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...
Voluntary Dissolution
The Board of Trustees of Music of Bhutan Research Centre (MBRC), a registered CSO under CSO Act has tendered its intent to dissolve (voluntary deregistration). Therefore, the Authority would like to officially request creditors having any claims against or with the organization to show cause against the dissolution within one month of this notice. ...
Annual Authority-CSOs Meet 2024
In recognition of the significance of fostering a platform for open dialogue between the governing Authority and the Civil Society Organizations, the Authority-CSOs meet was organized on December 13th, 2024 in Terma Linca Resort & Spa, Thimphu. The forum represents shared commitment to strengthening collaboration, enhancing mutual understanding and ensuring collective efforts to yield greater ...