Call For Proposals - Rule Of Law In The Mena

Interested applicants are invited to fill the application form and submit it by 11 September, 2016.

Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) is a political foundation associated with the basic principles of freedom, justice and solidarity. In its European and international cooperation efforts, KAS works for people to be able to live self-determined lives in freedom and dignity.

We encourage people to lend a hand in shaping the future along these lines. With more than 70 offices abroad and projects in over 120 countries, we make a unique contribution to the promotion of democracy, the rule of law and a social market economy. To foster peace and freedom we encourage a continuous dialog at the national and international levels as well as the exchange between cultures and religions.

The country programme Lebanon supports projects independently as well as in cooperation with the Rule of Law Programme Middle East / North Africa, and also focuses on the current situation in Syria as well as on its repercussions in Lebanon. The work emphasis is on democracy and the rule of law, civil society, social market economy, intercultural dialogue, prevention of conflict and Euro-Mediterranean relations, as well as the interreligious and cultural dialogue in Lebanon.

The Konrad Adenauer Foundation works together with a multitude of local partner organizations. Amongst these are Universities and scientific institutions, Think Tanks, civil society associations, and organizations of the private sector as well as governmental institutions and parties.

The country programme Lebanon engages in several activities for its mission and aims. These activities take the form of conferences, seminars, workshops, and forums for dialogue to debates or round tables. Further, it issues publications and studies and engages with policy makers.

The Rule of Law Programme intends to contribute to the promotion of the rule of law in the region of Middle East and North Africa. The overall objectives of the Rule of Law programme are:

Overall Objective 1:The extensive consolidation or formation of rule of law structures, i.e. the enhancement of the institutional and social mainstays of the rule of law. These include an effectively functioning constitutional court as well as the resolution and processing of past conflicts which hinder the rule of law and democracy.

Overall Objective 2: The effective separation of powers is both formally secured and widely respected. The independence of the judiciary is warranted and the administration carries out its tasks in accordance with the state’s legal regulations.

Overall Objective 3: Basic liberties and human rights are granted in both their material and legal forms.
How to Apply:

The proposed measure should fit within the general requirements and objectives of the respective programme. To apply, the applicant organization should fill in the application form (Project Proposal Form)the latest by September 11, 2016and send it to KAS email: [email protected]