This document provides an overview of HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation's work in water, sanitation, and hygiene. HELVETAS has been working in international development since 1955 and has over 1,200 staff across 32 partner countries. Their WASH programs focus on safe water, sanitation, drinking water supply, water for food, and integrated water resource management. Key activities include infrastructure projects, capacity building, behavior change programs, and developing public-private partnerships. Selected projects described in the document demonstrate HELVETAS' community-based and participatory approaches to improving access to water and sanitation in both rural and fragile state contexts.
This organization is a Swiss development NGO founded in 1955 that merged with another organization in 2011. It has over 100,000 members and donors in Switzerland and 1,200 staff working in 32 partner countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The organization focuses on rural development, water and infrastructure, skills and education, and governance and peace. It works through local partners to build their capacity and employs a multi-stakeholder approach with cross-cutting themes of gender equality and social justice.
This document discusses learning and knowledge exchange in the context of water management initiatives. It makes three key points:
1) Learning exchanges can benefit from knowledge management approaches like content sharing, tools development, training, and cross-project collaboration.
2) Communities of practice and learning hubs can facilitate replication, synergy across initiatives, and access to resources through networking, case studies, and guidance materials.
3) Efforts should focus on inclusive learning and ensuring diverse communities can participate, with possible indicators including supportive communities, inclusive policies and practices, and developing intercultural competencies.
HELVERTAS Swiss Intercooperation is a large Swiss NGO founded in 1955 that focuses on rural development, water and infrastructure, skills and education, and governance projects. It operates in 33 countries and has over 1,500 staff members. The organization receives most of its funding from the Swiss Development Cooperation agency and implements projects related to agriculture, education, water and sanitation, and peacebuilding. It partners with local organizations and communities and emphasizes monitoring and evaluation of its programs.
This presentation provides key insights into sanitation logistics. It shows logistic challenges in developing countries. It gives an overview on current projects at the eawag. For further information, please contact Heiko Gebauer (heiko.gebauer@eawag.ch)
Author: Hoang Van Phu
TItle: Vietnam SRI Network
Event: Workshop to Enhance Cooperation and Sharing among SRI National Networks in Asia
Date: October 18-19, 2018
Venue: Leverage Business Hotel - Skudai, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Engaging local communities in conservation of chimpanzees in Rwanda
Thierry Aimable INZIRAYINEZA,
Coordinator/Forest of Hope Association (FHA)
Kigali, 4 November 2015
REDO was founded in 1999 and works in community conservation around two national parks in Rwanda. Its overall program is called TEAMS, which stands for Tree planting, Environment awareness and research, Agriculture, Microprojects, and Social integration of Historically Marginalized People. REDO's vision is for rural communities to sustain integrated development through natural resources without harming the environment. Its objectives include environmental education, instilling environmental values at all levels, poverty eradication through sustainable participation, and integrating marginalized groups. One of REDO's projects focuses on beekeeping to improve livelihoods and conserve Volcanoes National Park, through training women in modern beekeeping techniques and developing beekeeping value chains.
This organization is a Swiss development NGO founded in 1955 that merged with another organization in 2011. It has over 100,000 members and donors in Switzerland and 1,200 staff working in 32 partner countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The organization focuses on rural development, water and infrastructure, skills and education, and governance and peace. It works through local partners to build their capacity and employs a multi-stakeholder approach with cross-cutting themes of gender equality and social justice.
This document discusses learning and knowledge exchange in the context of water management initiatives. It makes three key points:
1) Learning exchanges can benefit from knowledge management approaches like content sharing, tools development, training, and cross-project collaboration.
2) Communities of practice and learning hubs can facilitate replication, synergy across initiatives, and access to resources through networking, case studies, and guidance materials.
3) Efforts should focus on inclusive learning and ensuring diverse communities can participate, with possible indicators including supportive communities, inclusive policies and practices, and developing intercultural competencies.
HELVERTAS Swiss Intercooperation is a large Swiss NGO founded in 1955 that focuses on rural development, water and infrastructure, skills and education, and governance projects. It operates in 33 countries and has over 1,500 staff members. The organization receives most of its funding from the Swiss Development Cooperation agency and implements projects related to agriculture, education, water and sanitation, and peacebuilding. It partners with local organizations and communities and emphasizes monitoring and evaluation of its programs.
This presentation provides key insights into sanitation logistics. It shows logistic challenges in developing countries. It gives an overview on current projects at the eawag. For further information, please contact Heiko Gebauer (heiko.gebauer@eawag.ch)
Author: Hoang Van Phu
TItle: Vietnam SRI Network
Event: Workshop to Enhance Cooperation and Sharing among SRI National Networks in Asia
Date: October 18-19, 2018
Venue: Leverage Business Hotel - Skudai, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Engaging local communities in conservation of chimpanzees in Rwanda
Thierry Aimable INZIRAYINEZA,
Coordinator/Forest of Hope Association (FHA)
Kigali, 4 November 2015
REDO was founded in 1999 and works in community conservation around two national parks in Rwanda. Its overall program is called TEAMS, which stands for Tree planting, Environment awareness and research, Agriculture, Microprojects, and Social integration of Historically Marginalized People. REDO's vision is for rural communities to sustain integrated development through natural resources without harming the environment. Its objectives include environmental education, instilling environmental values at all levels, poverty eradication through sustainable participation, and integrating marginalized groups. One of REDO's projects focuses on beekeeping to improve livelihoods and conserve Volcanoes National Park, through training women in modern beekeeping techniques and developing beekeeping value chains.
Rwanda pursuing a “Green Economy "approach to Economic Transformation, EDPRS II 2013-18 Linking Conservation to Poverty Alleviation Rwanda- Workshop Kigali 4th – 6th November 2015
This document summarizes a presentation given at the Society of American Foresters conference on the topic of whether urban forestry can help sustain forestry. It discusses how foresters seek sustainability through science, thought, and conditions to achieve desired long-term outcomes. It notes that urban dwellers need to support forestry decisions to create future foresters and sustainable goals. Examples from Seattle show how diverse funding, strong community support, and a healthy forest resource have led to a successful model of urban forest sustainability.
This 3-day workshop in Rwanda organized by the International Institute for Environment and Development and The Gorilla Organization, and funded by the Arcus Foundation, aims to provide a space for conservation and development organizations in Rwanda to share experiences in linking conservation and poverty alleviation. The workshop objectives are to understand Rwanda's conservation and development policies, identify changes needed to maximize conservation-poverty linkages, and potentially establish a forum for continued dialogue. The anticipated outputs include improved understanding of participants' work and the lessons learned, and possibly developing proposals for activities to enact identified national policy changes.
Linking Conservation to Poverty
The Uganda Poverty and Conservation Learning
Group Story ; A Presentation to the Country
Chapters in, Kigali Rwanda
4th Nov 2015
Asia Session: Iskandar Abdullaev, CAREC, 15th January UN Water Zaragoza Confe...water-decade
Dr. Iskandar Abdullaev, Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC)
Special Regional Session: Implementing the water related SDGs in the UNECE region
The International Federation of Business and Professional Women (IFBPW) is a founding member of the Women for Water Partnership (WfWP), which was established in 2003. The WfWP is a unique partnership of women's organizations and networks that aims to contribute to implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals with a focus on universal access to water. All member organizations of the WfWP are rooted in society and actively work on issues related to water, sanitation, sustainable development, and women's participation. The IFBPW sees enabling more women in professional and leadership roles in water management as key to achieving equal participation and decision-making power for women.
This document describes the Sustainable Sanitation and Water Management (SSWM) Toolbox. It is an open-source online capacity development tool that takes a holistic approach to water management and sanitation by considering the entire water and nutrient cycle. The toolbox contains implementation tools, process and planning tools, background information, and topic entries. It has been accessed by people in many countries and regions of the world since its launch. The toolbox aims to help users optimize their local water systems and implement initiatives in a more sustainable way.
POVERTY AND CONSERVATION LEARNING GROUP:
Cameroon experience three years after
Presented by
Stanley Chung Dinsi, PhD & Simeon Abe Eyebe
Venue: La Palisse hotel, Kigali - Rwanda
Date: 4-6 Nov 2015
Overview of the Conference. Josefina Maestu, Director of UN-Water Decade Programme on Advocacy and Communication (UNW-DPAC). International Annual UN-Water Zaragoza Conference 2012/2013. Preparing for the 2013 International Year. Water Cooperation: Making it Happen! 8-10 January 2013
The document provides information on the CGIAR, IWMI, Africa RISING, and LIVES projects. The CGIAR is a global partnership of organizations dedicated to reducing poverty and increasing food security through agricultural research. IWMI conducts research on sustainable land and water management. Africa RISING and LIVES are projects that work with smallholders in Africa to develop crop and livestock value chains through improved technologies, capacity building, and knowledge sharing. Both projects take participatory, demand-driven approaches to agricultural research for development.
together Program - Poster Board Recap; Carers NSW Carers Conference 2015, Syd...togetherprogram
The together program provides opportunities for existing and new support groups (for carers of people with disability in New South Wales) to be linked in with each other and an organisation to receive some assistance.
The together: Support groups for carers of people with a disability in NSW program came about through an unmet need for a funded, coordinated, state-wide network of support groups for carers of people living with disability.
The together program is centrally managed by Carers NSW and funded by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, Ageing, Disability and Home Care.
The together program provides:
* Structured support to support groups for carers of people with disability, including training, education and support for the facilitator.
* Funding to assist with some group costs that can include venue hire, administration, resources and guest speakers.
* Central coordination of support groups for carers of people with disability.
* Capacity building for organisations working with support groups for carers of people with disability.
The together program seeks to address the needs of support groups for carers of people with disability that are unmet by other programs funded by other sources in New South Wales.
www.togethersupportgroups.net.au
A One Health approach aims to improve health outcomes through integrating human, animal and environmental health. The document discusses a One Health program in Rwanda from 1967-present involving veterinary clinics, research on great apes and other wildlife, clinical treatment, post-mortems, and education targeting species, wildlife, humans, livestock and companion animals. Key activities include disease monitoring, vaccination programs, and education around rabies, spay/neuter and habitat protection. Lessons indicate extreme conservation requires collaboration and communities around protected areas are as important as the areas themselves.
That is why World Institute on Disability (WID), the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (the Partnership), and ONG Inclusiva have joined forces to form the Global Alliance for Disability Resource Acceleration (Global Alliance or GADRA) as a “Call-to-Action” to galvanize disability-led organizations, foundations, corporations, and other allies to identify needs and link partners to accelerate assistance and resources, both during and after disasters. [Presentation from 2-22-21]
Water and sanitation access in rural India remains inadequate, with investments and local government institutions being weak. While access to improved water supply increased to 84% by 2008, access to improved sanitation was just 21%. Responsibility largely lies with state governments, while the central government regulates policy. Community-led programs aim to eliminate open defecation by 2017. Decentralized, demand-driven approaches to water supply have shown lower costs and better service quality than traditional centralized models. However, low water tariffs and cost recovery remain a challenge.
The document discusses water supply and sanitation. It makes three key points:
1. Safe drinking water and sanitation are important for public health but over 1 billion people lack access to safe water and 2 billion lack adequate sanitation as of 1990. This lack of access is a major cause of disease in developing countries.
2. Many diseases are transmitted through contaminated water, including viral, bacterial, protozoal and helminthic diseases. Unsafe water is a primary reason for ill health globally.
3. There are various methods of purifying water for individual and community use, including boiling, chemical disinfection, rapid sand filters and chlorination, which reduces bacteria and controls algae but has limitations
Rwanda pursuing a “Green Economy "approach to Economic Transformation, EDPRS II 2013-18 Linking Conservation to Poverty Alleviation Rwanda- Workshop Kigali 4th – 6th November 2015
This document summarizes a presentation given at the Society of American Foresters conference on the topic of whether urban forestry can help sustain forestry. It discusses how foresters seek sustainability through science, thought, and conditions to achieve desired long-term outcomes. It notes that urban dwellers need to support forestry decisions to create future foresters and sustainable goals. Examples from Seattle show how diverse funding, strong community support, and a healthy forest resource have led to a successful model of urban forest sustainability.
This 3-day workshop in Rwanda organized by the International Institute for Environment and Development and The Gorilla Organization, and funded by the Arcus Foundation, aims to provide a space for conservation and development organizations in Rwanda to share experiences in linking conservation and poverty alleviation. The workshop objectives are to understand Rwanda's conservation and development policies, identify changes needed to maximize conservation-poverty linkages, and potentially establish a forum for continued dialogue. The anticipated outputs include improved understanding of participants' work and the lessons learned, and possibly developing proposals for activities to enact identified national policy changes.
Linking Conservation to Poverty
The Uganda Poverty and Conservation Learning
Group Story ; A Presentation to the Country
Chapters in, Kigali Rwanda
4th Nov 2015
Asia Session: Iskandar Abdullaev, CAREC, 15th January UN Water Zaragoza Confe...water-decade
Dr. Iskandar Abdullaev, Regional Environmental Center for Central Asia (CAREC)
Special Regional Session: Implementing the water related SDGs in the UNECE region
The International Federation of Business and Professional Women (IFBPW) is a founding member of the Women for Water Partnership (WfWP), which was established in 2003. The WfWP is a unique partnership of women's organizations and networks that aims to contribute to implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals with a focus on universal access to water. All member organizations of the WfWP are rooted in society and actively work on issues related to water, sanitation, sustainable development, and women's participation. The IFBPW sees enabling more women in professional and leadership roles in water management as key to achieving equal participation and decision-making power for women.
This document describes the Sustainable Sanitation and Water Management (SSWM) Toolbox. It is an open-source online capacity development tool that takes a holistic approach to water management and sanitation by considering the entire water and nutrient cycle. The toolbox contains implementation tools, process and planning tools, background information, and topic entries. It has been accessed by people in many countries and regions of the world since its launch. The toolbox aims to help users optimize their local water systems and implement initiatives in a more sustainable way.
POVERTY AND CONSERVATION LEARNING GROUP:
Cameroon experience three years after
Presented by
Stanley Chung Dinsi, PhD & Simeon Abe Eyebe
Venue: La Palisse hotel, Kigali - Rwanda
Date: 4-6 Nov 2015
Overview of the Conference. Josefina Maestu, Director of UN-Water Decade Programme on Advocacy and Communication (UNW-DPAC). International Annual UN-Water Zaragoza Conference 2012/2013. Preparing for the 2013 International Year. Water Cooperation: Making it Happen! 8-10 January 2013
The document provides information on the CGIAR, IWMI, Africa RISING, and LIVES projects. The CGIAR is a global partnership of organizations dedicated to reducing poverty and increasing food security through agricultural research. IWMI conducts research on sustainable land and water management. Africa RISING and LIVES are projects that work with smallholders in Africa to develop crop and livestock value chains through improved technologies, capacity building, and knowledge sharing. Both projects take participatory, demand-driven approaches to agricultural research for development.
together Program - Poster Board Recap; Carers NSW Carers Conference 2015, Syd...togetherprogram
The together program provides opportunities for existing and new support groups (for carers of people with disability in New South Wales) to be linked in with each other and an organisation to receive some assistance.
The together: Support groups for carers of people with a disability in NSW program came about through an unmet need for a funded, coordinated, state-wide network of support groups for carers of people living with disability.
The together program is centrally managed by Carers NSW and funded by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, Ageing, Disability and Home Care.
The together program provides:
* Structured support to support groups for carers of people with disability, including training, education and support for the facilitator.
* Funding to assist with some group costs that can include venue hire, administration, resources and guest speakers.
* Central coordination of support groups for carers of people with disability.
* Capacity building for organisations working with support groups for carers of people with disability.
The together program seeks to address the needs of support groups for carers of people with disability that are unmet by other programs funded by other sources in New South Wales.
www.togethersupportgroups.net.au
A One Health approach aims to improve health outcomes through integrating human, animal and environmental health. The document discusses a One Health program in Rwanda from 1967-present involving veterinary clinics, research on great apes and other wildlife, clinical treatment, post-mortems, and education targeting species, wildlife, humans, livestock and companion animals. Key activities include disease monitoring, vaccination programs, and education around rabies, spay/neuter and habitat protection. Lessons indicate extreme conservation requires collaboration and communities around protected areas are as important as the areas themselves.
That is why World Institute on Disability (WID), the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (the Partnership), and ONG Inclusiva have joined forces to form the Global Alliance for Disability Resource Acceleration (Global Alliance or GADRA) as a “Call-to-Action” to galvanize disability-led organizations, foundations, corporations, and other allies to identify needs and link partners to accelerate assistance and resources, both during and after disasters. [Presentation from 2-22-21]
Water and sanitation access in rural India remains inadequate, with investments and local government institutions being weak. While access to improved water supply increased to 84% by 2008, access to improved sanitation was just 21%. Responsibility largely lies with state governments, while the central government regulates policy. Community-led programs aim to eliminate open defecation by 2017. Decentralized, demand-driven approaches to water supply have shown lower costs and better service quality than traditional centralized models. However, low water tariffs and cost recovery remain a challenge.
The document discusses water supply and sanitation. It makes three key points:
1. Safe drinking water and sanitation are important for public health but over 1 billion people lack access to safe water and 2 billion lack adequate sanitation as of 1990. This lack of access is a major cause of disease in developing countries.
2. Many diseases are transmitted through contaminated water, including viral, bacterial, protozoal and helminthic diseases. Unsafe water is a primary reason for ill health globally.
3. There are various methods of purifying water for individual and community use, including boiling, chemical disinfection, rapid sand filters and chlorination, which reduces bacteria and controls algae but has limitations
New Alliances for Water and Sanitation- India Collaboration Lab Innovation Pi...Rosedel Davies-Adewebi
Presentations of nine innovative, entrepreneurial projects addressing water and sanitation challenges in India. Presented at the India Collaboration Lab, partnership and innovation workshop held in New Delhi in October 2013 by the Global Compact Network-India, United Nations Global Compact HQ and the The CEO Water Mandate.
This document summarizes water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs conducted in 10 slums of Gwalior City, India. It describes the formation of water and sanitation committees and self-help groups, activities to improve access to water and sanitation infrastructure like household toilets and washing platforms, and behavioral change activities like training, meetings and street plays. Key achievements included 482 household toilets constructed, 69 self-help groups formed, and improved access to water in schools and communities through repairs and new infrastructure. Community participation in planning, contributions and advocacy were important aspects of the programs.
Rotary Club Sumba Island, Indonesia Water & Sanitation Projectd5100wcs
An overview of Seaside, Astoria, Portland, Lake Oswego, and Bali Ubud-Sunset Rotary Clubs' Sumba Island, Indonesia Water & Sanitation project.
Originally presented at the 2011 Rotary District 5100 conference at Seaside, OR.
Sanitation & Water Technologies Developed_Sulabh international_Indovation 201...India Water Portal
A glimpse of the Sulabh technologies are scientifically appropriate, economically affordable, indigenous and culturally acceptable and take care of untouchability.
Godavari is Ganga for South Central India
It has Over 2000 TMC of Water that can be Harnessed for
Drinking, Irrigation, Power and inland Waterway
Together is Mission Godavari for State of Telangana quite similar to Tennessee in USA
The document summarizes several key points about water treatment processes:
- Bar screens and grit chambers are used to remove large debris and settle out sand/grit before sedimentation tanks, where alum and lime help precipitate out suspended particles.
- The activated sludge process uses bacteria to break down organic waste, and some sludge is recycled while some goes to landfills.
- Charcoal filtering and precipitation help remove pollutants, and desalination through reverse osmosis or distillation can make seawater fresh.
The document provides information about the Indian state of Telangana. Some key points:
- Telangana became the 29th state of India in June 2014, with Hyderabad as its capital.
- The state's economy is driven by the services sector, with Hyderabad as a major IT hub.
- The 2016-17 budget allocation for Telangana was US$19.92 billion for various sectors.
- Agriculture, industry, and services contribute to the state's economy, with services being the fastest growing sector.
- The state aims to promote tourism, research, investments, and improve infrastructure and governance.
The document discusses strategies for Telangana to transition to solar power. It recommends that the Telangana government strengthen net-metering, set up solar parks, promote solar pumps to boost agriculture, and make homes and industries solar-powered. In the medium term, it suggests promoting Hyderabad as a solar hub and powering villages and irrigation with solar. Long term solutions include maximizing solar and hydropower through projects to lift water levels and generate power. The document emphasizes that solar can power agriculture and help address the state's energy needs.
Housing and sanitation initiatives 2014-05-20bwi-india
Co-creation teams met in Helsinki on May 20th in workshop to tune their plans. Indian Ambassador in Finland Mr. Manickam was an active contributor during the workshop.
The document discusses next generation wastewater treatment approaches at multiple scales from individual buildings to entire watersheds. At the building scale, technologies like greywater treatment and rainwater harvesting are discussed. At the cluster scale, technologies like extracting clean water from wastewater and energy extraction from organics are proposed. Finally, the catchment scale examines resource recovery opportunities at centralized wastewater treatment facilities through incremental process improvements.
Status of water & sanitation in gujarat ih&sg finalpravah
This document summarizes a study on the status of drinking water and sanitation in rural Gujarat, India. The study had several objectives: to understand the status comprehensively across different regions; to examine seasonal variations; to assess government programs; to study different water sources and technologies; and to make recommendations. The methodology included analyzing secondary data, surveying 540 villages across 30 districts, and focus group discussions. Key findings included various sources of water across regions, issues of water quality and sustainability, and the role of government schemes in addressing challenges like water scarcity.
This document provides guidance on sanitation and hygiene promotion programming. It was jointly produced by several international organizations focused on water, sanitation and public health. The document outlines general principles for effective sanitation and hygiene promotion programming, emphasizing the importance of both improved access to sanitation infrastructure and changes in hygienic behaviour at the household level. It also provides guidance on creating an enabling policy environment and allocating resources strategically to support investments and behaviour changes within communities. The goal is to establish a collaborative process to develop shared visions and identify practical solutions tailored to local contexts.
Water - 12th Five Year Plan (2012 - 2017)NITI Aayog
The document outlines strategies for India's water sector in the Twelfth Five Year Plan. It notes that while irrigation capacity has increased, efficiency remains low and demand continues to rise with population and economic growth. Key challenges include overuse of groundwater, water pollution, and impacts of climate change. The plan's actions aim to improve water use efficiency, strengthen integrated watershed management, expand rural water supply and sanitation access, reduce the gap in urban water and sewage infrastructure, and promote flood management and groundwater recharge. Expected outcomes include increasing irrigation capacity by 10 million hectares and achieving Nirmal Gram status for 50% of villages.
Water Related Institutional Bodies in Sri LankaChanuk Liyanage
Water management institutions in Sri Lanka include government bodies like the National Water Supply & Drainage Board, Irrigation Department, Water Resources Board, and Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka. Non-government institutions include the International Water Management Institute, an international research organization, and Lanka Jalani, a non-profit focused on integrated water resources management. The document provides an overview of each institution's roles and responsibilities in managing Sri Lanka's water resources.
Water & Waste Water Treatment Market in India - 2013Infraline Energy
Water & Waste Water Treatment market primarily covers Water treatment, ETP, STP, Water recycling. This report covers all the 4 and in addition will also cover the project business market. The report covers the market size by value, its spread and type of technology. The intent is not just to provide market data but insights that could help companies existing or planning to enter this fast growing business. Moreover, the report highlights the latest
innovations & technologies in the market. The report covers the best industry practices followed by the leading companies in the Water & Waste Water Treatment business. For further details http://www.infraline.com/Reports.aspx?id=263&tlt=Water--Waste-Water-Treatment-Market-in-India-2013&sl=Market%20Research%20Series
Environmental health programs aim to prevent illness by managing the environment and influencing behaviors to reduce exposure to disease factors. They focus on environmental sanitation, impact assessment, and occupational health through inter-agency collaboration. The programs work to provide healthy settings for Filipinos by reducing environmentally-linked diseases through health promotion and hazard reduction. Key areas of focus include water supply, solid waste, food sanitation, and hospital waste management. Environmental factors are responsible for a significant portion of global disease burden, and improving environmental health could prevent millions of deaths each year, especially in children.
The document summarizes various waste water treatment processes. It discusses primary treatment which involves removing large solids through screens and sedimentation. Secondary treatment uses biological processes like trickling filters, activated sludge tanks, and lagoons to break down organic matter. Anaerobic digesters are also used. Finally, disinfection through chlorination, UV, or ozonation is discussed to remove pathogens before effluent is discharged or reused.
This document summarizes a presentation by Susan Roxas of WWF Greater Mekong on business and NGO collaboration. It discusses why companies work with NGOs such as for expertise and credibility, and why NGOs work with businesses to leverage their resources and influence industries. Some risks of collaboration include greenwashing and lack of transparency. Areas of potential collaboration include climate and energy, sustainable production, water stewardship, and joint communications. Examples of partnerships include work with financial institutions on sustainability and a project with IKEA to sustainably source rattan in Southeast Asia.
The document summarizes an OECD workshop on biodiversity and development cooperation. It discusses two papers presented at the workshop on financing for biodiversity and mainstreaming biodiversity into development. Key findings include that over 80% of biodiversity-related ODA from 2007-2013 was concentrated in a few sectors. ODA to capacity building has increased from 24% to 44% in that period. The document also identifies good practices, research gaps, and challenges around managing trade-offs and synergies, monitoring and evaluation, and alignment between country priorities and ODA targeting.
RI/USAID International H2O Collaboration - Partnering for SuccessRotary International
The Rotary International-USAID International H2O Collaboration is a partnership between Rotary and the U.S. Agency for International Development that supports lasting, positive change to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives. Rotarians will discuss successes and challenges in their work with this major international development agency in Ghana, Uganda, and Madagascar. You’ll hear some of the lessons learned in the partnership planning and design phase and learn about opportunities for advocacy and innovation in service.
The document discusses the private sector value proposition of the USWP, outlining its roles in creating an enabling environment for innovation, co-creation with stakeholders, intermediary roles, and thought leadership. It then summarizes FEMSA's journey from initial social responsibility efforts to modern social investment and sustainability programs. FEMSA/Fundacion FEMSA focuses on sustainable water resources and quality of life through capacity building, research, conservation, education and partnerships.
The document summarizes ICLEI's Sustainability Planning Toolkit. It describes the five milestones for developing a sustainability plan: conducting an assessment, setting goals, developing the plan, implementing it, and monitoring progress. It provides an overview of the steps, stakeholders, and tools involved in each milestone. Templates and best practices are available to help local governments create customized sustainability plans.
Dr. Dorothy Stewart from the EPA presented an overview of Ireland's environmental strategy and research program. The key points were:
1) The EPA's 2016-2020 strategy aims to address knowledge gaps and solutions to environmental problems through research.
2) The EPA funds environmental research through various programs, with €30.9 million allocated from 2014-2020. Research themes include water, climate, health and biodiversity.
3) Upcoming in 2017 is an annual call for research proposals on topics like air quality, water quality, and citizen science projects. Research aims to inform policy and drive sustainable behavior change.
The HELP Davao Network is committed to engaging a full spectrum of water stakeholders to work collectively for management of water for all. Formed in 2004, our efforts have focused on ensuring decision key stakeholders have had access to sound science that can better inform complex decisions and hard choices in relation to the management and wise use of water.
RCE Assessment as Learning and Empowerment - UNU-IAS support to strengthen th...ESD UNU-IAS
The document discusses a UNU-IAS pilot project to develop an evaluation toolkit for Regional Centres of Expertise (RCEs). RCEs from Southern African countries participated in the pilot which involved conducting baseline assessments, stakeholder accounts, and evaluating RCE processes, projects, and value creation. The pilot produced a multistakeholder evaluation toolkit, publications on enhancing RCE monitoring and evaluation, and evaluation reports, case studies and capacity development strategies for each participating RCE. The goal was to strengthen RCE reporting and feed insights into the Nagoya Declaration on Education for Sustainable Development.
UNU-IAS capacity development support for evaluation to strengthen RCE report...ESD UNU-IAS
The document outlines UNU-IAS's capacity development support for evaluation to strengthen reporting among Regional Centres of Expertise (RCEs). It lists members of the RCE Evaluation Working Group from 2012-2014 and SADC RCEs that participated in an evaluation pilot project. The pilot project produced a multistakeholder evaluation toolkit, publications on enhancing M&E practices in RCEs, and evaluation reports, case studies and capacity development strategies for each participating RCE.
Learning from experiences and new approaches with all stakeholders is a promising component to improve investment effectiveness and also harmonisation and collaboration.
IRC with SNV Uganda and NETWAS Uganda is introducing this learning in several districts in Uganda. This power point presentation introduces the learning approach (LeaPPS) to district stakeholders.
Presentation at inception meeting for the LeaPPS programme in Uganda, July 2007
The document outlines the Community Sustainability and Resiliency Special Initiative (CSR SI), which aims to facilitate sharing of urban environmental and societal data, information, and tools. The CSR SI has established an international forum for urban practitioners and policymakers to share best practices. Its expected outcomes within 5 years include building a common knowledge platform, connecting urban professionals globally, increasing capacity to use geospatial data/tools, and providing value to policymakers. Projects under the initiative work on developing frameworks and datasets to support urban planning and management.
Public-Private Partnerships and Multi Stakeholder Strategies -- Food production will have to meet the needs of two billion additional people by 2050. Besides existing stresses of inequity in resource use and resource depletion, climate variability and change are additional stressors. These changes put at risk both local food security and global commodity markets. Large-scale applications of improved water use and management approaches are needed to build resilience in agricultural production systems. HELVETAS is implementing ‘Water for Food’ programs worldwide to optimize water consumption in agricultural production. It partners with public and private sector stakeholders to raise awareness and build capacities on efficient water management and to enhance buyers’ demand and support for water saving approaches. Melchior Lengsfeld and Rupa Mukerji will share HELVETAS’ innovative push-pull-policy program for the two key crops of rice and cotton, which account for over 30% of global irrigation water consumption. HELVETAS (www.helvetas.org), the leading Switzerland-based international development NGO, has 60 years of experience in rural economy, water & infrastructure, environment & climate change, and governance & peace. HELVETAS is working in 32 countries to fight rural poverty. In 2015, the 501(c)(3) HELVETAS USA was launched to strengthen relationships with key US partners.
Regional Engagement for Green Infrastructure Decision-Making and Implementationnado-web
Slides from a webinar on regional engagement for green infrastructure Decision-Making and Implementation co-hosted by the NADO Research Foundation and University of Louisville Center for Environmental Policy & Management.
Water Cooperation in Central Asia: Experience, Processes and Challenges (View...OECD Environment
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UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 6
Helvetas water and sanitation ppt
1. Our Work in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Water, Sanitation and
Hygiene
HELVETAS Swiss
Intercooperation
Agnes Montangero
Director Water &
Infrastructure
2. Who We Are
•Founded in 1955 in Zurich: first private
Swiss development NGO
•2011 merger with Intercooperation
•$136M annual budget
•Politically and denominationally neutral
•Over 100,000 members and Swiss donors
•1,200 staff (17% Swiss & international
experts)
•US presence since 2012
•Fiscal sponsorship
•NICRA, Registered with USAID
• Long country presence (12+ years)
• Build the capacity of local partners
• Multi stakeholder approach
• Cross-cutting themes: gender equality
and social justice
• Strong monitoring and evaluation: 11
impact assessments from 2009-2011
• Low overhead: 10-15%
• Focus on rural and peri-urban areas
• South-south collaboration
• Implementation - Advisory Services -
Advocacy
3. Our Programs
Rural Economy Environment &
Climate Change
Water &
Infrastructure
Skills
Development and
Education
Governance and
Peace
• Sustainabl
e
agriculture
systems
• Agriculture
extension
• Organic
farming &
fairtrade
• Value
chains
• Citizen
engagement &
participation
• Political
accountability
• Civil peace
building &
conflict
sensitivity
• Artistic
expressions for
an open society
• South-south
labour
migration
• Climate
protection and
conservation
of resources
(land, water,
forests).
• Risk reduction
and adaption
• Safe
drinking
water &
sanitation
• Irrigation &
efficient use
of water
• Bridges,
roads &
trails for
access to
ideas,
services
and
markets
• Private-sector
& labor
market
oriented
training
• Linkages:
basic
education &
youth skills
development
• Mobile
trainings
• Life skills
• Tracer study
toolkit
Cross-cutting themes: Gender &
social equity, capacity
development, learning & innovation
4. Where We Work
32 partner
countries
CRITERIA
•High level of
poverty
•High potential for
impact
•Government
collaboration
•Relevance of our
programs
•Civil society or
government as
partners to
collaborate
•Donor interest
5. Past & Current U.S. Partners
• IDB
• US State Department
• USDA
• World Bank & World Bank Institute
• USAID
• CARE
• Chemonics
• Mercy Corps
• RTI
• Winrock
• United Nations
• UNCTAD
• UNDP
• UN Forum on Forests
• UNICEF
• UNIDO
Foundations
•Blue Moon Foundation (renewable energy)
•Ellysium Foundation (Bhutan)
•Ford Foundation (CATIE)
•Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (water study)
•McKnight Foundation (rural economy)
•Open Society Foundations (governance)
NGOs
•Bridges to Prosperity (trail bridges)
•KickStart International (water pumps)
•Rights & Resources Institute (forests/rights)
•Partnership for Transparency Fund
•The Nature Conservancy (forests)
•Women World Banking
•Wildlife Conservation Society
•World Resources Institute
6. International Associations
Rural Economy
•Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
•DCED
•ICAC
•IFOAM
•FLO (Fairtrade Label Organisation)
•ISEAL
•Textile Exchange
Education
•Centre International d’Etudes Agricoles
Microfinance
•CGAP
•Social Performance Task Force
•Women World Banking
Democracy & Peace
•CIVICUS (World Alliance for Citizen Participation)
•INTRAC (International NGO Training and
Research Centre)
Water
•End Water Poverty (UK): Member Executive
Committee
•Global Water Challenge
•World Water Council (France
•Water Integrity Network
•Rural Water Supply Network
•WHO – International Network on Household
Water Treatment and Safe Storage
Roads & Bridges
•International Forum for Rural Transport and
Development
Climate Change & Adaptation
•Intergovernmental Panel on Climate change
(IPCC) (HSI = lead author)
•International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)
•Global Environment Facility (GEF)
•Rights and Resources Initiative
6
7. Financial
Funds by Program Area %
Rural Economy 35
Water & Infrastructure 27
Skills Development & Education 16
Governance & Peace 15
Environment & Climate 7
Total 100
Use of Funds %
Asia 32.3
Africa 18.7
Latin America 16.9
Eastern Europe, Caucasus &
Central Asia
9
Program coordination & support 2.4
Advisory Services 5.1
Swiss programs 3.8
Fair Trade 3.2
Head office 4
Fundraising 4.6
Total 100
Income: Sources %
Swiss Development Corporation 61.0
Private 19.9
Other Official Development Aid 11.0
Advisory Services 4.8
Other 3.3
Total 100
8. Table of Contents
1. About us
2. HELVETAS’ WASH sector: an overview
In which countries do we work?
What are our key activities?
The WASH team
Partners and networks
3. Strategic orientation
A few lessons learnt
What is our strategic framework?
Safe Water
Sanitation
4. Selected key projects
9. 2. HELVETAS WASH Sector: An Overview
Kyrgyzstan
Vietnam
Laos
Nepal
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Mali
Niger
BeninBurkina Faso Ethiopia
Tanzania
Mosambique
HaïtiGuatemala
Nicaragua
Bolivia
Togo
Senegal
Bhutan
Working area/field # projects Budget 2012 (CHF)
26 13 Mio
3 3 Mio
5 2.5 Mio
11 10 Mio
6 2.5 Mio
WASHWASH
Water for FoodWater for Food
Madagascar
Bangladesh
Honduras
Governance & PeaceGovernance & Peace
Agriculture & MarketAgriculture & Market
Environment &
Climate
Environment &
Climate
Water-related
projects in
other sectors
Safe water (household water
treatment, safe storage, hygiene)
Sanitation
Drinking water supply
Water for food
Integrated Water Resource
Management
10. 2. HELVETAS WASH Sector: An Overview
• International: e.g. steering committee EWP (SWA)
• Advocacy in Switzerland
• Policy development in the countries
Internal & External
• Project support (planning, evaluation, technical assistance)
• Research & development
• Documentation, publications
• Impact assessment
• Tool development
• Training, Knowledge sharing
• Development of partnerships
• Development of networks and platforms
11. Short CV Agnes
Experience
Key competencies
sustainability assessment
management models of water and sanitation
strategic sanitation planning
decentralized sewage treatment
institution and capacity building
advocacy and policy development
Countries of experience
Ghana, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast
Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, India, Nepal
Haiti, Argentina
Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova
Since 2010 HELVETAS Swiss
Intercooperation
Director Water &
Infrastructure
2007-2010 Skat Consulting Water & Sanitation Specialist
2003-2007 Eawag/Sandec Programme Officer
Sanitation / PhD student
1998-2003 Eawag/Sandec Project Officer Sanitation
A life without
toilet?
Unthinkable.
Sanitation is
a human
right!
12. 3. Strategic orientation
A few lessons learnt
Investing in empowerment, involving local population including disadvantaged
groups in the planning process increases the level of functionality of water supply
schemes (functionality study, Nepal, 2011)
Putting emphasis on understanding the determinants of behavior change helps
design more effective behavior change interventions (e.g. use of Eawag RANAS
behavior change model)
Behavior change interventions are key in increasing the impact on health of
water projects (hygiene, sanitation, safe storage, household water treatment)
Rural sanitation: scaling up is a challenge, rather work at scale from the
beginning (piloting at scale approaches)
Improving sanitation in small towns requires specific approaches, which may be
different from the ones applied in rural or densely populated urban areas)
Water is a good entry point to improve local governance structures
Creating income generating activities (e.g. through multi-use systems providing
drinking and irrigation water) helps communities invest in maintaining and
improving/extending their water supply systems
13. 3. Strategic orientation
Safe water (household water
treatment, safe storage, hygiene)
Sanitation
Drinking water supply
Water for food
IWRM
14. 3. Strategic orientation
Water supply Sanitation
Safe Water
Treatment Safe
Storage
Hygiene
Safe Water
Household water treatment (SODIS, filtration,
chlorination, boiling)
Safe Storage (during transport and at home)
Hygiene Education (personal, household and
environment)
Objectives
Increase the health impact of WASH projects
through integration of the Safe Water approach
Promote solutions for unserved households (pro-
poor/innovative approaches)
Working principles
National partner to facilitate scaling up (Ministry
of Health)
Private sector/supply chains (products and
services to reach the poorest, financing
mechanisms)
Facilitate behaviour change
Partnership with Eawag (SODIS)
15. 3. Strategic orientation
Sanitation
Focus on rural areas and small towns
Key principles
Creating demand (programmatic approaches such as CLTS)
Developing a dynamic private sector (producing affordable latrines,
sanimarts, business skills, competition)
Appropriate policies
Financing mechanisms (ODF incentives, cross-subsidies, etc.)
Challenges
Scaling up rural sanitation
CLTS in schools (as part of a broader approach; linking with a
community component for more effective taking up)
Post-ODF monitoring and interventions (climbing up the ladder, SWM,
etc.)
Sanitation in small towns
16. 4. Selected key projects
Kyrgyzstan
Vietnam
Laos
Nepal
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Mali
Niger
BeninBurkina Faso Ethiopia
Tanzania
Mosambique
HaïtiGuatemala
Nicaragua
Bolivia
Togo
Senegal
Bhutan
Madagascar
Bangladesh
Honduras
Water & sanitation
in fragile states
Clean water and
healthy schools
Rainwater
harvesting
Enhancing
participation
Water for healthy
schools
Blue schools
Improving rural
sanitation
Supporting sanitation
entrepreneurs
Equitable use of
water resources
Improving
transparency
Improving
rural sanitation
More crops
per drop More crops
per drop
Safe Water
17. Water and sanitation in fragile states
Improving access to water supply and
sanitation in fragile states – the case of
Haiti
Improved access to water supply and sanitation
Building capacity of the local actors (communities,
water committees, local authorities, private sector,
decentralized services)
Improved sector policy
18. Clean water and healthy schools in Guatemala
Building capacity to better plan and implement water projects and intro
“
Construction of water supply systems,
drainage and waste disposal
infrastructure, as well as latrines, with
the active participation of local people
Capacity building at municipalities and
village level officers and water
committees for operating and
maintaining the infrastructure.
Women’s participation in decision-
making is explicitly encouraged
Healthy schools
19. Rainwater harvesting in Ethiopia
Rural Roof Water Harvesting
Initiative
Tigray region in Northern-Ethiopia
characterized by water shortage
Design and test low-cost roof water
harvesting systems (ferro-cement
cistern with a storage volume of 7.2
m3)
Improving domestic hygiene, skills
development and job creation
Blue schools
20. Enhancing participation
Enhancing political
participation and improving
service provision in
Mozambique
The project focuses on enhancing
political participation through capacity
building of civil society organizations
in development planning and linking
up to district governmental tiers
(demand side).
It facilitates improved public service
provision through technical assistance
and the provision of sector funding at
district level for projects in the area of
water & sanitation (supply side).
The project contributes to minimizing
conflicts (humans and wildlife) and
reduces water-borne diseases such as
diarrhea and cholera.
21. Water for healthy schools and safe births
Transforming wells to improve
water quality in schools and
health centers (Bénin)
Cleaning, consolidating and closing
existing large shallow open wells
Installing small-piped network to
school or health centre
Handpump for community
Accompanying measures such as
hygiene promotion, handwashing with
soap, chlorination (WATA) in health
centres
Cleaning and closing existing wells is
a cost-effective measure to improve
water quality.
Winner 2006 Development Marketplace
22. Blue schools
Blue schools in Bénin
Sustainable access to safe drinking
water,
Sustainable access to sanitation and
hygiene,
A school garden as practical place to
show relationships between food
production and an efficient
management of water,
A demonstrative place for watershed
and land management practices,
wherever it is suitable (depending on
the surrounding of the schools).
Benin: lessons learnt on management
(pupils, teachers, parents committee),
protection of vegetable gardens and
reforestation
Ongoing projects in Bénin, Ethiopia
and Nicaragua
23. Improving rural sanitation in Burkina Faso
SaniFaso (Burkina Faso)
Establishing and training water and sanitation
commissions in 3 communes (Manni, Thion et
Bogandé)
Training 64 village development committees
Identification of more than 1500 beneficiaries
Supply of sanitation products by local private
sector
Supporting the development of communal
development plan (water and sanitation) in Thion
Training 30 health agents and 234 community
mobilizers to work in 117 villages
More than 600 latrines implemented
SaniFaso at AfricaSan - YouTube
24. Supporting small sanitation entrepreneurs
Said – the latrine man (Mali)
Support to latrine emptying
entrepreneur (Bougouni, Mali)
Said the latrine man - YouTube
25. Equitable use of water resources
Water Use Master Plan (WUMP)
An approach to participatory and
inclusive planning for integrated water
resources management (Nepal)
Identification of available water
resources
Identification of water needs
Prioritization of water-related
infrastructure
Inclusion and empowerment of
disadvantaged groups in the planning
process
Planning/prioritizing the use of
available water resources (drinking
water, irrigation, water for nature and
other uses) as a basis for sound
investments, conflict prevention and
empowerment.2012 World Water Forum Solution
26. Ensuring transparency
Public audit practice (Nepal)
Public audit practice consists of three
events (Public Hearing, Review, Audit)
Contributes to enhance participation of
poor and excluded communities in
planning, implementation and
monitoring.
“Public audits are very important to
ensure transparency. Through these
events, the public is aware of the costs
of the project. Furthermore, Public
Audit Practice prevents any misuse of
the funds, as people can control the
fund flows. So it strengthens the
relationship and trust between the
Water and Sanitation User Committee
and the users.”
ALINe Farmers Voice Award 2010
27. How latrines became a status symbol
Promoting the development of
ODF communities in Nepal
Training of latrine builders (including
people from disadvantaged social
groups)
Villages where at least 50% of
households already have a latrine can
apply for other small projects for farm
irrigation, drinking water supply or
catchment protection.
The programme supported three VDCs
to declare ODF in the first half of 2012
„We’ve long wanted a latrine.
It’s not good to go in the jungle.
It’s difficult because of the
snakes. And as a woman I’m
scared when I have to go out in
the open to relieve myself. I
finally had enough money for
the low cost latrine.“
28. Efficient small-scale irrigation systems
Prospects towards prosperity
with farmer managed irrigation
systems in Nepal
Construction and rehabilitation of
farmer managed irrigation schemes
Increased annual income of approx. $
500 per hectare.
By the end of December 2011, a total of
230 Farmer Managed Irrigation
Systems have been completed,
irrigating 1,800 hectares and benefiting
11,500 households of which 60%
belong to disadvantaged groups.
Factsheet
Food Security: Every Drop counts
29. Safe Water
Using sunlight to purify water
in Vietnam
HELVETAS has introduced the SODIS
water disinfection method in Vietnam
A simple and scientifically proven
technique for disinfecting drinking
water at home
Contaminated water is put in
transparent PET or glass bottles,
which are then left in the sun for at
least six hours. During this time, UV
radiation from the sun kills the germs
in the water
HELVETAS offers training and
assistance to local people to raise
awareness about this simple and
efficient method
30. Efficient small-scale irrigation systems
Saving water through drip
irrigation in Kyrgizstan
HELVETAS strengthens and trains
local organizations, cooperatives and
private companies involved in
agricultural extension
Men and women farmers learn on
demonstration plots how to use short
furrows to spread water more equally
and thus save water; or how they can
distribute a defined quantity of water
directly to the plant by means of a
perforated plastic tube.
Thanks to this simple drip irrigation
method, farmers use two to three times
less water, but harvest up to three
times more crops. This is very
important in a region where vegetables
are scarce.
31. Swiss Water & Sanitation NGO Consortium
Swiss NGOs join hands to
contribute to solving the water
and sanitation crisis
Drinking water supply, sanitation,
hygiene and small-scale irrigation
16 million CHF (2011-2013)
27 projects in 16 countries
3 regional hubs: technical assistance
and knowledge sharing
Pooling resources and know how,
stronger voice
32. Swiss Water Partnership
A new platform of Swiss water
organisations from academia,
civil society, public and private
sector
The Swiss Water Partnership intends to:
Exchange information and promote
networking between its members
Advance the discussion of important
international water policy issues
Draw together the substantial and
diverse range of Swiss experience and
knowledge in water issues into a single
voice
Promote the Swiss water perspective
and expertise in international
conferences and networks
We are the biggest Swiss NGO, since the merger with Intercooperation in 2011. We are also one of the oldest, founded in 1955. We are a membership-based organisations, with over 100’000 members and Swiss donors. We have around 1200 people working for us, around 100 at Headoffice. We work in 34 countries, where we have country offices, often one in the capital and then small field offices for operations. We always work with and through local partners, often in a multistakeholder approach, where we bring the different actors together around a common objective, be it drinking water supply, forestry management, agricultural services, etc. We have M&E systems in place, more and more impact assessments are done, because we really want to know what works and what doesn’t. And we want to ensure quality of our work. We are proud of our achievements so far to promote South South collaboration, especially in trailbridge building, between Npl and ET.
We have organised ourselves around five main themes. Many of them actually overlap, so they are rather fluid categories. For each working area, we have a team of advisors. Each project we have is categorised according to one of these five working areas. Those actually responsible for the programs are organised geographically. I just mentioned the Trailbridges, this falles under Water & Infrastructure. We think safe drinking water is really important but also more needs to be done around sanitation. So we are happy that there is now a convention? Signed on Right to Water. Skills development and education, focuses on vocational education and teacher training. You know, the Swiss are really good at vocational training, they find it really important to have skilled labour, children from 15 years on normally go do an apprentiship for 3-4 years. You can see it, everything is done to perfection in Switzerland. Then my working area, which I am heading, is Governance and Peace, which I willl explain later. Rural economy focuses on sustainable agriculture, fairtrade, organic, preferably both along value chains. We also use a M4P approach, which is an integrated approach to value chains which benefit the poor, looking at all the actors along the chain, the inputs required and the governance aspects. Advisors are now looking more at food security issues, as well. Finally, environment and climate change, encompasses forestry, risk reduction and adaptation, and climate change. Land issues is a theme that we starting to look at more seriously. We have cross-cutting themes of gender and social equity, capacity development, and learning & innovation. We have a team working on these issues.
We are in 34 countries, since the merger. The oldest one is Nepal, the newest one is Myanmar. The size of the programme differs according to mandates, potential for fundraising, and relevance of our presence. Vietnam is sizing down, Bhutan is small, but Bangladesh is increasing.
We are well connected across the globe. But these are some of the US partners that we have worked with now or in the past.
We are a member of CIVICUS, which is based in South Africa, and a global civil society organisation. We also work with Swisspeace and KOFF on peacebuilding and conflict sensitivity. And even though this organisation falls under water, we have a partnership with Water Integrity Network to implement integrity projects in three countries, because integrity and anti-corruption is so closely related to governance. ISEAL -- Describes objectives, which are to improve social auditing processes in agriculture. Also organizational details and partner information.
We are growing in size and financial volume. Private spending has again increased this year. We have a steady amount of mandates from various donors. Our main donor continues to be Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, SDC.
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