In this section, you will find an overview of the main outcomes of the Open Forum process:
The International Framework for CSO Development Effectiveness (Siem Reap Consensus)
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- The outcome of the Open Forum consultation process with thousands of CSOs, led for and by civil society from across the globe
- The first ever statement from global civil society on the effectiveness of our work in development
- Legitimate long-term reference for CSOs worldwide as the basis for improving the effectiveness and quality of CSO development work at national, regional and international levels
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Principles for CSO Development Effectiveness (Istanbul Principles):
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- The 8 Istanbul Principles for CSO Development Effectiveness are an integral part of the International Framework for CSO Development Effectiveness AND a distinct globally acknowledged reference of effective development work for CSOs worldwide.
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Implementation Toolkit and Advocacy Toolkit
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- Guidance documents to support context-specific implementation and advocacy by civil society organizations (CSOs) worldwide
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Busan Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation
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- The Busan Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation is the multi-stakeholder agreement resulting from the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF4), Nov 29 to Dec 1 2011 in Busan, Republic of Korea - which for the first time establishes a framework for development cooperation agreed between civil society organizations as full and equal participants and partner governments, traditional donors, South-South cooperators, the BRICs, and private funders.
- The Busan Partnship oficially recognizes and reinforces global legitimacy to both outcomes of the Open Forum process - the Istanbul Principles and the International Framework for CSO Development Effectiveness
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Activities leading up to the International Framework for CSO Development Effectiveness
- Please refer to the Activities section to view the reports that led up to the agreement of the International Framework for CSO Development Effectiveness including numerous reports from the national, regional and thematic consultations of the Open Forum.
Activities following the Busan Partneship
- Please refer to the Post Busan Activities section to view the reports on consulations around implementation of the Busan Partnership agreement and the International Framework for CSO Development Effectiveness.