newsletter Published
 
The NSAC Secretariat has published the third issue of the project’s newsletter.  Available in English and Khmer, the newsletter provides an update on the project; an article on the grant-selection process; an introduction to the 13 new projects awarded under the second medium-large grants round; and an interview with Ms. Heng Chanthon, Director of NSAC grantee Wathnakpheap.
 
Content:

A recap of the second      medium-large grants competition;
Interview with NSAC Program      Manager, Mr. Andreas Dolk;
An interview with      Wathnakpheap Director, Ms. Heng Chanthon;
An overview of NSAC; and
An introduction to the 13 new      NSAC projects

 
The newsletter can be downloaded from the NSAC SA Resources (en/resources/nsac-sa-resources) section of the website.]]></description>
            <author> gmurphy@asiafound.org (Gavin Murphy)</author>
            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:10:50 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Demand for Good Governance Project Selects 13 Organizations in Cambodia</title>
            <link>http://www.dfgg-nsac.org/km/news/34-dfgg-mal-round-ii-press-release</link>
            <description><![CDATA[News Release
For Immediate Release 
 
Demand for Good Governance Project Selects 13 Organizations in Cambodia 
Round II competitive grant recipients to strengthen citizen participation
Phnom Penh – February 22, 2012 – The Asia Foundation officially announced the selection of 13 organizations who have been awarded grants under the medium and large round II competition of the Demand for Good Governance (DFGG) project, a four-year project coordinated by the Ministry of Interior of the Royal Government of Cambodia. The Foundation administers the non-state actor component of the project, under which these grants are awarded. The competitive grants are awarded to local organizations implementing innovative governance projects across 15 provinces in Cambodia. The projects are designed to increase citizen participation in the public sphere and strengthen partnerships between state and non-state actors. The total value of the 13 grant awards will reach $1.4 million.
His Excellency Ngy Chanphal, Secretary of State and DFGG Project Coordinator, Ministry of Interior, at the February 1st launch of the new grants spoke on the importance of civil society working collaboratively with government to improve good governance at the sub-national level. His Excellency also highlighted the demand and supply sides of good governance, and increased cooperation between government, civil society, and citizens to achieve sustainable outcomes for Cambodia.
Gavin Tritt, The Asia Foundation’s Country Representative in Cambodia said, “Civil society plays an important role in working with government, and these grants provide a great opportunity to strengthen positive partnerships and work towards improved governance and social accountability.”
After a highly competitive selection process, with over 100 applicants, the 13 organizations were selected from a pool of short-listed organizations.
The selected organizations will each implement projects that have been funded under either the thematic or partnership window of the DFGG grants round. 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. 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), and the
District Support Team (DST)/One Window Service Office Project, National Committee for Sub-national Democratic Development (NCDD-S).

Overview of the 13 Organizations
The projects of the 13 organizations have extensive geographic coverage, and will be implemented in 15 provinces of Cambodia. Nine of the 13 organizations are implementing through the thematic grants window, and four finalists are implementing partnership grants. Many of organizations awarded grants will be implementing projects designed to improve the effectiveness of public service delivery at the sub-national level, using social accountability tools such as the Community Score Card or Citizens Report Card to monitor government services, particularly health and education services, and seek to improve gaps in service delivery.
The following organizations have been selected as the medium and large grants round II grantees: 
Cambodian Women’s Network for Development (AMARA)
Advocacy and Policy Institute (API)
Buddhism for Development (BFD)
Buddhism for Health (BFH)
Cambodian Civil Society Partnership (CCSP)
Democracy Resource Centre for National Development (DND)
Khmer Association for Development of Country-Side,  Cambodia & Community Economic Development (KAFDOC-CED)
Pact Institute (PACT)
Peace and Development Organization (PDAO)
Reproductive and Child Health Alliance (RACHA)
Reproductive Health Association of Cambodia (RHAC)
STAR Kampuchea (SK)
Wathnakpheap (WP)
Grants Selection Process and Criteria
The DFGG non-state actor component utilizes a transparent and competitive grant-making mechanism. All successful organizations were selected by an independent Cambodian grant-making committee (GMC) composed of senior state and non-state representatives, also selected through an open application process. The GMC nominations were confirmed by His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior Sar Kheng.
There was a rigorous process to ensure that applications were thoroughly vetted, including submission of a concept note and full application, and due diligence conducted by The Asia Foundation. In selecting the 13 organizations, the GMC used defined rating criteria that included demonstrated experience implementing governance projects, well-articulated analysis of the local context, clear and logical implementation design, and clearly articulated outcomes.
About Demand for Good Governance (DFGG) 
The Demand for Good Governance Project is an ongoing four-year project supported by the World Bank and coordinated by the Cambodian Ministry of Interior the aim of enhancing the demand for good governance in priority reform areas by strengthening institutions, supporting partnerships, and sharing lessons. The non-state actor component (NSAC), a key pillar of DFGG aims to increase the extent and ability of citizens, civil society organizations, and other non-state actors to hold the state accountable and make it responsive to their needs.
To learn more about the Demand for Good Governance project’s Non-State Actor Component (NSAC), visit our website www.dfgg-nsac.org (undefined/) or contact the NSAC Secretariat on (023) 210-413. For further information on DFGG, access the project’s official website: http://www.dfggmoi.gov.kh. (http://www.dfggmoi.gov.kh./)
About The Asia Foundation
The Asia Foundation (http://www.asiafoundation.org/) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to the development of a peaceful, prosperous, just, and open Asia-Pacific region. The Foundation supports Asian initiatives to improve governance and law, economic development, women's empowerment, the environment, and regional cooperation. Drawing on nearly 60 years of experience in Asia, the Foundation collaborates with private and public partners to support leadership and institutional development, exchanges, and policy research.
With 17 offices throughout Asia, an office in Washington, DC, and its headquarters in San Francisco, the Foundation addresses these issues on both a country and regional level. In 2010, the Foundation provided more than $98 million in program support and distributed nearly one million books and journals valued at over $42 million.
 
In Phnom Penh: Gavin Tritt
E-mail: gtritt@asiafound.org (mailto:gtritt@asiafound.org)
Tel: +855 (0)23.210.431
 
In San Francisco: Eelynn Sim
Email: esim@asiafound.org (mailto:esim@asiafound.org)
Tel: +1-415.743.3318]]></description>
            <author> cthach@asiafound.org (Thach Chitaro)</author>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:49:16 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>How to Apply</title>
            <link>http://www.dfgg-nsac.org/km/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> Demand for Good Governance (DFGG) Project Non-State Actor Component (NSAC) Announces ...</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[ Demand for Good Governance (DFGG) Project  Non-State Actor Component (NSAC) Announces Shortlisted Concept Notes for Medium and Large Grants
Phnom Penh – October 31, 2011 – The NSAC Secretariat The Asia Foundation is very pleased to announce that 29 organizations have been invited to submit full applications under the Demand for Good Governance (DFGG) project medium and large grants competition round II.
In all, over 100 concept notes were received and reviewed by the independent grant-making committee (GMC), and this was a very competitive process. The NSAC Secretariat would like to thank all organizations that took the time to submit concept notes and congratulate the organizations that have been short-listed by the GMC.
The following 29 organizations have been shortlisted by the GMC and invited to submit a full application:
1)      Advocacy and Policy Institute (API)
2)      Analyzing Development Issues Centre (ADIC)
3)      Action For Development (AFD)
4)      Buddhism for Health (BFH)
5)      Buddhism for Development (BFD)
6)      Coalition for Integrity and Social Accountability (CISA)
7)      Cambodian Civil Society Partnership (CCSP)
8)      Cambodian Federation of Employers and Business Associations (CAMFEBA)
9)      Cambodian Women’s Network for Development (AMARA)
10)   Cambodian Center for Study and Development in Agriculture (CEDAC)
11)   Democracy Resource Center for National Development (DND)
12)   Fisheries Action Coalition Team (FACT)
13)   Family Health Development (FHD)
14)   Housing Rights Task Force (HRTF)
15)   Health Poverty Action (HPA)
16)   Khmer Women's Cooperation for Development (KWCD)
17)   Khmer Association For Development Of Countryside Cambodia (KAFDOC) & Community Economic Development (CED)
18)   National Prosperity Association (NAPA)
19)   Open Institute (OPI)
20)   Ockenden Cambodia(OC)
21)   PACT Institute Cambodia (PACT)
22)   Ponleur Kumar (PK)
23)   Peace and Development Aid Organization (PDAO)
24)   Rural Community and Environment Development Organization (RCEDO)
25)   Reproductive Health Association of Cambodia (RHAC)
26)   Reproductive and Child Health Alliance (RACHA)
27)   STAR Kampuchea (SK)
28)   Urban Poor Women Development (UPWD)
29)   Wathnakpheap (WP)
 
DFGG is a four-year project funded by the World Bank and coordinated by the Cambodian Ministry of Interior.  If you have questions about the application process, please do not hesitate to contact us at grantscb@asiafound.org (mailto:grantscb@asiafound.org) or call (023) 210-413.  You can also access more information on DFGG from the project’s official website: http://www.dfggmoi.gov.kh. (http://www.dfggmoi.gov.kh./)]]></description>
            <author> gmurphy@asiafound.org (Gavin Murphy)</author>
            <pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:48:17 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Common NSAC Acronyms and Abbreviations</title>
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            <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/km/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/km/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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