A Project Description of the CIVICUS Civil Society Index: A Participatory Needs Assessment & Action-Planning Tool for Civil Society, this publication provides details of the CIVICUS Civil Society Index (CSI) Project. It describes the principles that inform the project, its potential contributions to civil society practice and situates the project within the broader field of civil society strengthening initiatives and research studies. The project is a participatory needs assessment and action planning tool for civil society around the world, to provide knowledge and momentum to strengthen civil society. The publication may be accessed from the Resources & Services section of the website.(Original source: http://www.civicus.org/new/CSI_background.asp?c=FD8912)
