Civil Society Organisations and Aid for Trade- Roles and Realities
Nairobi, Kenya; 15-16 March 2007
“CAPACITY CONSTRAINTS OF CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS
IN DEALING WITH AND ADDRESSING AID FOR TRADE”
Nathalie Vialle, ICTSD
Capacity Constraints of Civil Society Organisations
in dealing with and addressing A4T needs
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Trade is not just about Economic
Growth
Sustainable Development is the
ultimate goal
Aid for Trade’s rationale
Capacity Constraints of Civil Society Organisations
in dealing with and addressing A4T needs
Three main points:
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Involving Civil Society in the A4T
debate
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Limiting Factors of CSOs capacities
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ICTSD’s influence in the A4T agenda
Capacity Constraints of Civil Society Organisations
in dealing with and addressing A4T needs
INVOLVING CSOs IN THE A4T DEBATE:
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What Civil Organizations do
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The role of CSOs in relation to policy
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The role of CSOs in relation to trade
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The role of CSOs in relation to
international development
Capacity Constraints of Civil Society Organisations
in dealing with and addressing A4T needs
LIMITING FACTORS OF CSOs CAPACITIES:
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Governments
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Financial Resources
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Credibility
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Access
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Role of stakeholders and mission statement
Capacity Constraints of Civil Society Organisations
in dealing with and addressing A4T needs
ICTSD’s INFLUENCE IN THE A4T AGENDA
• Organization of Policy Dialogues
• Networking
Capacity Constraints of Civil Society Organisations
in dealing with and addressing A4T needs
CONCLUSION:
CSOs can strengthen the A4T agenda by:
1. Ensuring A4T respond to real needs in the
ground
2. Assisting in the delivery of A4T
CSOs role in A4T must be effective and
valuable
Capacity Constraints of Civil Society Organisations
in dealing with and addressing A4T needs
THANK YOU!
Nathalie Vialle
nvialle@ictsd.ch