NGO Self Reflection

Nationality	Gender	Age	Education	At UN (years)	Activity @ UN	Training done?	Devices	Browser	Internet Access	Well prepared as reps?	UN & Processes?	Effective?	Capacity to impact?	I think NGOs would be more effective at the UN if:	Training Needed?
United Kingdom	Female	56 +	High School Some College Other	10-20 years	Once a month	Other	PC Computer at home	Internet Explorer	DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)	Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Disagree	they attended some training and briefings on the many aspects of the work at the UN. I worked at the UN for 33 years in total, in different departments, organizations and duty stations, and have a very good knowledge of the organization's activities. I was President of the UNIDO Staff Council for one year and co-ordinated the work of UNIDO with that of other organizations in the UN system for four years, both of which gave me an insight into the work of the other organizations in the UN system. However, there are still some areas on which I could be briefed.	United Nations 101: Understanding it history, its charter, organs, processes and programmes Understanding how decisions are made at the UN (so you can influence them) How, where and when to communicate effectively with the diplomatic community Current information about NGO access and the UN as it undergoes renovation and what this means for the future
United States	Female	56 +	Bachelor's Degree	10-20 years	2 to 3 times a week		Mac Computer at home	Firefox	Cable	Disagree	Disagree	Disagree	Disagree		United Nations 101: Understanding it history, its charter, organs, processes and programmes Understanding how decisions are made at the UN (so you can influence them) How to lobby at intergovernmental meetings Training on the core capacities needed for effective advocacy at the UN How, where and when to communicate effectively with the diplomatic community How to develop a strategic plan for your NGO at the UN Current information about NGO access and the UN as it undergoes renovation and what this means for the future Understanding NGO diplomacy, how it works, why it works and what is needed to be an effective "NGO diplomat"
United States	Female	56 +	Graduate of Professional Degree	10-20 years	2 to 3 times a week	One (or more) of the annual 1-day DPI trainings for NGOs Other	PC Computer at home	Firefox	Cable	Agree	Agree	Agree	Agree		United Nations 101: Understanding it history, its charter, organs, processes and programmes Understanding how decisions are made at the UN (so you can influence them) How to lobby at intergovernmental meetings Training on the core capacities needed for effective advocacy at the UN How, where and when to communicate effectively with the diplomatic community How to develop a strategic plan for your NGO at the UN Current information about NGO access and the UN as it undergoes renovation and what this means for the future How to Build (or rebuild) your NGOs presence at the UN and effect change How to strengthen your NGO team and turn it into a powerful agent of change Understanding NGO diplomacy, how it works, why it works and what is needed to be an effective "NGO diplomat"
Switzerland	Female	56 +	Bachelor's Degree	10-20 years	2 to 3 times a week	One (or more) of the annual 1-day DPI trainings for NGOs	PC Computer at home	Firefox	DSL (Digital Subscriber Line)	Agree	Agree	Agree	Agree	there was more collaboration among the NGOs, a clearer understanding where one can effectively work together for a better world.	Understanding how decisions are made at the UN (so you can influence them) How to lobby at intergovernmental meetings Training on the core capacities needed for effective advocacy at the UN How, where and when to communicate effectively with the diplomatic community How to develop a strategic plan for your NGO at the UN Current information about NGO access and the UN as it undergoes renovation and what this means for the future How to Build (or rebuild) your NGOs presence at the UN and effect change How to strengthen your NGO team and turn it into a powerful agent of change Understanding NGO diplomacy, how it works, why it works and what is needed to be an effective "NGO diplomat"
Australia	Male	41-55	Graduate of Professional Degree Completed online skills training course(s)	5-10 years	2 to 3 times a month	My NGO provides training and orientation for its members, volunteers and interns	PC Computer at work Computer at home	Internet Explorer	Cable	Agree		Agree	Disagree	they were given more training and a clearer understanding of the UN and how it operates from inside the UN, such as from a particular agency such as UNICEF or UNDP.	Understanding how decisions are made at the UN (so you can influence them) How to lobby at intergovernmental meetings Training on the core capacities needed for effective advocacy at the UN How, where and when to communicate effectively with the diplomatic community How to develop a strategic plan for your NGO at the UN Current information about NGO access and the UN as it undergoes renovation and what this means for the future How to Build (or rebuild) your NGOs presence at the UN and effect change Understanding NGO diplomacy, how it works, why it works and what is needed to be an effective "NGO diplomat"
Nationality	Gender	Age	Education	At UN (years)	Activity @ UN	Training done?	Devices	Browser	Internet Access	Well prepared as reps?	UN & Processes?	Effective?	Capacity to impact?	I think NGOs would be more effective at the UN if:	Training Needed?

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