Mission + Vision
Vision
To see a society in which all citizens have equal access to quality and inclusive basic social services that enables them to develop their capacity and actively participate in national development
Mission
Support civil society constructive engagement in the process of creating an enabling social accountability environment in which quality services provided to the public.
Goal
To strengthen the active involvement of CSOs and citizens in collaborative social accountability processes that enhancing society's quality of life by fostering synergies across three important domains: empowerment, development, and governance.
Objectives
- To contribute the creation of an enabling environment for member organizations
- To serve as a platform for sharing of information, experiences and research outcomes;
- To build the capacity of members through training, technical and professional support
- To promote digitalization of social accountability to enhance public service delivery
General Strategy
Strategically, the NaSAC facilitates and coordinates its members and other strategic multi stakeholder groups by mobilizing and supporting its members to engage with a variety of relevant civic and government actions collectively and play an integral role in opening the space for amplifying the voice of citizens and civic actors with the view to address the below identified thematic areas of social accountability and governance: Governance; Empowerment; and Development.
Primary function
The primary function of NaSAC is strengthening networking on social accountability. Currently we have 16 founding members and as our strategic plan depicts we will have 55 members by the end of 2024 and 500 members by the end of 2028 .
Secondary functions
- Funding-Sub-granting
- Awareness Raising/Advocacy
- Capacity building
- Program/Project Implementation
- Research – policy analysis
- Research – project evaluation
- Creating civic space
- Customize accountability tools
- Advocate digitalization for social accountability
Cross-cutting
As a working philosophy, cross-cutting topics are always integrated in our projects and going to be addressed but not limited to:
- Community sensitization
- Gender equality
- Social and gender norms and beliefs
Core Values
Self-accountability
Networking and Collaborating
Evidence from community-led activity
Serve as bridge and communication link
Align with local priorities
Upholding human rights and international standards
The National Social Accountability Consortium composed of 16 national local CSOs established in 29 February 2024 to implement an integrated social accountability programme, synergizing their different strengths and competencies. The majority of members of the consortium had extensive experience in implementing social accountability programs at national level in addition to integrated humanitarian and development interventions.
Head Office
Lebu Commercial, 4th Floor,
Office Number Q02
Woreda 01, H. No. New
Nifas Silk Lafto Sub City
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia