This document summarizes the agenda and discussions from the 2017 Dgroups Partners meeting held on November 30th. The meeting included presentations on Dgroups' nine work areas covering progress in 2017 and plans for 2018. These work areas focused on strengthening the partnership, platform improvements, service reliability, user support, engaging partners, marketing, governance, finances, and monitoring and evaluation. The meeting also provided an introduction to Dgroups and an overview of its governance structure and partnership model.
TDA/SAP PROCESS: A Revision to the Methodology and Training Course (IWC6 Pres...Iwl Pcu
Slides used during the targeted workshop for IW project managers and GEF agency staff on the revision of the TDA-SAP Methodology and Course during the 6th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in 2011 in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
This presentation gives a summary of the work program of the Joint Task Team, including an update on identifying "green"multilateral flows, an update on developing the evidence base for more quantitative reporting to the Rio Conventions, information on recent and upcoming communication and outreach activities, and an overview of the 2015 work programme, extension of mandate, and future ways of working
Shaping your portfolio to realise Organisational Strategy (design and prioritisation through to implementation and success)
APM Portfolio Management SIG conference Introduction
Thursday 12th May 2016
Jisc and HESA presentation on a national business intelligence service and research and development project using an agile data analysis model across UK University planning departments
TDA/SAP PROCESS: A Revision to the Methodology and Training Course (IWC6 Pres...Iwl Pcu
Slides used during the targeted workshop for IW project managers and GEF agency staff on the revision of the TDA-SAP Methodology and Course during the 6th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in 2011 in Dubrovnik, Croatia.
This presentation gives a summary of the work program of the Joint Task Team, including an update on identifying "green"multilateral flows, an update on developing the evidence base for more quantitative reporting to the Rio Conventions, information on recent and upcoming communication and outreach activities, and an overview of the 2015 work programme, extension of mandate, and future ways of working
Shaping your portfolio to realise Organisational Strategy (design and prioritisation through to implementation and success)
APM Portfolio Management SIG conference Introduction
Thursday 12th May 2016
Jisc and HESA presentation on a national business intelligence service and research and development project using an agile data analysis model across UK University planning departments
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
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#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Donate to charity during this holiday seasonSERUDS INDIA
For people who have money and are philanthropic, there are infinite opportunities to gift a needy person or child a Merry Christmas. Even if you are living on a shoestring budget, you will be surprised at how much you can do.
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-to-donate-to-charity-during-this-holiday-season/
#charityforchildren, #donateforchildren, #donateclothesforchildren, #donatebooksforchildren, #donatetoysforchildren, #sponsorforchildren, #sponsorclothesforchildren, #sponsorbooksforchildren, #sponsortoysforchildren, #seruds, #kurnool
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Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
2. Meeting overview
Dgroups case study - 30’
Using Dgroups at RWSN -
Sean Furey and Saskia
Harmsen
Intro & Business meeting - 60’
About Dgroups
Dgroups nine work areas:
Progress 2017
Plans for 2018
Technical developments - 30’
Latest and future
platform developments -
Damir Simunic and Joe
Canda (WA-Research)
5. Ground rules
● Keep the allocated time - for presentations and discussions
● Be brief - in comments and questions
● Mute/unmute your mic
● Raise hand - to ask for the floor
● Use chat - to comment or ask questions during presentations
8. Full
partners
Associate Partners:
1. Access Agriculture
2. Alfa Redi
3. cinfo
4. Euforic Services
5. Ricardo Wilson-Grau
Consultoria em Gestão
Empresarial Ltda
6. Savana Signature
7. The Broker Online
Project Partners:
1. Personas Facilitadoras
PT
2. Charter for Change
9. Dgroups vision: “A world where every person is
able to contribute to dialogue and decision-
making for international development and social
justice”
10. Dgroups Partnership -
Governance and management
Dgroups Board - entrusted with the management of
the Foundation
Participants Council - convened annually at the
Annual Meeting of Members, comprises Dgroups
Full Partners
Euforic Services - Pier Andrea is contracted for
communications and support to the Board
11. Dgroups Board
Benjamin Abugri (FARA)
Adrian Bannister (IDS)
Krishan Bheenick (CTA) Treasurer
Hapee de Groot (Ind [prev. Hivos])
Sean Furey (RWSN)
Saskia Harmsen (Ind [prev. IICD])
Neil Pakenham-Walsh (repr. INASP)
Karima Wardak (UNCDF, observer)
Rob Witte (Ind [prev ICCO])
Pier Andrea Pirani (Euforic Services, comms support)
13. Work area 1: Strengthening the partnership -
Neil Pakenham-Walsh
Objectives/Progress 2017
1. Launch the Dgroups Directory/Not yet
functional
Plans for 2018
1. Carry forward
14. Work area 2: Platform improvements -
Saskia Harmsen
Objectives/Progress 2017
1. Maintain [redesign] and Functionality
spreadsheet / Achieved
2. Get Search function working/Not achieved
3. Prepare guidance on APIs for Partners/Not
achieved
Plans for 2018
1. 2-monthly review meetings with WA-Research
2. Dgroups Functionality Improvement tracking
sheet
3. C/F Search function
4. C/F Guidance on APIs
5. Public view
15. Work area 3: Service reliability -
Hapee de Groot
Objectives/Progress 2017
1. Maintain service reliability at or very
near to 100% / No downtime reported
in 2017
Plans for 2018
1. Maintain at or very near to 100%
16. Work area 4: Users’ support - Pier
Andrea Pirani
Objectives/Progress 2017
1. Develop and provide at least one
Dgroups educational video / In
progress, to be available by end of the
year
Plans for 2018
1. Develop and provide two Dgroups
educational videos
17. Work area 5: Engaging current partners -
Pier Andrea Pirani
Objectives/Progress 2017
1. Continue to have 1-to-1 conversations with
members / Achieved 1-to-1 exchanges with 16 of
25 full members
2. Develop survey and interview series to
assess views of Partners re Dgroups and
future development of the Partnership / On
hold
Plans for 2018
1. Develop survey and interview series
1. Promote [DG-Partners] as discussion space
(currently used mainly for announcements)
18. Work area 6: Marketing & outreach -
Benjamin Abugri
Objectives/Progress 2017
1. Encourage all Dgroups Partners to display
Dgroups logo / Done - three Dgroups
partners display logo
2. Two presentations on Dgroups / K4D,
Geneva (April); ZEF, Bonn (July)
Plans for 2018
1. Increase number of partners displaying
Dgroups logo
2. At least 2 presentations on Dgroups
19. Work area 7: Governance & admin -
Neil Pakenham-Walsh
Objectives/Progress 2017
Strengthen board, including gender and
geographical balance / New board member:
Benjamin Abugri, FARA
Board overview:
● Gender balance - M:F 7:2
● Partner representation: three independents
● Lacking representation from FAO, DFID, SDC,
UNISDR and others
Plans for 2018
Strengthen the board:
● Gender balance
● Partner representation
20. Work area 8: Finance
- Krishan Bheenick
Total Income 2016 104,554 Euro
Total Expenditure 2016 105,992 Euro
Results in 2016 -1,438 Euro
Projected income 2017 80,000 Euro (around 16 Full Partners)
Projected expenditure 2017 80,000 Euro (approximate)
21. Work area 8: Finance
- Krishan Bheenick
Comments/Priorities for 2018
1. Maintain current Full Partners and attract more (one or two at least)
2. Marketing to associate and project partners
3. Integration of Dgroups into websites (API) for more visibility
22. Work area 9: M&E - Sean Furey
Objectives/Progress 2017
1. Improve availability/usefulness of Dgroups
statistics (overall & individual groups) / Stats
menu working
2. Develop 3 case studies to demonstrate
benefits of Dgroups membership / One case
study (RWSN)
3. Share 1 example of a Dgroups user survey
and results / RWSN member survey shared -
Dgroups compares favourably to other
RWSN online platforms
Plans for 2018
1. Continue to improve availability/usefulness
2. At least two new case studies (FARA, HIFA,
other?)
3. Other?