KAMPALA PRINCIPLE 3:CSOs_SUBP 3.A
KAMPALA PRINCIPLE 3 - INCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIPS
Civil society organisations
Sub-principle 3.A
Support and participate in inclusive dialogue and consultation
Why is it important?
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) stress the need to work in partnerships, adopt cross-sectoral approaches and focus on localised, context-based approaches while targeting the bottom of the pyramid. Developing inclusive partnerships is complex due to the disparity of contexts, the diversity and lived experiences of the different partners, and the inherent power imbalances that exist. For international CSOs, it is important to ensure that the design stage of any project lays the groundwork for strong working relationships and for generating the insights needed to develop successful interventions. This includes developing mechanisms and bringing best practice experiences to ensure inclusive dialogue and consultations where community-led engagement is a key part of the partnership and space is given to reflection and feedback in the partnership. | The SDGs stress the need to work in partnerships, adopt cross-sectoral approaches and focus on localised, context-based approaches while targeting the bottom of the pyramid. Developing inclusive partnerships is complex due to the disparity of contexts, the diversity and lived experiences of the different partners, and the inherent power imbalances that exist. Domestic CSOs are not just partners or subcontractors for other stakeholders, they are key stakeholders in dialogue and consultations. The work of civil society has a powerful impact on the inclusion of marginalised groups, social cohesion, and the equity and sustainability of policies and programmes. |
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Yellow = implementation role
Orange = watchdog role
Black = implementation and watchdog role
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COUNTRY-LEVEL EXAMPLES
Empowering smallholders for organic nutmeg Indonesia. Run by the Interchurch Organisation for Development Cooperation (ICCO), the project has a multi-sector partnership which consists of ICCO Cooperation South East Asia and Horti Chain Center, supported by the Indonesian Netherlands Association and Financial Access. Supporting partners in the private sector are: AgriPro Tridaya Nusantara in Jakarta, Multi Rempah BV in Manado, Indonesia and LenersanPoortman in the Netherlands.
A structured platform for CSOs and private sector engagement has been established (the Private Sector and Civil Society Initiative) in Uganda. It aims to build sustainable partnerships and amplify the voices of both actors. Partnerships between CSOs and the private sector are increasing with the private sector seeing the importance of playing a role in improving social conditions. Nevertheless, CSOs also compete with the private sector over resources and grants and more efforts are needed to promote collaboration. Development partners are increasingly looking to support what they referred to as triangular relationships involving CSOs, the private sector and the development partner.