The Civil Society Organization Authority convened its 42nd meeting on 9th August 2024. The meeting facilitated in-depth deliberations on several critical matters, including the draft Government-CSOs' Collaboration Guidelines, the CSOs' Endowment Fund, and new registrations. During the meeting, the Secretariat presented its annual workplan for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Additionally...
Collaborate for Change: Inaugural CSOs Quarterly Summit
The CSOA Secretariat successfully organized the inaugural Quarterly CSOs Meet with an aim to enhance the networking among the CSO Sector. Furthermore, the meeting enabled CSOs to brainstorm ideas and adopt constructive and collaborative approaches in enhancing their impact on the society. The Quarterly CSOs Meet was held for two days from 25th to 26th April, 2024 in Paro. The meeting was attend...
Bhutan Film Institute registered as CSO.
In a significant stride towards recognizing and fostering impactful philanthropic initiatives, the Authority has formally awarded Certificate of Registration to a new Civil Society Organization, recognizing its commitment to social impact and community services. The certification affirms the organization's commitment to transparency, accountability and the pursuit of positive social chang...
CSOs Join Forces in Prayers for Our Nation's Prosperity
Members of Civil Society Organizations and the Authority's Secretariat attended the Goenpo Tshe-Pamed and Tsheku Yangku rituals and offered prayers for the prosperity of the country. The kurim was conducted as the part of the six days rituals to avert natural disaster and presided by His Holiness the Jekhenpo and performed by the monks of the Central Monastic Body. ...
Towards a dynamic and accountable CSOs
The Authority with support from Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) and Bhutan Transparency Initiatives (BTI) conducted a two days comprehensive workshop aimed at enhancing the implementation and assessment of the Accountability Standards for CSOs on 12th - 13th June 2023 at Paro. The event brought together representatives from 47 registered CSOs to promote and strengthen accountability practice...