The ongoing Integrated Conservation of Biodiversity and Forests project in Laos has been translating and tailoring OS materials for local use. Two key elements of this are Lao translations of:…
This is an excellent document that aims to show how the Open Standards supports improved performance in conservation organizations. It describes the Performance Imperative and other frameworks designed to help…
This is a good high-level reference document that helps staff in different roles (including management and support) determine where they can find more information to help them promote and/or understand…
This is a great resource for fundraisers who are looking to identify funds for specific projects. It helps them understand the key characteristics of projects developed with the Open Standards…
The Conservation Capability Maturity model provides a very useful framework for assessing institutional capacity and effectiveness, especially regarding the key processes involved in the practice and management of conservation work….
This is a great resource for M&E staff or other “integrators” in small to medium-sized organizations that are playing a support role to projects and programs. It provides them with…
This is a very useful resource for conservation teams to consult as they are designing their projects and programs. It encourages looking at different aspects of sustainability and being more…
Description: This is a very good overview of high-level work planning. It is a bit repetitive in the prioritization – for some this will be useful, for others this will…
Description: This is a good overview of work planning and budgeting in general. However, it is a bit dated and could use more explicit text to tie it to results…