The document provides an overview of theory of change (ToC) and how to develop a ToC model. It discusses key elements of a ToC including: identifying the problem and desired long-term goal; determining domains of change and causal pathways; and developing assumptions, indicators, and stakeholders. The document also compares ToC to logic models and discusses how ToC can complement other planning and evaluation tools.
The document discusses climate change challenges and opportunities in Ghana, and the need for climate finance. It notes that climate change affects Ghana's development prospects now by posing risks but also opportunities through new international support mechanisms. Ghana's climate policy addresses adapting to impacts and mitigating emissions through climate-resilient and low-carbon development. Effective response requires significant financial flows above what has been committed. The document outlines MoFEP's roles in mobilizing, locating, implementing, and tracking climate finance through the national budget and public financial management systems to build large-scale response and integrate funding into wider development planning and processes.
The technical assistance package aims to support Ghana's transition to a low-carbon economy by developing analytical tools and building capacity. It includes four key elements: 1) Creating an initial marginal abatement cost curve to assess mitigation options. 2) Characterizing and prioritizing mitigation actions through stakeholder workshops. 3) Scoping the potential for a Climate Innovation Centre. 4) Providing input to Ghana's National Climate Change Policy Framework to support long-term low-carbon growth planning. The assistance is led by the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands and intends to strengthen Ghana's technical and policy capabilities while informing its nationally determined climate policies and strategies.
IISD rpt PEP 2007 Country experiences in mainstreaming env into developmentDr Seán Doolan, MBA
The document summarizes the key discussions and presentations from the 10th meeting of the Poverty Environment Partnership (PEP-10). The meeting took place from 30 January to 1 February 2007 in Nairobi, Kenya and was hosted by UNEP and UNDP. Approximately 90 participants attended, including representatives from donor organizations, UN agencies, governments, NGOs, and research institutions. The meeting had two main objectives: to learn from country experiences mainstreaming environment into national development processes; and to advance harmonization among PEP member agencies in supporting environmental mainstreaming led by countries. Presentations were given by representatives from Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda on their national mainstreaming efforts. Participants also discussed scaling up poverty-
Ghana Nat CC committee retreat - development & CC overview2 picsDr Seán Doolan, MBA
This document discusses strategies for developing an effective national climate change response in Ghana. It notes the need for a comprehensive approach that facilitates coordination across stakeholders from different levels and sectors of government as well as civil society. Developing climate strategies will require identifying champions, framing issues to attract political support, and mainstreaming climate considerations into development planning and budgeting processes. The document also emphasizes the importance of establishing clear governance structures and engaging multiple stakeholders, as well as developing capacity and accessing adequate financing through national and international mechanisms.
MDBS Climate change cross-cutting paper v6b Final - namesDr Seán Doolan, MBA
Climate change is already affecting Ghana's economic development and poses challenges to achieving development goals. It acts as a "stress-multiplier" exacerbating existing vulnerabilities. Both adaptation and mitigation efforts are needed, requiring leadership across sectors to build climate resilience. Climate change impacts different regions and populations in Ghana in varying ways, increasing risks for the most vulnerable groups. Responses are needed at national, sectoral, and local levels to safeguard development gains and pursue low-carbon growth opportunities in the face of a changing climate.
Ghana has a stake in international climate change negotiations from Bali to Copenhagen due to the impacts of climate change on poverty, development, food and water security, health, and its economy. Effective participation requires an informed understanding of the complex issues and positions of different countries and groups in the negotiations.
The document provides an overview of theory of change (ToC) and how to develop a ToC model. It discusses key elements of a ToC including: identifying the problem and desired long-term goal; determining domains of change and causal pathways; and developing assumptions, indicators, and stakeholders. The document also compares ToC to logic models and discusses how ToC can complement other planning and evaluation tools.
The document discusses climate change challenges and opportunities in Ghana, and the need for climate finance. It notes that climate change affects Ghana's development prospects now by posing risks but also opportunities through new international support mechanisms. Ghana's climate policy addresses adapting to impacts and mitigating emissions through climate-resilient and low-carbon development. Effective response requires significant financial flows above what has been committed. The document outlines MoFEP's roles in mobilizing, locating, implementing, and tracking climate finance through the national budget and public financial management systems to build large-scale response and integrate funding into wider development planning and processes.
The technical assistance package aims to support Ghana's transition to a low-carbon economy by developing analytical tools and building capacity. It includes four key elements: 1) Creating an initial marginal abatement cost curve to assess mitigation options. 2) Characterizing and prioritizing mitigation actions through stakeholder workshops. 3) Scoping the potential for a Climate Innovation Centre. 4) Providing input to Ghana's National Climate Change Policy Framework to support long-term low-carbon growth planning. The assistance is led by the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands and intends to strengthen Ghana's technical and policy capabilities while informing its nationally determined climate policies and strategies.
IISD rpt PEP 2007 Country experiences in mainstreaming env into developmentDr Seán Doolan, MBA
The document summarizes the key discussions and presentations from the 10th meeting of the Poverty Environment Partnership (PEP-10). The meeting took place from 30 January to 1 February 2007 in Nairobi, Kenya and was hosted by UNEP and UNDP. Approximately 90 participants attended, including representatives from donor organizations, UN agencies, governments, NGOs, and research institutions. The meeting had two main objectives: to learn from country experiences mainstreaming environment into national development processes; and to advance harmonization among PEP member agencies in supporting environmental mainstreaming led by countries. Presentations were given by representatives from Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda on their national mainstreaming efforts. Participants also discussed scaling up poverty-
Ghana Nat CC committee retreat - development & CC overview2 picsDr Seán Doolan, MBA
This document discusses strategies for developing an effective national climate change response in Ghana. It notes the need for a comprehensive approach that facilitates coordination across stakeholders from different levels and sectors of government as well as civil society. Developing climate strategies will require identifying champions, framing issues to attract political support, and mainstreaming climate considerations into development planning and budgeting processes. The document also emphasizes the importance of establishing clear governance structures and engaging multiple stakeholders, as well as developing capacity and accessing adequate financing through national and international mechanisms.
MDBS Climate change cross-cutting paper v6b Final - namesDr Seán Doolan, MBA
Climate change is already affecting Ghana's economic development and poses challenges to achieving development goals. It acts as a "stress-multiplier" exacerbating existing vulnerabilities. Both adaptation and mitigation efforts are needed, requiring leadership across sectors to build climate resilience. Climate change impacts different regions and populations in Ghana in varying ways, increasing risks for the most vulnerable groups. Responses are needed at national, sectoral, and local levels to safeguard development gains and pursue low-carbon growth opportunities in the face of a changing climate.
Ghana has a stake in international climate change negotiations from Bali to Copenhagen due to the impacts of climate change on poverty, development, food and water security, health, and its economy. Effective participation requires an informed understanding of the complex issues and positions of different countries and groups in the negotiations.
1) The document discusses using public policy and finance to leverage private sector investment in low-carbon projects.
2) It recommends structuring commercially viable low-carbon investments that reduce emissions and engaging groups like banks and pension funds to provide guidelines and lessons learned.
3) The key is attracting private capital through public-private partnerships that actively manage project risks.
This document discusses natural resource governance in Ghana. It notes that Ghana's economic growth depends on agriculture and private sector development, but environmental degradation costs approximately 10% of GDP annually. While donors previously provided project support, there is now a shift to general budget support. However, natural resources are not consistently considered in-country and engagement in policy support has disengaged. A 3-year process is establishing country environmental analysis and in-country dialogue to improve natural resource and environmental governance as a cross-cutting priority through budget support.
IDRC-RIPS AARC CC presentation final version shorter June 2011Dr Seán Doolan, MBA
This document discusses challenges and opportunities related to communicating climate change research to policymakers in Ghana. It emphasizes that climate change risks reversing development gains and weakening future options if not addressed. While there are uncertainties, the past is not a guide to the future. The document provides suggestions on translating research, engaging stakeholders, and informing policymakers in concise ways to help mainstream climate considerations into development policies and actions.
1) Climate change is having significant impacts in Ghana and negotiations are ongoing at the international level through the UNFCCC to establish a post-2012 framework to address climate change.
2) An economics of adaptation study is being conducted in Ghana to identify cost-effective adaptation strategies and inform the development of adaptation financing mechanisms.
3) The study will assess climate change impacts and adaptation pathways across key economic sectors in Ghana, with the aim of integrating adaptation into development policies and planning at national and sector levels.
This document discusses climate change and development in Ghana. It notes that Ghana needs a comprehensive vision and cross-government approach to address opportunities and challenges from climate change. While technical capacity is limited, climate change could significantly impact Ghana's agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and coastal areas. The document calls for Ghana to develop climate compatible growth plans that integrate adaptation, mitigation, and development over both long and short term time horizons with support from both domestic and international partners.
This document outlines key points about climate change, its impacts, and adaptation efforts in India and the UK. It discusses:
1) Key findings from the IPCC on the impacts of climate change globally and for India, including increased temperatures, sea level rise, and more extreme weather events.
2) How climate change threatens achievement of the UN Millennium Development Goals and endangers India's development by worsening issues like water scarcity, food insecurity, and health impacts.
3) The UK and India's commitments and leadership on international climate agreements like the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol, as well as domestic policies and research on adaptation.
India Healthcare RCH2 - Sean Doolan & Ruma Tavorath, Oct 2004Dr Seán Doolan, MBA
This document discusses plans for integrating environmental screening and infection management into India's Reproductive and Child Health Program Phase 2 (RCH2). Key points include:
1) RCH2 is a large nationwide health program involving many partners aiming to improve health outcomes, especially for vulnerable groups.
2) Environmental degradation and poor infection control practices negatively impact health in India. The document outlines strategies for addressing these issues under RCH2.
3) Methods proposed include using WHO tools to conduct environmental assessments, establish working groups, and develop policies and training to promote proper infection management, waste disposal, and environmentally sustainable practices.
Ghana SBS to Natural Resources and Environmental Governance v3 short fin - ti...Dr Seán Doolan, MBA
The document discusses sector budget support for natural resources and environmental governance in Ghana. It notes that internationally, there has been a shift towards general and sector budget support based on aid effectiveness principles, but this has sometimes reduced attention to natural resources and the environment. In Ghana, there was a move from project-based support to multi-donor sector budget support for natural resources and environmental governance. This required reframing the environment focus in terms of aid mechanisms and building legitimacy for the approach. The support aimed to strengthen sector governance, build capacity, and promote synergies across levels of dialogue and development objectives. Quality of engagement across partners and levels was seen as critical to ensure policy coherence and complementarity in supporting the sector's objectives.
1) The document discusses using public policy and finance to leverage private sector investment in low-carbon projects.
2) It recommends structuring commercially viable low-carbon investments that reduce emissions and engaging groups like banks and pension funds to provide guidelines and lessons learned.
3) The key is attracting private capital through public-private partnerships that actively manage project risks.
This document discusses natural resource governance in Ghana. It notes that Ghana's economic growth depends on agriculture and private sector development, but environmental degradation costs approximately 10% of GDP annually. While donors previously provided project support, there is now a shift to general budget support. However, natural resources are not consistently considered in-country and engagement in policy support has disengaged. A 3-year process is establishing country environmental analysis and in-country dialogue to improve natural resource and environmental governance as a cross-cutting priority through budget support.
IDRC-RIPS AARC CC presentation final version shorter June 2011Dr Seán Doolan, MBA
This document discusses challenges and opportunities related to communicating climate change research to policymakers in Ghana. It emphasizes that climate change risks reversing development gains and weakening future options if not addressed. While there are uncertainties, the past is not a guide to the future. The document provides suggestions on translating research, engaging stakeholders, and informing policymakers in concise ways to help mainstream climate considerations into development policies and actions.
1) Climate change is having significant impacts in Ghana and negotiations are ongoing at the international level through the UNFCCC to establish a post-2012 framework to address climate change.
2) An economics of adaptation study is being conducted in Ghana to identify cost-effective adaptation strategies and inform the development of adaptation financing mechanisms.
3) The study will assess climate change impacts and adaptation pathways across key economic sectors in Ghana, with the aim of integrating adaptation into development policies and planning at national and sector levels.
This document discusses climate change and development in Ghana. It notes that Ghana needs a comprehensive vision and cross-government approach to address opportunities and challenges from climate change. While technical capacity is limited, climate change could significantly impact Ghana's agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and coastal areas. The document calls for Ghana to develop climate compatible growth plans that integrate adaptation, mitigation, and development over both long and short term time horizons with support from both domestic and international partners.
This document outlines key points about climate change, its impacts, and adaptation efforts in India and the UK. It discusses:
1) Key findings from the IPCC on the impacts of climate change globally and for India, including increased temperatures, sea level rise, and more extreme weather events.
2) How climate change threatens achievement of the UN Millennium Development Goals and endangers India's development by worsening issues like water scarcity, food insecurity, and health impacts.
3) The UK and India's commitments and leadership on international climate agreements like the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol, as well as domestic policies and research on adaptation.
India Healthcare RCH2 - Sean Doolan & Ruma Tavorath, Oct 2004Dr Seán Doolan, MBA
This document discusses plans for integrating environmental screening and infection management into India's Reproductive and Child Health Program Phase 2 (RCH2). Key points include:
1) RCH2 is a large nationwide health program involving many partners aiming to improve health outcomes, especially for vulnerable groups.
2) Environmental degradation and poor infection control practices negatively impact health in India. The document outlines strategies for addressing these issues under RCH2.
3) Methods proposed include using WHO tools to conduct environmental assessments, establish working groups, and develop policies and training to promote proper infection management, waste disposal, and environmentally sustainable practices.
Ghana SBS to Natural Resources and Environmental Governance v3 short fin - ti...Dr Seán Doolan, MBA
The document discusses sector budget support for natural resources and environmental governance in Ghana. It notes that internationally, there has been a shift towards general and sector budget support based on aid effectiveness principles, but this has sometimes reduced attention to natural resources and the environment. In Ghana, there was a move from project-based support to multi-donor sector budget support for natural resources and environmental governance. This required reframing the environment focus in terms of aid mechanisms and building legitimacy for the approach. The support aimed to strengthen sector governance, build capacity, and promote synergies across levels of dialogue and development objectives. Quality of engagement across partners and levels was seen as critical to ensure policy coherence and complementarity in supporting the sector's objectives.