In seven years, from 2015 to 2022, the Civic Movement Citizen Participation (PC) received financing for US $ 10, 870,000 from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which were used to support the strengthening of strengthening The democratic, governance and institutional strength advances that our country currently exhibits, the entity reported.
He defended the legality of the resources they have received from the part of the entity and the achievements that have been obtained in the country and in the region. He added that the funds have been executed in alliances with entities such as the Institutionality and Justice Foundation (Finjus), the Community Houses of Justice, Intec and Unibe.
“Although a minority has questioned that these funds are received, both its origins and the aims for those that have been used are legitimate and the benefits for our population are recognized in the region and in the world,” says the entity.
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He explained that they have supported the institutionality of the country through programs to support the parties, justice, the municipality and electoral observation, women, young people, the police, among others. He regretted the closure of social programs that have contributed to democracy in the continent. He added that in the last two years, USAID contributions have decreased to its minimum expression, due to internal decisions of that country.
“These funds are monitored and audited, both by the agency and by independent auditors,” PC explained.
The group also details that USAID has played “an important role in financing a part of our projects, from the late nineties to date.”
“The Usaid cooperation has played an important role in financing a part of our projects, since the late nineties to date.”
