ASAL Humanitarian Network (AHN)

Shaping Policy Through Community-Led Influence

Advocacy and Accountability

The ASAL Humanitarian Network (AHN) advances community-responsive policy systems by strengthening the policy influence, institutional visibility, and accountability frameworks of its member organizations.

Desert Landscape

The Advocacy and Accountability pillar enhances the strategic positioning of AHN members through structured access to decision-making spaces, coordinated policy engagement, and technical alignment around shared priorities. This work ensures that the lived realities and development priorities of ASAL populations are reflected in institutional frameworks and policy instruments.

 

AHN fosters systems-level change by linking locally generated evidence with formal policy processes. Member organizations are supported to lead advocacy initiatives, contribute to national policy design, and engage in governance accountability through a harmonized and strategically coordinated network approach. This model strengthens institutional responsiveness, enhances trust between actors, and promotes inclusive governance rooted in local leadership.

Policy Co-Creation and Legislative Engagement

AHN facilitates strategic participation of member organizations in policy formulation and legislative processes through structured access to national and county platforms. Member organizations contribute technical inputs, coordinate policy positions, and engage directly with lawmakers and regulatory institutions to influence inclusive policy development.

Strategic Enablers:

Strengthening Local Advocacy Ecosystems

AHN supports the formation, coordination, and capacity strengthening of advocacy ecosystems led by member organizations. These platforms enable harmonized, evidence-based campaigns across ASAL counties and ensure sustained policy engagement aligned with community needs.

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3. Promoting Accountability and Transparency Mechanisms

AHN enhances institutional accountability systems by supporting the design and adoption of tools, frameworks, and processes that promote transparency, stakeholder feedback, and governance oversight. Member organizations are equipped to implement data-driven monitoring and promote public accountability across sectors.

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