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rssPolitics and advocacy
Authors: VeneKlasen, L. & Miller, V.
This chapter helps you bring to the surface some of the misgivings about what is ‘political’ in order to establish a level of comfort with the subject. This lays the foundation for further learning and action.
A Peacebuilding Tool for a Conflict-Sensitive Approach to Development: A Pilot Initiative in Nepal
Author: Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Publication date: 2014
The peacebuilding tool is an analytical tool for assisting project team leaders and social experts in understanding the local context, and in identifying potential risks to implementation of development projects that are linked to social conflicts, as well as in formulating mitigation measures for addressing these risks.
Participatory subnational planning for REDD+ and other land use programmes: Methodology and step-by-step guidance
Authors: Richards, M. & Swan, S.
Publication date: 2014
This document presents a proposed methodology, and step-by-step guidance, for Participatory Subnational Planning (PSP), tailored to operationalise subnational REDD+ programmes.
Leveraging the private sector to promote agriculture and natural resources-based livelihoods
Authors: Wiggins, S. & Keats, S.
Publication date: 2014
For the benefit of Livelihoods Advisers in DFID, this Topic Guide sets out the issues arising when stimulating private investment and initiatives to the benefit of small-scale and informal farmers, fishers and herders.
Accountability for civil society by civil society: A guide to self-regulation initiatives
Author: Compiled and edited by Guénéheux, D. & Bottomley, A.
Publication date: 2014
The CIVICUS Self-Regulation Guide, a new addition to the Legitimacy, Transparency and Accountability (LTA) programme, is the result of research conducted by CIVICUS and its members and partners. It features more than 20 case studies from around the world, lessons learnt, innovations and practical advice.
Civicus: Engaging with the media
Author: Thomas, D.
Publication date: 2014
This publication is a companion to the Civicus advocacy toolkit which provides a guide to the strategic use of the media and social media in the context of post-2015 advocacy. The aim of this guide is to help you get your message across to a wider audience when talking about sustainable development and the post-2015 development agenda. The guide is split into different topics, with tips on how to deal with the media in different situations.
Women's Leadership and Participation: Case studies on learning for action
Authors: Hoare, J. & Gell, F. (eds.)
Publication date: 2009
This book brings together lessons and experience in building up women's involvement from Oxfam GB and its partners. Women's Leadership and Participation illustrates methodological approaches and learning points, covering a range of issues, from women's participation in national elections to female decision-making in community livelihood initiatives.
Facilitating Multi-stakeholder Partnerships : Lessons from PROLINNOVA
Authors: Critchley, W., Verburg, M. & Veldhuizen, L.v. (for PROLINNOVA)
Publication date: 2006
This booklet gives you practical lessons and insights into partnership building gained within the PROLINNOVA network over the last four years. The booklet is written for anyone who is involved in trying to bring stakeholders together into effective partnerships, and is looking for practical ideas and lessons on what works and what does not. Two case studies are included.
A guide to successful public-private partnerships for youth programs
Authors: Relave, N. & Deich, S.
Publication date: 2007
This guide aims to provide practical information on creating and maintaining public-private partnerships to improve and expand youth programs in states and communities nationwide. It draws from the wisdom and experiences of successful partnership leaders at the national, state, and local levels and offers guidance on existing and future partnerships.
2013: Practical Guide on Democratic Dialogue
Authors: UNDP & Organization of American States
Publication date: 2013
This Guide offers a series of criteria, guidelines and tools that allow societal actors to understand better what a democratic dialogue implies as a process, and to undertake successful dialogic initiatives.
The guide has four sections:
