MADANI civil society support initiative : midterm performance evaluation

The evaluation employs a mixed-methods approach consisting of an extensive document review, 110 interviews with 273 key stakeholders, and quantitative data from MADANI and secondary sources. The evaluation finds evidence of organizational improvement in CSOs and their staff as well as improved CSO ability to advocate for government accountability and promote tolerance. MADANI has also helped CSOs become more eligible for donor funding and has strengthened the enabling environment for CSO engagement in the local development process. The CSOs face challenges in implementing collaborative governance processes on their own because of technical, resource, and time-related issues. They also still require support in financial management, budgeting, and resource mobilization to ensure their sustainability. The political environment, MADANI"s short activity lifetime, and CSOs" nascent level of capacity are remaining challenges for sustainability.