ETG III Review and process of preparation of Regional Strategy Paper
Etats Generaux (ETG) – the first global policy of the organization was developed in the year 1998 with the participation of all country programs of AeA. It was reviewed in the year 2003 and the ETG II was developed in 2004. The ETG II facilitated the need for the internationalization of the organization and also paved way for the creation of AeA South Asia region. Since India was the only country program of AeA South Asia at the initial stages, Country Strategy Paper (CSP) was developed for India for the period of 3 years (2006-08). The ETG III – 2008 emphasized the need to expand to other countries of South Asia. ETG III review had wide ranging consultations with various stakeholders including communities, partner NGOs, INGOs, representatives from government agencies, academicians and other likeminded organizations and individuals. This review focused on the context analysis of South Asia, analysis of initiatives by the state and other stakeholders, review and reflection of AeA’s work based on the previous strategic phase, analysis of external environment, opportunities and challenges. This has formed the basis for the preparation of Regional Strategy Paper (RSP) for South Asia.