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Programmes

WACSI adds value to civil society existence, effectiveness and efficiency in West Africa

Programmes Activities

Training and Capacity Building More

WACSI's Capacity Building Unit offers training and technical assistance to enable development practitioners to improve performance and value creation. The Unit's tailor-made interventions in organisational development, skills development, peer learning and information exchange are designed to strengthen the operational capabilities and professionalism of CSO actors so they can better influence policy processes.

Policy Advocacy More

Policy Advocacy Forums and Meetings

Through its policy advocacy series, the Institute provides various platforms for civil society to enhance its engagement and collaboration with policymakers and institutions working on critical issues affecting the sub-region. Policy positions that emanate from these sessions are published and circulated to relevant policy makers. Periodically, the Institute also commissions policy position papers to examine specific issues within its mandate. The reports of these papers forms the basis for discussion and debate by stakeholders before being adopted, and disseminated for policy actions.

Research and Documentation More

Resource Centre

The Institute’s resource centre serves as a library of civil society documents, research reports and edited volumes that are accessible to both individuals and organizations. The Institute's resource centre is equipped to further strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations through knowledge acquisition.

Next Generation Internship and Volunteering  More

Volunteering at WACSI

WACSI’s volunteering program is designed to serve as a contribution to encourage the spirit of civic consciousness in the youth. Volunteers are viewed as a valuable resource to the Institute, its staff, and partners.

Research Fellowship More

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Associate Research Fellow

Details coming soon.

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Resolving Communal Conflicts in Ghana

Ghana has been hailed as a model example of peaceful democratic...

Advanced Policy Advocacy and Engagement

25-28 June, 2012

This course gives participants a thorough understanding of...

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