The Civil Society Strengthening Programme (CSSP) Partner’s Board Convening in Kumasi, held in August 2025, brought together 74 Ghanaian CSO leaders to enhance resilience, leadership, and sustainability, hosted by the STAR-Ghana Foundation and WACSI. The workshop addressed shifting power dynamics, governance improvements, and peer-to-peer learning to improve community-led development.
Key details of the CSSP convening and surrounding initiatives include:
- Focus on Sustainability: The dialogue focused on “Resilient Leadership and Governance in a Changing Civic Landscape,” aiming to help CSOs build long-term sustainability and effectiveness.
- Key Themes: Discussions included implementing institutional strengthening plans, the role of board members, and practical pathways for strengthening CSO leadership.
- Partnership: The CSSP is supported by STAR-Ghana Foundation and the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), often in collaboration with international partners like Comic Relief.
- Context: The meeting is part of a broader “Shift the Power” agenda to foster local ownership of development processes in Ghana.
The convening served as a critical platform for partners to align on strengthening the institutional capacity of Ghanaian civil society
