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CSO Sourcebook: A Staff Guide to Cooperation with Civil Society Organizations

Information and Instructive Materials ISBN: 978-971-561-756-7 New

ADB cooperates with a broad range of community-based organizations, international nongovernment organizations, and other civil society organizations (CSOs) to strengthen the effectiveness, quality, and sustainability of the activities that it supports. The CSO Sourcebook provides practical tips and guidance on how to maximize the benefits of cooperation with CSOs in various operational contexts. It also defines civil society?related terminology, presents numerous examples of ADB?CSO collaboration, offers convenient checklists, and summarizes policy requirements and good practice. In short, the CSO Sourcebook is a valuable resource tool for ADB staff and partners with questions on how to cooperate with CSOs to achieve better results.

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Contents

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Acknowledgments, Background, Introduction, and Abbreviations [ PDF: 71kb | 8 pages ]

Chapter I: Overview of Civil Society Organizations [ PDF: 78kb | 10 pages ]

Definitions
CSO Strengths and Constraints

Chapter II: How and Why ADB Collaborates with CSOs [ PDF: 62kb | 4 pages ]

ADB Policy Toward CSOs
CSO Expectations of ADB
Modes and Sectors of ADB–CSO Cooperation

Chapter III: Working with CSOs in ADB-Financed Projects [ PDF: 71kb | 8 pages ]

Project Identification and Design
Project Implementation
Monitoring and Evaluation
Program Loans
The Role of CBOs

Chapter IV: CSOs as Consultants [ PDF: 71kb | 6 pages ]

Hiring INGOs as Consultants
Engaging National and Local NGOs as Consultants
Implementing Small Projects with Community Participation

Chapter V: Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction [ PDF: 62kb | 4 pages ]

Chapter VI: Involving CSOs in Country Programming [ PDF: 57kb | 4 pages ]

Pre-CPS Analyses and Assessments
Country Team Retreat
CPS Stock-Taking Meeting
Preparation of the CPS Initiating Paper
CPS Formulation Mission
CPS Dissemination and Implementation
CPS Sector Road Maps
CPS Midterm Review

Chapter VII: CSO Contributions to ADB Policy Formulation [ PDF: 62kb | 6 pages ]

Soliciting Stakeholder Views on ADB Policy Formulation
Good Practice in Engaging CSOs in Policy Development

Chapter VIII: Assessing a Potential CSO Partner [ PDF: 72kb | 8 pages ]

Identifying and Assessing Potential CSO Cooperation Partners
Questionnaire for Use in Assessing Potential CSO Partners

Chapter IX: Meeting with CSOs [ PDF: 65kb | 6 pages ]

Arranging a Meeting
Guidelines for Successful Consultations
Annual Meeting Dialogue with CSOs

Chapter X: Responding to CSO Requests for Information [ PDF: 50kb | 2 pages ]

Chapter XI: Engaging CSOs, Respecting Governments [ PDF: 59kb | 4 pages ]

Chapter XII: Responsibility for CSO Cooperation within ADB [ PDF: 59kb | 4 pages ]

Department of External Relations
Representative Offices
Accountability Mechanism

Chapter XIII: Frequently Asked Questions [ PDF: 74kb | 3 pages ]