Public Consultation on CSOs in Development: Now Open

Dear all,

Please have a look at the new DEVCO consultation on CSOs in Development: section 2.6 certainly makes the link between PE and a strategic approach to CSOs. I find the following paragraph especially interesting: 'For donors, gaining a sound understanding of local CSOs including their capacity and dynamics in relation to other forces at play is a first step for a meaningful engagement with CSOs, connecting the different areas of intervention in which they take part. "CSO mapping studies" can be a useful tool in this respect.'

Also the related question could be included in a PEA analysis not just in the consultation:

How should country level political dynamics be considered in engaging with CSOs and supporting their governance-related roles?

This could help answer the need to make PE more operational! See link: http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/how/public-consultations/6405_en.htm