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CSI-Armenia Journal
Contact: Lusine Hakobyan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel. (010) 58 95 35 08.04.2010
Counterpart International Armenia invites mass media representatives to participate in the Civil Society Index (CSI) National Workshop on April 9, 2010, 9:30-18:30, in the Paramaz Avedisian building of American University of Armenia.
Civil Society Actors, Government Agencies, Media, Business, Donors and Academia Looking at Joint Actions for Civil Society Strengthening in Armenia
The CSI is one of the most respected, politically
neutral civil society indices. It is a participatory needs assessment
and action planning tool for civil society around the world, with the
aim of creating a knowledge base and momentum for civil society
strengthening initiatives. The CSI is initiated and implemented by, and
for, civil society organizations at the country level, and actively
involves, and disseminates its findings, to a broad range of
stakeholders.
The CSI assesses the state of civil society in a given country within
five dimensions – 1) Civic Engagement; 2) Level of Organization; 3)
Practice of Values; 4) Perceived Impact and 5) External Environment. A
pool of knowledge on Armenian civil society has already been generated
by the CSI Armenia National Implementation Team through the three
quantitative surveys (Organizational survey, External Perceptions
Survey and Population Survey), five case studies as a qualitative part
of the research, four regional focus group discussions and two Advisory
Council meetings to reveal the strengths, weaknesses, challenges and
opportunities facing civil society in Armenia.
This workshop aims to bring together a broad range of civil society
actors and partners in government, the business community, media, the
donor community and academia to discuss the CSI findings and reflect on
them. It is meant to build a common understanding of the current state
of civil society and a joint action agenda for civil society
strengthening initiatives.
* The mission of Counterpart International is to empower vulnerable
people to implement innovative, holistic and enduring solutions to
social, economic and environmental challenges.
If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Lusine Hakobyan, please call Lusine at (010) 58 95 35, or e-mail her at lusine@counterpart.am.
December 11, 2009
2nd CIVICUS CSI Advisory Committee Meeting
On December 7, 2009, Counterpart held the 2nd Advisory Committee meeting in the framework of Civil Society Index implementation in Armenia. This meeting brought together representatives from civil society, business, government, the media and donor organizations to reflect on the research that has been conducted in the CSI.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Sy6Juv7zmc
December 1, 2009
The Impact of Armenian Environmental Organizations
In the last case study carried out for the CSI, Lusine and Mane discuss the effectiveness and impact that environmental organizations have on policy making in Armenia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi-_lvL408M
November 27, 2009
Volunteerism in Armenia
For Counterpart's fourth case study in the framework of the Civil Society Index, the state of volunteerism in Armenia was studied. Lusine and Mane discuss the findings and recommendations to further encourage volunteering in Armenia.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDYMplQ5EMA
November 24, 2009
The Corporate Social Responsibility of Armenia's Business Sector
The corporate social responsibility of Armenia's business sector was chosen as the third case study of Counterpart's Civil Society Index implementation.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXErATRR4vI
November 23, 2009
CIVICUS Civil Society Index Program
Counterpart Armenia implements Civil Society Index Program in Armenia according to Civicus methodology.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSvQVLnclT4
November 24, 2009
CIVICUS CSI 1 and 2 case studies
Lusine and Mane present case studies into Armenia CSO financial sustainability and accountability.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8o3ZUIqGv0
November 19, 2009
CSO Accountability Case Study
Lusine and Mane discuss the main findings and recommendations of the CSI case study into Armenian civil society organizations' (CSO) accountability to stakeholders.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OtmcR3R9ao
November 17, 2009
CSO Financial Sustainability Case Study
Lusine and Mane discuss the main findings and recommendations of the CSI case study into Armenian civil society organizations' (CSO) financial sustainability.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZCu_BB3y70
November 12, 2009
CIVICUS Civil Society Index Update - Case StudiesLusine gives an update on Civil Society Index implementation in Armenia. Five case studies were recently carried out as the qualitative aspect of CSI research on civil society in Armenia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gli2IlYxcOk
October 15, 2009
Armenia-Turkey Civil Society Partnership
In the framework of Civil Society Index implementation in Armenia and Turkey, Counterpart Armenia and TUSEV, the Third Sector Foundation of Turkey, have teamed up to bring civil society organizations from the two countries together and expand cooperation opportunities.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kE22Rm_MKvM
October 15, 2009
CIVICUS Civil Society Index in Armenia Update
Counterpart Armenia is currently implementing the CSI in Armenia. Here is an update of recent developments in our research as of October 15th.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b7_vaWzPco
January 29, 2009
First Advisory Committee Meeting of the
Civil Society Index (CSI) initiative in Armenia
Civil Society Index (CSI) initiative in Armenia
The first Advisory Committee meeting of the Civil Society Index (CSI) initiative in Armenia took place on January 29 at the “Golden Tulip” hotel. Representatives from Civil Society Organizations as well as from government, business, mass media, research and academic circles and international organizations were invited to discuss, assess and make decisions on the implementation of the research and to construct the Civil Society Diamond based on the dimensions employed by CSI to assess the state of civil society.
CSI is an action-research project aimed at assessing the state of civil society in a given country, determining its strengths and weaknesses and, based on the results, working toward its development and empowerment. This initiative is a comprehensive activity, employing scientific research, including surveys and case studies; as well as broad-based action, including meetings, discussions, focus groups, and national level national workshops.
In 2008 Counterpart International on competitive basis obtained the right of implementing the CSI in Armenia. This project is well in line with the goal of Counterpart International to support the strengthening of civil society in Armenia and to contribute to its sustainability.
After an introductory session, the Civil Society Diamond was generated, based on the perception of AC members. It was created by assessing the state of the Armenian civil society based on 5 dimensions – civic engagement, level of organization, practice of values, perception of impact and external environment.
The Civil Society Diamond combines indicators to provide a visual display of different dimensions and
their respective values in a common space, using the same or comparable metrics. The Diamond seeks to portray an empirical picture of the state of civil society, covering structural and normative manifestations, but also encompassing the conditions that support or restrain civil society's development.
In the third part of the meeting the participants jointly chose the three most important concerns that Armenian society faces and need to be addressed by civil society. As a result of this exercise the concerns were identified to be included in the External perception survey to reveal the experts’ opinion on the effectiveness and impact of Civil Society Organizations in addressing these issues. The identified concerns were corruption, limitations on freedom of expression and the absence of independent judicial system.
Once the data collection and analysis is completed, the AC will be brought together again to review and discuss the findings. The purpose of this meeting will be to place the findings in the context of the initial perceptions discussion, to assess the validity of the findings, and to define possible ways forward to be discussed at the National Workshop.
For comments and more information, please email csi@counterpart.am
CSI is an action-research project aimed at assessing the state of civil society in a given country, determining its strengths and weaknesses and, based on the results, working toward its development and empowerment. This initiative is a comprehensive activity, employing scientific research, including surveys and case studies; as well as broad-based action, including meetings, discussions, focus groups, and national level national workshops. In 2008 Counterpart International on competitive basis obtained the right of implementing the CSI in Armenia. This project is well in line with the goal of Counterpart International to support the strengthening of civil society in Armenia and to contribute to its sustainability.
After an introductory session, the Civil Society Diamond was generated, based on the perception of AC members. It was created by assessing the state of the Armenian civil society based on 5 dimensions – civic engagement, level of organization, practice of values, perception of impact and external environment.
The Civil Society Diamond combines indicators to provide a visual display of different dimensions and
their respective values in a common space, using the same or comparable metrics. The Diamond seeks to portray an empirical picture of the state of civil society, covering structural and normative manifestations, but also encompassing the conditions that support or restrain civil society's development. In the third part of the meeting the participants jointly chose the three most important concerns that Armenian society faces and need to be addressed by civil society. As a result of this exercise the concerns were identified to be included in the External perception survey to reveal the experts’ opinion on the effectiveness and impact of Civil Society Organizations in addressing these issues. The identified concerns were corruption, limitations on freedom of expression and the absence of independent judicial system.
Once the data collection and analysis is completed, the AC will be brought together again to review and discuss the findings. The purpose of this meeting will be to place the findings in the context of the initial perceptions discussion, to assess the validity of the findings, and to define possible ways forward to be discussed at the National Workshop.
For comments and more information, please email csi@counterpart.am
Jun.23.2010
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