About CLOSA
Connecting Private Sector Associations for Enhanced Sustainability
The Connect and Learn for Sustainable Associations (CLOSA) project is a USAID-funded locally led initiative that is targeted at private sector associations in West Africa to connect with peer associations, evidence of best practices, and private sector experts to support and prepare them to become financially sustainable, commercially viable, and self-reliant.
With a focus on mentoring and coaching and strengthening connections between associations, CLOSA aims to support an adaptive learning process that leverages local and regional expertise and connections, to test, adapt and apply evidence from a robust multi-country knowledge base on building sustainable private sector associations in West Africa.
Key Project Activities
CLOSA aims to strengthen private sector associations by offering a balanced set of activities
Increase Interactions
Increase the capacity of associations to interact within the local systems and governments, leveraging the power of connections.
Leverage Connections
Strengthen local networks that connect local needs with local resources.
Evidence Generation
Generating evidence of best practices around financial sustainability by utilizing rigorous context specific research methods, which can be adapted for multi-country, transboundary and/or regional associations.
Enhance Performance
Working with PSAs in West Africa to improve capacity and performance across several domains including financial management and membership offering.
