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Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development

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Course Summary

Learn how to effectively engage civil society in development and achieve sustainable development goals. This course covers topics such as stakeholder analysis, partnership building, and measuring impact.

Key Learning Points

Understand the role of civil society in development
Learn how to engage and build partnerships with civil society organizations
Gain skills in stakeholder analysis and measuring impact

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

Development Officer
- USA: $48,000 - $70,000
- India: INR 4,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €35,000
Community Organizer
- USA: $30,000 - $40,000
- India: INR 2,00,000 - INR 4,00,000
- Spain: €15,000 - €20,000
NGO Program Manager
- USA: $50,000 - $80,000
- India: INR 5,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €40,000

Learning Outcomes

Develop effective strategies for engaging civil society in development
Build successful partnerships with civil society organizations
Measure the impact of civil society engagement on sustainable development goals

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic knowledge of development issues
Familiarity with civil society organizations

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced
Video lectures
Quizzes and assignments

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Description

Civil society organizations (CSOs) are key actors in development that have valuable contributions to make. They play a multitude of roles - including in relation to humanitarian assistance, service-delivery, research and policy development, and pursuing accountability from governments and other stakeholders – all of which can significantly contribute to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). CSOs are expected to play a critical role in implementing the SDGs and in monitoring their progress. It is therefore urgent that CSOs meaningfully and effectively engage in development processes. But what is needed for CSOs to be able to do so? This Online Interactive Guidance offers some answers to that question. It takes participants through a history of the international commitments that call for this multi-stakeholder collaboration; what this means in practice for different development actors; and the benefits that can ensue through means of good practice examples from countries across the globe.

Learning objectives Following the completion of the 5 modules of the Online Interactive Guidance, participants will be able to: • Describe the rationale behind the need to engage civil society in development processes; • Define the CSO enabling environment and CSO development effectiveness as key components to ensuring effective engagement of CSOs in development; • Recall the international commitments on the CSO enabling environment and CSO development effectiveness; • Distinguish the roles and responsibilities of different development actors in ensuring effective engagement of CSOs in development; • Identify practical ways in which governments, donors and civil society can engage to create a CSO enabling environment and ensure CSO development effectiveness; • Identify good practices for a CSO enabling environment and development effectiveness; • Indicate the benefits that can ensue from implementing good practices; • Translate the international commitments and apply these to their own context. Methodology This Online Interactive Guidance consists of five modules developed around the overall learning objectives. Each module starts with an animated video introducing the topic and is followed by good practice examples; insights from the field in the form of video interviews; in-depth readings; and an online activity. Set-up The Online Guidance will lead participants through the modules that each play a part in creating an environment in which CSOs can meaningfully and effectively contribute to implementation and monitoring of international development processes. > Module 1 will examine the CSO-related commitments that the international community has subscribed to and will provide an introduction to the four ways in which these can be realized. > Module 2 will explore the means towards creating effective multi-stakeholder dialogue, which is key to creating a CSO enabling environment. > Module 3 will examine CSOs’ own responsibility in ensuring their effectiveness, accountability and transparency in their day-to-day operations. > Module 4 will delve into how providers of official development cooperation can effectively work with and for CSOs. > Module 5 is the concluding module and will examine how a country’s rules and regulations can determine an enabling environment for CSOs to operate in. Completion Participants who have completed the 5 modules can request a certificate extended by the Task Team on CSO Development Effectiveness & Enabling Environment.

Outline

Module 1: Introduction to effective civil society engagement in international development
Civil Society as a key player in development
Insights from the field "civil society as a key player in development"
About this Online Interactive Guidance
Information about the Task Team
Module 1: Civil Society as a key player in development
Types of CSOs in development
Which development arenas are most relevant to the effective engagement of CSOs in development processes?
Video: Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Video: Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (GPEDC)
The four principles of effective development cooperation
In-depth readings
Introduction to the video on insights from the field
The Four-Part Framework on CSO development effectiveness and enabling environment
Looking ahead at Module 2: Multi-stakeholder dialogue
Effective civil society engagement in international development

Module 2: Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue (MSD)
Multi-stakeholder dialogue
Insights from the field "The challenges and opportunities of multi-stakeholder dialogue"
Module 2: Multi-stakeholder dialogue as a key component of the CSO enabling environment
Good practice examples of multi-stakeholder dialogue
Introduction to the video on insights from the field
In-depth readings on multi-stakeholder dialogue
Looking ahead at Module 3: CSO Development Effectiveness
Multi-stakeholder dialogue

Module 3: CSO Development Effectiveness, Accountability & Transparency
CSO Development Effectiveness, Accountability & Transparency
Insights from the field "CSO development effectiveness: challenges and opportunities both on the ground and at global level"
Sneak peek – Official Development Cooperation with CSOs
Module 3: CSO Development Effectiveness - what can CSOs do themselves?
Good practice examples of CSO development effectiveness, accountability & transparency
Introduction to the video on insights from the field
In-depth readings on CSO development effectiveness, accountability & transparency
Looking ahead at Module 4: Official Development Cooperation with CSOs
CSO development effectiveness, accountability & transparency

Module 4: Official Development Cooperation with CSOs
Official Development Cooperation with CSOs
Insights from the field “Walk the Talk": effective donor engagement with civil society
Module 4: Official Development Cooperation with CSOs - the role of donors
Good practice examples of Official Development Cooperation with CSOs
Introduction to the video on insights from the field
In-depth readings on Official Development Cooperation with CSOs
Looking ahead at Module 5: The Legal and Regulatory Environment
Official Development Cooperation with CSOs

Module 5: Legal & regulatory environment
An enabling legal and regulatory environment for CSOs
Insights from the field "Effective engagement of civil society at the country level: what does this mean in practice"
Insights from the field – Statement by the UN Special Rapporteur on Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association
Module 5: The legal and regulatory environment - the role of governments
Good practice examples of an enabling legal and regulatory environment for CSOs
Introduction to the video on insights from the field "Effective engagement of civil society at the country level"
Introduction to video on insights from the field – Statement by UN Special Rapporteur
In-depth readings on the legal and regulatory environment for CSOs
Closing – how to get involved
The legal and regulatory environment for CSOs

Summary of User Reviews

This course on effective engagement of civil society in development has received positive reviews from users. Many users appreciated the practical and interactive approach taken by the instructors.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The practical and interactive approach taken by the instructors.

Pros from User Reviews

Engaging and interactive learning experience
Practical and relevant content
Expert instructors with real-world experience
Good balance of theory and application
Useful resources and materials provided

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course content to be too basic
Lack of diversity in case studies and examples
Course structure and pacing could be improved
Limited interaction with other students
Not suitable for advanced learners

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