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MISSION

To advance the social and economic interests of the masses of the people of Barbados by encouraging and advocating rights-based development and good governance through the recognition of Civil Society Organisations (NGOs) as the agents of civil society and developmental partners, which promote the causes of the most vulnerable citizen of Barbados and negotiate solutions to enhance their lives and usefulness to themselves, the society and the economy.

OBJECTIVES

Locate and convene Civil Society Organisations (NGOs)
Seek consensus among NGOs
Provide public information about NGOs
Provide Civil Society statements and positions based on consensus and research
Monitor Civil Society Issues nationally, regionally and internationally
Mobilise NGOs based on interests
Receive and disseminate information; (Top-Down Bottom-Up)
Collaborate with local private and public organisations
Liaise and assist in developing/establishing CARICOM partners
Assist in developing/promoting community interests

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MANDATE

Advocacy:

Breaking down the barriers between Civil Society and the authorities through dialogue, lobbying for and promoting the rights of every member of society in pursuit their life and happiness.
Inform Civil Societies and the public of their rights by all methods of communication.
Pursue Civil Society's right to participate in self-governance.

Provide services

Identify and list NGOs
Publish database of NGOs by sectors/interests
Facilitate registration of NGOs with relevant Government Departments
Internet exposé of NGOs work and activities
Technical Assistance to NGOs

Provide Training

Improve relations and communications through ICT training, internet TV and Internet Radio; ICTs for NGOs - Training
Facilitate capacity building through acquisition of assets and training of NGO Personnel

Communications & Information

Keep abreast of Government Departments activities
Make a calendar of NGOs activities
Keep abreast of and report on regional developments
Keep abreast of and report on international developments
Develop protocols with state and non-state actors.

Research

Survey the impact of developmental programmes
Assess the needs of NGOs

Headquarters

Pursue acquisition of a building for meetings and to conduct business, that can also serve as offices and support the general activity of Civil Society.