United States Department of State (USA)

Fixed Amount Awards for Human Rights, Accountability, and Access to Information in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Last update: Mar 21, 2019 Last update: Mar 21, 2019

Details

Location:North Korea
North Korea
Status:Closed
Budget: USD 1,000,000
Award ceiling: USD 150,000
Award floor: USD 50,000
Sector:Education, Training & Capacity Building, Gender & Human Rights, Public Sector Governance, Marketing & Media
Eligible applicants:NGOs / Nonprofit Organisations, Academic Institutions, Private Sector
Eligible applicant countries: North Korea, USA
North Korea, USA
Date posted: Mar 21, 2019

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About the Funding Agency

The U.S. Department of State is the federal executive body under the US government that advises the President and maintains international relations, serving as the Department of Foreign Affairs. It was formed in 1789 in Washington, DC, USA and guides America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy and assistance, supporting citizens' interests, security and economic prosperity.

The responsibilities of the Department of State include implementing U.S. foreign policy, managing the country's diplomatic missions overseas, negotiating treaties and agreements with foreign organizations and representing the United States at the United Nations. It is also responsible for working with non-profit organizations and foundations that represent social and political programs in other countries. In addition to managing the Department, the Secretary of State serves as the country's chief diplomat and representative abroad. The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labour, a division of the U.S. Department of State, publishes annual reports on global human rights and U.S. contributions to the advancement of freedom and democracy. The Foreign Service Institute, which is also a division of the Department of State, is responsible for training diplomatic personnel. The director of the institute has the rank of Assistant Secretary of State of the United States. The Office of Digital Diplomacy deals with digital projects such as Diplopedia.

U.S. Department of State key sectors: Public & Foreign Affairs, International Relations, Public Policy, Diplomacy, Socio-Economic Development, Democracy, Human Rights, Programme Management, etc.

About the Sectors

Education, Training & Capacity Building

Covers formal and informal education, training, and capacity-building activities that develop knowledge, skills, and institutional capabilities across all age groups.


Key areas:
  • Education systems and learning programmes
  • Vocational training and skills development
  • Capacity building and professional development

Gender & Human Rights

Includes initiatives that promote gender equality, protect human rights, and address discrimination and vulnerability across populations.


Key areas:
  • Gender equality and women’s empowerment
  • Human rights protection and advocacy
  • Protection of vulnerable and marginalized groups

Locations

North Korea

North Korea maintains limited and outdated infrastructure, with state-controlled development focused on energy, transport, and industrial facilities. International sanctions and restricted foreign investment significantly constrain large-scale modernization efforts. Infrastructure policy emphasizes self-reliance and strategic sectors, particularly heavy industry and defense-related facilities. Economic isolation and limited access to international finance remain primary obstacles to comprehensive infrastructure reform.

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