Briefing Paper: Policy Engagement for Poverty Reduction – How Civil Society Can Be More Effective

Court, Julius; Mendizabal, Enrique; Osbourne, David; Young, John E.

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“…It is recognised that main obstacles for CSOs in engaging in priority setting and policy making are the following: limited capacity, limited funding, and CSOs are not recognised for their importance and relevance in healthcare decision-making [8]. Furthermore, CSOs are often in competition for funding and influence, and 'too often appear to live in parallel universes and do not engage across boundaries' [8]. Therefore, CSOs are often not benefiting from the possible support, funding, political influence, and capacity building that are within networks [8].…”

Section: Perspectives and Strategic Fitmentioning

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“…Furthermore, CSOs are often in competition for funding and influence, and 'too often appear to live in parallel universes and do not engage across boundaries' [8]. Therefore, CSOs are often not benefiting from the possible support, funding, political influence, and capacity building that are within networks [8].…”

Section: Perspectives and Strategic Fitmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…To facilitate the implementation of its Framework, the Africa CDC identified engagement and collaboration with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) as key. CSOs are non-governmental organisations that operate in the public domain, outside the market (economic structures) and the state (governmental structures) [7], and have a long history of promoting and transforming public health policy and services through mobilising local efforts, providing basic services, innovating service delivery, and advocating for the poorer communities [8]. To date, CSO involvement in AMR-specific activities in Africa has been limited [9].…”

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Antimicrobial resistance control efforts in Africa: a survey of the role of Civil Society Organisations

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Alimi

Varma

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Background : Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health threat in Africa. AMR prevention and control requires coordination across multiple sectors of government and civil society partners. Objectives : To assess the current role, needs, and capacities of CSOs working in AMR in Africa. Methods : We conducted an online survey of 35 CSOs working in 37 countries across Africa. The survey asked about priorities for AMR, current AMR-specific activities, monitoring practices, training needs, and preferences for sharing information on AMR. Further data were gathered on the main roles of the organisations, the length of time engaged in and budget spent on AMR-related activities, and their involvement in the development and implementation of National Action Plans (NAPs). Results were assessed against The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Framework for Antimicrobial Resistance (2018–2023). Results : CSOs with AMR-related activities are working in all four areas of Africa CDC’s Framework: improving surveillance, delaying emergence, limiting transmission, and mitigating harm from infections caused by AMR microorganisms. Engagement with the four objectives is mainly through advocacy, followed by accountability and service delivery. There were limited monitoring activities reported by CSOs, with only seven (20%) providing an example metric used to monitor their activities related to AMR, and 27 (80%) CSOs reporting having no AMR-related strategy. Half the CSOs reported engaging with the development and implementation of NAPs; however, only three CSOs are aligning their work with these national strategies. Conclusion : CSOs across Africa are supporting AMR prevention and control, however, there is potential for more engagement. Africa CDC and other government agencies should support the training of CSOs in strategies to control AMR. Tailored training programmes can build knowledge of AMR, capacity for monitoring processes, and facilitate further identification of CSOs’ contribution to the AMR Framework and alignment with NAPs and regional strategies.

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Section: Perspectives and Strategic Fitmentioning

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Section: Perspectives and Strategic Fitmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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“…Evidence can come in with advocacy in different stages of policymaking. It can play a role in agenda-setting, policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation (Court et al, 2006). However, relatively much of the effort and inf luence of advocacy appears to lie in agenda-setting, with CSOs seeking to draw attention to specific problems and solutions; proposing understandings of their nature and importance; and seeking to advance their political salience to policymakers by embedding CSOs' voices into policy processes (Arensman et al, 2015, p. 584-585).…”

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“…Policymaking is presented as a rational process, with the quality of evidence and objectivity both playing key roles (Court et al, 2006;Mably, 2006). However, these requirements can also constrict civil society advocacy by narrowing its scope.…”

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The Politics of Knowledge in Inclusive Development and Innovation

Ludwig¹,

Boogaard²,

Macnaghten³

et al. 2021

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This book develops an integrated perspective on the practices and politics of making knowledge work in inclusive development and innovation.While debates about development and innovation commonly appeal to the authority of academic researchers, many current approaches emphasise the plurality of actors with relevant expertise for addressing livelihood challenges. Adopting an action-oriented and ref lexive approach, this volume explores the variety of ways in which knowledge works, paying particular attention to dilemmas and controversies. The six parts of the book address the complex interplay of knowledge and politics, starting with the need for knowledge integration in the first part and decolonial perspectives on the politics of knowledge integration in the second part. The following three parts focus on the practices of inclusive development and innovation through three major themes of learning for transformative change, evidence, and digitisation. The final part of the book addresses the governance of knowledge and innovation in the light of political struggles about inclusivity.Exploring conceptual and practical themes through case studies from the Global North and South, this book will be of great interest to students, scholars, and practitioners researching and working in development studies, epistemology, innovation studies, science and technology studies, and sustainability studies more broadly.

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The Social Protection for Persons with Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Probosiwi¹,

Fitriana²

2022

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To deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indonesian government, including the Ministry of Social Affairs, has issued various social protection policies, including for persons with disabilities. In fact, people with disabilities still experience difficulties in accessing the program. This study aims to analyze these policies and the difficulties faced by persons with disabilities. This qualitative descriptive study found that people with disabilities had difficulty surviving during the pandemic. They lose their jobs because most of their work requires direct contact with other people. On the other hand, only a part of people with disabilities received social assistance because they were not recorded in the recipients of social assistance. The low ability to communicate risks to persons with disabilities is one of the reasons for the weak data collection of persons with disabilities. This study recommends more intense socialization and advocacy as well as equalizing perceptions about the concept of persons with disabilities and their needs.

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Briefing Paper: Policy Engagement for Poverty Reduction – How Civil Society Can Be More Effective

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Antimicrobial resistance control efforts in Africa: a survey of the role of Civil Society Organisations

Antimicrobial resistance control efforts in Africa: a survey of the role of Civil Society Organisations

The Politics of Knowledge in Inclusive Development and Innovation

The Social Protection for Persons with Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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