Description
The project targets both the enforcement of democratic values (transparency, participation, accountability) and the environmental and social sustainability, and the development of the civil sector. The new Paks nuclear block is a significant national issue, in which collaboration, capacity building and networking is a priority in order to enforce democratic rights and sustainability. Therefore our major target group is environmental and youth organizations, through whom the civic activity can increase. The general public has no information about the Paks issue, they have been excluded from decision-making, so we make data requests. The decision-making process will be reviewed by national and international legal forums. The acquired information will be disseminated nationally and on EU level, by cooperating with NGOs, forums and campaigns will be organized. The NGOs will be trained in their participatory skills, and they will be able to increase citizens interest in public affairs.
Summary of project results
The aim of the project was to enforce democratic values throughout the decision-making process in the building of the new nuclear power plant. Such indicators were the transparency of the information about the investment, based on which a public debate could form, leading towards creating a sustainable energy system. The experience of data requests, monitoring and other professional activities were handed on to NGOs as a toolkit, so it can help their work, and show their importance in the facilitation of democratic values. Another important aim of the project was to spread more information concerning the new Paks nuclear power plant and not only in the capital, but other towns and cities too.
Summary of bilateral results