This book was developed through a multi-country foresight research initiative conducted by RIAHSAH in partnership with the Open Society Foundation. It examines how shrinking civic space, declining funding, and pressure on democratic participation are reshaping the environment for CSOs in the DRC and South Africa.
The book highlights practical shifts in funding, collaboration, and operating approaches needed to remain effective. It is intended for leaders, practitioners, and funders rethinking strategy in constrained contexts.