Capacity building training evaluated
Ankara University Faculty of Education Associate Professor Nükhet Demirtaşlı and her team thoroughly evaluated the capacity building trainings provided for NGO and local government representatives.
With the help of Associate Prof. Demir-taşlı’s evaluation, programme officials are able to revise the curriculum and update the education programme for a sustainable women-friendly approach in delivery of local services.
As an additional level of capacity deve-lopment, if required, seminars can be organized for local NGO and local government representatives on the latest efforts to secure gender equality, women-friendly activities and local government services.
Capacity building is an essential part of the programme and due importance is attached to training activities.
Technical support for NGOs
Technical skills and equipment have become a major part of our modern lives. Life has not been the same since computers were introduced in the early 1980s.
Fast internet services enabling video conferencing and cost-effective commu-nication, attract more and more consumers to their ranks.
In order to remain technologically current, NGOs need technical support more than any other organization.
UNJP, which aims to create a suitable environment to eliminate persistent gender inequalities, also works toward capacity building for women NGOs.
UNJP will provide computers and printers for women NGOs in the six programme cities. This will also increase their contacts with other women’s groups and NGOs operating inside and outside Turkey.
New statute on citizen participation in local decision making
A new statute to increase citizen participation in the local decision making process was released in October by the Ministry of Interior. The new statute encourages local administrations to establish City Councils.
Key responsibilities of City Councils are to enhance the awareness of city residents with regard to urban life, urban development, advocating the urban rights, sustainable development, creating awareness of environmental issues, social assistance to the less fortunate and solidarity, transparency, accountability, political participation of citizens and good governance. |
