Networks and Networking in the Cameroon Highlands : an occasional paper on capacity builders’ experience
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Abstract:
This 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.
Authors:
Ingram, V.
,
Diestelhorst, S.
,
Tih, A.N.
Country:
Cameroon
Category:
Practice
Keywords:
civil society
Language:
eng
Organization:
SNV - Netherlands Development Organisation
PAGE:
51
Place:
Yaoundé [etc.]
Publisher:
Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst (DED) [etc.]
Year:
2007
Region:
Africa South of Sahara
,
Central Africa
Right:
© 2007 DED & SNV
Subject:
Social and Political Change
Title:
Networks and Networking in the Cameroon Highlands : an occasional paper on capacity builders’ experience