Description
The project addresses the need for implementation of the National Roma Integration Strategy (NRIS) in practice and involvement of Roma-related NGOs in the drafting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Roma integration policies at municipal, regional and national level. The project aims at better implementation of NRIS through better cooperation among the stakeholders. First, a network of NGOs committed to Roma integration will be set up. Second, a large-scale campaign for involvement of NGOs and the Roma community in policy making and implementation will be carried out in 8 regions and 18 municipalities. Third, Roma NGOs will be involved in the drafting of the new operational programmes and the implementation and monitoring of NRIS at national, regional and municipal level. The project will benefit all the Roma communities, Roma-related NGOs and policy-makers. The 3 partners will help with the local implementation of the project.
Summary of project results
The project aims at making the National Strategy for Roma Integration (NSRI) boost the integration process and help the Roma and the public lead a better life. First, the local authorities and the civil sector in 21 municipalities in 8 districts took part in the development of the municipal Roma integration plans; the plans were adopted by the municipal councils and provide for institutional mechanisms for participation of the civil society. In addition, local activists were trained, awareness raising campaigns in the Roma neighbourhoods were carried out and advocacy groups were set up. Second, the representatives of the partners were elected as members of the Monitoring Committees of OP Human Resources Development (OPHRD) and Science and Education for Smart Growth, Partnership Agreement and the Rural Development Programme and as members and deputies they will have a say on the grant schemes in the next 7 years. Third, the created monitoring framework including civil sector and community monitoring became the basis for the monitoring and evaluation system of NSRI under OPHRD. For more information, visit:
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Summary of bilateral results