Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Regional Office
This project is funded
by the European Union.
Questionnaire
Support to Regional CSO Networks
Area of Interest for future support
In order to estimate the needs of the Regional CSOs’ Networks in the IPA countries and to plan potential future
support, TACSO has prepared the list of topics for potential capacity building of networks. Next to each theme and
topic please specify your interest with Yes or No. In addition, feel free to add any additional topics in the empty
lines under the corresponding themes.
Themes and topics
Yes
No
Leadership
Improve facilitation processes in the network?
Effective implementation of the decisions taken by the general body and/or the board
Improve and introduce clear and articulated vision, mission, strategies and goals
Translation of common vision into strategies (mid-term) and concrete projects and
actions
Improve mobilization of members around a common goal
Improve engagement of stakeholders and members
Management of large group processes
Steering of change processes
Management
How to establish infrastructure to function?
How to manage finances or resources to support the infrastructure and programmes?
Assess/improve skills and knowledge of staff to implement decisions
Formulation, planning and management of projects
Resources
Funding strategy - Financial plan and policies
Control and monitoring of use of financial resources?
Mobilisation of internal / external resources
Transparency of budget, planning and allocation processes?
Awareness of financial resource needs among leadership?
External relationship management
How does a network engage with external stakeholders?
Relationships with donors and governments
TACSO Regional Office • Potoklinica 16 • 71 000 Sarajevo • t: +387 33 532 757 • f: +387 33 532 757 • e-mail: info@tacso.org
SIPU International AB Sweden • Civil Society Promotion Centre Bosnia and Herzegovina • Human Resources Development Foundation Turkey
Foundation in Support of Local Democracy Poland • Partners Foundation for Local Development Romania
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Technical Assistance for
Civil Society Organisations
Regional Office
This project is funded
by the European Union.
Management of key relationships?
Improve external promotion of a network profile
Accountability
Improve mechanisms for membership and participation
Membership development
Examine how is the network accountable to the members?
Improve network’s promotion of members’ commitment and ownership?
Manage diverse expectations (conflict, domination of a few)
Improve mutual trust and respect
Other themes that could be included
Other topics that could be included
Thank You!
TACSO Regional Office • Potoklinica 16 • 71 000 Sarajevo • t: +387 33 532 757 • f: +387 33 532 757 • e-mail: info@tacso.org
SIPU International AB Sweden • Civil Society Promotion Centre Bosnia and Herzegovina • Human Resources Development Foundation Turkey
Foundation in Support of Local Democracy Poland • Partners Foundation for Local Development Romania
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