- Justification : Ce communiqué de presse important annonce un partenariat stratégique entre la Banque Africaine de Développement (BAD) et l’Institut Ouest Africain de la Société Civile (WACSI). L’objectif principal de cette collaboration est de renforcer considérablement la capacité des organisations de la société civile opérant en Afrique de l’Ouest. L’accord se concentre spécifiquement sur l’amélioration de leurs compétences en matière de programmation pour le développement, facilitant de manière cruciale leurs efforts de mobilisation de ressources et améliorant la gestion des connaissances. Le renforcement des capacités en matière de mobilisation de ressources est une étape directe et vitale vers la réalisation d’une plus grande autonomie financière pour les ONG.
- Analysis: This partnership’s deliberate focus on strengthening CSOs’ resource mobilization capacities signifies a growing recognition by key development actors like the AfDB that equipping NGOs with the skills and strategies to diversify their funding sources is essential to their long-term sustainability and independence.
RESSOURCE : “Empowering CSOs for Effective Dispute Resolution”
Rationale: This article details a workshop organized by the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) in collaboration with the World Bank’s Accountability Mechanism. The workshop aimed to equip representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs) from West, Central, and Francophone North Africa with essential dispute resolution skills and knowledge. While not directly focused on financial autonomy, this initiative highlights the AfDB’s commitment to strengthening the operational effectiveness and overall capacity of CSOs, which can indirectly contribute to their long-term sustainability.
RESSOURCE :“AfDB Power, Energy, Climate and Green Growth Team Attended the UNGA79 to Drive New Partnership”
Rationale: This brief news article highlights the AfDB’s participation in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) with a focus on energy, climate, and green growth. It reaffirms the Bank’s continued commitment to the African Climate Change Fund, strengthening the AfDB’s role in facilitating climate-related finance accessible to diverse stakeholders, including civil society organizations.
