WESSA Phase 1 report to HHCT_28.10.2021

2. Governance systems and processes Strengths • Governance systems are in place even though their implementation leaves room for improvement • Supportive Board who are willing to contribute. Weaknesses • Guidelines for members are ineffective • Complicated structure, cumbersome procedures. Opportunities • Adapt governance systems and processes by providing clearer policies and guidelines to volunteers, regions and branches about financial accountability, governance and meeting procedures • Meticulously implement internal governance and accountability systems • It is crucial that all Board members should act in the interest of the Organization as a whole and support the newly negotiated direction - in the interest of One WESSA. 3. Human resources Strengths • Strong role of women at all levels • Professionalism, knowledge and skills among staff and supporters combined. Weaknesses • Skills gaps • Large staff budget. Opportunities • Develop human resources by: o Building on the strong presence of women in WESSA to develop an organizational culture grounded in empathy, cooperation and communication o Re-aligning, retraining staff along streamlined and consolidated activities and workstreams aligned with the Theory of Change o Harnessing and channeling the willingness, expertise and energy among volunteers. 4. Support base, alliances and partnerships Strengths • Stakeholders believe in WESSA and are willing to contribute • A strong and diverse WESSA family. Weaknesses

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