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Tasks for NGOs
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Strengthen national networks;
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Expand information dissemination;
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Monitor the implementation of ecological programs and plans;
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Strengthen cooperation with local and national government;
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Improve public policy and legislation;
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They form partnerships (organize regional consultations of partners, establish regional and thematic NGO networks; establish and strengthen national -international coalitions);
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strengthen participatory and advocacy mechanisms (organize awareness raising campaigns on environment condition; participate in the conferences; implement mechanisms to monitor selected aspects of the ecological programs implementation; promote policy change in ecological issues; mobilize media to increase public awareness);
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promote enhancement of capacity ( prepare model local projects and facilitate their implementation; provide training through workshops and seminars; assist in strengthening the capacity of community groups; translate programs and plans into local languages; assist in transfer of effective communication technologies);
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initiate and promote enabling approaches (implement pilot self-monitoring practices; share information among the partners; identify NGO best practices; promote political and legislative means that will allow NGOs to influence national programs in ecological field).