Civil Society Organisations and Aid for Trade- Roles and Realities Nairobi, Kenya; 15-16 March 2007 “CAPACITY CONSTRAINTS OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS IN DEALING WITH AND ADDRESSING AID FOR TRADE” Nathalie Vialle, ICTSD

Capacity Constraints of Civil Society Organisations in dealing with and addressing A4T needs Trade is not just about Economic Growth Sustainable Development is the ultimate goal Aid for Trade’s rationale

Capacity Constraints of Civil Society Organisations in dealing with and addressing A4T needs Three main points: Involving Civil Society in the A4T debate Limiting Factors of CSOs capacities ICTSD’s influence in the A4T agenda

Capacity Constraints of Civil Society Organisations in dealing with and addressing A4T needs INVOLVING CSOs IN THE A4T DEBATE: What Civil Organizations do The role of CSOs in relation to policy The role of CSOs in relation to trade The role of CSOs in relation to international development

Capacity Constraints of Civil Society Organisations in dealing with and addressing A4T needs LIMITING FACTORS OF CSOs CAPACITIES: Governments Financial Resources Credibility Access Role of stakeholders and mission statement

Capacity Constraints of Civil Society Organisations in dealing with and addressing A4T needs ICTSD’s INFLUENCE IN THE A4T AGENDA Organization of Policy Dialogues Networking

Capacity Constraints of Civil Society Organisations in dealing with and addressing A4T needs CONCLUSION: CSOs can strengthen the A4T agenda by: Ensuring A4T respond to real needs in the ground Assisting in the delivery of A4T CSOs role in A4T must be effective and valuable

Capacity Constraints of Civil Society Organisations in dealing with and addressing A4T needs THANK YOU! Nathalie Vialle nvialle@ictsd.ch