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"'Washirika': Raising awareness without mass media" [PDF - 150Kb]

How do you raise awareness of current issues that could have a huge bearing on people's welfare without the use of media sources? This paper describes a project in Tanzania that employed 'field neighbours', people that visit neighbouring villages and engage people in conversations about current issues, as a way of making people more aware. (Paul Vare, IIED PLA Notes, 2001)

http://www.iied.org/NR/agbioliv/pla_notes/documents/plan_04110.pdf

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"How to Run a Workshop" - [pdf -120KB]

NetworkLearning.Org Maeve Moynihan, Jean-Jaques Guilbert, Bryan Walker, Adi Walker 2004, Amsterdam. So you have decided to organise a workshop. This manual guides you through the decision-making and action: * Planning the Workshop Content * Planning the administration * Facilitating and running the workshop * Planning your own workshop

http://www.networklearning.org/download/workshop.pdf

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Tools for policy impact: a handbook for researchers

(Eldis) Start, D.; Hovland, I. / Research and Policy in Development (RAPID), ODI , 2004 This handbook presents tools for achieving policy impact, specifically geared towards the needs of researchers. The key points of each tool or technique is described, and links are provided to relevant training materials. The report also presents an introductory overview of the role of CSOs in policy processes and the significance of evidence in international development The handbook is particularly targeted at civil society organisations (whose activities involve gathering evidence, doing research, learning lessons or advising on strategy) and at research institutes and university departments (which have a large body of research but have difficulty packaging it for policy-makers). It will also be useful for advocacy groups with an interest in communicate to policy in a constructive and co-operative influencing style - in contrast to more confrontational strategies.

http://www.eldis.org/cf/search/disp/DocDisplay.cfm?Doc=DOC16876&Resource=f1

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How to build a good small NGO (PDF)

By Fadumo Alin (et.al.). Networklearning Organisation. 2003. This manual has been put together by a group of people who work in or with Non-Government Organisations, (NGOs). The experiences described are mainly with NGOs in Africa, the Indian sub-continent and countries previously in the USSR. The NGOs are in cities, smaller towns and the countryside. Some of them are concerned with human rights but more with improving the quality of life of various groups. The NGO field includes many dedicated and good-hearted people. But as NGOs attempt to grow, they face common problems. For example, often they fail to learn how to manage their money well. This leads to all kinds of problems e.g. they function less well, their reputations suffer and they cannot get funding to pursue their plans. So, with this manual, our goals are to help to build best practice into your NGO; to prevent, recognise and fix problems.

http://www.networklearning.org/download/building_NGOs.pdf

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Project Planning & Management Tools

(Mindtools.com) This section explains some of the specific skills you will need to run projects successfully, helping you to complete them with minimum wastage of resource.

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_PPM.htm

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Network Learning

The purpose of the Network Learning website is to make resources available, free, to NGOs working in the development or humanitarian fields. They make or find manuals that can help NGOs build skills, and suggest other websites with good resources. The Library has top quality training manuals and documents to download (free for NGOs in the South). The directory of Resources has categorized links to online and offline sources of training and support.

http://www.networklearning.org/

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An Activist's Manual on the International Convenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Centre for Social and Economic Rights, July 20, 2004. The purpose of this manual is to serve activists and students. This service is expected to unfold in three ways: (1) primarily as a manual for reporting to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; (2) as a resource for students, particularly those in remote locations with less access to the Internet and large English language libraries; and (3) as an educational tool in training workshops, particularly for practical topics.

http://www.comminit.com/materials/ma2005/materials-2155.html

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CD 3rd World - Third World Information

Browse 800+ online free electronic publications on all aspects of aid and development activities.Information includes instructions and illustrations on appropriate technology, e.g. simple composting toilets and river generators; practical tips on setting up small industries; online books on agriculture and much more.

http://sleekfreak.ath.cx:81/3wdev/CD3WD/INDEX.HTM

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CIVICUS Civil Society Toolkits

CIVICUS aims to help civil society organisations to build their capacity and achieve their goals. Based on requests from members, CIVICUS has produced several toolkits to enable organisations to improve their capacity in a number of areas. From communications and planning skills to writing funding proposals, we hope that you will be able to get many useful tips, tools, and ideas to help strengthen your organisation. These toolkits are available in English, French and Spanish in MS Word and PDF formats.

http://www.civicus.org/new/civicus_toolkit_project.asp?c=036FB9

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Spreading the Word Further: Guidelines for Disseminating Development Research (pdf)

By Julie Fisher, Frank Odhiambo and Andrew Cotton. Water, Engineering and Development Centre Loughborough University, 2003. Getting research findings out to those who stand to benefit from them is now widely recognised as a crucial aspect of any research project. This book is a product of the second phase of a DFID-funded KaR project that is aimed at increasing the impact of research through improved dissemination of the research process and findings. It develops the ideas from phase one of the project 'Spreading the Word: Practical guidelines for research dissemination strategies' (Saywell and Cotton, 1999). Based on in-depth consultation with Southern agencies about appropriate methods and formats by which to share information and knowledge relating to development research projects, this book provides dissemination checklists and guidelines. It also provides a useful overview of the issues and more specific advise for anyone engaged in development-related research, whether as contractors, practitioners or donors, at all stages of the project cycle.

http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/publications/pdfs/stwf/stwf.pdf

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Spreading the Word: Practical Guidelines for Research Dissemination Strategies (pdf)

By Darren Saywell and Andrew Cotton. Water, Engineering and Development Centre Loughborough University, 2003. This document reviews the interim findings from Phase 1 of a Department for International Development (DFID) funded project (R7127) concerning the development of practical guidelines for research dissemination strategies. Results from a review of literature, case study analysis and interviews with key informants are discussed. The purpose of Phase 1 is to understand current thinking and approaches to dissemination of research as adopted by sector based agencies both in the UK and internationally. This facilitates an initial analysis of common dissemination strategies used, problems and constraints experienced, and factors that aid effective dissemination. This in turn is used to provide tentative guidance for research contractors and DFID alike for dissemination of projects.

http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/publications/details.php?book=0%20906055%2063%206

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Resource portal on Facilitating Multi-Stakeholder Processes and Social Learning

On this portal you can find practical information on how to facilitate participatory learning processes with various stakeholders. It provides theoretical foundations, methods and tools to create learning processes, facilitation tips, examples, literature and links. It is meant for professionals working with multiple stakeholders in sustainable development issues.

http://portals.wdi.wur.nl/msp/

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The Mission-Driven Business Planning Toolkit

"The Mission-Driven Business Planning Toolkit was developed in response to the growing tension faced by NGOs as they seek to balance sustainable business practice with their missions, and brings together the creative ideas, expertise and experiences of APC members and its private sector partners. It includes articles, issue-specific presentations and ready-to-use forms that address the various business planning processes for mission-driven organizations. These tools are aimed at helping individuals working in the non-profit ISP business (APC members' business), but may be more broadly applicable to other mission-driven sectors. Since it is all online, you can read the entire document or simply select those elements that are most central to the development of your organization right now." -From the Association of Progressive Communications Website

http://www.apc.org/english/ngos/business/busplan/index.htm

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Monitoring and Evaluating Advocacy Programmes

(Aid Workers Network) By Louisa Gosling, 15 October 2003. Advocacy is an increasingly important strategy in development, but how do you prove its impact, and ensure appropriate lessons are learned? Advocacy is an essential component of rights-based programming, focusing on building constituencies around different issues, and working to change the broader context in which an agency works. As with any other development activity, good planning, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment are essential for good management of advocacy, for accountability, and to make sure lessons are learned to improve practice in the short and long term. It is essential to define what you are trying to achieve and how you will know whether or not you are succeeding. The findings from monitoring and evaluation can also be used for further advocacy purposes.

http://www.aidworkers.net/?q=node/268

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Toolkit: Proposal Writing and Fundraising

(Global Development Network) This toolkit provides tips and practical suggestions for applying for funding and proposal writing. It is based on interviews with experienced research fundraisers. Obtaining funding for your research is a difficult achievement, so we hope this guide will help give your proposal the best possible chance of success.

http://www.gdnet.org/middle.php?oid=363

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6 Ways of Increasing Your Effectiveness As A People Manager

(Aid Workers Exchange) By Ben Emmens, 9 July 2003. "People are central to organisational success, and every field manager is a people manager in some capacity or another - sometimes with comprehensive back up support or an HR advisor close at hand but often not. Either way, they often end up dealing with a wide range of HR issues. So how can you ensure you are really managing people in the best way possible and getting the most out of your team? Here are some practical tips which you can take on board immediately and hopefully see the benefits follow."

http://www.aidworkers.net/?q=node/261

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Eldis Guide to Manuals

This guide focuses on free, online manuals and practical toolkits which are aimed at development practitioners.

http://www.eldis.org/manuals/index.htm

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Guide for Designing Results-Oriented Projects and Writing Successful Proposals (PDF)

[479 KB] International Planned Parenthood Foundation, Publisher: IPPF/WHR Publication Date(s): 2002.12. This manual introduces tools for designing a project that is results-oriented and that will appeal to donors. It focuses on integrating monitoring and evaluation activities into the project from the beginning. The manual also describes what sections to include in the proposal, gives examples, and provides tips on what donors are looking for. This publication is aimed at organizations seeking funding for a medium- to large-size project, but suggestions in the guide are also useful when developing a concept paper or smaller project. (Series: IPPF/WHR Tools, No. 1)

http://www.ippfwhr.org/publications/publication_detail_e.asp?PubID=46

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NGO Manager Organisational Assessment Tool

Over the past months, NGO Manager has developed an Organisational Assessment Tool, or OAT, which has the following characteristics: - Contains a comprehensive list of relevant management issues - Promotes process-orientation instead of static listing of positive and negative points. The OAT focuses on identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats with regard to each issue (SWOT analysis) - Helps to focus on causes of problems instead of highlighting symptoms only - Favours a participatory approach for the assessment, dialogue and transparency on its results. It can be used both by an individual and by groups. - Leads to qualitative statements instead of giving grades - Includes a detailed results section, which asks what the organisations achievements are - Provides users with quick overview of level of achievement for each management issue - Results in a clear list of priority subjects for improvement for each issue analysed - Facilitates the setting up of a plan of action - Contains easy-to-use worksheets, which can also be used to report on the results of the assessment.

http://www.ngomanager.org/tools.htm#T1

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WWF Organisational Assessment Tool

This process and tool were specifically designed for self-assessment by WWF offices. Its methodology guide insists on a participatory process. The tool itself also takes into consideration the stages of development of the NGO being assessed: embryonic, developing, moderately developed, well-developed, exemplary. We thank WWF for sharing this tool with other NGOs. You are welcome to take inspiration fom it, however please note however that it is under copyright.

http://www.ngomanager.org/tools.htm#T2

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How-to Guides - Governance & Management

From CommunityNet Aotearoa. Provides resources for setting up and running community organisations and projects. While governance can be defined simply as: setting and monitoring the direction of an organisation; ensuring it remains financially sound; and ensuring legal compliance, in practice it is never that simple. Good governance depends on developing good working relationships with those who do the day-to-day work of the organisation. Resources collected in this toolkit are designed to help you access quality and up-to-date information to assist in building and maintaining these relationships.

http://www.community.net.nz/How-ToGuides/GovernanceManagement/default.htm

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Change Management Toolbook

The Toolbook for Change Management is a collection of practical exercises that can be applied for initiating change processes in any kind of organizations - private companies, governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, self-help groups, etc. Some of the tools are designed to be worked out individually, mainly in the form of questionnaires. Others can be applied in groups, e.g. in workshops of your organization.

http://www.change-management-toolbook.com/

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Dealing with Advocacy - A practical Guide (PDF)

The ComNet publication "Dealing with Advocacy - A practical Guide", written by Ms. Joke van Kampen is a basic guide on why NGOs need Advocacy. It describes the components of a succesful advocacy campaign and how to integrate advocacy into your NGO's daily work.

http://www.asia-initiative.org/pdfs/advocacy_guide.pdf

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Curriculum Kit on Population and Development

A major focus of ARHA's activities is educational work with young people. Over the past few years we have run a series of youth conferences titled "Planet Without a Plan". These are educational seminars which generally involve groups of students from several schools. Topics discussed include sustainable development, global population issues, the HIV/AIDS pandemic, reproductive rights, gender equity and the environment. This kit is intended to complement the youth conferences by providing ideas and resources for teachers and students to work on these issues within the classroom. The kit was originally produced for Victorian Schools in 2000. As the issues covered in the kit change so rapidly, the kit was updated in December 2001. Where possible, website and other contact details for relevant organizations have been provided so people using the kit can continue to update the information. The kit comes with handouts ready for use in the classroom, and can be downloaded.

http://www.arha.org.au/curriculum_kit.html

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Innonet

Innovation Network, Inc. (InnoNet) is a 501(c) 3 organization dedicated to enabling public and nonprofit organizations to better plan, execute, and evaluate their structure, operations, and services.

http://www.innonet.org/

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