Call For Participants Survey On Space For Civil Society

call for participants: survey on space for civil society in the usa, ethiopia and kazakhstan the space for civil society and civic

Call for Participants:
Survey on space for civil society in the USA, Ethiopia and Kazakhstan
The space for civil society and civic activities appears to be
shrinking in many countries around the world, particularly in the
context of the ‘global war on terror’. However, there is little
ongoing tracking of this situation, which is necessary in order to
analyse the ongoing status of civil society space worldwide and to be
able to prioritise advocacy efforts.
CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation is developing a
Civic Space Barometer to monitor the perceived space for civil society
around the world. The Barometer compliments other ongoing projects,
including the Early Warning System on Enabling Environments for Civil
Society which is being developed along with the International Center
for Not-for-Profit Law. ”Designed primarily as an advocacy tool rather
than a research initiative, the Barometer aims to assist in
identifying trends in the expansion or shrinkage of civic space. It
will focus on the space for civil society to function freely / levels
of threat experienced by civil society, as perceived by a select group
of experts in each country. The perception of civic space in countries
will be assessed on a periodic basis, likely to be every six months.
Over the coming months, CIVICUS will initially pilot the Barometer in
three countries to test the methodology – the USA, Kazakhstan and
Ethiopia.
Currently, CIVICUS is searching for individuals from various types of
organisations (as listed below) in the USA, Kazakhstan and Ethiopia to
participate in a survey on the space for civil society in their
countries. Applicants should have an understanding of civil society in
their countries, and be willing to complete approximately four simple
surveys over the next two years.
CIVICUS is receiving applications from individuals in the USA,
Kazakhstan and Ethiopia involved in the following types of
organisations/institutions/groups:
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Non-government organisations (including for instance, human
rights, development, humanitarian, service-delivery, cultural and
recreational, and policy-oriented groups as well as umbrella
organisations)
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Community based organisations
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Faith-based groups
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Trade unions
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Media (print and broadcast)
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Research institutes
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Professional associations
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Informal groupings of citizens, such as peoples’ movements.
All interested persons are asked to send a completed application form
(see below), as well a Curriculum Vitae (CV) to
[email protected] by 11 April 2008. Your CV should also
indicate your voluntary work, including any organisational Boards you
have sat on.
Please note: While the results of the surveys will be used to inform
public reports on these countries, the names of the applicants and
individuals selected will remain confidential.
CIVICUS Civic Space Barometer
Application for Participation in Pilot Study
Full Name Name of Group/Organisation/Institution
Gender Occupation Position within Group/Organisation/Institution
Address City Country
USA/ Ethiopia/ Kazakhstan
Phone Number Fax Number Email Address
Website Address:
Where do you work/volunteer? Please indicate
Non-government organisation (including for instance, human rights,
development, humanitarian, service-delivery, cultural and
recreational, and policy-oriented groups, as well as umbrella
organisations)
Community based organisation
Faith-based group
Trade union
Media (print and broadcast)
Research institute
Professional association
Informal grouping of citizens, such as peoples’ movement
Other (please specify)
Please describe the objective(s) of your
group/organisation/institution?
Please describe your involvement in civil society in your country
(both in regards to your current work and previous experience)?
Have you participated in previous evaluations of civil society in your
country?
Yes
No
Please send this completed application and your Curriculum Vitae (CV)
to [email protected] by 11 April 2008 (deadline extended).
Your CV should also indicate your voluntary work, including any
organisational Boards you have sat on.