KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Australian government is offering more than AUD1 million in grants over three years to support eligible Malaysian civil society organisations (CSO) in advancing reforms and implementing social and economic initiatives.
World : Australia Seeks Wider Reach For Malaysian Civil Society Grants
AMKP, CSO, Danielle Heinecke, Australia, Malaysia
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- Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Danielle Heinecke said applications for the grants are open to all local CSOs nationwide, regardless of the causes they focus on.
- Heinecke said the civil society grants would complement Australia’s work with the Malaysian government, international organisations and think tanks, with the emphasis on supporting reforms identified as national priorities.
- She cited Australia’s support for Malaysia’s Freedom Of Information (FOI) reform process, which involved working with both the government and civil society.
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