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RAISE works to build the capacity of various local governance entities and institutions in Somalia while emphasizing the importance of contextual analysis, transparency, and inclusivity in its programming:
RAISE recognizes the crucial role that local councils, public and private institutions, and informal entities such as clan elders and youth associations play in governance and community development in Somalia. To enhance their effectiveness and sustainability, RAISE implements targeted capacity-building activities tailored to the specific needs and contexts of these stakeholders.
RAISE provides training, technical assistance, and mentoring support to newly formed and forming local councils and other local governance bodies. These capacity building efforts focus on strengthening leadership skills, decision-making processes, conflict resolution mechanisms, and administrative capacities, enabling these entities to better serve their communities and contribute to peacebuilding and reconciliation effort
RAISE collaborates with public and private institutions at the local level to enhance their capacity to deliver essential services and promote socio-economic development.
Capacity-building interventions may include organizational development, strategic planning, financial management, and resource mobilization, empowering these institutions to effectively address the needs of their constituents and contribute to broader development objectives.
Recognizing the influential role of informal structures such as clan elders and youth associations in Somali society, RAISE engages with these entities to promote inclusive governance and community participation. Capacity-building initiatives may involve promoting inclusive decision-making processes, conflict resolution skills, and conflict prevention strategies, fostering greater cohesion and collaboration within communities.
RAISE understands the importance of context-specific approaches in programming and decision-making.To ensure the relevance and effectiveness of its interventions, RAISE conducts timely and targeted contextual analyses to gather critical information on key stakeholders, socio-economic dynamics, cultural norms, and political landscapes in the areas of operation
RAISE conducts comprehensive stakeholder mapping exercises toidentify key actors, power dynamics, and potential allies or obstacles in the local governance landscape.
This information guides strategic decision-making and program design, enabling RAISE to tailor its interventions to the specific needs and priorities of the communities it serves.
Based on the findings of contextual analyses, RAISE adopts an adaptive programming approach, allowing for flexibility and responsiveness to evolving challenges and opportunities. This iterative process of learning and adaptation ensures that RAISE’s programs remain relevant, impactful, and sustainable in dynamic and complex environments
RAISE is committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance practices at all levels. By fostering a culture of openness and accountability among local councils, institutions, and communities, RAISE helps to build trust, strengthen social cohesion, and enhance the effectiveness of
governance structures.
RAISE provides training and technical support to local councils and institutions to improve their transparency and accountability mechanisms. This may include developing and implementing transparent procurement processes, establishing citizen feedback mechanisms, and promoting participatory budgeting practices.
RAISE advocates for transparent and accountable governance practices among government authorities and donor agencies. By promoting dialogue,
collaboration, and mutual accountability, RAISE contributes to the transformation of local governance institutions and ensures that development assistance is effectively utilized to address the needs of the
most vulnerable communities.
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Airport Road - Mogadishu, Somalia