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 TAABCO which stands for Transforming, Analyzing, Accompanying and Building Change Organizations is a research and development consulting resource organization whose main aim is to strengthen civil society organizations to be visible, vibrant and sustainable actors in socio-economic development and poverty alleviation. The organization was established in 1997 and registered under the Kenya Companies Act. TAABCO provides professional development and management support to the public, private and civil society sector to enhance their capacities to effectively deliver services and manage change processes. The firm is based in Nairobi, Kenya, with clients both in Kenya and the wider region.
Dr. Agnes Abuom - Executive Director
TAABCO was appointed by Bread for the World (BftW) Germany, as a Transfer of Functions Office in 1997. The Bread for the World -TAABCO transfer of functions office cooperation continues to date. Under this arrangement, TAABCO provides support to BftW partner organisations in Kenya. The key objectives of this cooperation are to enhance communication and dialogue between BftW and its partners; to promote adherence to BftW reporting "standards"; to accompany partners in their work administratively and programmatically; to facilitate interaction between BftW staff and local counterparts; and to provide advice on political, social and economic policy changes and developments in Kenya.
In 1998, TAABCO entered into cooperation with ICCO of Netherlands. Under this cooperation TAABCO accompanied ICCO partners in Kenya in financial and programme management while ICCO supported TAABCO's institutional costs. This cooperation came to an end in 2007. ICCO and BftW agreed to support TAABCO's one year transition plan. TAABCO also pledged to support the budget of the transition plan by undertaking adhoc assignments. Over the period, TAABCO has witnessed an expansion in the scope of activities, client base and number of personnel. The range of services has grown from OD and financial management consultancy to include strategic planning, programme management, resource mobilization, design and installation of management systems and structures and peace building and conflict transformation.
TAABCO's vision is a peaceful and just society that is free of poverty that affirms human dignity and has participatory leadership as well as a strong and viable civil society.
TAABCO's mission is to strengthen capacities of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the area of leadership and management, peace building and conflict transformation, knowledge management and deepening dialogue within and among each other, to help build partnerships so as to effectively manage change processes and facilitate poverty reduction through consultancies, research and policy analysis.
TAABCO's overall goal is to promote viable realization of organizational development goals and strengthened capacities of client organizations to deliver services more effectively and efficiently.
TAABCO is committed to the following core values:
o Empowerment of communities and organisations in the ownership and management of their resources and development processes;
o Promotion of a just, participatory and sustainable society;
o Proper stewardship, transparency and accountability within itself, its clients and society at large; Gender equity; and
o Provision of quality research, consultancy and training services.
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