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Mozambican Civil Society Within: Evaluation, Challenges, Opportunities and Action These four dimensions can be presented graphically through the Civil Society Diamond 1 (see Figure 1.1.4). Each dimension is structured into sub-dimensions and a total of 80 variables (Anheier, 2004). 2 The 80 indicators constitute the heart of the CSI and provide the database presented in this report. A vast methodology has been based on and built around the 80 indicators. It involves the systematic collection of secondary and primary data, the analysis of quantitative and qualitative information, meetings of the NAG, discussion groups, a national workshop to debate the state of Mozambican civil society, and finally the preparation of this final report. The structure of the CSI itself, with its four dimensions, also provided a model for structuring the main chapters in this report. Figure 1.1.4: Civil Society Index Diamond Structure 2 1 Values 0 Impact Enviroment the individual indicators, structured first by sub-dimensions and finally summarised in the four dimensions. Each dimension has various sub-dimensions that in turn are made up of various individual indicators. Each individual indicator is scored on a scale of 0 to 3 and these scores are then aggregated into scores for sub-dimensions and dimensions. In qualitative terms, the scoring represents 0 - 1 (weak, frail), 1 - 2 (moderate) and 2 - 3 (high, strong). As the CSI diamond makes it possible to capture the essential dimensions of the state of civil society, it provides a good starting point for interpreting and discussing the state of society at any given moment. Technically, the diamond can be reduced to a single value, but this option is 1 The quadri-dimensional framework and the diamond instrument were developed for CIVICUS by Helmut Anheier in 1999, when he was director of the Centre for Civil Society in the London School of Economics. 2 See Annex 1. The initial CIVICUS proposal had 74 indicators, but when adapting the CSI methodology to Mozambique the technical team decided to add some new sub-dimensions and variables, so the number of indicators rose to 80 10 Civil Society Index, Mozambique 2007
Mozambican Civil Society Within: Evaluation, Challenges, Opportunities and Action not advisable because, in practice, it conceals more than it reveals about the multi-dimensional aspects of civil society. Moreover, the Diamond also illustrates civil society at a certain point in time and so has no dynamic perspective. Nevertheless, when applied in an interactive manner it can be used to illustrate developments over time, and to compare the state of civil societies in different countries (Anheier, 2004). 1.2.3.2 Implementation of the Project This section describes the methods used to collect, classify and analyse the various data sources used in the project. 1.2.3.2.1 Organization of the research process The research project was implemented by FDC through a National Index Team (NIT) in close articulation with and monitoring by a National Advisory Group (NAG), comprising at least 12 people from various sectors of civil society. Figure 1.1.5 illustrates the main actors in the project, including the technical and advisory teams and also the main funding agencies. Figure 1.1.5: Actors involved in the CSI Project in Mozambique, 2007 Implementation Methodology It is implemented for and by civil society throughout the country CIVICUS UNDP & Aga Khan Foundation Kellog Foundation European Union FDC National Advisory Group National CSI Team Civil Society Actors Civil Society Index, Mozambique 2007 11
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