OpportunityTitle: Pacific Islands Good Governance Initiative
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO); Public International Organizations; and private, public, or state institutions of higher education.
Description: Create an initiative in the Pacific Islands that can promote sound, just, and responsive governance within the region to empower citizens, help combat corruption, and strengthen nations&apos; sovereignty. Transparent and accountable governments that promote civil society and rule of law are essential to strengthening the free and open Indo-Pacific region. Programs should address the most pressing governance needs of the Pacific Islands, including multilateral engagement and advocacy to promote public sector accountability and tackle corruption; promote high standards investment; implement debt sustainability practices; strengthen governance institutions; increase public participation in policymaking, especially of women and marginalized populations; promote access to quality and reliable media and other sources of information; and strengthen rule of law, fundamental freedoms, and human rights.
GrantorContactText: cohenjm2@state.gov