We are proud to have collaborated with leading organizations to produce impactful publications that shape the landscape of civil society in Africa.
Our strategic partnerships with esteemed institutions such as WACSI, Innovation for Change, and the Fund for Global Human Rights have resulted in transformative projects that address pressing challenges in development aid, funding sustainability, social accountability, and community empowerment.
Commissioned by WACSI in 2023, with funding from Robert Bosch Stiftung, this study provides critical insights into the evolving dynamics of aid, exploring the implications of decolonizing aid frameworks. This research worked highlighted the need for a paradigm shift that empowers local communities and enhances their agency in the development process, ensuring that initiatives are more responsive to the needs of those they aim to serve.
This guidebook compiles 12 innovative funding strategies tailored to help CSOs achieve financial sustainability. Through providing organizations with alternative funding options, this research project enhanced the resilience and adaptability of CSOs in a competitive funding landscape, ensuring the sustainability of essential civil society initiatives.
This groundbreaking study, commissioned and published by WACSI, tackled donor fatigue and advocates for community-led development solutions. Through an emphasis on participatory approaches, the findings encouraged donors and civil society to collaborate more effectively, fostering trust and shared ownership in development initiatives, which is crucial for developing sustainable solutions
This publication by WACSI offers practical insights into strategies that bolster the financial resilience of African CSOs. By identifying key practices and models, the study provided organizations with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of funding and enhance their operational sustainability, ensuring they can continue to implement programs that benefit their communities
This unique study commissioned and published by WACSI examined how faith-based philanthropy can serve as a viable funding source for civil society organizations. It opened new avenues for funding while emphasizing the importance of ethical giving and community engagement in development initiatives, broadening the funding landscape for CSOs and ensuring they can secure resources from various channels
Commissioned and published by WACSI, this analysis investigated how social movements influence policy and accountability within African governance systems. By showcasing the power of grassroots activism, it underscored the role of citizen engagement in shaping democratic governance and accountability, promoting active citizenship as essential for social change
The Africa Innovation Festival 2021 discussed social accountability initiatives in West Africa, emphasizing the need for civic engagement in governance to address prevalent corruption and inefficiency. Key challenges include a lack of information, citizen apathy, and restrictive laws, while recommendations highlight the importance of building on existing social structures and enhancing civic education.
A crucial publication commissioned and published by WACSI, this work equiped civil society organizations with essential knowledge to protect their digital infrastructure. In an era of increasing cyber threats, it emphasized the importance of digital security for the sustainability and effectiveness of civil society initiatives, enabling organizations to maintain their operations and safeguard their data.
Commissioned and published by WACSI, this publication analyzes the role of social movements in catalyzing significant social, political, and economic reforms. The project highlighted the potential for collective action to drive transformative change across the continent, reinforcing the significance of solidarity in social justice efforts
Commissioned and published by WACSI, this publication analyzes the role of social movements in catalyzing significant social, political, and economic reforms. The project highlighted the potential for collective action to drive transformative change across the continent, reinforcing the significance of solidarity in social justice efforts
Commissioned by STAR-Ghana Foundation and the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) with support from Wilde Ganzen, through the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in an effort to bridge the knowledge gap on local giving in Africa and the potential it has to scale up development on the continent
Succession planning is not a common practice in civil society organisations (CSOs). The objectives of this publication are to both make a case for the importance of succession planning and to use the experiences of CSOs to provide realistic suggestions on how CSOs can execute a smooth succession from one leader to the next at all levels within the organisation. Our analysis focuses on succession planning processes and practices.
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