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The European Commission published a 500,000 euros call for proposals for actions in the public finance policy and management (PFPM) sector in Azerbaijan, ENPI Info Center reported.

The global objective of this Call for Proposals under the Neighborhood Civil Society Facility is to strengthen and promote civil society organizations' role in reforms and democratic changes taking place in Azerbaijan, through increased participation in the fulfillment of Neighborhood Policy objectives.

Grants requested under the call should fall between a minimum of 50,000 euros and a maximum of 250,000 euros. The planned duration of an action may not be lower than 18 months nor exceed 36 months. Bids for the allocation of grants will be accepted until March 9.

The objectives of the Call for Proposals include increase of non-state actors' involvement in support of implementation and monitoring of policies in Azerbaijan, the promotion of involvement of non-state actors in policy dialogue, as well as increase of interaction between non-state actors and authorities so as to contribute to improving transparency and quality of public finance policy and management.

Among the objectives is the increase of the role of non-state actors in supporting oversight functions in the area of public finance policy and management; the improvement of public participation in the budget process to increase public role in decision-making and improve effectiveness of public expenditures.