AfDB, West African Civil Society Institute Sign Agreement To Strengthen Capacity Of Civil Society Organizations
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The MoU formalizes a strategic partnership that will leverage WACSI's expertise in building the skills and competencies of CSOs, in alignment with the Bank's 2021-2025 Capacity Development Strategy.
The MoU outlines a comprehensive action plan centered around four key pillars:
- Strengthening the skills and competencies of CSOs on development programming
- Facilitating partnerships and resources mobilization for sustainable capacity building
- Enhancing knowledge management through the generation and dissemination of relevant information
- Advocating for and influencing policy to ensure a more meaningful engagement of civil society in development discourse
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Zeneb Toure, the Bank's manager for civil society and community engagement, acknowledged the critical role of civil society as partners in achieving shared development goals. She said the partnership with WACSI will be instrumental in unlocking the full potential of CSOs to contribute to inclusive growth and impactful development across West Africa.
WACSI expressed gratitude for the Bank's recognition of its work and commitment to supporting civil society.