Quando Acompanhamento nao e Suficiente: Resposta aos Parceiros em Dificuldades, CAP-Moçambique, Fevereiro 2011

The organization aimed to work with organizations of medium size in a systematic manner, as was customary for CAP. These organizations were seen as models by other organizations seeking to grow and, together, could have significant influence on the evolution of the civil society in Mozambique. Organizations with a stronger institutional base have a greater capacity to overcome structural challenges and governance issues with which many local organizations struggle and successfully direct the necessary changes for sustainability. These organizations will benefit the most from the relatively short period during which they will be partners of CAP and have greater potential to become directly funded. Organizations of medium size and those that are more established have the necessary personnel, systems, and capacity to respond to the rigorous requirements of CAP regarding grant management and compliance with the funding requirements of the US Government, which is passed on by AED. The CAP plans to work with a combination of organizations that reflect the diversity of civil society and the distinct forces that each one offers. Key criteria will include organizations with a clear capacity to achieve PEPFAR results as well as those with potential that can be realized with additional support. CAP expects that organizations can enter and progress through the program to a variety of paths. Some may qualify directly for Tier I or Tier II, while others that are successful in Tier I will "graduate" to Tier II. Organizations that graduate from Tier II will be eligible for direct funding from a major donor or government or private sources. When strong measures are taken for capacity building, difficulties or challenges are identified, such as resistance from staff or social organs in responding. The organization needs a call for attention from outside to awaken or reinforce what they have already suspected. A capacity-building organization can terminate a sub-partner project if it continues to work with partners with irresponsible and persistent practices. To maintain our standards of professionalism, integrity, and high standards, we must respect other partners who are working to respect norms and integrate lessons learned. Ultimately, they are responsible for fulfilling the clauses of the signed agreement.