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Information Management and Networking

What the Programme Does

The Information Management and Networking (IMN) programme therefore will enable CSPR to share information and experiences on pro-poor development as well as create opportunities for strategic networking. The programme will build on the current successes in information dissemination and act as an interface with the media, and the general public. The IMN programme will continue with the simplification and translation of information on key processes such as the National Development Plan, it will also publish the intellectual products arising from different CSPR activities particularly under the Research and Policy Analysis programme. programme will be responsible for maintaining the CSPR website as well as different information databases. In terms of networking, CSPR, through this programme will host an annual Civil society day, create linkages with local and international partners as well as develop and broadcast TV and radio programmes for purposes of wider public outreach. The programme will strive to ensure that a more knowledgeable public hold government accountable for their actions.

Operational Objective

Two operational objectives have been identified for the firs two years operations of the CSPR strategic plan and these are:

  1. To increase public awareness and understanding of poverty eradication issues and CSPR activities,
  2. To improve information flow on CSPR programmes and activities among network members and relevant stakeholder

Activities

  • Simplify and translate information on the National Development Plan process;
  • Publish, launch and disseminate research and policy analysis reports;
  • Publish bi-annually the CSPR Newsletter;
  • Develop advocacy materials on pro-poor development;
  • Publish policy briefs on key pro-poor development issues;
  • Develop and distribute CSPR Information

Expected Outcomes

  • Public able to hold government accountable on pro-poor development issues;
  • Recognition of CSPR as a credible source of information;
  • CSOs have a unified voice on pertinent pro-poor development issues,
  • Effective advocacy on poverty reduction issues

 

Programme Management

In terms of management, a Programme Officer has the responsibility of managing the whole programme with the assistance of a specific Programme Management Team.