The US Government is interested in hearing from civil society on S4D topics and has released a tentative schedule for consultations, as below- beginning on May 5th. USG colleagues indicated that there may be another round of consultations later in the year and is particularly interested in understanding how the S4D can further the issues below; how civil society and government can work together around these issues; and recommendations for the S4D planning team. The consultations will be virtual, with an agenda and call in information being shared with invitees the week before the call.
Consultation Topics | Tentative Meeting Date | Meeting Time |
Civic Space | 5/5/2022 | 9:00am EST |
Rule of Law | 5/10/2022 | 9:00am EST |
Government Transparency/Public Procurement | 5/12/2022 | 9:00am EST |
Technology for Democracy (including Tech Misuse) | 5/17/2022 | 9:00am EST |
Election Integrity | 5/19/2022 | 9:00am EST |
Media Freedom | 5/24/2022 | 9:00am EST |
Climate/Environment | 5/26/2022 | 9:00am EST |
Racial Justice | 6/2/2022 | 9:00am EST |
Combating Bribery | 6/7/2022 | 9:00am EST |
Youth & Child Rights | 6/9/2022 | 9:00am EST |
LGBTQI+ Issues | 6/14/2022 | 9:00am EST |
Disability Issues | 6/16/2022 | 9:00am EST |
Gender | 6/21/2022 | 9:00am EST |
Financial Transparency | 6/23/2022 | 9:00am EST |
Labor Rights/Forced Labor | 6/28/2022 | 9:00am EST |