1 workshop summary nguyễn mạnh cường, phd 2 october 2007
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WORKSHOP SUMMARYWORKSHOP SUMMARY
Nguyễn mạnh Cường, PhDNguyễn mạnh Cường, PhD
2 October 20072 October 2007
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Workshop agenda/contentWorkshop agenda/content
1. Paris Declaration2. Ha Noi Core Statement3. Sharing from Local CSOs4. Action Aids’ perspective5. Plenary discussion6. Group discussion7. Plenary discussion8. Workshop summary
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Roles of CSOs and Aid Roles of CSOs and Aid EffectivenessEffectiveness
• Low awareness on roles of civil society (CS)• CS exist in any society, no matter what political mechanism is in
place.• Lack of openness in ODA information and difficult to access thi
source of funding.
• CS is developing but increasing discrimination is observed• Different perspectives between government and CSOs• Monitoring at grassroots level• Efficient project implementation in community development and
poverty reduction• Call for application of creative and efficient models• Gender issue addressed• People-to-people relations • Human rights based dialogues
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Weakness of CSOs in paricipating Weakness of CSOs in paricipating in AEin AE
• Weakness in human and financial resources• Limited legal frameworks and mechanism. On
the other hand, the existing mechanism are not fully utilized.
• Associations are working in administrative manner, not efficient
• Political sensitivity psychology • Donors are not coordinating with each other,
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LimitationsLimitations
• Have not heard about Ha Noi Core Statement before
• Ha Noi Core Statement is only an adjustment of Paris Declaration, not practically applicable
• Aid will reduce when Viet Nam become medium-income country => where CSOs look up on?
• ODA can create inequality? Discourage internal force and might become the tool of influence of donors
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What’s next?What’s next?
• CSOs is a mutual, objective and efficient organizations• Involve in policy advocacy and public goods => competitive bidding (e.g.
VUSTA participate in social consultation and evaluation of project)• Classification of types of fund, give CSOs the fund amount appropriate with
their capacity• M&E: better coordination• Capacity building• Legal frameworks: Law on associations approved, clearly stipulate roles of
CS• Policies should be consulted to CSOs and CSOs themselves should be
more active in accessing these documents. • CSOs coordinate with each other to implement big programs• Need an information center to facilitate CSOs• Donors should have a certain amount for M&E of projects for independent
CSOs
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What’s next?What’s next?
• Ha Noi core statement does not address the roles of CSOs
• Public information on ODA => Simplification of aid receive procedure
• Government assist in building capacity for CSOs• Promote dialogue between government and CS• Healthy competition• Greater attention on local level• Diversification of sources for CSOs, not to be dependent
on aid, alternatives: business and not-for-profit services (health care)
• CSOs should be accountable to its constituencies, either its members or the people it serve.
