Bulgaria

2009-2014

Total allocation: €126.6 million
Allocation to NGO Programme: €11.8 million

NGO Programme Bulgaria
There will be continued significant support for the civil society sector in Bulgaria. An NGO Programme worth €11.8 million will aim to strengthen civil society and enhance its contribution to social justice, democracy and sustainable development. This programme will focus on issues such as social inclusion and anti-discrimination, as well as promoting active citizenship, good governance and transparency.

Bilateral cooperation
Under the agreement for 2009-14, the bilateral dimension is strengthened with more strategic cooperation being established at the programme level. Nine public entities from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are foreseen as programme partners with Bulgarian counterparts. Partnerships at project level will continue to be encouraged.

Read the MoU between Bulgaria and Norway here

Read more detailed information on the support to Bulgaria