Conflict, Legitimacy and Government Reform: Equitable Allocation of ...

Panel Discussion
We believe that IDG-Net can be an important tool to promote
equitable allocation of resources for several reasons. First, its members are
organizations which are uniquely positioned in their countries, working
with both government and civil society and enjoying legitimacy with
players in both domains. As such they are ideally positioned to shape
governance in their countries. Second, the members are engaged in a
variety of approaches, from training to research to consultancies, all of
which contribute to enhance democratic governance, create space for
citizens to have their say and thus enhance equitable allocation of
resources. Third, the network enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of
its members by providing opportunities for them to share experience,
knowledge and resources with like organizations in their countries,
regions and at a global level, in the conduct of practical joint outcome
oriented initiatives. Organizations eligible for membership in the
network:
seek to strengthen democracy
are engaged in at least two of the following: research, training,
technical assistance
regularly involve both government and civil society organizations
in their activities
seek to enhance one or more elements of governance and
democratic development, ranging from accountable public
institutions, to human rights, rule of law and open and
accountable political systems
We share our knowledge and experience through:
focused and well designed forums, workshops and conferences on
specific topics
attachments where members of staff from one participating
institute spend time at another institute
sharing and pooling of resources among members on a variety of
governance initiatives, projects and competitive bids
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