Des compétences construites dans l'action : entre expertise de terrain et obstacles institutionnels

This article analyses the difficulties in recognising the skills developed by civil society organisations within decision-making and public policy spheres. Drawing on case studies from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it demonstrates that many NGOs and local initiatives play a vital role in areas such as education, health, peace, the environment and social cohesion. However, the knowledge and experience built up on the ground remain largely unrecognised in institutional decision-making forums. This lack of recognition highlights the persistent difficulties in reconciling institutional expertise with skills derived from social experience. In this context, micro-certification schemes and open recognition of skills offer new avenues for better identifying and recognising the skills developed by actors on the ground.