What is an NGO Database?
The NGO database is an information database formed in order to ensure the transparency of the activities of non-governmental organizations and to inform the public about them, as well as for use as part of placing a state social order, providing grants and awarding prizes.
What government agency is working on the formation of an NGO database?
The authorized body responsible for the formation of the NGO Database is the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Civil Society of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The work is carried out directly by the Civil Society Committee of the MDLGO.
Who should submit information to the NGO Database?
In accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 41 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Non-Profit Organizations”, non-profit organizations created in the form of institutions, public associations, joint stock companies, foundations, associations of legal entities in the form of an association (union), as well as in other legal forms that are not provided for in Article 17 of this Law, branches and representative offices (separate subdivisions) of foreign and international non-profit organizations operating in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan shall annually submit information on their activities to the authorized body in the field of interaction with non-governmental organizations, including March 31 about its founders (participants), composition of property, sources of formation and directions of spending money in the manner approved by the authorized body in the field of interaction with non-governmental organizations.
Currently, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Civil Society is working to amend this rule in terms of clarifying NPOs, which should provide information to the NGO Database.
Recently it became known that new Rules for the submission of information by non-governmental organizations to the NGO Database have been developed. What is the reason for the decision to amend the Rules?
The new rules are developed taking into account the views of representatives of non-governmental organizations in order to simplify the provision of information to the authorized body. The form for reporting information has been simplified - some paragraphs are excluded and specified, separated by tables for ease of filling out (the rules obligating the submission of constituent documents, the balance sheet, paragraphs regarding income and expenses are brought into line with the tax reporting form, which will facilitate the provision of information).
How often is it necessary to provide information to the NGO Database?
Information in the NGO Database must be submitted annually by March 31 of the year following the reporting period.
In what form should information be submitted to the NGO Database?
Information is provided on the form (https://infonpo.kz/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/%D0%9F%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%B7-%E2 % 84% 966175-% D0% BD% D0% B0-% D1% 80% D1% 83% D1% 81.pdf), according to the annex to the Rules for the provision of information about their activities NGOs (order of the Minister of Culture and Sports of 02.19.2016 No. 51) in the Kazakh and Russian languages.
How to submit information for the NGO Database?
Information submitted:
- Until March 31, 2018 via mail or on purpose on paper and electronic media (CD-ROMs or USB-flash drives in Word format);
- through the Internet portal of the NGO Database (infonpo.kz).
Whether the opportunity to provide information to the NGO Database through the web portal, i.e. electronic?
Yes, this opportunity has survived. To provide information in electronic form, the web portal of the NGO Database operates - infonpo.kz. For authorization / registration on the web portal, you need to obtain an electronic digital signature on a legal entity (EDS or certificate). An application for an electronic digital signature can be submitted at the nearest branch of the Public Service Center (PSC).
Upon entering the Internet portal of the NGO Database infonpo.kz, NGOs will be able to familiarize themselves with the User Guide, which provides a step-by-step algorithm for working with the portal.
To which address do you need to send information in paper form?
When providing information on the activities of non-governmental organizations to the authorized body through mail or on purpose, non-governmental organizations send information about their activities with a cover letter to the address: 8 Esilsky Ave. Society of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Civil Society of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Are there any recommendations for completing the reporting form?
Guidelines for providing information on their activities of NGOs are located on the website infonpo.kz (https://infonpo.kz/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/%D0%9C%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%BE % D0% B4 .-% D1% 80% D0% B5% D0% BA% D0% BE% D0% BC .-% D0% 91% D0% 94-% D0% 9D% D0% 9F% D0% 9E_175. pdf).
Is the provision of information by a non-governmental organization mandatory