New structures and systems must be initiated. Building local capacity is essential to sustaining momentum for change. Testing strategies by implementing small pilot projects can help identify the most effective ways to achieve high impact. New actors who can help the populace engage in fresh democratic behaviors must be brought to the fore. People invested in the status quo are unlikely to foment change.
Strong partnerships are crucial for success.
Program interventions must respond to the specific realities, needs and opportunities of the country in transition. Generic responses are largely unsuccessful. During its brief existence, OTI has tested many new approaches and learned a great deal about what works in transitions . Visit our contact page to find the appropriate resource.