RESEARCH: Evaluation of Oxfam Novib’s Capacity Building Programme for Diaspora Organisations

African Diaspora Policy Center -


Since a few years, the links between migration and development are receiving a considerable amount of attention from policy makers, civil society organisations and academics. One of the main issues in the debate refers to the role of migrant organisations in development cooperation. A quick review of the available literature on the topic, shows that there seems to be an increasing number of migrant organisations that are carrying out community development or other activities in the country of origin. Slowly, international and national (non-)governmental organisations are recognising the potential of these organisations in development. However, besides a lack of recognition, migrant organisations are confronted with a number of other obstacles that might limit the effectiveness of their efforts. Lack of appropriate organisational and technical skills and capacities are often mentioned as main issues in this regard.

The document provides a description of the context in which the Oxfam Novib’s capacity building programme (CBP) has been developed, followed by the history and content the CBP. The report includes an evaluation of the programme as well as a list of recommendations for future capacity building programmes. Read or download document