Activities
As a convenor, we bring together development cooperation providers (donors),
partner country governments and CSOs to engage in open and inclusive dialogue
to find common ground. As a knowledge broker, we raise awareness on
international commitments on CSOs in development and offer guidance,
evidence and practical tools to further their implementation.
Apr/Jul
2019/2020
Research Studies – CSO participation in the SDGs
The 2030 Agenda recognizes that the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can only be successful with strong global partnerships and cooperation. Civil society organizations (CSOs), due to their direct connection with poor, vulnerable and marginalized communities, are recognized as key partners in the successful implementation and monitoring of the SDGs. In the face of this in... I Want To Read More
Feb
2020
Task Team Synthesis Studies Workshop
The Studies Synthesis Workshop took place on Tuesday 25 & Wednesday 26 February 2020, at the International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam (ISS), in The Hague, The Netherlands under the guidance of the Principle Researchers Alan Fowler (emeritus professor at ISS) and Kees Biekart (Associate Professor at ISS). The research study focused on ‘
Jul/Aug
2019
Task Team Studies Methodology Workshop
The new phase of Task Team Studies will focus on “What factors in a country’s environment help or hinder the effective CSO participation in SDG-related processes and how is this practically felt/experienced”. The studies will involve research in 6 countries including: Ghana, Tanzania, Hungary, Nepal, Lao People’s Democratic Republic and Costa Rica, and will be conducted under the guidance of I Want To Read More
Feb/Jun
2018
2018 Multi-stakeholder Initiative Literature Review
Following the successful completion of the Multi-stakeholder Initiatives Study in 2016, in 2018 the Task Team commissioned a literature view to inform debate within the Task Team on knowledge needs and gaps. Findings from this initial literature review were used to inform further debate within the Task Team on a I Want To Read More
Mar
2016
2016 Multi-stakeholder Initiatives Study
The Task Team sees value in studies that could guide it in its work. In 2015, the Task Team commissioned a study on what contributes to good performance of multi-stakeholder initiatives (MSIs). The Comparative Studies on Multi-stakeholder Initiatives (MSI study) examined what makes MSIs work well and why. Research was conducted by local consultants in four countries (Costa Rica, Indonesia, Keny... I Want To Read More
