Creating a shared vision for CSI in Namibia CSFN Vision & Mission Vision: A strong Namibia & a strong civil society with a secure financial foundation Mission: To generate, manage & disburse funds for civil society activities in Namibia, with a particular focus on support for communitybased development & welfare Main Activities • Raise funds & hold endowments from any source for Civil Society activities in Namibia • Make grants to civil society organisations, especially in relation to community development & welfare • Increase support for civil society activities from all sources – Government, Corporate Sector, International Agencies and the public Building a Programme • Generating a comprehensive knowledge of civil society agencies and activities across Namibia • Developing open, accountable and secure granting and support mechanisms • Building cost effective regional coverage • Providing information and, where required, support mechanisms for sponsors Panel discussion Creating a Shared Vision for CSI in Namibia • Networks and partnerships • Multi-stakeholder engagement strategies • Innovative approaches to catalyse multistakeholder engagement