PUBLICATIONS
The
influence of Vietnamese –Swedish development co-operation on democracy and human
rights in Vietnam
The country strategy for the
Swedish-Vietnamese development cooperation 2004-2008 required Sida to make a
mid-term assessment of the contribution of development cooperation to the
situation of democracy and human rights in Vietnam, measured by indicators based
on human rights standards from international conventions.
A joined Swedish/Sida - Vietnamese working group selected three sectors for the
assessment: health, decentralisation and the legal sector. Sets of rights were
identified and subsequently the indicators for achievement in each of the
sectors were chosen, as well as the means of verification, and data sources. The
identification and selection process was based on a methodology paper written by
Human European Consultancy partner Marcel Zwamborn, who also aided the
identification and selection process. Based on this preparatory work studies
were undertaken for each of the sectors by independent consultants. The sector
reports were the basis for the synthesis report
written by Marcel Zwamborn.
European
Network of Legal Experts in the non-discrimination field
Publication from the network,
coordinated by Human European Consultancy in partnership with the Migration
Policy Group, providing information on the developments of legislation and
policies in the EU member states:
For more publications from our
network see the European Commission
website page.
Mapping civil society dealing with anti-discrimination
human european consultancy and MPG, working closely with NGOs in
the new member states, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey have trained trainers and
carried out training seminars for capacity building of NGOs fighting
discrimination. The Training Manual
is available for download.
Evaluations EIDHR
The European Commission has commissioned human european consultancy to
carry out evaluations on projects financed in the field of the European
Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR)
To download summaries and publications click here.
Support to NGO sector in Slovenia
From May 2001 till May 2004 MEDE European Consultancy did give support
to both the slovenian Government and the NGO sector for the sustainable development of NGOs and their networks and help in
strengthening the dialogue between the Government and civil society.
Enhancement of the capacity of NGO support structures, such as an NGO Centre.
Development of a regulatory framework for the NGO sector, NGO networks and
funding mechanisms.
The final report from this project can be downloaded
here (682 kB)
From development of human rights to management of human
rights development
Synthesis report from a global review of the Technical Cooperation Programme of
the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). Based on 4
country and 4 thematic studies. The report provides a compilation of "lessons
learned" in order to improve future interventions with a view to a more strategic approach by OHCHR
to technical cooperation. Produced by a partnership of the Netherlands Institute
of Human Rights and MEDE European Consultancy.
The synthesis report can be downloaded
here (770 kB).
Improving the Roma situation
A book presenting projects which were funded by The Partnership for the
Roma Fund, part of a European Commission funded project to support the Romanian
government in improving the situation of the Roma population. Implemented by
MEDE European Consultancy in partnership with the Minority Rights Group
International. The book
gives positive examples of what can be achieved where Roma communities work in
partnership with local authorities in improving their situation.
The book has been published in both Romanian and English. A limited number of
copies is still available and can be ordered.
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