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This paper discusses the capacity of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to participate in political processes. The first section of the paper deals with the influence of the political context on the CSO's impact on policy processes. The second part of the paper presents the importance of good evidence when attempting to influence policymaking, as well as associated problems. The third section examines the potentially limiting factors of CSO capacity and links, and explores the importance of networks. Finally, the paper covers external factors that influence the policymaking process, including the cases where donors have expansive control over research and policy processes.