1. GFG-BACG Meeting: Harnosand, Sweden March 14, 2011 www.cso-effectiveness.org

2. The Open Forum The Open Forum for CSO Development Effectiveness is an international CSO-driven process towards defining a global development effectiveness framework for CSOs.

3. Objectives of the Open Forum 1.enable CSOs to reach consensus on a global CSO development effectiveness framework. In particular to reach an agreement: –on common principles, –indicators, –implementation guidelines, –good practices for accountability mechanisms and –minimum standards for enabling environment. 2.provide a learning space, based on mutual trust, where CSOs can discuss issues and challenges relevant to their work and relationships as development actors. 3.build understanding and support among official donors, governments and other development stakeholders for an enabling environment for CSOs.

4. How does the Open Forum work? -Facilitates national, regional, global, thematic Consultations to build a consensus on commonly accepted principles and indicators and on minimum standards for enabling environment -Stimulates multi-stakeholder dialogue with and among CSOs, donors and governments on these issues at country, regional and international levels

5. Some Numbers 67 Country consultations 6 Regional consultations 5 Global thematic consultations 200 participants at the Global Assembly from 80 countries 2500 people participated in all consultations

6. Holistic Approach The Open Forum adopts a holistic approach towards defining and promoting CSO development effectiveness and actor involvement; It seeks to involve all different types of CSOs from across the globe, regardless of their size, approaches to development or organizational cultures; CSOs engaged in advocacy, service delivery, mobilization of citizens and communities, policy dialogue and research, are welcomed in the Open Forum; Trade unions, NGOs, community-based organizations, social movements are given an opportunity to contribute to the Open Forum agenda.

7. Operational Structure Global Facilitation Group (GFG) – Governing body –29 member CSO networks and platforms from across the globe –Provides political leadership, guidance, oversight and representation for the Open Forum Consortium of Supporting Organizations (Consortium) –5 CSO networks, each in charge of a specific region, each with an Open Forum Outreach Officer –implements regional activities of the Open Forum Open Forum Secretariat –Coordinates and oversees the implementation of the Open Forum work plan and budget, through a Global Coordinator and Financial Officer –Hosted by CONCORD, as the lead member of the Consortium

8. Outcomes A common understanding, shared by CSOs from around the world, of the challenges to realizing CSO development effectiveness. This will be reflected in a global framework for CSO development effectiveness; Increased accountability for principles of CSO development effectiveness; Increased awareness and knowledge of existing tools, mechanisms and initiatives to promote and improve CSO development effectiveness at all levels of CSO activity;.

9. More Outcomes Strengthened partnerships to promote development effectiveness among CSOs and between CSOs and other development stakeholders, including official donors and governments; Understanding and support among official donors, governments and other development stakeholders for an enabling environment for CSO actions. This is also aimed at resulting in a multi-stakeholder agreement between all stakeholders, particularly official donors, governments and CSOs, on a set of minimum enabling conditions critical to the effectiveness of CSOs as development actors The base for continuous and long term process was laid down!

10. A 3-Year Global Consultative Process 2009 2010 2011 First Global Assembly Second Global Assembly Start of the process 4th High-Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness…. And beyond Fundraising and work plan development Political dialogue and outreach at all levels National and thematic consultations begin To build consensus on the CSO development effectiveness framework Continuing consultations to react to proposed CSO development effectiveness principles and framework, and to discuss national level implementation Political dialogue and outreach at all levels Finalise International Framework; CSOs mobilise for the 4th High-Level Forum Regional preparatory workshops to initiate and trigger process Begin implementation and advocacy of framework at national, regional, international and sectoral levels Political dialogue and outreach at all levels

11. Istanbul CSO Development Effectiveness Principles 1.Respect and promote human rights and social justice 2.Embody gender equality and equity while promoting women and girl’s rights 3.Focus on people’s empowerment, democratic ownership and participation 4.Promote Environmental Sustainability 5.Practice transparency and accountability 6.Pursue equitable partnerships and solidarity 7.Create and share knowledge and commit to mutual learning 8.Commit to realizing positive sustainable change

12. What’s next in 2011? Regional meetings and Thematic consultations Final version of draft Framework Second Global Assembly in Cambodia CSO Advocacy and outreach (internal and external) CIVICUS World Assembly Busan !

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