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Principles ofCSO DevelopmentEffectiveness

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Introduction

FRAMEWORK

FOR CSO DEVELOPMENT EFFECTIVENESS

PRINCIPLES

GUIDELINES MECHANISMS INDICATORS

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Principles of

CSO DevelopmentEffectiveness

Underlying values and qualities ofsocial and organizationalrelationships that promotedevelopment in which those living

in poverty may more ably claimtheir rights

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Some Principles of CSO Devt.Effectiveness

People-centered

Poverty-focused

Based on human rights and social justice

Based on genuine and long term partnership,respect and dialogue, acknowledgingdiversity

Striving for sustainable impact and results

Continuous enhancement of transparency,accountability, autonomy from states andcoordination

Principles of CSO Devt. Effectiveness as identified in 2007

Brussels workshop on Civil Societyand Aid Effectiveness

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Legitimacy

CSOs actors have come to be recognised as akey force in enhancing citizens

participation in development. They areessential organisations for increasing peoplesdemands for progressive realisation of humanrights,

For ensuing accountability of governmentsand for engagement and monitoring

implementation of development change.

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Accountability

A responsibility to answer for particularperformance expectations to specificstakeholders

Challenges andPrinciples

Governments, Donors, Northern and International CSOs

PeersPartners

Poor and marginalized, including women

Staff, members,

Board

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Gender EqualityThe equal rights, responsibilities and

opportunities of women and men andgirls and boys; it implies that the

interests, needs and priorities of bothgenders are taken into consideration.

Gender Equity

Fairness of treatment for women andmen according to their needs.

Challenges andPrinciples

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North-South/South-South CSORelations

- Premised on cross-border intl solidarity but reality is that ofunequal relations of the dominant Northern CSO often leading topatron-client relationship

- CSO partnerships should adjust to needs and circumstances ofinherently weaker partner and reduce partnership demands-fiduciary, project mgt., program sustainability, etc.

- Building equal partnerships require an enlightened approach ofaffirmative action providing allowances to weaker partner

CSO partnerships should provide enabling support starting withcore financial support to ensure effective operation of CSOs whosemembers cant sustain operations

Challenges andPrinciples

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