9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Panel Discussion: Changing Development Context - Challenges and Opportunities
- Coralie Bryant, Figure 4.1 The Changing Context of Poverty Work for NGOs, (PDF 119KB), Figure 8-1 Multi-Directional Accountability, (PDF 25KB), School of Economic and Public Affairs, Columbia University (Moderator and Presenter)
- Peter Walker, NGOs: Service Providers or Radical Dissenters?, (PDF 353KB), Feinstein International Famine Center, Tufts University
- Rajesh Tandon, Changing Development Context: Challenges and Opportunities, (PDF 52KB), Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA)
- Christina Kappaz, Evolving Context for NGOs in Latin America, (PDF 78KB), Millennia Consulting
10:45 – 12:15 p.m. Panel Discussion:
“What Is a Good NGO in Today’s World?”
How have PVOs and NGOs responded to the changing context discussed in our first panel? Panelists representing a range of innovative approaches will describe the factors that influenced their decision to chart a new direction for their organization, the changes that were introduced and how they were institutionalized.
- Coralie Bryant, School of Economic and Public Affairs, Columbia University
(Moderator)
- L. David Brown, Strategic Learning and Organizational Change: Oxfam and Policy Campaigns, (PDF 75KB), Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Harvard University
- Gerald Hildebrand, Letter to Katalysis Colleagues, 13 October 2004, (PDF 26KB), Katalysis Partnership, Inc.
- Suzanne Jambo, New Sudan Indigenous NGO Network (NESI-Network)
- Chiku Malunga, Building Effective NGOs: Evolution of a Vision, (PDF 109KB), Capacity Development Consultancies (CADECO)
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions:
- USAID #101: An Introduction to USAID for New PVOs
How can you work effectively with USAID? This session will help by first providing an overview of USAID’s role, structure, priorities and operating principles. Grant application procedures will then be highlighted along with a general discussion of what makes an effective grant submission.
- Mary Newton, PVC-ASHA,USAID (Moderator)
- Joint Presentation: Jean Horton, Ombudsman, USAID, and Parrie Henderson-Okeefe, Bureau for Policy, Planning and Coordination, USAID, Working in USAID to Manage for Results, (PDF 247KB)
- PVO/NGO Collaborative Mechanisms
What are the most effective partnership and other collaborative mechanisms developed by PVOs and NGOs over the years? This session will provide an overview and analysis of some key examples and then explore which mechanisms work best and under what specific circumstances.
- Carolyn Long, Consultant (Facilitator)
- NGO Networks: The Impact of Networks on NGO Capacity
When are NGO networks most effective and under what conditions? How can we increase network effectiveness to strengthen member capacity? This interactive session will present the latest thinking and practice on how networks improve NGO organizational development, advocacy and performance, as well as discuss ways to promote future learning and collaboration.
- Claudia Liebler, Consultant (Co-Facilitator)
- Jeff Kwaterski, Pact (Co-Facilitator)
- Suzanne Jambo, New Sudan Indigenous NGO Network (NESI-Network)
- Karen Romano, Africa KidSAFE Network - Zambia, (PDF 149 KB), Project Concern International (PCI)
- Organizational Development in Conflict-Affected Areas
Panelists in this session will explore organizational development’s current and potential applications in organizations operating in a range of conflict-affected environments. Factors such as an organization’s mission, vision, ethical approaches, leadership, and customer needs will be considered.
- Larry Cooley, MSI (Moderator)
- Evan Bloom, Pact
- Brian Peniston, The Mountain Institute (TMI), Nepal
- Luis Da Costa Ximenes, Planning Assistance, East Timor
- Emmanuel Bombande, West Africa Network for Peace Building
Friday, January 14
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Breakfast
Discussion Sessions:
- Potential PVO Contributions to Research and Outreach on NGOs and Organizational Development
Are you interested in providing your thoughts on future PVO/NGO research and outreach efforts? This interactive session will give an overview of the PVC-ASHA research and outreach agenda and explore participant interest in the topics outlined.
- Emily McPhie, PVC-ASHA, USAID (Co-Facilitator)
- Dana Ott, PVC-ASHA, USAID (Co-Facilitator)
- PVO Training and Information Needs
This facilitated dialogue is your chance to provide content ideas for a workshop series to introduce USAID to newer grantees.
9:30 –10:45 a.m. Panel Discussion:
U.S. Trends in Standards/Accreditation for PVOs
How can you determine the utility of PVO performance standards and accreditation to your organization? Panelists familiar with US PVO standards will lead us through a thoughtful discussion of whether standards can actually help improve organizational performance.
10:45 – 11:00 a.m. Knowledge Gateway:
PVC-ASHA Kiosk Presentation (PDF 179KB)
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Panel Discussion:
International Trends in Standards and Impact on Our Work
Our second panel will speak to the issue of non-US standards, exploring the state of standards internationally and the role of standards for international NGOs.
- Richard Klarberg, Council on Accreditation (Moderator)
- Catherine Shea, NGO Standards: International Developments, (PDF 78KB), International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL)
- Pranav Gupta, The ForeignAID Ratings NGO Rating Model, (PDF 245KB), Foreignaid.com
- Didier Thys, Reducing Global Poverty Through Enhanced Information Services, (PDF 199KB), The Microfinance Information eXchange (MIX)
- Mark Sidel, University of Iowa College of Law and Obermann Center for Advanced Studies
1:45 – 4:00 p.m. Plenary Session: Discussion on Private Sector Partnerships
If your organization is considering a private sector partnership, this session is for you. Through presentation and discussion of innovative partnerships, this panel will help you make informed choices on whether and how to work with others to expand resources in support of development.
- Bruce McNamer, Technoserve (Moderator)
- Claire Brett Smith, A Lead-Free Alliance, (PDF 1.8MB), Aid to Artisans
- Cornelia Higginson, American Express Philanthropic Program
- Robb Davis, Freedom from Hunger
- Dr. Richard South, Global Community Partnerships, GlaxoSmithKline
- Linda Pfeiffer, INMED: Partnerships for Children
- Deborah Patterson, The Monsanto Fund
- Andrew Sillen, Synergos Institute
- María Eugenia Garcés Campagna, Leadership in Conflict Situations, A Case from Colombia, (PDF 871KB), Fundación Alvaralice
- Holly Wise, Global Development Alliance, USAID
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