Accountability Working Group (AWG)
The AWG is a voluntary alliance of 17 International and National NGOs, umbrella organisations and civil society organisations who joined forces to build a stronger civil society sector in Sierra Leone. It was formed on the recommendation of NGOs at the national consultation on transparency and accountability, organised by Accountability Alert Sierra Leone in November 2011.
Our purpose
The Accountability Working Group aims to develop professional, independent and self-regulated civil society organisations as a means of enabling citizens to influence decision making processes affecting their lives.
Our Values
• Transparency and Openness
• Honesty and Integrity
• Mutual Respect and Trust
• Gender Equality
• Shared ownership (credit and responsibility)
• Collaborative spirit
Role
• To develop and support the establishment of a coalition for the building of a more accountable
• NGO sector;
• To give direction and help plan policy and action for more accountable performance;
• To ensure that the coalition is firmly grounded in the realities of life in Sierra Leone;
• To undertake specific activity in support of a more accountable NGO sector;
• To communicate and consult with civil society, national NGOs, community based organisations, the media, donor community and government.
Annual Review – 2011
It has been a year since the Accountability Working Group (AWG) was established on 7 March 2011.Over the last 12 months AWG has sought to establish its work on sound foundations, building relationships, initiating discussions and planning projects.
It was important to turn the initial enthusiasm among members into a more lasting commitment to joint action to improve performance in the civic sector. This paper is a brief review of what has been achieved to date. It also serves as a discussion paper for future strategies.