The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) was created by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) to reinforce the capacities of civil society in the region. The Institute was established to bridge the institutional and operational gaps within civil society.The role of WACSI is to serve as a resource centre for training, research, experience sharing and political dialogue for CSOs in West Africa. The Institute makes its plea through policy dialogue to discuss current issues affecting West African States. Reference documents are regularly published by the Institute and distributed to political leaders.
Upcoming Events
Project Proposal Formulation and Grants Management, 8-10 September 2010
WACSI is organising a Project Proposal Formulation and Grants Management Training workshop for civil society actors from September 8-10, 2010. more details»
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NGO Management Training Course, 20-22 October, 2010
WACSI is organising an NGO Training workshop for civil society actors from October 20-22, 2010. more details»
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WACSI News
2-Day Consultative Meeting For The Policy Advocacy Project For Civil Society Actors In West Africa, 1-2 August 2010
WACSI with the support of OSIWA and LGI organised a 2-day... more details»
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Fundraising And Monitoring And Evaluation Course For Civil Society Actors, 17-19 June 2010
WACSI supported by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa organized... more details»
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Call for Interns, 2010 WACSI based in Accra, Ghana established by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa to more details»
WACSI is dedicated to building the next generation of responsible civil society actors in West Africa, especially in fragile countries.... more details»
OP-Ed
WACSI Op‐Eds are analytical periodic write‐ups on topical themes and issues relevant to West Africa. These write‐ups provide experts, researchers... more details»
Project Proposal Formulation and Grants Management, 8-10 September 2010