A self-evaluation tool for the behavior of non-governmental organizations was presented Apr. 11 in Buenos Aires by the Help Argentina association. “It's a grid that offers three possible answers for each item. Entities are to evaluate their own performance in different areas, such as their relationship with the government, accounting, fund raising or communications,” Alejandra Gerosa, of Help Argentina, told Tierramérica. Her group works to strengthen civil society organizations.

The assessment was put together with contributions from experts from a variety of civil society groups.

“It will help people recognize which areas need improvement and which are better organized, and it offers suggestions,” said Gerosa.