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CORE welcomes the Lotteries Review as a Breath of fresh air...more
CORE welcomes the Lotteries Review as a Breath of fresh air...more
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Research and EvaluationCORE has conducted several commissioned studies related to the analysis of civil society and governance in South Africa: one for the Commonwealth Foundation on civil society and citizen participation; one for the University of the Witwatersrand P&DM Programme and... |
Capacity BuildingCORE regularly provides capacity building programmes to CSOs, community groups, trade unions, parastatals, government departments, and other clients. In the interest of sustainability and outreach, CORE is also prepared to train other trainers to offer these programmes. CORE focuses its efforts in the following areas... |
ResourcesCORE has developed an extensive collection of books, journals, government documents and other publications, from South African and international sources. These cover a wide range of subjects of interest to civil society organizations (CSOs) and others... |
Pressclipping ServicesThis is a weekly service, covering more than 25 subject areas, provided on the basis of a competitive per subject subscription charge. The clippings draw on at least 50 local and international newspapers, magazines and other periodicals. Whilst the main focus is South Africa... |
The Co-operative for Research and Education (CORE) was established in April 1990 in the belief that by sharing knowledge and information, democracy in South Africa would be strengthened. To further this aim, CORE provides information, training, research and evaluation services to community groups, non-profit organisations, the trade union movement and educational institutions in South Africa and in the region.
A Guide to Lobbying for Civil SocietyThis booklet aims to offer guidance to individuals and civil society organizations who wish to voice their opinions in a manner which will get the attention and gain the respect of government office-bearers and...more
CSOs Practising What They PreachThis publication is a composite report on civil society governing boards in South Africa. A research that has been conducted from 1997 to 2001. Since 1992, CORE has been actively involved in building capacity amongst board and staff members of CSOs in South Africa....more