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TitelNetworks and Networking in the Cameroon Highlands : an occasional paper on capacity builders’ experience  
AuteursV. Ingram, S. Diestelhorst, A.N. Tih
Jaar2007
UitgeverDeutscher Entwicklungsdienst (DED) [etc.]
PlaatsYaoundé [etc.]
Pagina's51
OrganisatieSNV - Netherlands Development Organisation
OnderwerpSocial and Political Change
Trefwoordcivil society
Regio'sAfrica South of Sahara, Central Africa
LandCameroon
SamenvattingThis paper assesses if capacity building of civil society organizations (CSOs) and their networks in Cameroon has helped strengthen CSOs in their role towards alleviating poverty, and helped reach the goals of their networks. Focusing on four permanent networks plus examples of other alliances in the Highlands, two models are used (Integrated Organisational Model and Institutional Development Organisational Strengthening) to reflect on how organisations work and on the capacity strengthening process itself. It was found that while some networks achieve their aims in some measure, others fade out before they even start functioning. Why? Networks face a multitude of problems related to their identity and functioning: unclear or broad goals (often donor-driven), activities not producing results, dictatorial or incompetent leadership, weak communication systems, lack of motivation and commitment of members, difficulties in resourcing the network, problems in sharing resources and knowledge, poor management and governance.  
TaalEngels
CategoriePractice
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