CSO PARTICIPATION IN THE GPEDC 4TH MONITORING ROUND

The Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation (GPEDC) fourth (4th) monitoring exercise is a voluntary and multi-stakeholder process that includes all the actors involved in development. NAYO serves as the Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Focal Point, together with the National Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (NANGO). The monitoring exercise is led by national Governments of partner countries (typically by a ministry of planning, finance, or foreign affairs). It brings together bilateral and multilateral partners, trade unions, the private sector, civil society, philanthropies, and other development actors to discuss, share information, and reflect on progress and results. Results are reflected upon based on the GPEDC monitoring framework. At the country level, the exercise is organized in five phases. Phases 1-3 concern preparation and data collection. Zimbabwe is currently at this phase of the process. Phases 4-5 focus on an action-oriented process that can help institutionalize effectiveness through concrete actions and dialogue based on the monitoring results that emerge from the data collected.

 

CSOs are important to the process as they are independent development actors, with autonomy and recognition of role.  As part of the monitoring exercise progress is being assessed, Indicator Two (2) on CSO Enabling Environment indicator gathers information on four (4) key aspects: Space for CSO dialogue on national development processes; CSO development effectiveness, accountability, and transparency; Development cooperation with CSOs and the legal and regulatory environment for CSOs. The 4th monitoring round exercise presents an opportunity for CSOs to engage at the highest level of Development Cooperation providing an accurate assessment of the state of the CSO-enabling Environment. This is critical to institute dialogue on areas of reform including CSO enabling environment, solidarity for non-state actors in Zimbabwe, and strengthening CSO participation and voice in Zimbabwe. The monitoring round lapses in 2026.