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Yesterday, at the pre-conference sessions of the American Evaluation Association (AEA) Conference 2024 (#Eval24), our Vice President, Awuor PONGE, PhD, representing our President, Miché Ouédraogo, Ph.D, received the distinguished invitation of the President of the American Evaluation Association (AEA), Felicia R. Bohanon, Ed.D. to address the Board of the AEA on AfrEA's Strategic Vision and areas for potential collaboration between the two organisations.   He shared our 5 Strategic Objectives: ·      Strengthen the capacities, visibility and influence of African Evaluation Association - AfrEA and its member VOPEs; ·      Support the institutionalization and professionalization of evaluation and its practice; ·      Promote youth and women in evaluation; ·      Support the #MadeInAfricaEvaluation agenda; and ·      Promote the use of evaluation and evidence to inform and guide policy decisions on critical African priorities.   Members of the AEA Board were appreciative of our achievements this far and were impressed with our Strategic Plan 2024 – 2028, and the Vision for AfrEA!   This discussion also centred on the outcome with activities on Research on Peace, Democracy and Governance with key areas of urgent concern for the partnership being: ·      the formal renewal of the Sister-Sister partnership agreement with AEA Thematic Interest Group (TIG) on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG) ·      the elevation of the collaboration to full between AfrEA and the AEA, and not just an AEA TIG. ·      enhanced capacity development of AfrEA membership, especially the Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEEs), capitalising on AfrEA’s huge membership base of both the individual members and VOPEs. We continue to expand our leadership and impact in evaluation across #Africa and globally.

Our Global Results Report 2023 is out 🙏   In 2023, DanChurchAid and our 198 partners assisted in total 5 million people with direct support. This was enabled by the highest level of income in the organisation’s history reaching DKK 1 billion. Across contexts as diverse as Central African Republic, Libya, and Ukraine, we provided emergency assistance, protection, and resilience-building support while acting as a steadfast supporter of human rights and democratic participation. DanChurchAid’s results from 2023 highlight our strong commitment to: Survivor and community-led responses  Locally led partnerships  Nexus programming  Just climate and environmental policies   Human rights and empowerment of marginalised groups   Public engagement in Denmark Interested to know more? Read the full Global Results Report 2023 👇 https://lnkd.in/d45Nt_JJ

Development over realpolitik In an unprecedented move, African National Congress forged alliance with white-led Democratic Alliance to form national unity government in South Africa. Cyril Ramaphosa will continue as the President. Couple of smaller parties have also joined the alliance. Its good fortune that miscreants, Jacob Zuma and Julius Malema have been kept out of the alliance. The focus is on national renewal, development and economic reforms. The liberal, efficient and business friendly DA should strengthen the hands of Ramaphosa. The duo together should focus on healing devasting effects of Jacob Zuma’s misrule and subsequent drift under Ramaphosa’s first term. Solid governance from ANC-DA combo should pull South Africa out of the rut and keep pernicious forces away from the government for good. All the very best to the Rainbow Nation to realize its true potential.

Partnership and collaboration plays a key role in humanitarian action.Humanitarian actors need to be trained on how to apply humanitarian tools towards effective humanitarian action while in the field. Today we affirmed our commitment towards supporting the national heroes with an aim of strengthening the agency as they do their work of promoting the culture of honor in this country. https://lnkd.in/dn2qC_p4

https://lnkd.in/gUHRydRP The International Committee of Indigenous Peoples of Russia is pleased to announce the completion of the report on RAIPON (Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North). This comprehensive analysis highlights significant concerns regarding RAIPON’s transformation and its current role as a vehicle for state propaganda. Key findings include: Milestones of RAIPON’s alignment with state interests at the expense of indigenous advocacy. Actions that compromise the authentic representation of indigenous peoples. Implications for the future of indigenous rights and representation. We recognize the profound impact that these developments have on the global community and the importance of addressing these issues openly and transparently. This report is a crucial step toward reclaiming the integrity and purpose of indigenous advocacy in Russia.

https://lnkd.in/eCBGqEJr The International Committee of Indigenous Peoples of Russia is pleased to announce the completion of the report on RAIPON (Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North). This comprehensive analysis highlights significant concerns regarding RAIPON’s transformation and its current role as a vehicle for state propaganda. Key findings include: Milestones of RAIPON’s alignment with state interests at the expense of indigenous advocacy. Actions that compromise the authentic representation of indigenous peoples. Implications for the future of indigenous rights and representation. We recognize the profound impact that these developments have on the global community and the importance of addressing these issues openly and transparently. This report is a crucial step toward reclaiming the integrity and purpose of indigenous advocacy in Russia.

Explore our case study series on collaborative efforts in the humanitarian sector. 📚 To start with the series, we invite you to read about our program - a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing the #localization of #humanitarian action across several countries. 🇧🇩🇨🇴🇨🇩🇪🇹🇮🇩🇲🇲🇵🇰🇸🇴 Launched in March 2020 and funded by the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), the ToGETHER program supports local actors in leading effective and principled humanitarian actions by promoting local leadership, capacity strengthening and sharing, flexible funding, and fostering exchange and advocacy. From capacity assessments to strategic governance structures, the program ensures local actors are at the forefront of decision-making and response efforts. 🤝 Interested in learning how the ToGETHER program is revolutionizing humanitarian action, ensuring local voices are heard? 🧐 Click here to explore our case studies series: https://lnkd.in/dXbpPKEv Case studies initially collected by DG ECHO, in collaboration with Groupe URD, to highlight projects and approaches where local actors assume a central role in humanitarian efforts.

While Sida is upending its decades-old system of strategic partnerships with Swedish #civilsociety organisations, opening it for global competition, Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation appears to be moving in the opposite direction, strengthening ties with a select group of strategic actors. In the first round, only Norwegian organisations have made it through the eye of the needle. The new arrangement aims to reduce the bureaucratic burden on these organisations, freeing up time for more substantive, strategic dialogue. According to Norad, the target group for its new arrangement is “large civil society organisations, Norwegian and international” but so far only 1 organisation from the #GlobalSouth has applied. Compare this with the situation in Sweden where more than 200 organsations based in the Global South are competing for Sida CSO funding. @globalfundcf West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Re-imagining the INGO (RINGO) Peace Direct The Movement for Community-led Development Adeso Erik Lunde, Dagfinn Høybråten Ann Stewart Pedersen, Birgit Philipsen, Magnhild Vasset, Kaj-Martin Georgsen Bård Vegar Solhjell https://lnkd.in/dxV_my6R

Take a listen to the partners reflection on the Bangladesh Programmatic Partnership of European Commission - ECHO and the value addition of the pilot. Despite challenges and changes the intervention has positively impacted the lives of people. Thanks to Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC, Deutsches Rotes Kreuz, Danish Red Cross and Swedish Red Cross for investing on collective preparedness leading to acceleration of local action in humanitarian and health crises. Appreciate the consortium leadership role played by Deutsches Rotes Kreuz and the thematic lead roles played by partners.