Increase # of member-led communities of practice within the CSN Network

The aim of this commitment is to ensure all CSN members can access training and technical assistance in areas in which they require upskilling. The Network responds to the needs indicated by regional groups, Civil Society Alliances (CSAs) and Youth Leaders by connecting them with learning, advocacy, networking and funding opportunities. Capacity building can be provided by the Secretariat or Steering Group, but through the course of the 5-year strategy, an increasing proportion of technical assistance will be delivered by one CSA to another, or within a CSA itself. To enable this, the CSN will develop communities of practice and expand the pool of country-level technical experts willing to share their skills in the service of the wider membership. The CSN Secretariat and Steering Group will continue to provide support where no country level expertise is available to ensure the smooth running of national and regional functions.

To institutionalise continuous improvement, all advocacy or programming must be backed by proven evidence, and inclusive and participatory. Knowledge Management and MEAL systems are key to enabling greater ownership and collaboration amongst CSN members and external partners. It is therefore a priority to make sure that the data generated by members is documented, evaluated, and learned from. The Network's global database, SUN LABs, enables members to collect, analyse and share data gathered from the CSN Annual Survey and other sources, and use it to inform the future priorities of the Network. That data also contributes to broader SUN MEAL mechanisms to ensure that civil society's successes and challenges influence the Movement's overall approach.

As part of the 5-year strategy, the Network, driven by SUN LABs practitioners and the MEAL working group, will create a more cohesive Knowledge Management and MEAL framework to improve analysis and build on lessons learned.