The EU TACSO 3 research focuses on two main aspects of networking: Mapping of CSO networking, i.e., regional networks and regional Civil Society Facility projects, and Assessment of networks’ capacities and capacity building needs, including specific issues such as EU accession and gender equality. The assessment identified that the EU support for the regional EU-CSF projects is essential in establishing and operating CSO networks. It finds that the greatest necessity for strengthening the capacity of networks is closely related to their financial sustainability, the strengthened fundraising capacities, and strategic long-term organizational planning. The publication also highlights that need to increase specific expertise is significantly important to networks, as well. Read more here.
Source: EU TACSO 3