Influence Analysis and Process Improvement

The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace, and Security (NGOWG) advocates for the equal and full participation of women in all efforts to create and maintain international peace and security. In order to bolster anecdotal reports of its success, the NGOWG requested the Capstone team assess the influence of its advocacy work. The team designed a qualitative influence assessment and interviewed UN member states, Security Council members, UN agencies, civil society actors, and members of the NGOWG to collect a range of perceptions on the NGOWG’s ability to increase awareness and prioritization and affect Security Council policy outcomes. The team then compiled, coded, and analyzed the data to produce a report assessing the NGOWG’s advocacy influence and prescribe modifications to maximize the effectiveness of its efforts. The report’s findings will be used to gain additional support for NGOWG’s work and assist the organization to maximize advocacy influence as it makes strategic planning adjustments.