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Annex 1 - the European External Action Service - Europa

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1. NGO historical aspects<br />

The organization was first established in Austria, 1963. The founders were <strong>the</strong> Austrian Catholic Youth<br />

Organisation. It was purposely established at <strong>the</strong> time to provide technical assistance to <strong>the</strong>n<br />

emerging new nations, especially those in Africa and South America. In 1964, it was established in<br />

PNG. It’s practical objectives are to empower locals in <strong>the</strong>ir development endeavours. Providing skills<br />

development in agriculture and trades areas.<br />

2. Organizational aspects<br />

Currently volunteers in Simbu, Bougainville, Mt Hagen and Port Moreby. Previously volunteers were in<br />

Enga and Madang. There are 90 volunteers all over <strong>the</strong> world (from 200 few years ago). In PNG <strong>the</strong>re<br />

are 15 volunteers. Their technical capacities range from technical education and school<br />

administration, NGO promotion, support of local NGOs, organizational development for Church<br />

projects.<br />

3. Networking and institutional relations<br />

Networks with Austrian Development Agency. ADA liaises with EU in Brussels. It is linked to a number<br />

of Church organizations and also o<strong>the</strong>r NGOs. It also networks with PNG Education Department,<br />

Community Development.<br />

4. Juridical aspects<br />

It is registered with <strong>the</strong> IPA in PNG. The Austrian Board oversees its work.<br />

5. Financial aspects<br />

The NGO publishes its accounts each year. It is centrally done in Australia. Source of funding is from<br />

Austrian NGOs – 30% and 70% from Austrian Government and EU. Counterpart funding in kind come<br />

from PNG Education Department and Churches.<br />

6. Activities and sectors<br />

Main sectors: Education, technical training and civil society in terms of capacity building for local<br />

NGOs.<br />

Main activities: Technical capacity building, organization development, administration, management<br />

and occupational <strong>the</strong>rapy.<br />

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