1. Revaluation of policy of the state and donors in the development of civil society Eurasian National University Astana 21.11.2014
Jouko Eskelinen - Йоуко Эскелинен
Counsellor - Советник
Development Aid Specialist - Специалист по вопросам развития
Embassy of Finland - Посольство Финляндии

2. Finland’s Development Policy Programme Government Decision-in-Principle 16 February 2012 2

3. FINNISH DEVELOPMENT POLICY ACTION PLAN 2012
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Human rights based approach
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Cross cutting targets
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Gender, equality, climate resilience
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Focused
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Democratic and responsible society that respects human rights
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Inclusive decent work that promotes employment
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Sustainable management of natural resources and environmental protection
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Human development
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Humanitarian aid
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4. CSO’S IN FINNISH DEVELOPMENT POLICY
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Support for the development cooperation of Finnish CSO's & co-operation with them will be increased
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CSO's are encouraged to promote effectiveness in accordance with the
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guidelines of the Istanbul Principles and the “International Framework
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for CSO Development Effectiveness”
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To steer the allocation of funds to civil society organisations.
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Civil society organisations are invited to engage in mutual cooperation as well as in partnerships with the private and public sectors.
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Civil society organisations active in Finland’s long term partner countries are encouraged to support the objectives of Finland’s country programmes.
•The expertise and connections of immigrant organisations will be utilised in development cooperation. 4

5. KEPA
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Kepa is the umbrella organisation for Finnish civil society organisations (CSOs) who work with development cooperation or are otherwise interested in global affairs. At the moment Kepa has more than 300 member organisations, ranging from small voluntary- based organisations to major national organisations. 5

6. Wider Europe Initiative – Finland’s Development Cooperation in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, 2014–2017
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Green Economy Partnership
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Democracy Support 6

7. FINNISH LCF’s in KAZAKHKSTAN AND KYRGYZSTAN 2013
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14 projects
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6 in Kyrghyzstan and 8 in Kazakhstan
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Human rights, minorities, people with children disabilities, gender, anti torture
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2013 for Kazakhstan was the last year due to ODA changes 7

8. Register of Associations Finland
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The result area for Association and Foundation Affairs of the Finnish Patent and Registration Office (PRH) is responsible for maintaining the Register of Associations. The result area carries out the freedom of association and freedom of religion guaranteed in the Constitution of Finland. 8

9. Associations in Finland
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Associations can be registered or non- registered. A registered association can be set up by a minimum of three people aged 15 or over. The founders can also be organisations with legal capacity. Registered associations can have assets, enter into contracts and apply for funding. The Register of Associations is maintained by the National Board of Patents and Registration of Finland. 9