The Asia Pacific Research Network (APRN) is hosting the third regional workshop for the Asia and MENA region on the 3rd and the 4rth of May 2011 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Held next to the ASEAN Summit on May 7 and 8, the two- day event strives to involve donor and partner government representatives in addition to an extensive CSO representation from the region, including country level and sector organizations such as the ones working with peasants, migrants, trade union, and women.

The objectives of the workshop are to consolidate the regional input into the Draft International Framework for CSO Development Effectiveness, with emphasis on enabling environment and multi-stakeholder dialogue as well as CSO advocacy strategy and asks for the Fourth High Level Forum.

Day 1 is open to all interested CSOs and Day 2 to all CSOs, donors, and government representatives.

In order to maximize the value of the event for all those involved, CSOs are asked to conduct small group workshops or discussions prior to the event to tease out key points that will be put on the table.

Advocacy efforts are already underway as Country Core Groups are invited to create online venues for broadening awareness, understanding and analysis of the CSO effectiveness process at national level.

For inquiries and suggestions, please email the Secretariat at

secretariat@aprnet.org<with copy to lfrancisco@aprnet.org>

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