This project was undertaken to understand the range of experiences in the area of social policy advocacy initiatives in the region and identify the areas of capacity building of social policy advocacy.
Objectives:
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To strengthen existing capacities of development NGOs in South Asia such that they can assume a more pro-active stance in specific areas of sectoral policy influence.
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To understand the range of experiences in the area of social policy advocacy initiatives in the region.
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To identify the areas of capacity building of Social Policy Advocacy.
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To build a network of organizations in the region and in-country to strengthen existing capacities in the field.
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Geographical Spread
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South Asian countries – Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Key areas/components:
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Country case studies were prepared and analyzed, these included:
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Country mapping with detailed account of existing capacities & needs in policy monitoring.
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Country diagnosis.
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In order to facilitate the process active collaboration was sought from five organizations, one in each region.
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PRIP, Bangladesh
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Foundation for Public Interest, India
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Action Aid, Nepal
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South Asia Partnership, Pakistan
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South Asia Partnership, Sri Lanka
Key outputs:
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Synthesis of future strategies and capacity building needs.
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Concerns & Challenges in doing Advocacy work.
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Policy influencing cycle.
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Areas for capacity building (categorized into technical, political and social capital).
Year/Period:
1997
