duties be separated and even although multi skilling is an asset in a small organisation, it is nevertheless important to have clear job descriptions and a defined division of labour. This promotes the professionalism of the organisation. 5. NGO Network Partners During Phase Two CIVNET further consolidated its strategic partnerships with NGOs in Zimbabwe. These include the: • Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) • Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) • Zimbabwe United Residents and Ratepayers Association • Association of Rural District Councils (ARDC) • Farm Community Trust Zimbabwe (FCTZ) • National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) • Crisis Coalition • FOSNET • Media Monitoring Project, Zimbabwe (MMPZ) In collaboration with these organisations CIVNET was able to provide a far reach for the civic education programme, as these organisations had facilitators and trainers that could be used to conduct training workshops at grassroots level nationally. CIVNET, on the other hand, provided access to established community networks for partner organisations to conduct their own training programmes. This form of collaboration is commendable given the competitive nature of non governmental organisations towards each other, not only for funding but for human resources and access to environments that are historically difficult to reach. It however is also indicative of the kind of values that CIVNET espouses. CIVNET is an organisation that has a long history of grassroots activity, where it has sought, despite the political and economic conditions, to mobilise the citizenry to participate in determining the future of their communities and their country. It has since its inception kept a low profile and does not actively seek recognition or acknowledgement for its activities. It is not averse to working collaboratively with other organisations, as has been noted above, and has been called upon periodically to train up facilitators and trainers of its partner organisations, as well as participate in leadership positions in some of these organisations. The network partners have a high regard for CIVNET and its programmes and acknowledge the organisation to be one of the most dedicated NGO partners in promoting democracy and democratic principles at grassroots, despite the multi-fold challenges that it faces in the environment in which it operates.11 11 ZESN, IDASA and members of the Crisis Coalition confirmed their support and respect for CIVNET’s methodological approach and the impact that the organization has at grassroots level. 12 THE CIVIC EDUCATION NETWORK TRUST (CIVNET)) IN ZIMBABWE – Sida EVALUATION 2008:51