The purpose of the "Participatory Tools for the Rule of Law in Cyprus" program is to enhance democratic participation through the promotion and implementation of legislative provisions that enable the meaningful involvement of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), as well as the wider public, in decision-making processes. The program aims to strengthen participatory democracy by providing platforms and tools that allow for the monitoring of the work of the House of Representatives, as well as the ability for citizens and organized groups to create and publish proposals, with the option for individuals to co-sign them. This initiative seeks to establish a transparent and participatory framework to improve governance and the legislative process in Cyprus.
The programme promotes transparency and accountability in the functioning of Parliament, providing the opportunity for citizens and CSOs to actively participate in overseeing parliamentary activities and formulating policy proposals. Citizens will be able to follow legislative initiatives, stay informed about discussions and decisions, and participate in public consultations by submitting comments, proposals, and requests to lawmakers.
The project "Participatory Tools for the Rule of Law in Cyprus" is implemented within the framework of the BUILD program, with Oxygen for Democracy as the implementing organization. The "Building a robust and democratic civic space" (BUILD) program aims to protect, promote, and widely recognize the fundamental rights and values of the EU by supporting Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Greece and Cyprus and enhancing their capacity and sustainability. BUILD is co-funded by the European Union through the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) program, the Bodossaki Foundation, and the Cyprus NGO Support Centre, with a total grant amount of €2.9 million. The Bodossaki Foundation (Greece) coordinates the BUILD program in partnership with the Cyprus NGO Support Centre.