WACSI was established by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) to enhance the capacity of civil society in the region. The Institute was set up to strengthen the institutional and operational gaps identified in civil society.
WACSI serves as a resource centre engaged in training, research, documentation, and policy dialogue for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in West Africa. The advocacy work of the Institute is conducted through its policy dialogue process, which brings together different stakeholders to deliberate on topical issues that affect West African States. Position papers are published by the Institute and disseminated to policy makers.
Upcoming Events
Corporate Governance Training Workshop for Civil Society Organisations in Liberia , 6-9 July 2009
WACSI and OSIWA Liberia Programme are organising an organisational strengthening training workshop on... more details»
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WACSI News
2008 Annual Report
2008 was the second full programmatic year for WACSI following its formal launching... more details»
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1st West African Women's Policy Forum-Policy Recommendations
WACSI, WIPSEN-Africa, AWDF, OSI-International Women’s Programme, OSIWA and Abigail Disney organised the 1st West African Women’s Policy Forum... more details»
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Responsibility to Protect Press Briefing in Accra, Ghana 26 March 2009
WACSI, the Chair of the Founding Steering Committee of the International Coalition for... more details»
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Call for Applications-Specialised Course on Fundraising and Philanthropy for Civl Society Actors in West Africa
WACSI supported by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) are organising a specialised training workshop on “Fundraising and... 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»
Corporate Governance Training Workshop for Civil Society Organisations in Liberia , 6-9 July 2009