From 2005 to 2007, the Civil Society Index was implemented in Nigeria by Action Aid Nigeria and Development Information Network (DevNet), with the support of UNDP Nigeria and the international coordination of CIVICUS. This implementation led to the publication of an analytical country report, presenting the results of the CSI initiative in the country.
Civil Society in Nigeria: Contributing to Social Change
Over that period, the Nigerian CSI diamond reveals that the civil society in Nigeria is moderate in terms of the elements that concern the environment dimension. The structure, values and impact dimensions have been identified as its strengths. The important role that civil society plays in creating and implementing public policies has been noted. Challenges that exist are mainly related to current democratic and development areas and these needs to be effectively met. This calls for the creation of programmes that address people’s needs rather than donor-driven ones. Although there is overwhelming evidence in public trust in CSOs, there is room for improvement in the cultivation of internal democratic governance practices and values; and increasing networking and information sharing with other CSOs.
CSI Country Reports in Nigeria
- Nigeria CSI Report (2005-2007): Executive Summary. Downloadable in pdf[170KB].
- Nigeria CSI Report (2005-2007): Full Report. Downloadable in pdf[1.2MB].
- Project Evaluation for Nigeria (2005-2007): Executive Summary. Downloadable in pdf[41KB].
From 2008 to 2010, the Civil Society Index is being implemented by the Nigeria Network of Non-Governmental Organisations (NNNGO).
