As part of its convening role for civil society, CIVICUS facilitates the functioning
of several networks. Primary amongst these are the Affinity Group of National Associations (AGNA) [Link]. AGNA brings together representatives of national associations from different countries around the world to share experiences and activities of the year, and collaborate on common challenges. The main activities of the AGNA network in 2010 include: • An annual general meeting that provided an opportunity for 30 AGNA members to meet face to face to exchange experiences and best practices and to raise the profile and legitimacy of National Associations. • A meeting of the AGNA Asia regional group to discuss issues of legitimacy, transparency and accounta- bility of National Associations and civil society organisations in Asia, the challenges faced by the sector in the region and possible solutions. • A peer learning exchange between the Pakistan NGO Forum and the Mauritius Council for Social Services. At the 2010 AGNA annual general meeting, a new steering committee was elected to guide the organisation over the year ahead. |
