Open Society Initiative in West Africa (OSIWA) is the sole funder of CSAAE’s LGGM project in Southeastern Nigeria.              OSIWA’s mission is to help build open societies in West Africa, where citizens enjoy the benefits of inclusive policies, good governance, vibrant democracies, transparency, accountability, equity and respect for the rule of law & fundamental human rights.

 OSIWA’s mission is to help build open societies in West Africa, where citizens enjoy the benefits of inclusive policies, good governance, vibrant democracies, transparency, accountability, equity and respect for the rule of law & fundamental human rights.

OSIWA envisions a freer, safer, more integrated, democratic and equitable West Africa. This will be achieved by promoting inclusive governance processes, citizen participation in decision making and local governance and decentralization processes; working with civil society, governments, community leaders and activists to promote equal and sustainable economic growth inWest Africa; promoting equal access to fair and independent justice and ensuring protection and enforcement of human rights of vulnerable groups.