Evaluering
Challenges in collaborating for a sustainable forest management in DRC: evaluation of the Natural Resources Network (RRN) of civil society (French)
The network represents more than 200 members spread all around the country. Since 2004, RFN is supporting RRN’s work on forest resources as its main partner. In 2005, RRN formalised its partnership with RFN under the project called “Reinforcing the advocacy work of Congolese civil society for the development of a political and juridical framework in order to ensure the sustainable management of forest resources, based on the respect for laws and customs of forest-dependant populations”. This evaluation, conducted in 2008, is the first external evaluation of the network and its work in the forestry and advocacy field. The objective of the evaluation was to assess the relevance and efficiency of the network after four years of functioning. It particularly aimed at understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the structure and management systems, at assessing the impacts of RRN’s activities between 2004 and 2007, and stimulating the capacity building and learning processes. The evaluation would enable RRN to adjust its internal structure, develop its 2008-2012 strategic plan and enhance its efficiency.