Local Partnership Assessment conducted by Concern World-Wide Ethiopia

In response to our partnership request, a team from Concern Worldwide Ethiopia Country Office conducted a comprehensive local partner assessment tool CLIPAT at LIVE-ADDIS (LA) on June 24th, and July 1st, 2025. The assessment aimed to evaluate LA's organizational capacity and readiness for strategic partner to Concern World-wide Ethiopia Urban development programs and or projects.

During the assessment, the Concern Worldwide team undertook a thorough review process, which included examining key organizational documents, attending a presentation on LA’s institutional profile, conducting interviews with the founder and Executive Director and heads of departments, and facilitating group discussions with relevant staff members. This multifaceted approach, we believe, provided a holistic understanding of LA’s operational capabilities, strategic priorities, and governance structures.

The outcome of this assessment will serve as an important input in Concern Worldwide decision-making process regarding potential strategic partnerships. It also marks a significant milestone in LA’s broader efforts to establish meaningful and sustainable collaborations with reputable development organizations.

LIVE-ADDIS remains committed to continuing and strengthening this potential partnership with Concern Worldwide, with the shared goal of achieving lasting development impact and addressing the needs of the communities we serve.

By Tatek Dejenie, program manager