News and updates from BCSDN and the region
Transparency and accountability are important for building trust and support in philanthropic organizations. It is considered a part of good governance. There is a growing demand for guidance on how to increase transparency and accountability in the philanthropic sector. The new “Guide on Transparency and Accountability for Philanthropic Organisations: Moving from Reflection to Action,” provides
Read more →The toolkit was developed to support different types of organizations (including for-profits), in their journey towards gender transformation. It contains a participatory gender self-assessment in 3 stages designed to assess organizations’ commitments and practices. It supports the process of self-reflection about how gender-transformative approaches are realized and practiced within organizations’ structures and networks. Last, it
Read more →Luben Panov, Senior Program Advisor at the European Center for Nonprofit Law (ECNL), highlights how governments are using transparency measures to restrict the work of CSOs. This includes placing limitations on the fundraising of foreign funds. This approach falsely equates foreign funding with foreign influence, undermining the legitimacy of CSOs. Such restrictions have been seen
Read more →The first draft of the revised CHS aims to strengthen the commitments aid actors make to people facing crises and vulnerability. Feedback on this draft will help make aid more accountable and people centered. This is an important milestone for the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS), which is being revised based on learnings from the past
Read more →In a recent blog post for Accountable Now, we at BCSDN share our journey towards becoming a more diverse, inclusive, and accountable CSO network. Embracing diversity and inclusion is crucial for our success. We are dedicated to learning, growing, and ensuring that we represent the stakeholders we serve. At BCSDN, alignment on D&I principles is
Read more →Transparency and accountability are crucial for philanthropic organizations to earn trust and support from the community. Implementing plans for transparency and accountability is a key component of good governance. With the global challenges faced by the philanthropic sector, there is a growing need for practical guidance on achieving greater transparency and accountability. This guide builds
Read more →The Feminist Accountability Framework (FAF) is designed to help move the Generation Equality Forum (GEF) from promises to action. It is co-designed by 22 grassroots organizations in the Global South and facilitated by Global Fund for Women. The Framework offers a summary of the co-design process to create Feminist Accountability; up to date findings; gathering
Read more →The tool delivered by Diversity & Inclusion Group for Networking and Action (DIGNA) aims to assists CSOs and movements in their journey to become more inclusive, diverse, and sensitive to the needs, identities and backgrounds of their people. It provides a snapshot of where the organization lies on the maturity model spectrum, with suggestions on
Read more →The CSO toolkit is a resource for all staff within CSOs, but also accessible to organizations and individuals working with CSOs, as it promotes a shared understanding and knowledge of social inclusion in global civil society. The toolkit is recommended to be used when designing activities and programmes, as well as for more complex planning
Read more →A recent online Regional Accountability Community of Practice (RACoP) event, hosted by BCSDN EO brought to the forefront the transformative power of NGO partnerships and community-led development in catalyzing meaningful change. This gathering showcased the vital role of CSOs and local communities in driving sustainable development initiatives. Through engaging community members in participatory processes, the
Read more →BCSDN invites activists, CS practitioners, and RACoP members to join the second thematic event of the Regional Accountability Community of Practice group and dive deep into the concept of “community-led” development in the Balkans and, by sharing international examples, examine how it can create real, lasting change. By exploring what community-led looks like in practice,
Read more →The OpenGovWeek, organized by the Open Government Partnership (OGP) took place from 8 to 12 May. More than 400 activities were held both in person and virtually in 103 countries, with the right to information, digital governance, gender & inclusion, and civic space as the most popular themes. Throughout the week, the Global Standard Partnership
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