2. Bringing people together!
• AGNA provides a forum for sharing
on an equal basis
• AGNA enables voices to be heard
• AGNA raises the skills of
organisations so we can better serve
our members
3.
4. Role of National Infrastructure
in a changing world
• Adapting to rise of decentralised
social movements
• Embracing new technology and
engagement
• Providing a framework for civil
society to operate
5. Working Groups
• Government/ civil society relations
• The legitimacy, transparency and
accountability of national
associations
• An enabling environment for civil
society and national associations
• Advocacy and lobbying strategies
• Membership strategies for national
associations
6. Linking with wider CIVICUS
themes
• Participatory Governance (PG)
• The Legitimacy, Transparency and
Accountability of NGOs (LTA)
• Regional networks, eg. Europe / Asia
• Wider advocacy and key campaigns
• Informing strategic planning for
future of the global alliance!
7.
8. Study Visits on Themes
• LTA Webinar 24 Aug 2011
• Workshop 1 on LTA: Manila, The
Philippines, (CODE NGO) 14-15 Dec
2011
• Workshop 2 on LTA: Nigeria (NNGO)
13-23 February 2012
• Workshop 3 on Government / CSO
Relations: London 2-3 July 2012
9. Peer Learning
• VANI & Mauritius Council for Social
Services
• Pakistan NGO Network & SCVO
10. New staff & fresh direction
• May 2012 Megan MacGarry
appointed as new AGNA
coordinator
• CIVICUS is reviewing its entire
Strategic Direction and the role
of NAs is more important than
ever!
11. New projects?
• Opportunities to build on study
groups
• Further webinars?
• Update overall National Association
Toolkit
• Widen membership
• Future work with regional partners,
eg. Middle East & North Africa?
