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Papers by Gianfrancesco Costantini

Research paper thumbnail of Relatório Praticas PAANE

Compéndio das Practicas do PAANE, 2023

Practices for supporting CSOs adopted in the framework of the EU PAANE Programme in Mozambique, i... more Practices for supporting CSOs adopted in the framework of the EU PAANE Programme in Mozambique, in the period 2019 - 2023. Practices focus on citizens' participation to governance, the strengthening of capacities of CSOs, the cooperation between CSOs and public authorities

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Fronteras Abiertas Cross Border Cooperation

Fronteras-Abiertas-Project-Interregional-Network-for-Cross-Border-Cooperation-and-Latin-American-Integration, 2012

Evaluation of a cross-border cooperation project carried out by the Italian Cooperation in Centra... more Evaluation of a cross-border cooperation project carried out by the Italian Cooperation in Central and Southern America.

Research paper thumbnail of Un territoire durable et un habitat de qualité à consommation zéro dans les zones à risque sismique

Ministère de la culture et de la communication / Bureau de la recherche architecturale, urbaine et paysagère (BRAUP) ; Université « La Sapienza di Roma » / Laboratorio di Architectura e Controllo Ambiante (LACA), 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Mapping Study of Civil Society Organisations Mozambique

, the EU launched a new strategy to continue the partnership, identifying new themes linked to th... more , the EU launched a new strategy to continue the partnership, identifying new themes linked to the new challenges facing the two continents moZAmbique (2020-2021) OBJECTIVES AND INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT Environmental Alliances (Green Deal Alliances) Circular economy, biodiversity, green and smart cities, sustainable energy, food systems: from farms to forks, water and oceans, pollution. Science, Technology and Innovation Alliances, and Digitalisation Governance (regulatory frameworks); digital connectivity, including key enabling infrastructures; digital skills and entrepreneurship; E-services, including E-governance; Data protection. Alliances for Sustainable Growth and Jobs Sustainable investments, including key enabling infrastructure; Creation of decent jobs; Education and skills; Business environment and investment climate; Regional economic integration, trade and connectivity. Partnerships on migration The root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement, including the developmental benefits of migration; Managing migration, including border management, return, sustainable re-admission and reintegration, and legal pathways; Sustainable solutions for refugees. Governance, Peace and Security, Human Development Human rights, democracy, fundamental values; Human development; Rule of law and accountability; Conflict prevention, peacekeeping and resilience building; Initiatives against organised crime.

Research paper thumbnail of The European Union’s DCI-Nsa Programme for West Bank and Gaza/Palestine Review of the Effectiveness of the Non State Actors Programme in the Occupied Palestinian

The review has been based on the use of the evaluation criteria of: relevance, effectiveness, eff... more The review has been based on the use of the evaluation criteria of: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact; sustainability; coherence and the European Commission's added value. As mentioned, the review covers the period of the NSA-LA Programme implementation in Palestine (2007-2012 3) and the actions that have been financed in East Jerusalem, Gaza Strip and the West Bank through the local CfP including the support measures: the whole set of 28 projects, was analysed using basic documents, a visit to the concerned organisation and a questionnaire; a sample of 9 projects, has been considered for an "in-depth" analysis, including a wider set of information sources and documents. Priority targets for NSA calls in Palestine Projects targeting deprived territories especially but not limited to, Gaza Strip and seam zone Projects empowering community based organisations and grass root groups, with a special emphasis on social services delivery involving young people Projects that promote and demonstrate good organisational governance, including participatory approaches, accountability and evidence based needs analysis Projects that include capacity building at all levels 2008 Projects that strength coalitions, networking and alliances at all levels including national dialogue in order to consolidate the voice of Non State Actors and their advocacy capacity towards decision makers Projects that target population groups in the Gaza Strip that were affected by the so-called Israeli "Cast lead" operation, specially women, children and youth Projects that empower community based organisations and grass root groups, with a special emphasis on engaging young people to deliver social services in their communities 2009 Projects that facilitate interaction, networking and coordination between governmental entities and Non State Actors

Research paper thumbnail of Bangladesh - Civil Society Mapping Study, Roadmap Implementation and Programming Recommendations

Bangladesh - Civil Society Mapping Study, Roadmap Implementation and Programming Recommendations, 2021

An update of the Bangladesh CSO Mapping carried out in January 2021. Opportunities for participat... more An update of the Bangladesh CSO Mapping carried out in January 2021. Opportunities for participation in governance processes and the degradation of Civic Space are a key focus of the study, as well as the options for support by the EU and further donors.

Research paper thumbnail of Mapeamento OSC Guiné-Bissau

Mapeamento das OSC na Guiné Bissau, 2018

A mapping study on Civil Society Organisations and their engagement in local governance in Guiné ... more A mapping study on Civil Society Organisations and their engagement in local governance in Guiné Bissau. The study was carried out between 2017 and 2018 and included a review of international support actions, as well as field visits in all Guiné Bissau regions, focus group meetings and a survey.

Research paper thumbnail of Review of the effectiveness of the Non State Actors Programme in the occupied Palestinian territory 2007-2011. Final Report, June 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Comprendre la SC Malgache Rapport final (vdéf)

COMPRENDRE LA SOCIETE CIVILE MALGACHE ET SON ROLE APRES LA TRANSITION POLITIQUE, 2020

A Mapping of CSOs in Madagascar, with a focus on four regions and on relevant support strategies.... more A Mapping of CSOs in Madagascar, with a focus on four regions and on relevant support strategies. The study was funded by the GIZ in the framework of the Fanainga Programme, and it was carried out between 2019 and 2020.

Research paper thumbnail of Mapping of Civil Society in the human rights and social justice in South Africa 2017

Mapping of Civil Society in the human rights and social justice in South Africa, 2018

A study on CSOs focusing on social justice, human rights and governance. Key issues and dynamics ... more A study on CSOs focusing on social justice, human rights and governance. Key issues and dynamics and emerging needs were considered.

Research paper thumbnail of Mapeamento das OSC em Moçambique

A mapping of CSOs and an analysis of key dynamics influencing CSOs actions and development

Research paper thumbnail of Standard, indicatori e cambiamento: il ciclo della qualità concreta

Research paper thumbnail of Standard, indicatori e cambiamento: il ciclo della qualità concreta

Research paper thumbnail of Reunificar a cidade: novas estratégias de desenvolvimento, novas governanças - identidade e coesão urbana

Research paper thumbnail of standard, indicatori e cambiamento

Research paper thumbnail of Reunificar_a_cidade_novas_estrategias_de.pdf

A paper on slum upgrading and urban development, based on a set of experiences mainly in Latin Am... more A paper on slum upgrading and urban development, based on a set of experiences mainly in Latin America

Research paper thumbnail of Mapeamento e produção de uma linha de base das OSC de Angola Relatório final Luanda, Junho de 2015 Comissão Europeia 10º FED República de Angola Ministério do Planeamento e Desenvolvimento Territorial

A strategic mapping of CSO in Angola, focusing on development dynamics and engagement in governan... more A strategic mapping of CSO in Angola, focusing on development dynamics and engagement in governance processes. The mapping also includes a baseline based on qualitative and quantitative indicators, designed for monitoring the EU PAANE 2 and the EU Civil Society Roadmap for Angola.

Research paper thumbnail of Mapping of CSOs in Palestine 2014 (2015)

Update and completion of the 2011 mapping study

Research paper thumbnail of Mapping of CSO in Occupied Palestinian Territory 2011

The mapping was carried out in the framework of an EU project. It is also available on line at: h... more The mapping was carried out in the framework of an EU project. It is also available on line at: http://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/westbank/documents/news/20110712_ngomapping_en.pdf.
The study concerns CSOs of different types in the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem. Currently an update of the mapping is in progress. Outcomes are foreseen to be available in December 2014.

Research paper thumbnail of Reunificar a cidade

A paper on slum upgrading and urban development, with a focus on Brasil. In portuguese.

Research paper thumbnail of Relatório Praticas PAANE

Compéndio das Practicas do PAANE, 2023

Practices for supporting CSOs adopted in the framework of the EU PAANE Programme in Mozambique, i... more Practices for supporting CSOs adopted in the framework of the EU PAANE Programme in Mozambique, in the period 2019 - 2023. Practices focus on citizens' participation to governance, the strengthening of capacities of CSOs, the cooperation between CSOs and public authorities

Research paper thumbnail of Evaluation of Fronteras Abiertas Cross Border Cooperation

Fronteras-Abiertas-Project-Interregional-Network-for-Cross-Border-Cooperation-and-Latin-American-Integration, 2012

Evaluation of a cross-border cooperation project carried out by the Italian Cooperation in Centra... more Evaluation of a cross-border cooperation project carried out by the Italian Cooperation in Central and Southern America.

Research paper thumbnail of Un territoire durable et un habitat de qualité à consommation zéro dans les zones à risque sismique

Ministère de la culture et de la communication / Bureau de la recherche architecturale, urbaine et paysagère (BRAUP) ; Université « La Sapienza di Roma » / Laboratorio di Architectura e Controllo Ambiante (LACA), 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Mapping Study of Civil Society Organisations Mozambique

, the EU launched a new strategy to continue the partnership, identifying new themes linked to th... more , the EU launched a new strategy to continue the partnership, identifying new themes linked to the new challenges facing the two continents moZAmbique (2020-2021) OBJECTIVES AND INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXT Environmental Alliances (Green Deal Alliances) Circular economy, biodiversity, green and smart cities, sustainable energy, food systems: from farms to forks, water and oceans, pollution. Science, Technology and Innovation Alliances, and Digitalisation Governance (regulatory frameworks); digital connectivity, including key enabling infrastructures; digital skills and entrepreneurship; E-services, including E-governance; Data protection. Alliances for Sustainable Growth and Jobs Sustainable investments, including key enabling infrastructure; Creation of decent jobs; Education and skills; Business environment and investment climate; Regional economic integration, trade and connectivity. Partnerships on migration The root causes of irregular migration and forced displacement, including the developmental benefits of migration; Managing migration, including border management, return, sustainable re-admission and reintegration, and legal pathways; Sustainable solutions for refugees. Governance, Peace and Security, Human Development Human rights, democracy, fundamental values; Human development; Rule of law and accountability; Conflict prevention, peacekeeping and resilience building; Initiatives against organised crime.

Research paper thumbnail of The European Union’s DCI-Nsa Programme for West Bank and Gaza/Palestine Review of the Effectiveness of the Non State Actors Programme in the Occupied Palestinian

The review has been based on the use of the evaluation criteria of: relevance, effectiveness, eff... more The review has been based on the use of the evaluation criteria of: relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact; sustainability; coherence and the European Commission's added value. As mentioned, the review covers the period of the NSA-LA Programme implementation in Palestine (2007-2012 3) and the actions that have been financed in East Jerusalem, Gaza Strip and the West Bank through the local CfP including the support measures: the whole set of 28 projects, was analysed using basic documents, a visit to the concerned organisation and a questionnaire; a sample of 9 projects, has been considered for an "in-depth" analysis, including a wider set of information sources and documents. Priority targets for NSA calls in Palestine Projects targeting deprived territories especially but not limited to, Gaza Strip and seam zone Projects empowering community based organisations and grass root groups, with a special emphasis on social services delivery involving young people Projects that promote and demonstrate good organisational governance, including participatory approaches, accountability and evidence based needs analysis Projects that include capacity building at all levels 2008 Projects that strength coalitions, networking and alliances at all levels including national dialogue in order to consolidate the voice of Non State Actors and their advocacy capacity towards decision makers Projects that target population groups in the Gaza Strip that were affected by the so-called Israeli "Cast lead" operation, specially women, children and youth Projects that empower community based organisations and grass root groups, with a special emphasis on engaging young people to deliver social services in their communities 2009 Projects that facilitate interaction, networking and coordination between governmental entities and Non State Actors

Research paper thumbnail of Bangladesh - Civil Society Mapping Study, Roadmap Implementation and Programming Recommendations

Bangladesh - Civil Society Mapping Study, Roadmap Implementation and Programming Recommendations, 2021

An update of the Bangladesh CSO Mapping carried out in January 2021. Opportunities for participat... more An update of the Bangladesh CSO Mapping carried out in January 2021. Opportunities for participation in governance processes and the degradation of Civic Space are a key focus of the study, as well as the options for support by the EU and further donors.

Research paper thumbnail of Mapeamento OSC Guiné-Bissau

Mapeamento das OSC na Guiné Bissau, 2018

A mapping study on Civil Society Organisations and their engagement in local governance in Guiné ... more A mapping study on Civil Society Organisations and their engagement in local governance in Guiné Bissau. The study was carried out between 2017 and 2018 and included a review of international support actions, as well as field visits in all Guiné Bissau regions, focus group meetings and a survey.

Research paper thumbnail of Review of the effectiveness of the Non State Actors Programme in the occupied Palestinian territory 2007-2011. Final Report, June 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Comprendre la SC Malgache Rapport final (vdéf)

COMPRENDRE LA SOCIETE CIVILE MALGACHE ET SON ROLE APRES LA TRANSITION POLITIQUE, 2020

A Mapping of CSOs in Madagascar, with a focus on four regions and on relevant support strategies.... more A Mapping of CSOs in Madagascar, with a focus on four regions and on relevant support strategies. The study was funded by the GIZ in the framework of the Fanainga Programme, and it was carried out between 2019 and 2020.

Research paper thumbnail of Mapping of Civil Society in the human rights and social justice in South Africa 2017

Mapping of Civil Society in the human rights and social justice in South Africa, 2018

A study on CSOs focusing on social justice, human rights and governance. Key issues and dynamics ... more A study on CSOs focusing on social justice, human rights and governance. Key issues and dynamics and emerging needs were considered.

Research paper thumbnail of Mapeamento das OSC em Moçambique

A mapping of CSOs and an analysis of key dynamics influencing CSOs actions and development

Research paper thumbnail of Standard, indicatori e cambiamento: il ciclo della qualità concreta

Research paper thumbnail of Standard, indicatori e cambiamento: il ciclo della qualità concreta

Research paper thumbnail of Reunificar a cidade: novas estratégias de desenvolvimento, novas governanças - identidade e coesão urbana

Research paper thumbnail of standard, indicatori e cambiamento

Research paper thumbnail of Reunificar_a_cidade_novas_estrategias_de.pdf

A paper on slum upgrading and urban development, based on a set of experiences mainly in Latin Am... more A paper on slum upgrading and urban development, based on a set of experiences mainly in Latin America

Research paper thumbnail of Mapeamento e produção de uma linha de base das OSC de Angola Relatório final Luanda, Junho de 2015 Comissão Europeia 10º FED República de Angola Ministério do Planeamento e Desenvolvimento Territorial

A strategic mapping of CSO in Angola, focusing on development dynamics and engagement in governan... more A strategic mapping of CSO in Angola, focusing on development dynamics and engagement in governance processes. The mapping also includes a baseline based on qualitative and quantitative indicators, designed for monitoring the EU PAANE 2 and the EU Civil Society Roadmap for Angola.

Research paper thumbnail of Mapping of CSOs in Palestine 2014 (2015)

Update and completion of the 2011 mapping study

Research paper thumbnail of Mapping of CSO in Occupied Palestinian Territory 2011

The mapping was carried out in the framework of an EU project. It is also available on line at: h... more The mapping was carried out in the framework of an EU project. It is also available on line at: http://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/westbank/documents/news/20110712_ngomapping_en.pdf.
The study concerns CSOs of different types in the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem. Currently an update of the mapping is in progress. Outcomes are foreseen to be available in December 2014.

Research paper thumbnail of Reunificar a cidade

A paper on slum upgrading and urban development, with a focus on Brasil. In portuguese.

Research paper thumbnail of Mapping Study of Civil Society Organisations Mozambique

Document produced in the framework of the EU PAANE Programme in Mozambique. Published on EU and P... more Document produced in the framework of the EU PAANE Programme in Mozambique. Published on EU and PAANE website. The study, including a national survey and the consultation of over 200 CSOs focus on the dynamics involving civil society organisations at different levels.