The document summarizes the Civil Society Development Programme (CSDP) funded by UNDP and Denmark to strengthen civil society in Ukraine from 2009-2012. The CSDP aimed to simplify CSO registration, reduce government regulation, improve financial sustainability and policies to enable civil society participation and promote transparency. It provided grants, training and advocacy support to 90 CSOs, resulting in strengthened legal frameworks, institutional capacity of CSOs and improved support for vulnerable groups.

1. UNDP Civil Society Development Programme A JOINT INITIATIVE OF UNDP AND THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF DENMARK Civil Society Development Programme UNDP

2. January, 2009 – June, 2012 Ministry of Justice of Ukraine Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Parliament 90 Ukrainian CSOs DMFA $3,475,239 Direct Implementation UNDP / CSDP Project Facts Duration: Beneficiaries: Recipients: Donor: Budget: Modality:

3. UNDP CSDP Goals towards international standards: - simplification of CSO registration - less government regulation of CSO activities - better conditions for CSO financial sustainability - improved government policies for civil society improved managerial, monitoring, advocacy capacity to: - protect the rights of vulnerable groups - participate in decision-making - promote government transparency and accountability. Enabling legal environment for civil society Stronger CSOs

4. UNDP Advantage - improvement of legal framework - CSO capacity-building - institutional strengthening - financial support Access to Expertise Comprehensive Approach RBM Approach Human Rights Based Approach

5. CSDP Response - support of civil society- government dialogue - analytical, informational, advocacy support - training of CSO leaders - networking, experience sharing - international study tours - grants Legal environment for civil society CSO Capacity