Civil society engagement
Civil society in developing countries can be a powerful agent for change. ODE has conducted an evaluation of AusAID's engagement with civil society, assessing how well AusAID is helping civil society in developing countries contribute to the development of effective states.Working Beyond Government: Evaluation of AusAID’s engagement with civil society in developing countries recommends that Australia build on current strategic approaches for engaging with civil society, work with local systems and partners, and apply good practice in the design of individual programs. The evaluation also found that choosing appropriate intermediaries can help donors enhance sustainability, manage risk, reduce high transaction costs and take small activities to scale.
Working Beyond Government: Evaluation of AusAID’s engagement with civil society in developing countries
Summary
Management response
Full report
- Working Beyond Government: Evaluation of AusAID’s engagement with civil society in developing countries [PDF 784kb]
Working Beyond Government: Evaluation of AusAID’s engagement with civil society in developing countries [Word 213kb]
Background information
This evaluation draws on a range of background case studies and analysis, available below.+ Terms of reference and evaluation plan
+ Literature review
+ Mapping of AusAID's engagement with civil society
+ Aid activity case studies
+ Country program case studies
+ Theory of change narrative report
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