9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Panel Discussion: Changing Development Context - Challenges and Opportunities (PDF 122KB)
- Coralie Bryant, School of Economic and Public Affairs, Columbia University (Moderator and Presenter)
- Peter Walker, Feinstein International Famine Center, Tufts University
- Rajesh Tandon, Society for Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA)
- Christina Kappaz, Millennia Consulting
10:45 – 12:15 p.m. Panel Discussion:
What Is a Good NGO in Today’s World?
(PDF 74KB)
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, Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Harvard University
- Gerald Hildebrand, Katalysis Partnership, Inc.
- Suzanne Jambo, New Sudan Indigenous NGO Network (NESI-Network)
- Chiku Malunga, Capacity Development Consultancies (CADECO)
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions:
- USAID #101: An Introduction to USAID for New PVOs (PDF 38KB)
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)
- Jean Horton, Ombudsman, USAID
- Parrie Henderson-Okeefe, Bureau for Policy, Planning and Coordination,USAID
- PVO/NGO Collaborative Mechanisms (PDF 42KB)
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 (PDF 47KB)
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, Project Concern International (PCI)
- Organizational Development in Conflict-Affected Areas
(PDF 41KB)
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 (PDF 37KB)
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 (PDF 45KB)
This facilitated dialogue is your chance to provide content ideas for a workshop series to introduce USAID to newer grantees.
- Karen Romano, Project Concern International (PCI)
- Alton Byers, The Mountain Institute (TMI)
- Charles Patterson, Strategies for International Development (SID)
- Dan Norrell, World Vision
9:30 –10:45 a.m. Panel Discussion:
U.S. Trends in Standards/Accreditation for PVOs (PDF 57KB)
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.
- Ann Morison, Council on Accreditation (Moderator)
- Amy Coates Madsen, Standards for Excellence Institute
- Ken Giunta, InterAction
- Art Taylor, BBB Wise Giving Alliance
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Panel Discussion:
International Trends in Standards and Impact on Our Work (PDF 52KB)
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, International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL)
- Pranav Gupta, Foreignaid.com
- Didier Thys, 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
(PDF 47KB)
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, 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, Fundación Alvaralice
- Holly Wise, Global Development Alliance, USAID
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