How DAC Members Work with Civil Society Organisations
An Overview
In the Accra Agenda for Action (2008), donors and developing country governments committed
to deepening their engagement with civil society organisations (CSOs). This requires
a broad understanding of CSOs as development actors in their own right, and as aid
donors, recipients and partners. The book, How DAC Members Work with Civil Society
Organisations: An Overview, examines why donors think it is important to work with
CSOs, the ways they provide funds and the challenges they encounter.
Although donors have made progress in developing policies and strategies for working
with CSOs, clarifying and streamlining processes, strengthening mutual accountability
and engaging in meaningful dialogue on development policy remain challenging. The
book points to areas where donors, developing country governments and CSOs from developing
and developed countries can improve the way they work together towards development
objectives.