About ODSS

About Us

The Amref Organizational Development System Strengthening (ODSS)

The Amref ODSS is a unique strategic capacity strengthening model that enhances the capacity of local organizations to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate the impact of their interventions. It is a dynamic and outcome-based participatory process that emphasizes organizational sustainability. This model is well aligned with global declarations such as the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, the Busan Partnership Agreement, and the Accra Agenda for Action. These frameworks emphasize the imperative of effective partnerships and local ownership through robust capacity strengthening initiatives. By adhering closely to these global goals, the ODSS model ensures that organizations are empowered to take charge of their development journey while fostering sustainable and impactful outcomes within their communities.

Our Achievements

Over the past 15 years, Amref has employed the Organizational Development and System Strengthening approach to assess and strengthen the capacity of over 1,300 civil society organizations. This support has left a lasting impact because it has resulted in:

Partners improve their governance and leadership by more than 70% after strengthening their systems and structures.

More than 20% of organizations increase access to competitive donor funding after diversifying their income streams.

Partners record more than 75% prudent utilization of finances after streamlining their financial management systems.

More than 90% of CSOs enhanced their coordination and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Partners improve their operations and internal controls by more than 70% because of developing and implementing operational policies and manuals.