Our
work in this sector focuses on developing social capital
(trust, common values, healthy social relations, collective
identity and will, civic values, etc.) as the software
of civil society. We help governments and organizations
tailor democratic structures, governance mechanisms
and organizational life so that the primary processes
of promoting human well-being and prosperity are supported
and enhanced.
Our services in this sector include:
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Strategic
assessment, planning, implementation, mentoring,
and evaluation related to:
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developing
democratic systems and structures that facilitate
public participation in policy and decision-making
and
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strengthening
the effectiveness of projects aimed at the
development of civil society and the voluntary
sector
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Capacity
building of leaders, organizations and work teams
to engage local populations as partners in the
development process. This includes assisting government
and civil society organizations to implement processes
and frameworks for co-management and constitutional
development
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Capacity
building related to improving the effectiveness
of government, NGO, and PVO collaborations
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Basic
research related to uncovering the cultural and
historical obstacles as well as the cultural resources
(beliefs, practices, protocols, institutions,
past innovations, etc.) that function as antecedents
to the development of "civil society."
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