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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

One Click to Greater Accountability- Be Accountable with Rendir App!

The Rendir APP is a self-assessment tool to enhance the accountability of CSOs. This user-friendly application facilitates organizations in self-evaluating their adherence to the Global Standard for CSO Accountability, pinpointing strengths and areas for enhancement. The Global Standard comprises 12 aspirational commitments, emphasizing not only current organizational practices but also potential future actions. The Rendir

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Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) Verification Insights

The Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) lays out nine commitments for aid organizations, providing clear benchmarks for evaluating their performance in helping crisis-affected communities. Verification methods, including self-assessment, independent verification, and certification, aim to improve effectiveness and understanding. In the global dashboard, 163 organizations have been verified, with 32 certified, 30 independently verified, and 123 self-assessed.

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2023 in Review with the Dynamic Accountability Community of Practice

In 2023, the Dynamic Accountability Community of Practice (DACoP) accomplished several milestones, including a collaborative planning session, thematic newsletters on ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ and ‘Learning Forward,’ and an online workshop on ‘Co-Design and Collaboration.’ Looking ahead to 2024, DACoP is dedicated to expanding further and encourages active participation to shape responsive initiatives. The community

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Shift the Power Summit 2023: Urgency for Locally-Led Development and Community Empowerment in the Global Aid Infrastructure

Over 700 participants from 80+ countries joined the #ShiftThePower Global Summit, in Bogota, Colombia, organized by the Global Fund for Community Foundation, advocating for a paradigm shift in aid localization and empowering communities. The event highlighted a growing embrace of community philanthropy, proximate funds, citizen accountability, and participatory decision-making, fostering networks in the Global South.

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Green Accountability: A Consultation Paper on Improving Finance for a Sustainable Future

The consultation paper from the Blended Finance Taskforce, with support from the World Bank and the Transparency and Accountability Initiative, advocates for Green Accountability in climate finance. The paper syntheses insights and recommendations from expert interviews, analyses, and consultations with stakeholders. It emphasizes transparency, inclusivity, and representative decision-making throughout the lifecycle of climate finance commitments.

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Dynamic Accountability in Practice: How 4 Organisations are Using Dynamic Accountability to Achieve Better Outcomes

A blog that stems from insights obtained through interviews conducted with four distinct organizations actively implementing dynamic accountability. These interviews were initially featured as part of a six-week vlog series produced by Accountable Now, which is part of a growing movement of organizations that are promoting a dynamic approach to accountability – an approach that

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Global Perspectives 2023 (9 November)

Global Perspectives lies in a commitment to fostering innovative sector conversations and pushing the boundaries of dialogue. At this year’s conference, Global Perspectives embarks on a series of sessions addressing the challenges and opportunities in the international civil society sector. Discussions will delve into questions such as how sincerely committed the sector is to transform,

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The RINGO Project: Re-Imagining the INGO and the Role of Global Civil Society

The Ringo Project is a systems change initiative that seeks to transform global civil society to respond to today’s challenges. In partnership with systems change experts Reos, a unique ‘Social Lab’ of global innovators who represent ‘the system’ of INGOs (including southern partners, funders, and INGO leaders) is being convened. Eight prototypes have been launched

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Reflections on Fostering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

CSOs worldwide have long recognised diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) as drivers for a more creative, open minded and empathetic work and workforce. In terms of work, an atmosphere and understanding of DEIB ensure that participants in CSOs’ work have the right spaces and channels to really input and drive the CSOs actions. Furthermore,

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DACoP Workshop on Co-design and Collaboration

On 7 September, Dynamic Accountability Community of practice group (DACoP) hosted a dynamic online event that delved into the world of co-design and collaboration. The engaging session emphasized the significance of teamwork and user-centered solutions. CSOs’ practitioners participated in interactive breakouts, gaining practical co-design skills while learning how to enhance collaboration within their teams. Success

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DACoP Workshop on Co-Design and Collaboration (Online, 7 September)

CSOs practitioners worldwide are invited to the ‘Co-Design and Collaboration’ workshop on 7 September, organized by the Dynamic Accountability Community of Practice (DACoP) coordination team, in which an active part takes BCSDN. This workshop aims to foster the sharing of diverse co-design approaches employed by organizations, collaboratively pinpoint challenges, and explore avenues to enhance co-design

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