On 20th June, 2025, the CSOA Secretariat successfully organized a consultation meet on the Revised CSO Rules and Regulations (Draft) in Thimphu. The meeting accomodated constructive discussions and deliberations on various insertions and alterations to the existing CSO Rules and Regulations 2017, to remain abreast and in alignment with the Amended CSO Act. The meeting was participated by 36 CSOs, ...
Training on Social Enterprise for the CSOs
The Authority with support from Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship, MoICE successfully organized a comprehensive training on social enterprise for the CSOs. This initiative serves as the Authority's continued support to the CSOs in exploring alternate funding sources to ensure the financial sustainability of the CSOs. The training introduced the participants on developing busin...
Onboarding of the New Executive Directors of CSOs
As part of its facilitation role, the CSOA Secretariat onboarded newly appointed Executive Directors of six respective CSOs. The session included an orientation on the CSOs' governance structure, Authority's roles and mandates, CSOs' compliance requirements, fees and penalties structure. Additionally, the Executive Directors were sensitized on the Bhutan Civil Society Accountability St...
Call for Proposals for GoI-PTA Grant
The CSO Authority is pleased to call for proposals for the GoI-PTA Grant of Nu.300M specifically for the social development activities. Eligibility Criteria includes: All registered CSOs Active CoR (Certificate of Registration) Proposal aligned to the Grant Requirements (Social Development) Proposal aligned to the respective CSOs AoA (Articles of Association) Th...
Annual CSOs Summit
The inaugural Annual CSOs Summit was convened in Punakha from February 6th to 7th, 2025. The Summit sensitized the CSO Sector with a comprehensive presentation by the Cabinet Secretariat outlining the 13th FYP, with the intention of streamlining CSOs’ activities and aligning them with the Government’s initiatives. Additionally, the Summit fostered enhanced collaboration between the Gov...