A Study of the Local Capacity Initiative in Uganda: Longitudinal Survey of Civil Society Organizations

The primary purpose of the Local Capacity Initiative (LCI) evaluation, including the Uganda case study, was to foster learning about how policy advocacy activities can contribute to increased access to quality HIV services for key populations and vulnerable groups. Baseline and endline surveys were conducted with staff from 15 participating civil society organizations (CSOs). The survey measured skill transfer as a result of various trainings (strategic planning, legal and policy audit, use of community score cards) including knowledge in these areas, self-efficacy to conduct related activities, and actual participation in policy advocacy activities.