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Strong and open channels dialogue between government and civil society are the keys to progress in a growing democracy. Our programs work to develop sustainable mechanisms of dialogue between government and civil society at all levels, be it in the context of private sector competitiveness and free trade, transparent and accountable government, anti-gang and crime initiatives or peacebuilding.
Colombia
Free Trade Capacity Building and Civil Society
This project provided training to different segments of civil society on issues related to free trade, competitiveness and the establishment and preparation of an internal agenda for Colombia small and medium enterprise to adapt and compete in the coming era of free trade. Via a series of workshops and seminars in 27 cities in Colombia, international specialists from the WTO, World Bank and the OAS provided expertise on these issues and worked with local communities to develop workable competitive strategies.
Columbia
Peacebuilding Dialogue Workshops
The Trust is working with Corporacion Galan, a respected Colombian NGO, to execute a public information campaign to assist communities affected by the demobilization process. Through community radio programs, workshops and other interventions, the program seeks to reduce community tension, acts of retribution and other social difficulties that arise as rebel groups are demobilized and re-integrated into their former communities.
Guatemala
Free Trade Community Dialogue
This 2004 public awareness project worked through community meetings, radio and the newspaper to educate small and medium enterprises, including indigenous farming communities in the west to inform them about ongoing CAFTA negotiations and their potential impact, both negative and positive, on differing commercial sectors.
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