I: BACKGROUND / CHANGING CONTEXT IN WHICH NGOS OPERATE

We would like to know about the political, policy and funding environment in which your organization is situated as well as the background to this environment. This first discussion forum aims to identify some of the general and specific issues that shape the context in which your organization operates. We are interested in your views, your experiences and your observations. Subsequent discussions in this COP will explore some of these issues, such as staffing changes or specific funding challenges, in more detail.