Turning community efforts into lasting results.
CICTRANS works with communities, local authorities, organizations and development partners to translate local knowledge and ideas into practical development outcomes.
Our work focuses on strengthening livelihoods, building resilience, supporting sustainable environmental practices, and helping communities and institutions develop the capacity to create lasting change.
Practical work with lasting value.
CICTRANS has contributed to initiatives that strengthen livelihoods, support local institutions, improve development planning and promote sustainable management of natural resources.
Supporting agricultural value chains
CICTRANS has supported agricultural value chains and community development initiatives that contribute to stronger livelihoods, improved local capacity and sustainable use of natural resources.
Strengthening cooperatives and local organizations
CICTRANS has supported farmer cooperatives, institutions and community-based organizations to strengthen their managerial and operational capacities.
Supporting local development planning
CICTRANS has contributed to the development of Communal Development Plans (CDPs) and Local Economic Development (LED) strategies for councils.
Supporting community forests
CICTRANS has supported the development and management of community forests and contributed to studies focused on sustainable forest resource management.
Business and investment planning
CICTRANS has developed business plans for cooperatives, entrepreneurs and investors to support viable rural development initiatives and investments.
Monitoring, evaluation and impact studies
CICTRANS's work includes monitoring and evaluation, impact assessments and research to help organizations understand results and improve development interventions.
Promoting inclusive development
CICTRANS promotes inclusive and gender-sensitive rural development approaches that encourage meaningful participation in decisions affecting livelihoods and community development.
What people say about the work.
The experiences of communities and organizations involved in CICTRANS initiatives can provide valuable perspectives on the work. Approved testimonials from partners and beneficiaries can be featured here once permission for publication has been obtained.
An approved testimonial from a partner or beneficiary can be featured here once the relevant individual or organization has provided permission for publication.
A second approved testimonial can be added here once the relevant partner or beneficiary has provided permission for publication.
Principles that guide our approach.
CICTRANS is guided by principles that promote inclusive participation, responsible development, local ownership, innovation and respect for the knowledge and experience of communities.
Inclusiveness
We promote approaches that enable different groups and community members to participate meaningfully in development processes and benefit from development initiatives.
Innovation
We encourage practical and innovative approaches that respond to changing community needs and local development challenges.
Accountability
We value responsible practices, transparency and accountability in our work with communities, institutions and partners.
Sustainability
We promote solutions that support livelihoods while encouraging responsible management and protection of natural resources.
Participation
We involve communities and relevant stakeholders in identifying priorities, shaping solutions and contributing to development activities.
Empowerment
We support communities and local actors to build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to take part in development processes.
Ownership
We encourage community ownership of development priorities, solutions and initiatives so that local actors can contribute to sustaining progress.
Respect for local knowledge
We recognize and value the knowledge, experience and perspectives of communities when developing and supporting local solutions.
Be part of practical change.
Whether through partnership, technical support, collaboration or other forms of engagement, there are different ways to contribute to inclusive and sustainable development with CICTRANS.