Ways in which local content reaches policy makers throughout the information chain
This workshop will provide a forum to discuss local content management and how its influence on policy can be enhanced.
Events: Workshops
ODI Civil Society Partnerships Programme Advisory Group Meeting
The key objectives of the second meeting were to review progress over the last year, to provide advice for the remaining second year of the Phase 2 plan developed at the last meeting, and to discuss longer term issues for Phase 3 of the programme, which will start in April 2008.
ODI Civil Society Partnerships Programme Partners Meeting
Following the completion of its second year of operation, the Civil Society Partnerships Programme (CSPP) invited its partners to London to discuss the lessons learned so far and the way forward for the network.
Policy Analysis, Engagement and Advocacy
The objectives of this three day workshop were to enable participants to: Share experiences about CSO-policy context in Asia, learn about the latest worldwide research and practice in this area, share experiences about approaches to influence policy and what works and start to develop strategies to improve policy impact.
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Policy Processes - Dhaka, Bangladesh
This workshop focused on how CEF and its partners in Africa Asia can better use evidence to promote pro-poor policies. Active participation was the cornerstone of the approach in the workshops, with emphasis placed on participants' own knowledge and experience.
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Policy Processes - Maputo, Mozambique
The workshop was designed for CEF coordinators and partners in Africa who wanted to know more about how to influence policy as well as to develop a draft policy influencing strategy for their respective country programmes.
Enhancing Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Influence on Development Policies
This participatory workshop focused on how CSOs can maximize their chances of influencing policy towards meeting the needs of the poor.
Working Together for Accountable Government: Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and parliaments
This workshop, held as part of the CIVICUS World Assembly 2006, looked at how CSOs can play an important role in holding governments and their leaders to account by working with parliaments.
Aid for Trade: Its role in WTO negotiations and in long-term development
The aim of this seminar was to bring together policy makers, development agencies, NGO representatives, academics and other experts to discuss Aid for Trade in the WTO and possible long-term implications of Aid for Trade for developing countries.
Making the Policy-Research Connection for Development: Using Research-Based Evidence to Improve Policy, Programs and Practice (Ottawa)
The workshop for Canadian International Development Agency Policy Analysts was designed to provide some underpinning theory, and practical tools on how to use research more effectively for policy and practice.