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CIG, Campaign build capacity of CSOs to partner and engage with government organizations
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he crucial roles that civil society organizations (CSOs) and governments play in driving positive social change in Indonesian society has promoted the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and Campaign to collaboratively build the capacity of four selected CSOs to partner and engage with government organizations.
CIG’s and Campaign’s move is driven by the increasingly complex problems facing society, which require CSOs and governments to combine their unique skills, perspectives and resources and work together to tackle these challenges.
Singapore-based CIG, an international non-profit organization, strives to help build a world which citizens have a deep sense of trust in their governments and public institutions, and where nations are governed by principled, wise leaders supported by an effective civil service.
Campaign, a platform that connects individuals, communities and sponsors who care about social issues, believes that everyone has their own role and responsibility to make this world a better place.
CIG and Campaign said in a statement that the four CSOs, CarbonEthics, Garis Hitam Project, PetaBencana.id and Satu KarsaKarya Foundation, were selected based on the social impact they had achieved with government partners in recent years, and their commitment to better collaborate with the public sector to create meaningful impact.
“Each of the four CSOs works on different issues ranging from empowering vulnerable women and former inmates, to climate action and providing critical information in disaster zones,” the statement said.
It also stated that the four CSOs had each launched a social campaign on Campaign’s #ForChange application. These social campaigns allow the CSOs to raise awareness of their work, garner support from followers and unlock donations of up to Rp 37.5 million (US$2,487) each.
“An open call for the program was announced in March 2023 and garnered applications from 142 CSOs”, from which the four CSOs were chosen.
“Ten CSOs were selected to move on to a second round of interviews, and were evaluated by a panel of judges from CIG and Campaign,” it said.
To build the public sector partnerships and networking skills of CSOs in Indonesia, CIG and Campaign have been working closely with the four CSOs over virtual onboarding sessions to understand their needs and provide input on how they can better work with government organizations.
The Government Relations Development Programme for Indonesian Social Leaders (GRDP-ISL), developed by the CIG and Campaign, held a one-day workshop in Jakarta on July 25.
During the workshop, CIG engaged the representatives from the four CSOs and shared practical ways they can leverage their unique strengths to build collaborative relationships with the government.
Campaign also provided a workshop on how the CSOs can leverage digital platforms to maximize their digital presence and impact, and build effective government relations. Campaign believes that the solutions presented by social organizations are carried out innovatively.
However, the platform also believes that there is potential for greater reach and impact through collaboration between the government and social organizations.
Campaign’s founder and CEO William Gondokusumo, pointed out, "By fostering collaborations between the government and the social sector, we strive to create a platform for innovative solutions to thrive. Our aim is to bridge the gap and facilitate meaningful partnerships that address societal challenges effectively.”
“We recognize the crucial need for both material and non-material support in these collaborations, and we are dedicated to driving positive change through our collective efforts."
The CIG Executive Director WU Wei Neng said, “CIG's mission is to empower and partner with governments to build stronger nations. While we usually work directly with government leaders, we know that civil society organizations play an important and unique role.”
“Recent crises and challenges show the need for governments and civil society to work closely together, and it is important that both sides acquire the skills and tools to do so,” WU Wei noted.
