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The power of CSOs

Strengthening civil society to build demand for better governance in the Pacific

This paper seeks to identify and analyse the elements of good practice and to collate the lessons learnt through strengthening civil society to demand better governance in the Pacific. (Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, ANU: 2008) More info >>

Religious institutions as alternative structures in post-conflict Solomon Islands?

This paper observes the past and recent role of Christian churches in governance and how political analysts, policy makers, and aid agencies concerned with Melanesia, have recently begun to pay attention to this role. (RSPAS, ANU: 2008) More info >>

Leadership models in the Pacific

This discussion paper seeks to provide an overview of the literature on leadership in the Pacific and examines the ways in which cultural understandings of leadership penetrate contemporary institutions. (RSPAS-ANU: 2008) More info >>

Blowing the conch shell: Survey of churches engagement in service provision & governance in the Solomon Islands

This study looks at the role of churches in relation to governance and service delivery in the Solomon Islands. (AusAID: 2007) More info >>

Securing the future? An exploration of prevalence & sustainability of community based organisations in Nepal

This paper explores current trends and efforts for the prevalence and sustainability of Community Based Organisations (CBOs) in Nepal. (International Society for Third-Sector Research: 2007) More info >>

Policy engagement - how civil society can be more effective

This report examines how CSOs can increase their impact, legitimacy and accountability by engaging in government policy processes more effectively. (Overseas Development Institute) More info >>

The role of churches in governance and public performance in Papua New Guinea

A case study examining the role of the Christian churches as institutional actors within Papua New Guinea's governance and service delivery landscape. (AusAID: January 2005) More info >>

Social capital: reviewing the concept and its policy implications

A paper reviewing the theory, concepts and potential implications of social capital in public policy making in Australia and internationally.

(Productivity Commission: 2003) More info >>

Social Accountability

An overview of the concept of social accountability, its significance, key elements and applications for governance, poverty reduction and empowerment. (World Bank: Dec 2004) More info >>

Accountability for empowerment: dilemmas facing non-governmental organisations

A recurring theme in modern development discourse is the role that non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play in providing mechanisms for strengthening civil society and with it local governance to lift marginalised communities in developing countries out of poverty through empowerment. (Asia Pacific School of Economics and Government: 2004) More info >>

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