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Basic Information
Organization Name:
Peter Obi Action NetworkOrganization Regions:
- Africa
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Organization Country Location:
Nigeria -
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Organization mission and work description:
Peter Obi Action Network (POAN) drives positive change in Nigeria through advocacy, community engagement, and good governance promotion. Inspired by Peter Obi's leadership, we foster accountability, transparency, and inclusive development. POAN empowers citizens, promotes civic education, and supports policy reforms for a more equitable society. Partnering with TAP Network will amplify our impact and advance our mission.
Organization's Contacts
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Temple Chukwudi Okoronkwo -
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OUR INTERNATIONAL COALITION IS MADE UP OF MORE THAN 400 CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS
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WHO ARE TAP'S MEMBERS?Organization's Work & Expertise
Organization's SGD16 Expertise:
- 16.1 - Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere
- 16.2 - End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children
- 16.3 - Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all
- 16.4 - By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime
- 16.5 - Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms
- 16.6 - Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels
- 16.7 - Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels
- 16.8 - Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance
- 16.9 - By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration
- 16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements
- 16.a - Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime
- 16.b - Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development
Organization's Areas of Expertise:
- Accountability for the 2030 Agenda
- HLPF and UN Development System Reform
- Voluntary National Reviews (VNRS)
- Gender Equality
- Children & Youth
Current Commitment to SDG16+
Summary of commitment:
The Peter Obi Action Network (POAN) commits to advancing SDG16+ and accountability for the 2030 Agenda. Key objectives include: ✔️ Promoting peaceful and credible elections through voter education and election observation. ✔️ Strengthening institutional accountability through advocacy and capacity building. ✔️ Empowering marginalized communities through community engagement and inclusive policy development. POAN will uphold Universal Declaration of Human Rights principles, embody SDG16 and 2030 Agenda targets, and work collaboratively with TAP Network Partners. Progress will be monitored through quarterly reports and stakeholder engagement. POAN aims to create a more transparent, accountable, and inclusive society in Nigeria.
Organization's priorities and work in relation to commitment:
The Peter Obi Action Network (POAN) is committed to advancing SDG16+ and accountability for the 2030 Agenda. POAN's priorities and work focus on promoting peaceful and credible elections, strengthening institutional accountability, and empowering marginalized communities in Nigeria. Priority 1: Promoting Peaceful and Credible Elections POAN will: 1. Conduct voter education campaigns to enhance citizen participation. 2. Train election observers to ensure transparency and accountability. 3. Collaborate with INEC to improve electoral processes. 4. Establish an election conflict resolution mechanism. Priority 2: Strengthening Institutional Accountability POAN will: 1. Conduct advocacy campaigns targeting key institutions. 2. Train public officials on transparency and accountability. 3. Establish a whistleblower protection mechanism. 4. Monitor and report on institutional transparency and accountability. Priority 3: Empowering Marginalized Communities POAN will: 1. Conduct community engagement forums to enhance participation. 2. Establish community-led advocacy groups. 3. Collaborate with government agencies to develop inclusive policies. 4. Provide capacity-building training for community leaders. Cross-Cutting Priorities 1. Gender Equality: Ensure equal representation and opportunities for women. 2. Youth Engagement: Empower youth through leadership training and participation. 3. Inclusivity: Ensure participation of marginalized groups in decision-making processes. Implementation Strategy 1. Partnerships: Collaborate with local and international organizations. 2. Capacity Building: Train staff and volunteers on advocacy, monitoring, and evaluation. 3. Community Engagement: Establish community-level structures for participation. 4. Research and Policy Analysis: Inform advocacy efforts with data-driven research. Monitoring and Evaluation 1. Quarterly progress reports. 2. Stakeholder engagement and feedback. 3. Mid-term and end-term evaluations. Timeline ✔️ 2025-2027: POAN will establish more partnerships, conduct voter education campaigns, and train election observers. ✔️ 2025-2027: Strengthen institutional accountability, empower marginalized communities. ✔️ Long-term (2027-2030): Consolidate gains, ensure sustainability, and scale up impact. Budget Allocation (tentative, adjustable) ✔️ Program implementation (60%). ✔️ Capacity building and training (20%). ✔️ Research and policy analysis (10%). ✔️ Monitoring and evaluation (5%). ✔️ Administrative costs (5%). POAN's commitment to advancing SDG16+ and accountability for the 2030 Agenda is guided by its priorities and work outlined above. By focusing on peaceful and credible elections, institutional accountability, and empowering marginalized communities, POAN aims to create a more transparent, accountable, and inclusive society in Nigeria.Alignment with TAP Network's Goals POAN's objectives align with TAP Network's goals on SDG16+ and accountability: 1. Promoting peaceful and credible elections (SDG16.7, 16.10). POAN extensively supported the Labour Party in adhering to peaceful and credible conduct of the 2023 general elections. POAN trained twelve thousand POAN adhoc staff that helped champion that course through grassroot sensitization, mobilization, and voter education. 2. Strengthening institutional accountability (SDG16.5, 16.6). 3. Empowering marginalized communities (SDG16.6, 10.2) Contribution to TAP Network's Work POAN will contribute to TAP Network's work in the following areas: 1. Advocacy and Campaigns - Support TAP's global campaigns on SDG16+ and accountability - Conduct national-level advocacy campaigns aligned with TAP's global objectives - Collaborate with TAP members to amplify advocacy efforts 2. Research and Policy Analysis - Conduct research on SDG16+ implementation in Nigeria - Provide policy briefs and recommendations to inform TAP's global advocacy - Participate in TAP's research and policy analysis working groups 3. Capacity Building and Training - Partner with TAP to train civil society organizations on SDG16+ and accountability - Conduct capacity-building workshops for POAN members and stakeholders - Share best practices and lessons learned with TAP members 4. Monitoring and Evaluation - Participate in TAP's global monitoring and evaluation framework - Conduct national-level monitoring and evaluation of SDG16+ implementation - Share findings and recommendations with TAP members 5. Networking and Collaboration - Collaborate with TAP members to advance SDG16+ and accountability - Participate in TAP's regional and global meetings - Facilitate partnerships between TAP members and Nigerian stakeholders Specific Contributions POAN will: 1. Develop a Nigeria-specific SDG16+ implementation roadmap. 2. Conduct a quarterly SDG16+ progress report for Nigeria. 3. Establish a national SDG16+ accountability mechanism. 4. Support TAP's global campaign on civic space and democratic governance. Areas for Collaboration POAN seeks collaboration with TAP Network on: 1. Global advocacy campaigns 2. Research and policy analysis 3. Capacity building and training 4. Monitoring and evaluation frameworks 5. Regional and global meetings By aligning POAN's work with TAP Network's goals and objectives, POAN aims to contribute meaningfully to advancing SDG16+ and accountability for the 2030 Agenda in Nigeria and globally.
Organization's work related to TAP network's SGD16+ work & accountability for 2030 Agenda:
Alignment with TAP Network's Goals POAN's objectives align with TAP Network's goals on SDG16+ and accountability: 1. Promoting peaceful and credible elections (SDG16.7, 16.10). POAN extensively supported the Labour Party in adhering to peaceful and credible conduct of the 2023 general elections. POAN trained twelve thousand POAN adhoc staff that helped champion that course through grassroot sensitization, mobilization, and voter education. 2. Strengthening institutional accountability (SDG16.5, 16.6). 3. Empowering marginalized communities (SDG16.6, 10.2) Contribution to TAP Network's Work POAN will contribute to TAP Network's work in the following areas: 1. Advocacy and Campaigns - Support TAP's global campaigns on SDG16+ and accountability - Conduct national-level advocacy campaigns aligned with TAP's global objectives - Collaborate with TAP members to amplify advocacy efforts 2. Research and Policy Analysis - Conduct research on SDG16+ implementation in Nigeria - Provide policy briefs and recommendations to inform TAP's global advocacy - Participate in TAP's research and policy analysis working groups 3. Capacity Building and Training - Partner with TAP to train civil society organizations on SDG16+ and accountability - Conduct capacity-building workshops for POAN members and stakeholders - Share best practices and lessons learned with TAP members 4. Monitoring and Evaluation - Participate in TAP's global monitoring and evaluation framework - Conduct national-level monitoring and evaluation of SDG16+ implementation - Share findings and recommendations with TAP members 5. Networking and Collaboration - Collaborate with TAP members to advance SDG16+ and accountability - Participate in TAP's regional and global meetings - Facilitate partnerships between TAP members and Nigerian stakeholders Specific Contributions POAN will: 1. Develop a Nigeria-specific SDG16+ implementation roadmap. 2. Conduct a quarterly SDG16+ progress report for Nigeria. 3. Establish a national SDG16+ accountability mechanism. 4. Support TAP's global campaign on civic space and democratic governance. Areas for Collaboration POAN seeks collaboration with TAP Network on: 1. Global advocacy campaigns 2. Research and policy analysis 3. Capacity building and training 4. Monitoring and evaluation frameworks 5. Regional and global meetings By aligning POAN's work with TAP Network's goals and objectives, POAN aims to contribute meaningfully to advancing SDG16+ and accountability for the 2030 Agenda in Nigeria and globally.
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