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		The Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO) is the national umbrella body for non-governmental organisations in Botswana. BOCONGO was officially registered in 1995 with the Registrar of Societies (Registration No. CR1957) BOCONGO's MISSION "Assist in establishing an enabling environment for the NGO sector to become a recognised partner in the development process" in Botswana and internationally; and to provide a platform for networking, advocacy, capacity building for local NGOs, and mobilising of resources for the self-sustainability of the NGO sector in Botswana." BOCONGO's OBJECTIVES • To facilitate capacity building for local NGOs and CBOs and to ensure their full and effective participation in the development process at both national and international levels. • To facilitate networking amongst NGOs and CBOs, Government, the private sector, donor agencies and other development partners • To facilitate a coordinated response by NGOs and CBOs on issues that require consensus building. • To play a leading role in policy advocacy and lobbying.









		GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
		The Council is governed by a General Assembly, which is made up of representative from paid up members. The affairs of the General Assembly are run by the Secretariat, which is the implementing arm of the Council, responsible for the day to day management and administrative work of the Council. It is headed by the Executive Secretary who is assisted by other proffessional staff. The Secretatariat is provided with policy guidance by the Executive Committee which is made up of elected representatives from the membership.