The document summarizes the annual review meeting of the Finglas/Cabra Local Drug Task Force held in December 2009. It discusses the key topics addressed at the meeting including funding reductions, issues with the Wellmount clinic, the FAST building project, national drug policy changes, local drug law enforcement efforts, prevention and education programs, and new treatment services for cocaine and aftercare. Representatives from local organizations involved in drug issues attended to discuss the Task Force's work over the past year and priorities for 2010.
This document discusses policy alternatives for improving the Lake Mainit Development Alliance's (LMDA) policy on fund collection from member local government units (LGUs).
The current policy relies on voluntary contributions from LGUs based on an oral agreement, resulting in some LGUs not providing full funding. This has hampered LMDA's ability to fully implement programs. While a flexible policy aims to maintain good relations, it is not always effective. The document evaluates introducing a supplemental written policy to enhance fund collection and accessing external donors to complement the flexible policy.
The document summarizes a panel discussion held by the Association of Community Radio Broadcasters Nepal (ACORAB) on disaster risk reduction and community radio. Over 135 representatives from community radio stations across Nepal attended. The objective was to sensitize stations on DRR issues so they can effectively address them. A panel of experts presented on the status of disasters in Nepal, community-level DRR initiatives, and how media can contribute to DRR. Participants discussed how community radios and organizations like DPNet and Red Cross can collaborate more on DRR. Examples were shared of radios informing communities during disasters and helping victims, and calls were made to replicate such initiatives for greater impact. The discussion aimed to help community radio stations strategize
Everlink Presentation on Env Sanitation Partnership Phase II to FMENV - 15.0...Benjamin Ogbalor
1) The document outlines a presentation made to the Federal Ministry of Environment in Nigeria on establishing a multi-sectoral partnership for improved sanitation.
2) It proposes forming a national partnership with representatives from government ministries, donors, NGOs and the private sector to develop a joint national plan and harmonize policies and programs.
3) The partnership would be led by a Project Management Unit composed of stakeholders to oversee the development and implementation of a costed operational plan, with the goal of achieving sustainable improvements in environmental sanitation and hygiene.
The document summarizes the key findings and recommendations of the Ndung'u Commission, which investigated illegal and irregular allocation of public land in Kenya. The Commission found widespread illegal allocation of urban lands, settlement schemes, forest lands, and other protected areas to political elites. It recommended canceling all illegal land titles and establishing new institutions like a Land Tribunal to implement reforms. However, political support for reforms has been lacking and efforts to enforce the recommendations have largely failed due to weak institutions and lack of political will. While the report was an important first step, fully implementing its recommendations to address land-related injustices in Kenya remains an ongoing challenge.
UN Programme 2010-2011 in Bosnia and HerzegovinaUNDP Eurasia
The document provides information on the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2010 to 2014. It outlines the key outcome areas of governance and local development, social inclusion, environment and climate change, and justice and human security. It also provides details on the financial overview of UN agencies' budgets and expenditures in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 2010, totaling over $43 million distributed across the four outcome areas. Major donors included the EU, Switzerland, and Norway.
Benin's experience on Governance and coordination in the context of the formu...NAP Events
Presentation by: Ibila Djibril
3.3 Governance and coordination
The session will discuss how countries can maintain national leadership and coordination of adaptation efforts at all levels and to act as the main interface with regional and international mechanisms. It will introduce key considerations for the creation and/or enhancement of mandate for the process to formulate and implement NAPs at the national level, and further look at the experiences from countries.
Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy in BangladeshRomeo Afrin Upama
This is a compilation of the major national and international laws, conventions relevant to SD Goals and inter institutional structures of Bangladesh that supports the laws amendment and agreements. And recent national policy and implementation scenario and limitations of law, policy and institutions in implementing SD Goals.
This document discusses policy alternatives for improving the Lake Mainit Development Alliance's (LMDA) policy on fund collection from member local government units (LGUs).
The current policy relies on voluntary contributions from LGUs based on an oral agreement, resulting in some LGUs not providing full funding. This has hampered LMDA's ability to fully implement programs. While a flexible policy aims to maintain good relations, it is not always effective. The document evaluates introducing a supplemental written policy to enhance fund collection and accessing external donors to complement the flexible policy.
The document summarizes a panel discussion held by the Association of Community Radio Broadcasters Nepal (ACORAB) on disaster risk reduction and community radio. Over 135 representatives from community radio stations across Nepal attended. The objective was to sensitize stations on DRR issues so they can effectively address them. A panel of experts presented on the status of disasters in Nepal, community-level DRR initiatives, and how media can contribute to DRR. Participants discussed how community radios and organizations like DPNet and Red Cross can collaborate more on DRR. Examples were shared of radios informing communities during disasters and helping victims, and calls were made to replicate such initiatives for greater impact. The discussion aimed to help community radio stations strategize
Everlink Presentation on Env Sanitation Partnership Phase II to FMENV - 15.0...Benjamin Ogbalor
1) The document outlines a presentation made to the Federal Ministry of Environment in Nigeria on establishing a multi-sectoral partnership for improved sanitation.
2) It proposes forming a national partnership with representatives from government ministries, donors, NGOs and the private sector to develop a joint national plan and harmonize policies and programs.
3) The partnership would be led by a Project Management Unit composed of stakeholders to oversee the development and implementation of a costed operational plan, with the goal of achieving sustainable improvements in environmental sanitation and hygiene.
The document summarizes the key findings and recommendations of the Ndung'u Commission, which investigated illegal and irregular allocation of public land in Kenya. The Commission found widespread illegal allocation of urban lands, settlement schemes, forest lands, and other protected areas to political elites. It recommended canceling all illegal land titles and establishing new institutions like a Land Tribunal to implement reforms. However, political support for reforms has been lacking and efforts to enforce the recommendations have largely failed due to weak institutions and lack of political will. While the report was an important first step, fully implementing its recommendations to address land-related injustices in Kenya remains an ongoing challenge.
UN Programme 2010-2011 in Bosnia and HerzegovinaUNDP Eurasia
The document provides information on the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2010 to 2014. It outlines the key outcome areas of governance and local development, social inclusion, environment and climate change, and justice and human security. It also provides details on the financial overview of UN agencies' budgets and expenditures in Bosnia and Herzegovina for 2010, totaling over $43 million distributed across the four outcome areas. Major donors included the EU, Switzerland, and Norway.
Benin's experience on Governance and coordination in the context of the formu...NAP Events
Presentation by: Ibila Djibril
3.3 Governance and coordination
The session will discuss how countries can maintain national leadership and coordination of adaptation efforts at all levels and to act as the main interface with regional and international mechanisms. It will introduce key considerations for the creation and/or enhancement of mandate for the process to formulate and implement NAPs at the national level, and further look at the experiences from countries.
Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy in BangladeshRomeo Afrin Upama
This is a compilation of the major national and international laws, conventions relevant to SD Goals and inter institutional structures of Bangladesh that supports the laws amendment and agreements. And recent national policy and implementation scenario and limitations of law, policy and institutions in implementing SD Goals.
Welcome & answers on naloxone availability, Chris FordIDHDP
This document summarizes an agenda for an action summit on increasing the use of naloxone to reduce opioid deaths. The summit will include presentations on the history and current status of naloxone programs in various areas of the UK. It will also discuss the role of user activism, training, and legal challenges in expanding naloxone access. The goal is to formulate an action plan and timeline for improving national coverage of naloxone programs in England.
Climate Change Adaptation: A Framework for Local ActionGeoAnitia
This document presents a framework for local climate change adaptation developed by the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Primary Care Partnership. It was created through workshops with local agencies and representatives, a public consultation period, and input from an expert panel. The framework identifies priority direct and indirect local issues related to climate change and strategies for taking action to build community resilience and reduce impacts. It is intended to assist local communities in developing their own plans to adapt to climate change challenges.
The overall objective of the study was to assess impact of the radio programmes to 3 listening groups in CCAP project through addressing specific objectives of assessing any changes of level of awareness on issues of climate change and climate change adaptation and mitigation,to assess any change of practices of the members of listening group as a result of radio programmes,to assess whether there are any initiatives by listening group members to share with with other community member key lesson learned through radio programmes,to assess initiatives of group members to advocate for changes of policies and plans at village/ward level to integrate key issues learned through radio programmes and to identify obstacles if any whether caused by project or within community members that hinder community members responding to issues they are learning through radio programmes.
1. Uganda has developed a National Climate Change Policy and implementation strategy to address the impacts of climate change. Priority sectors include agriculture, water, health, and forestry.
2. Uganda has implemented some adaptation activities through its National Adaptation Programme of Action and is developing Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions. However, funding constraints have limited full implementation.
3. Uganda is working to access the Least Developed Countries Fund to implement ecosystem-based adaptation projects and is prioritizing agriculture, renewable energy, waste, forestry, and transport for its Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions.
This document provides a summary of a joint monitoring mission conducted by DFID, British Red Cross, Irish Aid, and IFRC to Liberia and the IFRC regional office in Dakar from June 13-20, 2010. The mission found that the Liberian National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has made progress in building institutional capacity and disaster management programming, particularly in food security and community health. However, challenges around sustainability, coordination between partners, and aligning resources with organizational commitments were also identified. The report provided several recommendations, including continuing to support LNRCS planning and assessment efforts, promoting best practices in disaster policy, and ensuring adequate resources are available to fulfill partnership agreements.
This document summarizes Pham Thanh Nam's presentation on "Forest Sector MRV: From Carbon to Safeguards" given in Tokyo, Japan in October 2011. The presentation covered an overview of the UN-REDD Programme and its activities in Vietnam, including developing safeguards and implementing free prior informed consent (FPIC) processes. It also discussed lessons learned from UN-REDD's work in Vietnam for monitoring, reporting, and verifying safeguards and ensuring local community participation.
Community-Based Total Sanitation (STBM). Milestone, Strategic Plan, Lessons L...Oswar Mungkasa
This document outlines Indonesia's milestones in implementing Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) from 2003-2012. It discusses the national policy established in 2003, pilot projects launched in 2005-2006, and the scale up of CLTS across various government programs and donor projects between 2007-2012. It also describes Indonesia's strategic plan for CLTS, which includes 6 components: creating an enabling environment; increasing demand; improving supply; knowledge management; financing; and monitoring and evaluation. The final section discusses lessons learned, noting the 3 key steps of CLTS implementation are changing mindsets, internalization, and collaboration.
This report summarizes an assessment of investment and financial flows needed for climate change mitigation in Liberia's forestry sector from 2005 to 2030. The assessment identified four key mitigation measures: expanding forest cover through afforestation/reforestation ($88.61 million), enriching degraded forests ($41.89 million), restoring existing plantations ($19.75 million), and sustainable forest management through reducing consumption of wood energy (estimated in energy sector assessment). In total, historical and future investment and financial flows needed for forestry sector mitigation are estimated to be $594.61 million. This funding would support reforestation, enrichment planting, restoration of abandoned plantations, and implementation of Liberia's Forest Reform Law
Biodiversity mainstreaming: progress and challenges in UgandaIIED
The mainstreaming biodiversity team in Uganda highlights progress they have made in this presentation to the 'Biodiversity mainstreaming' workshop held in Sogakope, Ghana, in November 2016.
They report that for the first time, the Ministry of Finance has advised and guided sectors to implement the national biodiversity targets stipulated in the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) II in its budget call.
Monique Akullo, Caroline Aguti, Ssonko Francis and Aaron Werikhe say they have also succeeded in getting gender issues integrated into the NBSAP II.
More information: www.iied.org/nbsaps
South Africa has made progress implementing the five pillars of the Global Soil Partnership since 2020. Key accomplishments include:
1) Participating in soil symposiums and lobbying soil practitioners.
2) Launching a Soil Doctor program and distributing packs to farmers.
3) Approving a Conservation Agriculture policy and submitting a land preservation bill.
4) Creating a national soil video and holding World Soil Day events.
5) Drafting research gaps and initiating capacity building.
Remaining challenges include coordinating pillars at national and continental levels, lacking a formal national coordination platform, and limited funding and capacity.
CTC Warrnambool - Prevention is Possible - Community Profile and Action PlanCameron Price
This document summarizes the results of a youth survey conducted as part of a Communities That Care initiative in Warrnambool, Australia. The survey found concerning rates of substance use, antisocial behavior, and depression among youth. It identified several risk and protective factors to target, including low school commitment, lack of school opportunities for prosocial involvement, and attitudes favorable to substance use. The report recommends implementing evidence-based prevention programs in the community, school, family, and peer domains to address the priority factors and improve outcomes for youth.
Webinar : Adapting your advocacy to COVID-19 health crisisIRC
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing development programmes to rapidly readjust their advocacy strategy to support local or national governments in their emergency planning. The Watershed empowering citizens programme organised a webinar attended by over 60 participants on 15 April 2020, to discuss and learn about: ways to adapt advocacy approaches in time of COVID-19; practical examples of shifting activities at national and local levels; ways to reach your target audience while social distancing; ways to adapt your messaging, keeping Watershed priorities through the lens of COVID-19.
This report includes the webinar Powerpoint presentations and some recommendations based on the Q&A session. The titles and authors of the presentations are: "Why is strong advocacy essential during a crisis?" by Evita Rosenberg (IRC); "Watershed Bangladesh : adapting advocacy approaches during COVID 19 outbreak" by Ranjan Kumar Ghose (WaterAid Bangladesh); and "Adapting advocacy approaches in Kenya "by Patrick Mwanzia (Simavi Kenya).
The document summarizes development projects and knowledge management activities in Zambia. It outlines three key projects - a Rural Finance Programme, Smallholder Livestock Development Project, and Smallholder Agro Processing and Value Addition Programme. It then discusses policy dialogue, monitoring and evaluation, and implementation support activities. Several challenges are noted, including limited human resource capacity. Moving forward, focus areas include strengthening learning and knowledge sharing practices, communication strategies, and using monitoring data for documentation.
The Smile4Life program was developed in Cumbria and Lancashire to address poor dental health in children. The program focused on sustained behavior change supported across health and social care systems, using evidence-based guidance. A key strategy for implementing Smile4Life was developing the workforce, including training 267 Oral Health Champions in children's centers and early years settings, and 54 dental nurses in rural Cumbria in prevention and fluoride varnish application. This workforce training approach helped Smile4Life successfully reach over 85,000 children aged 0-5 years old and their families.
The document outlines terms of reference for assessing the impact of radio programs on listening groups in Tanzania as part of a climate change and agriculture project. Three listening groups totaling 36 members have listened to programs covering agricultural interventions, environmental conservation, and economic activities. The consultant will assess changes in awareness, practices, knowledge sharing, and advocacy resulting from the programs by reviewing content and consulting groups. The objective is to evaluate behavior and attitude changes as well as obstacles to applying new information. The consultant must complete the work within two weeks through meetings, reports, and recommendations to integrate lessons into village policies.
FAST provides counseling and support services for individuals and families affected by substance abuse in Finglas, Dublin. In 2009, FAST served 412 service users through 3587 visits. Key services included counseling, cocaine support, aftercare, and family support. The counseling service saw 97 service users, with most reporting improved stress, anxiety, relationships, and decision making. The cocaine support service engaged 169 users, with over half achieving drug freedom or reduced use. Family support involved 48 families. Overall, FAST outcomes for 2009 showed many users making positive changes through its holistic, community-based services.
A summary of the discussions and recommendations from the Broadland Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting, that took place on Tuesday 20 October 2015.
Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Communities to Climate ChangeDharam Uprety
The document summarizes the Multi Stakeholder Forestry Programme's (MSFP) approach and achievements in supporting climate change adaptation and building resilience in vulnerable communities in Nepal. The MSFP aimed to reduce vulnerability of 560,000 households by funding local adaptation plans and projects. It supported over 2,500 local adaptation plans and implemented around 2,000 projects focused on activities like disaster risk reduction, natural resource management, and adoption of climate-resilient technologies. The document discusses the challenges faced and lessons learned from MSFP's work, highlighting the important role of local institutions like Community Forest User Groups and Village Development Committees in planning and implementing adaptation efforts.
The document summarizes the 2010 review of Ontario's Child and Family Services Act. The review had two components: 1) examining compliance of children's aid societies with provisions regarding Aboriginal children and 2) generally reviewing the legislation to improve outcomes, modernize, and enhance client experience. Participants provided feedback on a variety of topics like outcome-based service delivery, the needs of Aboriginal children, residential services, and more. The review gathered diverse perspectives to inform updates to policies and practices supporting children and families in Ontario.
In its first year in government, the coalition worked to stabilize the economy, public finances, and jobs market. Over 20,000 new training and jobs placements were created. The economy is improving with exports up 12% and private investment in banks showing renewed confidence. Reforms were also implemented, like exempting many from the Universal Social Charge and plans to reduce the number of TDs.
The document provides information on health entitlements and taxation in Ireland for 2012. It outlines eligibility guidelines for medical cards based on income levels. It also discusses hospital charges, nursing home support, home care packages, and carers allowance. Regarding taxation, it details income tax credits and rates, mortgage interest and pension relief, DIRT tax rates, and capital acquisitions tax thresholds.
Welcome & answers on naloxone availability, Chris FordIDHDP
This document summarizes an agenda for an action summit on increasing the use of naloxone to reduce opioid deaths. The summit will include presentations on the history and current status of naloxone programs in various areas of the UK. It will also discuss the role of user activism, training, and legal challenges in expanding naloxone access. The goal is to formulate an action plan and timeline for improving national coverage of naloxone programs in England.
Climate Change Adaptation: A Framework for Local ActionGeoAnitia
This document presents a framework for local climate change adaptation developed by the Southern Grampians and Glenelg Primary Care Partnership. It was created through workshops with local agencies and representatives, a public consultation period, and input from an expert panel. The framework identifies priority direct and indirect local issues related to climate change and strategies for taking action to build community resilience and reduce impacts. It is intended to assist local communities in developing their own plans to adapt to climate change challenges.
The overall objective of the study was to assess impact of the radio programmes to 3 listening groups in CCAP project through addressing specific objectives of assessing any changes of level of awareness on issues of climate change and climate change adaptation and mitigation,to assess any change of practices of the members of listening group as a result of radio programmes,to assess whether there are any initiatives by listening group members to share with with other community member key lesson learned through radio programmes,to assess initiatives of group members to advocate for changes of policies and plans at village/ward level to integrate key issues learned through radio programmes and to identify obstacles if any whether caused by project or within community members that hinder community members responding to issues they are learning through radio programmes.
1. Uganda has developed a National Climate Change Policy and implementation strategy to address the impacts of climate change. Priority sectors include agriculture, water, health, and forestry.
2. Uganda has implemented some adaptation activities through its National Adaptation Programme of Action and is developing Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions. However, funding constraints have limited full implementation.
3. Uganda is working to access the Least Developed Countries Fund to implement ecosystem-based adaptation projects and is prioritizing agriculture, renewable energy, waste, forestry, and transport for its Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions.
This document provides a summary of a joint monitoring mission conducted by DFID, British Red Cross, Irish Aid, and IFRC to Liberia and the IFRC regional office in Dakar from June 13-20, 2010. The mission found that the Liberian National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has made progress in building institutional capacity and disaster management programming, particularly in food security and community health. However, challenges around sustainability, coordination between partners, and aligning resources with organizational commitments were also identified. The report provided several recommendations, including continuing to support LNRCS planning and assessment efforts, promoting best practices in disaster policy, and ensuring adequate resources are available to fulfill partnership agreements.
This document summarizes Pham Thanh Nam's presentation on "Forest Sector MRV: From Carbon to Safeguards" given in Tokyo, Japan in October 2011. The presentation covered an overview of the UN-REDD Programme and its activities in Vietnam, including developing safeguards and implementing free prior informed consent (FPIC) processes. It also discussed lessons learned from UN-REDD's work in Vietnam for monitoring, reporting, and verifying safeguards and ensuring local community participation.
Community-Based Total Sanitation (STBM). Milestone, Strategic Plan, Lessons L...Oswar Mungkasa
This document outlines Indonesia's milestones in implementing Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) from 2003-2012. It discusses the national policy established in 2003, pilot projects launched in 2005-2006, and the scale up of CLTS across various government programs and donor projects between 2007-2012. It also describes Indonesia's strategic plan for CLTS, which includes 6 components: creating an enabling environment; increasing demand; improving supply; knowledge management; financing; and monitoring and evaluation. The final section discusses lessons learned, noting the 3 key steps of CLTS implementation are changing mindsets, internalization, and collaboration.
This report summarizes an assessment of investment and financial flows needed for climate change mitigation in Liberia's forestry sector from 2005 to 2030. The assessment identified four key mitigation measures: expanding forest cover through afforestation/reforestation ($88.61 million), enriching degraded forests ($41.89 million), restoring existing plantations ($19.75 million), and sustainable forest management through reducing consumption of wood energy (estimated in energy sector assessment). In total, historical and future investment and financial flows needed for forestry sector mitigation are estimated to be $594.61 million. This funding would support reforestation, enrichment planting, restoration of abandoned plantations, and implementation of Liberia's Forest Reform Law
Biodiversity mainstreaming: progress and challenges in UgandaIIED
The mainstreaming biodiversity team in Uganda highlights progress they have made in this presentation to the 'Biodiversity mainstreaming' workshop held in Sogakope, Ghana, in November 2016.
They report that for the first time, the Ministry of Finance has advised and guided sectors to implement the national biodiversity targets stipulated in the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) II in its budget call.
Monique Akullo, Caroline Aguti, Ssonko Francis and Aaron Werikhe say they have also succeeded in getting gender issues integrated into the NBSAP II.
More information: www.iied.org/nbsaps
South Africa has made progress implementing the five pillars of the Global Soil Partnership since 2020. Key accomplishments include:
1) Participating in soil symposiums and lobbying soil practitioners.
2) Launching a Soil Doctor program and distributing packs to farmers.
3) Approving a Conservation Agriculture policy and submitting a land preservation bill.
4) Creating a national soil video and holding World Soil Day events.
5) Drafting research gaps and initiating capacity building.
Remaining challenges include coordinating pillars at national and continental levels, lacking a formal national coordination platform, and limited funding and capacity.
CTC Warrnambool - Prevention is Possible - Community Profile and Action PlanCameron Price
This document summarizes the results of a youth survey conducted as part of a Communities That Care initiative in Warrnambool, Australia. The survey found concerning rates of substance use, antisocial behavior, and depression among youth. It identified several risk and protective factors to target, including low school commitment, lack of school opportunities for prosocial involvement, and attitudes favorable to substance use. The report recommends implementing evidence-based prevention programs in the community, school, family, and peer domains to address the priority factors and improve outcomes for youth.
Webinar : Adapting your advocacy to COVID-19 health crisisIRC
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing development programmes to rapidly readjust their advocacy strategy to support local or national governments in their emergency planning. The Watershed empowering citizens programme organised a webinar attended by over 60 participants on 15 April 2020, to discuss and learn about: ways to adapt advocacy approaches in time of COVID-19; practical examples of shifting activities at national and local levels; ways to reach your target audience while social distancing; ways to adapt your messaging, keeping Watershed priorities through the lens of COVID-19.
This report includes the webinar Powerpoint presentations and some recommendations based on the Q&A session. The titles and authors of the presentations are: "Why is strong advocacy essential during a crisis?" by Evita Rosenberg (IRC); "Watershed Bangladesh : adapting advocacy approaches during COVID 19 outbreak" by Ranjan Kumar Ghose (WaterAid Bangladesh); and "Adapting advocacy approaches in Kenya "by Patrick Mwanzia (Simavi Kenya).
The document summarizes development projects and knowledge management activities in Zambia. It outlines three key projects - a Rural Finance Programme, Smallholder Livestock Development Project, and Smallholder Agro Processing and Value Addition Programme. It then discusses policy dialogue, monitoring and evaluation, and implementation support activities. Several challenges are noted, including limited human resource capacity. Moving forward, focus areas include strengthening learning and knowledge sharing practices, communication strategies, and using monitoring data for documentation.
The Smile4Life program was developed in Cumbria and Lancashire to address poor dental health in children. The program focused on sustained behavior change supported across health and social care systems, using evidence-based guidance. A key strategy for implementing Smile4Life was developing the workforce, including training 267 Oral Health Champions in children's centers and early years settings, and 54 dental nurses in rural Cumbria in prevention and fluoride varnish application. This workforce training approach helped Smile4Life successfully reach over 85,000 children aged 0-5 years old and their families.
The document outlines terms of reference for assessing the impact of radio programs on listening groups in Tanzania as part of a climate change and agriculture project. Three listening groups totaling 36 members have listened to programs covering agricultural interventions, environmental conservation, and economic activities. The consultant will assess changes in awareness, practices, knowledge sharing, and advocacy resulting from the programs by reviewing content and consulting groups. The objective is to evaluate behavior and attitude changes as well as obstacles to applying new information. The consultant must complete the work within two weeks through meetings, reports, and recommendations to integrate lessons into village policies.
FAST provides counseling and support services for individuals and families affected by substance abuse in Finglas, Dublin. In 2009, FAST served 412 service users through 3587 visits. Key services included counseling, cocaine support, aftercare, and family support. The counseling service saw 97 service users, with most reporting improved stress, anxiety, relationships, and decision making. The cocaine support service engaged 169 users, with over half achieving drug freedom or reduced use. Family support involved 48 families. Overall, FAST outcomes for 2009 showed many users making positive changes through its holistic, community-based services.
A summary of the discussions and recommendations from the Broadland Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting, that took place on Tuesday 20 October 2015.
Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Communities to Climate ChangeDharam Uprety
The document summarizes the Multi Stakeholder Forestry Programme's (MSFP) approach and achievements in supporting climate change adaptation and building resilience in vulnerable communities in Nepal. The MSFP aimed to reduce vulnerability of 560,000 households by funding local adaptation plans and projects. It supported over 2,500 local adaptation plans and implemented around 2,000 projects focused on activities like disaster risk reduction, natural resource management, and adoption of climate-resilient technologies. The document discusses the challenges faced and lessons learned from MSFP's work, highlighting the important role of local institutions like Community Forest User Groups and Village Development Committees in planning and implementing adaptation efforts.
The document summarizes the 2010 review of Ontario's Child and Family Services Act. The review had two components: 1) examining compliance of children's aid societies with provisions regarding Aboriginal children and 2) generally reviewing the legislation to improve outcomes, modernize, and enhance client experience. Participants provided feedback on a variety of topics like outcome-based service delivery, the needs of Aboriginal children, residential services, and more. The review gathered diverse perspectives to inform updates to policies and practices supporting children and families in Ontario.
In its first year in government, the coalition worked to stabilize the economy, public finances, and jobs market. Over 20,000 new training and jobs placements were created. The economy is improving with exports up 12% and private investment in banks showing renewed confidence. Reforms were also implemented, like exempting many from the Universal Social Charge and plans to reduce the number of TDs.
The document provides information on health entitlements and taxation in Ireland for 2012. It outlines eligibility guidelines for medical cards based on income levels. It also discusses hospital charges, nursing home support, home care packages, and carers allowance. Regarding taxation, it details income tax credits and rates, mortgage interest and pension relief, DIRT tax rates, and capital acquisitions tax thresholds.
In its first year in government, the coalition worked to stabilize the economy, public finances, and jobs market. Over 20,000 new training and jobs placements were created. The economy is improving with exports up 12% and private investment in banks showing renewed confidence. Reforms were also implemented, such as exempting some from the Universal Social Charge and plans to reduce the number of TDs.
This document summarizes upcoming reforms to the EU agriculture policy and their implications for Irish agriculture. Key points include:
- The EU agriculture budget for 2014-2020 will remain at 2013 levels despite economic crisis. Ireland receives €1.8 billion, with €1.3 billion for direct payments and €350 million for rural development.
- Direct payments will be redistributed across EU members to reduce disparities, with Ireland's payments per hectare expected to decrease significantly under the new system.
- 30% of the budget will be dedicated to "greening" incentives to protect the environment and climate. This brings new requirements around crop diversification, grasslands, and ecological focus areas.
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The document discusses the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2014 from local, national, and European perspectives. It includes perspectives from Peter Young of the Irish Farmers Journal, Eimear Ní Bhroin of the European Commission, and Denis Naughten TD. The document outlines proposals for the CAP budget post-2014, redistribution of funds between and within member states, a transition to a flat-rate direct payment system, capping of direct payments, greening requirements, a small farmer scheme, and a young farmers scheme.
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The document summarizes the Louth Meath Hospital Group Reconfiguration Programme from 2009-2011. It outlines several key initiatives including the establishment of an Acute Medicine Programme to standardize patient care, the opening of new acute stroke and critical care units at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, and expansion of services at Louth County Hospital including palliative care beds and a minor injuries unit. The overall aim is to improve quality, access, and cost-effectiveness of healthcare services across the hospital group.
Greystones Harbour in Ireland has a long history of silting and wall collapses dating back to 1888. Studies were conducted from the 1980s to 1999 to determine how to repair the harbour. In 2005, plans were approved to build a new harbour that would serve as a focal point for the expanding town. Construction began in 2008 and faced challenges from storms, but the new harbour opened in November 2011. It includes 230 berths, a boardwalk, beach, homes, shops and other facilities, and was completed with little government funding.
The document summarizes proposed changes to bus routes in the North West area of Dublin. Key points include:
- Routes will be redesigned based on customer demand to provide more direct services and consistent frequencies.
- Some routes will be amalgamated and extended to improve connectivity and efficiency. For example, routes 83 and 19 will be combined into a single route with a 10 minute peak frequency.
- Real-time passenger information and integrated ticketing systems will be implemented to improve the customer experience.
- Marketing campaigns will promote the revised network and encourage ridership.
Derek Mitchell provides updates on several development projects in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. The new harbour has opened, providing boat access and parking. Construction is underway on a new primary healthcare center. Irish Rail is installing fencing along the coastal walk for safety but will work to keep pedestrian access open at Breeches Bridge. A new secondary school will be built for 2014 in response to population growth.
Derek Mitchell provides updates on several development projects in Greystones, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. The new harbour has opened, providing boat access and parking. Construction is underway on a new primary healthcare center. Irish Rail is installing fencing along the coastal walk for safety but will work to keep pedestrian access open at Breeches Bridge. A new secondary school will be built for 2014 in response to population growth.
Derek Mitchell provides updates on several infrastructure projects and issues in Greystones and the surrounding areas:
1) The Greystones Harbour development has unveiled new boat access facilities including slipways and parking, with more areas scheduled to open later.
2) A new secondary school will be built in Greystones by 2014 to address growing demand. Mitchell advocates for an Educate Together model.
3) Traffic congestion at the M11/N11 junction is a serious problem, and Mitchell discusses short and long term plans to improve capacity and merging lanes. However, local opposition has delayed the short term solution.
The document summarizes the history of Greystones Harbour from its construction in 1888 to plans for its redevelopment in 2013. It details periods of silting, storms that damaged the harbor, and various plans proposed from the 1960s onwards to redevelop the harbor. It provides updates on construction of the new harbor from 2008 to 2011, highlighting the harbor's completion without government funding and its role as a focal point and leisure attraction for the expanding town.
The document outlines legal procedures for dealing with noise pollution from neighbors or local businesses in Ireland, including initially explaining the problem and potentially taking formal action in District Court. It explains the types of noise covered, actions that can be taken, and penalties the Court can impose if it finds the noise is causing unreasonable annoyance.
The Whitehall Framework Plan outlines a proposed development for a neighborhood in November 2008. The plan shows existing features like schools, parks, and churches. It also includes lot numbers and proposed roads to divide up land for future construction. The framework provides a high-level overview of the envisioned layout and infrastructure for the developing neighborhood.
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Finglas/Cabra Local Drug Task Force
Annual Review Meeting Report
December 2009
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Finglas/Cabra Local Drug Task Force annual review meeting
4th December 2009, 9.30am – 1.00pm
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry
Chair: Joey Furlong
Agenda
9.30 Tea/Coffee
9.45 Welcome & introductions
10.00 An overview of the Task Force year (John Bennett)
10.20 Sub-committee presentations
• Treatment & Rehabilitation (Barbara Condon)
• Supply Reduction & Estate Management (Niall Counihan)
• Prevention & Education (Emma Keenoy)
10.50 Questions & clarifications (Joey Furlong)
11.10 Evaluation & planning small group-work
• What worked in 2009?
• What should we do less of in 2010?
• What should we prioritise in 2010?
11.45 Feedback from small groups (Facilitated by JB)
12.00 Session Summing-up (Joey Furlong)
12.15 Session close
Lunch in the hotel carvery
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Attendance at the review session
Name Organisation LDTF Committee
Joey Furlong Community rep Task Force Chairman
John Bennett LDTF Coordinator LDTF Staff
Emma Keenoy LDTF Project Worker LDTF Staff
Niall Counihan CCPF Coordinator Supply Reduction
Fergus Synnott Dublin City Council Supply Reduction & Task Force Stat. rep
Terry Kelleher Dublin City Council Treatment & Rehabilitation
Ann Ansbro Probation & Welfare Task Force
Barbara Condon FAST T&R & Task Force voluntary sector rep
Barbara Leonard Voyages Programme Treatment & Rehabilitation
Matt Travers HSE Addiction Service Task Force
Cathryn O’Reilly Cabra Resource Centre Treatment & Rehabilitation
Sandy Durham Focus Ireland Treatment & Rehabilitation
Kevin Smullen VEC Adult Education Task Force
Fergal Murphy Phoenix Aftercare Treatment & Rehabilitation
Tony Byrne Community rep Supply Reduction
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1. Overview of 2009
1.1 The review session began with a look back over matters which consumed a large
part of the LDTF agenda LDTF during 2009. These included:
1.2 Funding reductions
Concerns about the reduction in the funding allocation to LDTFs. Fortunately
Finglas/Cabra was in a position to absorb the reduction it experienced using
unspent funding from 2008.
1.3 2nd Government budget
The second Government budget caused uncertainty in the planning and delivery
of LDTF funded projects. It was not until June that LDTF projects knew for certain
what funding they would have in the second six months of the year. Gladly, the
LDTFs were assured that this would not happen again in 2010.
1.4 Wellmount
Reports on violent incidents among clients and others outside Wellmount were
given much attention by the LDTF in 2009. A communication group made up of
parents local school children, School Principals, Gardaí, HSE Clinic Management,
A City Councillor and the LDTF Coordinator was convened to identify solution to
the problem. After a number of very honest and frank discussions the HSE agreed
to re-arrange the opening times of the clinic, so that they did not clash with the
school opening and closing times. The Garda agreed to be extra visible in the
area of the clinic. This arrangement will begin in December and will be reviewed
in 2010.
1.5 FAST premises
After a complex process of consultation, the FAST building project received its
planning permission form Dublin City Council. The planning permission was then
appealed and FAST now awaits the decision of An Bord Pleanala. This decision
may not be made until March 2010 due to back logs at the Bord.
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1.6 National Drug Strategy Team
Sadly the National Drug Strategy Team was discontinued by the Minister for
Drugs. It was acknowledged by all involved in the LDTFs that the NDST played a
key role in arresting the destruction caused by the heroin epidemic and
galvanising the response of by the state and its agencies to the problem. The
amount of lives saved by all who’ve worked in this initiative is inestimable.
1.7 National Drug Strategy 2009-2016
The Government launched its interim National Drug Strategy in September 2009.
The strategy was designated interim to allow for a subsequent inclusion of
actions to address alcohol related problems in 2010.
1.8 Office of Minister for Drugs
As part of the implementation of the National Strategy an Office of the Minister
for Drugs was established in November 2009. This office replaces the
administrative and policy coordination role of the NDST.
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2. Supply Reduction & Estate Management Report
2.1 Garda drug reports
The local Garda Drug Squad reported at sub-committee meetings that they had
made a number of significant drug seizures in 2009. The valuable work done by
the Gardaí was acknowledged by the Task Force. The apparent variance in drug
seizures by the Garda between Finglas & Cabra was discussed. It was pointed out
that in regards to drugs Finglas and Cabra had different characteristics and this
may account for the variance.
2.2 The Garda also reported that a new CAB profiler is available to local Garda. This
will continue to be a very effective additional resource to the Garda in their work.
The Community Unit at Finglas was increased from 13-15 in 2009 bring much
needed additional Gardaí to the area.
2.3 The new district court at Blanchardstown was opened and it was agreed that this
should address the need for a community based court contained in the LDTF
strategic plan.
2.4 Arising for the work on the LDTF strategic objective seeking to reduce drug
dealing from private rented accommodation by those who have been evicted by
DCC. Following Dublin City Council’s communications with the HSE in regards to
this matter, the current policy is that an individual will not be eligible for rent
allowance from the HSE, if he/she is not eligible to be on the DCC housing list. An
individual cannot get on the DCC housing list if he/she has been evicted for drug
dealing from a DCC tenancy. This policy goes some way towards reducing
continued of drug dealing from private rented accommodation by individuals
who have been evicted from a DCC tenancy.
2.5 Using the resources of the SNAP project, two under-age drinking awareness
campaigns were organised in 2009. One was focused on the reducing the use of
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alcohol by young people during celebrations following the announcement of the
Leaving Cert results and another focused on proxy buying of alcohol by adults for
young people.
2.6 Dial to Stop Drug Dealing
A local launch of the Dial to Report Drugs phone line was organised in Finglas.
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3. Prevention & Education
3.1 Meetings in 2009
The meetings of the Prevention and Education Sub-Committee were restructured
to increase their relevance to the sectors attending. The sub-committee meetings
were reduced and to allow for sectoral cluster meetings of those involve in the
various aspects of P&E work locally i.e. Youth, Schools and Community.
3.2 Youth Cluster
The Youth Cluster worked on the provision of the training in Motivational
Interviewing to local youth work staff. 13 of youth workers participated. Basic
Drug Awareness Training was also organised for youth workers from the 3 main
local youth services.
3.3 School Cluster
The School Cluster worked on the provision of the training in Motivational
Interviewing to local Teachers responsible for the implementation of SPHE. Basic
Drug Awareness Training was also organised for local teachers.
3.4 Crack Cocaine training
Training was organised by the LDTF staff on Crack Cocaine for the staff of local
services. The training was well received and the quality of the trainer was
acknowledged.
3.6 Strengthening Families Programme
Local staff trained in the delivery of the Strengthening Families Programme were
brought together to plan the implementation of the programme in
Finglas/Cabra. An implementation plan was agreed and the programme will take
place in early 2010.
3.7 The After School Projects fund provided 22 grants to local schools and youth
services in 2009. Projects included art therapy, drama therapy etc.
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4. Treatment & Rehabilitation
4.1 New Aftercare Service
A new Aftercare Service began in 2009 based on the Aftercare work developed
by FAST in 2008. Two aftercare groups are now operating locally providing
support to 20 men and women. One group is based at the Cabra Resource
Centre and the other continues to operate from FAST premises in Finglas.
4.2 New cocaine counselling service in Cabra
A new cocaine counselling was started at Cabra Resource Centre.
Additional cocaine services also began in Finglas supported by FAST a report on
this service indicates a 100% increase in demand for support from people
experiencing problems arising from cocaine use.
4.3 Housing Survey
A housing survey report carried out by members of the sub-committee in 2008
was finalised and indicated that accommodation problems were a major issue
for people in contact with drug services locally.
4.4 Dormant Accounts funds for family support projects
Three Family Support Projects were recommended by the Task Force for
funding from the Dormant Accounts. These projects have all started to receive
this funding and should be completed by the end of 2010.
4.5 HSE Rehabilitation & Integration Service
A disappointing outcome of the reduction in the HSE Rehabilitation and
Integration Service locally is their ending of their client assessment role with the
Voyages Programme.
4.6 Inter-agency activity mapping exercise
A mapping exercise was organised by the LDTF with services involved in the
Treatment & Rehabilitation Sub-Committee to capture the type of client difficulty
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and number of clients’ local services were dealing with in a given week. The
exercise indicated that accommodation generated the most common client
difficulty being dealt with by local
4.8 Meeting with Judge McMahon
Members of the sub-committee attended a meeting with Judge McMahon at
Blanchardstown District Court. The Judge suggested that it would be helpful if
the court had a greater awareness of what local statutory and voluntary services
could offer to people who had addiction problems that come before him. The
discussion that followed this meeting and the Mapping Exercise highlighted that
local agencies are effectively blocked from working more closely together by
their client confidentiality policies.
4.9 Case Study exercise
To explore this further a case study was presented at a sub-committee meeting
by the Probation & Welfare Service. This confirmed that even thought the case
had relevance to all agencies represented on the sub-committee they could not
disclose if they knew the person involved due to confidentiality policies etc.
4.10 Inter-agency memorandum of understanding
Following this the view was taken that a memorandum of understanding
facilitating a safe disclosure of case information at sub-committee level would be
helpful to the progress of these cases and assist the agencies involved to provide
a more effective service to their clients. A draft memorandum was put together
by the LDTF Coordinator based on the work of other similar initiatives. The draft
is now waiting on each of the agencies represented on the sub-committee to
formally sign up to the operation of it. This is expected to happen early in 2010.
4.12 Project Progress Reports
Project progress reports were presented at sub-committee meetings on a
number of occasions during 2009. The Bridge to the Workplace programme
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made a presentation on the work experience preparation and placement work
they do with recovering drug users. Presentations were also made on the new
Aftercare Project and reports on the new cocaine services provided by FAST and
Cabra resource centre were also received.
4.13 LDTF Progression Fund
The LDTF Progression Fund was fully utilised in 2009 to support 33 individuals in
their recovery process.
4.14 LDTF Residential Rehabilitation Fund
In 2009 the LDTF Residential Rehabilitation Fund supported 4 individuals to
attend the Camino Centre near Edenderry.
The following are some of the matters the sub-committee aim to address on in
2009:
4.15 FAS participation in the sub-committee
It was reported that FAS representation at the sub-committee needs to be
addressed. There has been no representation from FAS on the sub-committee
for over a year.
4.16 HSE participation in the sub-committee
The representation by the HSE Drug Service on the sub-committee was
resolved. Mr Achal Gupta (Pharmacist) took on the role on behalf of the HSE.
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5. Feedback from small groups
5.1 Following the presentations the meeting was organised into three small groups
and asked to report back to the meeting on the following:
• What worked well in 2010?
• What should we do less of in 2010?
• What should our priorities be in 2010?
5.2 What worked well in 2010?
o The After school projects fund – supported a wide range of prevention
initiatives in local schools
o The collaborative process used to seek a solution to issues at Wellmount
Clinic
o Communication between organisations working together to prevent crisis
and aid clients
o The work put into the establishment of the new Phoenix Aftercare Project
and the work it is now doing
o Motivational Interviewing skills training organised by the Task Force was seen
as a positive and useful intervention for local youth workers and teachers
o Cocaine training event organised by the Task Force – multi-agency
approach was cost effective
o Young people and alcohol public awareness campaigns organised by the
Task Force
o The additional cocaine funding allowed the services involved to respond to
growing demand for support from the community
o Garda reports drug seizure reports
o Treatment & Rehabilitation sub-committee
o Treatment & Rehabilitation work on producing a Memorandum of
Understanding on case management
o Awareness Finglas/Cabra Review
Overall the Task Force is considered to be working well
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5.3 What should we do less of in 2010?
Sustain the work that has been built-up
Organisations less protective of service and professional boundaries
Reduce inefficiency in the use of resources
Less talk of reasons for not doing something – more talk of the things we can do
Less insular working, more collaborative working
Less rigidity, more flexible thinking on roles, job descriptions
Subject to forthcoming budget, re-prioritise LDTF objectives for the coming year
Review the agenda structure of Task Force meeting – too much time spent on
matters arising
Maintain and sustain current local services
5.4 What should our priorities by in 2010?
All local staff will have to pull together in the community interest
Accommodation needs of clients – NAMA possibilities
Review Local Drug Task Force strategic plan
Maintaining all existing baseline services that can’t be done without
Identify ways of making greater use of existing services
Develop structures that support more effective ways of working together e.g.
case management
Putting inter-agency work principles and methods into practice
Continue to develop the draft Memorandum of Understanding on case
management
Seek further information and clarity on how the seized drug money is re-
distributed back into the community
Support the implementation of the Strengthening Families Programme
Work for the successful completion of the new premises for Finglas Addiction
Support Team
Promote the need for an active master planning approach to the Wellmount
Shops and Services area
Monitoring reductions in local public and social services
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6. Summary of Community Based Drug Projects Funded by Finglas/Cabra LDTF in
2009
Project
Community Development Resource Fund
Development of Active Parenting Programme
Expansion of Garda Juvenile Diversion
Task Force Administration Worker
Cabra Community Policing Forum Project
Task Force Project Support Worker
Residential Rehabilitation Fund
FAST Drop in Centre
Let's Start Programme
Programme for Drug Using Parents
The Range Programme
Voyages
Bridge to Employment
Promote & Set Up Family Support Groups
Establish "Drug Free Support Groups"
Drug Addiction Awareness Courses
Contribute to New Counselling Service
After School Initiative Fund
Development of SNAP Campaign Cabra
Cocaine Worker FAST
Colaiste Eoin Equine Project
Football Focus
Finglas Against Drugs
Cocaine Counselling
Finglas/Cabra Aftercare
Additional Cocaine Services
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7. Finglas/Cabra Local Drug Task Force Members
Name Organisation
Joey Furlong Cabra Community rep.
Inspector Duff An Garda Síochána
Matt Travers HSE Drug Treatment Service
Cllr D. Ellis Dublin City Council
Cllr S. McGrattan Dublin City Council
Cllr Redmond Dublin City Council
Michael O’Riordan FAS
Jimmy Malone Dept of Education & Science
Margaret Geraghty Dublin City Council, Finglas
Fergus Synnott Dublin City Council, Cabra
Ann Ansbro Probation Service
Kevin Smullen City of Dublin VEC, adult ed.
Martina Buckley Cabra Aftercare Project
Joan Duffy Cabra R.C.
Sean Coultry Cabra Community Rep
Barbara Condon FAST (voluntary sec)
John Bennett LDTF Coordinator
Mary Ryan Fingal Centre (voluntary sec)
Vivienne O’Brien Drug Advisory Group Liaison
Debbie Whelan Community – Finglas South
Michelle Culligan Community – Finglas West
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