The Civil Society Development Forum (CSDF) NGO is an expert organization that deals with the development of participatory electronic democracy in Ukraine, building an effective dialogue between government, community and business through the effective use of tools of civil participation, implementation of innovative digital applications and innovative CivicTech solutions, development of innovative training courses.
Since 2014, the organization has successfully implemented more than 190 international, national and local projects in sphere of strengthening the capacity of civil society to participate in democratic decision-making processes, improving the effectiveness of existing participation tools (e-petitions, public consultations, participatory budget), implementing new participation tools (all-Ukrainian and school PBs, public consultations, etc.), formation of new state policies (educational, environmental, civil society development).
Our mission & goal
Mission: Changing the civic consciousness of Ukrainians in understanding the importance of their role and influence on the development and full integration of Ukraine into a responsible democratic European community
Goal: Ensuring the observance of rights and freedoms, and support for civilian population in situations of national crises and during the renovation of the country (in the conditions of war and post-war cooperation) by authorities of various levels in joint cooperation with non-governmental organizations and partners, taking into account the geopolitical challenges of today
Experience
- public administration: 6 years;
- methodologist: 5,5 years;
- evaluation, monitoring and research: 9 years;
- innovator: 7,5 years (patented utility models and original works)
- lawmaking, conducting research, facilitation, moderation and coaching: over 6 years.
KEY PRODUCTS & ACTIVITY
– expert and legal support;
– innovation and methodology: https://diy4change.world;
– practical trainings for the development of сapacity building for public officials, CSOs, volunteer initiatives and citizens.