Relations with the media and Journalists’ Network on IWRM The experience of GWP in Central America and West Africa Marianela Argüello and Sidi Coulibaly
Relations with the media and Journalists’ Network on IWRM The experience of GWP in Central America and West Africa Marianela Argüello and Sidi Coulibaly presented at GWP Comms meeting 1&2 Sept. 2010, Stockholm
Dr. Bulent Kanol discusses the role of civil society organizations and how to enhance dialogue between the EU and civil society. He defines civil society organizations as those working for the public good outside of business and government. There are three categories: member-based unions and associations, public benefit/advocacy organizations, and non-profit support organizations. Civil society represents collective interests and citizens' aspirations. With globalization, states are less interventionist while multinationals extend their influence. Civil society provides services, promotes interests of labor and capital, and advocates for corporate social responsibility and effective regulations. The EU can help by establishing dialogue platforms, funding advocacy campaigns and research to support enhanced dialogue. Civil society organizations need to improve accountability,
This document provides guidance on how community groups can get local media coverage to promote their projects. It outlines what makes a compelling story, how to write and distribute a press release, tips for interacting with journalists, using photos effectively, and leveraging social media. The key steps are to write a short, snappy press release focused on the five W's, distribute it to local press contacts one week before an event, and be prepared to discuss your project's key messages in any interviews.
The document discusses several student organizations at Salisbury University related to communications. It provides information on the Lambda Pi Eta National Honors Society, the National Broadcasting Society, the Public Relations Student Society, the Salisbury Communications Association, SU TV, The Flyer student newspaper, WXSU radio station, and a Communication Art Facebook page. The organizations provide opportunities for networking, leadership, scholarships, and experience in various communications fields.
Locality is a UK network of over 600 community-led organizations that aims to empower communities and support community organizers. The document outlines Locality's role in recruiting and training 5,000 community organizers over 4 years through an initiative launched by the UK government. It describes community organizers as skilled at bringing people together around shared issues and helping communities take action to influence decision-makers. The ultimate goal is to give communities more power to create change in their neighborhoods themselves.
These are the slides from the Izwe, FutureGov and SOLACE Enterprise event "Meeting the Cuts and Big Society Challenge."
If you would like any more information please feel free to contact us on hello@izwe.com.
Tools for Young Credit Union Professionals 2008Joshua Jones
Tag team presentation with Christopher Morris during the 2008 Louisiana Credit Union League Annual Meeting. Good review of resources available to help young credit union professionals succeed and make a difference.
The document proposes creating an online and offline community network for citizens, activists, community leaders, and council officers in Lambeth to more effectively engage with each other and work on initiatives. It would empower community champions and enable two-way communication. The network would be self-managed and arms-length from Lambeth Council. It would connect individuals and groups, share skills and ideas, and provide tools and support for community feedback, communication, and interaction. The proposal discusses how the network could work, what support it would need, and examples of using engagement techniques successfully at bus stops to get community input on street improvements.
This document summarizes the goals and activities of the SMC_SGF organization, which aims to connect members of the Springfield community through social media engagement and events. Key details include:
- The organization prioritizes member engagement and making social media a valuable resource for the Springfield community.
- Various leadership roles are described, including the President, Vice President, and chairs for Events, Membership, Communications, and Topics.
- Past activities included monthly meetings averaging 10 members and panels on non-profits and the community.
- Future goals include increasing diversity, awareness, and membership development through additional educational and networking events.
Dr. Bulent Kanol discusses the role of civil society organizations and how to enhance dialogue between the EU and civil society. He defines civil society organizations as those working for the public good outside of business and government. There are three categories: member-based unions and associations, public benefit/advocacy organizations, and non-profit support organizations. Civil society represents collective interests and citizens' aspirations. With globalization, states are less interventionist while multinationals extend their influence. Civil society provides services, promotes interests of labor and capital, and advocates for corporate social responsibility and effective regulations. The EU can help by establishing dialogue platforms, funding advocacy campaigns and research to support enhanced dialogue. Civil society organizations need to improve accountability,
This document provides guidance on how community groups can get local media coverage to promote their projects. It outlines what makes a compelling story, how to write and distribute a press release, tips for interacting with journalists, using photos effectively, and leveraging social media. The key steps are to write a short, snappy press release focused on the five W's, distribute it to local press contacts one week before an event, and be prepared to discuss your project's key messages in any interviews.
The document discusses several student organizations at Salisbury University related to communications. It provides information on the Lambda Pi Eta National Honors Society, the National Broadcasting Society, the Public Relations Student Society, the Salisbury Communications Association, SU TV, The Flyer student newspaper, WXSU radio station, and a Communication Art Facebook page. The organizations provide opportunities for networking, leadership, scholarships, and experience in various communications fields.
Locality is a UK network of over 600 community-led organizations that aims to empower communities and support community organizers. The document outlines Locality's role in recruiting and training 5,000 community organizers over 4 years through an initiative launched by the UK government. It describes community organizers as skilled at bringing people together around shared issues and helping communities take action to influence decision-makers. The ultimate goal is to give communities more power to create change in their neighborhoods themselves.
These are the slides from the Izwe, FutureGov and SOLACE Enterprise event "Meeting the Cuts and Big Society Challenge."
If you would like any more information please feel free to contact us on hello@izwe.com.
Tools for Young Credit Union Professionals 2008Joshua Jones
Tag team presentation with Christopher Morris during the 2008 Louisiana Credit Union League Annual Meeting. Good review of resources available to help young credit union professionals succeed and make a difference.
The document proposes creating an online and offline community network for citizens, activists, community leaders, and council officers in Lambeth to more effectively engage with each other and work on initiatives. It would empower community champions and enable two-way communication. The network would be self-managed and arms-length from Lambeth Council. It would connect individuals and groups, share skills and ideas, and provide tools and support for community feedback, communication, and interaction. The proposal discusses how the network could work, what support it would need, and examples of using engagement techniques successfully at bus stops to get community input on street improvements.
This document summarizes the goals and activities of the SMC_SGF organization, which aims to connect members of the Springfield community through social media engagement and events. Key details include:
- The organization prioritizes member engagement and making social media a valuable resource for the Springfield community.
- Various leadership roles are described, including the President, Vice President, and chairs for Events, Membership, Communications, and Topics.
- Past activities included monthly meetings averaging 10 members and panels on non-profits and the community.
- Future goals include increasing diversity, awareness, and membership development through additional educational and networking events.
The document discusses strategies for promoting broadband adoption, including designing programs to address different barriers faced by vulnerable groups. It recommends assessing community needs, building capacity networks, and implementing projects like providing public internet access, digital literacy training programs, and a technology matching fund to increase adoption rates and build life and technology skills. The goal is to work with partners across various community sectors and address individual needs to achieve digital inclusion.
Community engagement seeks to better involve the community to achieve sustainable outcomes through participatory processes, relationships, decision-making, and implementation. It is a process that enables people to become actively involved in issues that affect their lives by defining the issues, making decisions, planning and delivering services, and creating change. Community engagement involves collaborative work with community groups to address issues affecting well-being, and often creates partnerships that mobilize resources to influence systems and policies. The term seeks to broaden the focus from individuals to the whole community while promoting inclusiveness.
Presentation to the University of Ilorin Student on Follow the Money, technology, social media and governance in Nigeria. And how youths participation is core to a transformed Nigeria.
Building a neighbourhood plan for BermondseyJohn Corey
The document discusses the Bermondsey Neighbourhood Forum's efforts to build a Neighbourhood Plan for the Bermondsey area of London. A variety of groups came together out of concerns about development pressures and a desire to preserve the historic nature of the area. The Forum is using both online and in-person methods to engage community members, groups, and stakeholders in developing a plan that represents the entire community. Challenges include ensuring representation from all demographic groups.
Learn how your nonprofit can save time and resources by taking the Board of Directors meeting virtual. There are several factors to consider when making the transition or experimenting with this new format. Learn what to expect and how to navigate through this change - Peterson Sullivan - Nonprofit CPA Firm
Community engagement provides both challenges and rewards for the London Borough of Sutton's libraries and cultural heritage services. Some of the key challenges are that the public may be distrustful of local government and formal engagement processes, and community engagement requires dedicated staff time and resources. Sutton's libraries service addresses these challenges through diverse community involvement initiatives like local committees, friends groups, and neighborhood projects. When done effectively, community engagement can benefit both individuals and services by improving services, gaining political and funding support, and generating new ideas.
Presentation given by the host Margaret E Ward at the Assembly Women's Week 'Seen & Heard' event on 9 March 2016.
Margaret E Ward, well-known entrepreneur, journalist and broadcaster, hosted a debate with prominent representatives from the world of broadcasting to discuss under-representation of women in the media and how it can be addressed.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities around food and water security in South and East Africa in the context of climate change. It notes that while constraints currently exist in agriculture and land, water can support food security if user sectors are engaged. Regional approaches and cooperation between countries and agencies are needed to develop food and water security plans that consider realistic timelines and local ownership. Private sector actors are recognizing both economic opportunities and responsibilities to local livelihoods in this area.
The document discusses experiences using the Global Water Partnership (GWP) ToolBox for integrated water resources management (IWRM) in different regions. It summarizes how the ToolBox has been used to build capacity, support IWRM planning, and assess water governance in countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and other regions. Lessons learned include that the ToolBox provides a clear framework for IWRM but must be adapted to local contexts, and that its tools are best used as references rather than strict guidelines.
The document discusses changes to the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) process for reviewing Regional Water Partnership (RWP) performance. It outlines that GWP previously conducted formal "Learning Reviews" of RWPs starting in 2004. However, in 2009 it was concluded that the reviews should be modified to be more effective and demand-driven. In 2010, a consultant recommended replacing the reviews with alternative knowledge management and self-assessment processes. The GWP Secretariat then recommended dropping the formal reviews altogether in favor of integrating learning into the program management cycle and knowledge chain. In 2011, the GWP Steering Committee agreed and instead recommended an annual management performance review for each RWP to be completed through the routine work of the
The document summarizes revisions made to the Conditions of Accreditation for GWP Regional Days. Key changes include streamlining redundant information, clarifying accreditation procedures, and updating content to reflect the current reality of GWP. Recommendations from learning reviews, external evaluations, and experience over the past 5 years informed the revisions. The revision process involved drafting by the Network Officers team, consultation with Regional Water Partnerships, and presentation to the Steering Committee for feedback and approval. The revised Conditions of Accreditation will bring greater clarity and align the document with current GWP practices.
Our collaboration with GWP by Alain Vidal, CPWF Director - CP meeting 2011 Day 2Global Water Partnership
CPWF aims to increase resilience through better water management for food production. It conducts research leading to policy change and impact on poverty through partnerships. Key collaborations with GWP include exchanging views, with GWP as a strategic partner in African basins. They help set research agendas and influence policymakers. In the Andes, restoring degraded paramo wetlands through conservation agriculture improved downstream water quality and ecosystem services in Lake Fuquene. Understanding changes in water storage and organic matter can help identify triggers for alternate resilient states to support more farmers converting to conservation practices. Challenges include estimating and enhancing food security through ecosystem services across larger basins.
Alterra is an international organization with expertise in land and water management. Their mission is to anticipate water stress problems through effective science combined with practical implementation. Their vision is to increase agricultural production at catchment scales without exceeding sustainable production thresholds. Some of their key programs include Aqualidad Mediterranea, Greening the Desert, Harvest4food, and Delta Alliance. They use remote sensing to characterize water stress and manage land and water resources through tools like WIBIS to understand the impacts of land use changes. There is a need to better integrate land and water resource development by bringing together the perspectives of farmers and water managers.
The document discusses the GWP ToolBox, which aims to share knowledge and promote capacity building to support integrated water resource management (IWRM). It contains over 57 tools and case studies to help implement IWRM. The ToolBox focuses on upgrading its tools to support GWP's 2009-2013 strategy and shifting from just introducing tools to applying them. It also works to maintain partnerships and facilitate knowledge exchange between regions. Usage varies by region depending on language barriers and internet access. Future plans include further enhancing tools, documenting GWP experience, and increasing academic sector use of the ToolBox.
Regional solution for integrated land and water management -Workshop 1 - CP m...Global Water Partnership
The document summarizes an initiative by GWP West Africa to strengthen regional dialogue on groundwater management. It aims to improve cooperation with strategic partners on climate change adaptation and food security. Key points include conducting a regional dialogue to better integrate groundwater issues into national and regional policies, with a focus on transboundary aquifers. The initiative will assess groundwater management, build capacity, and facilitate more sustainable development policies regarding groundwater resources. A regional consultation workshop is planned to validate findings and define priority actions.
The document presents the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) global strategy for 2009-2013. The vision is a water secure world with equitable access to water resources and improved quality of life. The mission is to support sustainable water management at all levels through strategic and integrated multi-stakeholder approaches. The strategy has four goals - promote integrated water resources management; address critical challenges like climate change and food security; reinforce knowledge sharing; and build a stronger network. It outlines outcomes and actions to achieve these goals through improved governance, capacity building, advocacy, and organizational change. The strategy was developed during an uncertain economic time but aims to position GWP to address urgent water challenges.
The document provides a summary of the activities and contributions of the GWP Technical Committee Chair, Mohamed AIT KADI, in 2010-2011. It discusses the recruitment of new members, development of a knowledge chain concept, initiatives to develop a 2010-2012 roadmap, participation in conferences and panels, priority thematic areas, and planned publications for 2011-2012. It also provides an overview of the Integrated Drought Management Programme, a joint programme between GWP and WMO.
Address to the Global Water Partnership (GWP)'s Consulting Partners Meeting 2009, on the subject of facing development challenges regarding climate change, natural hazards and sustainable tourism in the Caribbean.
This document outlines the impacts of climate change on water resources and proposes strategies for GWP to address this issue. Key impacts include increasing droughts, sea level rise, water stress, and displaced populations. GWP's strategy includes advocacy to raise awareness, intellectual contributions to share knowledge, and supporting solution development. Solutions could involve policy changes, financing, institutions, and technologies to build climate resilience through improved water management. The strategy is still being developed and will take a programmatic approach involving partners from different organizations.
1) Irrigation has been important for agriculture in Asia, helping boost food production and alleviate poverty through the Green Revolution. However, irrigation systems need to be modernized and adapted to meet future needs like changing diets and climate change.
2) Five strategies are proposed to unlock value from Asia's irrigation infrastructure: modernizing hardware and software, incorporating local farmer innovations, looking beyond traditional participatory irrigation management approaches, expanding irrigation expertise, and investing in related sectors outside of water.
3) Specifically, systems should be reconfigured for multiple cropping, conjunctive use of surface and groundwater should be promoted, and managed aquifer recharge explored. Irrigation bureaucracies also need reform to better manage main
Chile experience-Chilean urban water services – 25 years of experience improv...Global Water Partnership
Chilean urban water services – 25 years of experience improving access to and quality of water services presented by Mª Angélica Alegría Calvo , Chilean Directorate of Water at
GWP Consulting Partners meeting 2010
The document discusses strategies for promoting broadband adoption, including designing programs to address different barriers faced by vulnerable groups. It recommends assessing community needs, building capacity networks, and implementing projects like providing public internet access, digital literacy training programs, and a technology matching fund to increase adoption rates and build life and technology skills. The goal is to work with partners across various community sectors and address individual needs to achieve digital inclusion.
Community engagement seeks to better involve the community to achieve sustainable outcomes through participatory processes, relationships, decision-making, and implementation. It is a process that enables people to become actively involved in issues that affect their lives by defining the issues, making decisions, planning and delivering services, and creating change. Community engagement involves collaborative work with community groups to address issues affecting well-being, and often creates partnerships that mobilize resources to influence systems and policies. The term seeks to broaden the focus from individuals to the whole community while promoting inclusiveness.
Presentation to the University of Ilorin Student on Follow the Money, technology, social media and governance in Nigeria. And how youths participation is core to a transformed Nigeria.
Building a neighbourhood plan for BermondseyJohn Corey
The document discusses the Bermondsey Neighbourhood Forum's efforts to build a Neighbourhood Plan for the Bermondsey area of London. A variety of groups came together out of concerns about development pressures and a desire to preserve the historic nature of the area. The Forum is using both online and in-person methods to engage community members, groups, and stakeholders in developing a plan that represents the entire community. Challenges include ensuring representation from all demographic groups.
Learn how your nonprofit can save time and resources by taking the Board of Directors meeting virtual. There are several factors to consider when making the transition or experimenting with this new format. Learn what to expect and how to navigate through this change - Peterson Sullivan - Nonprofit CPA Firm
Community engagement provides both challenges and rewards for the London Borough of Sutton's libraries and cultural heritage services. Some of the key challenges are that the public may be distrustful of local government and formal engagement processes, and community engagement requires dedicated staff time and resources. Sutton's libraries service addresses these challenges through diverse community involvement initiatives like local committees, friends groups, and neighborhood projects. When done effectively, community engagement can benefit both individuals and services by improving services, gaining political and funding support, and generating new ideas.
Presentation given by the host Margaret E Ward at the Assembly Women's Week 'Seen & Heard' event on 9 March 2016.
Margaret E Ward, well-known entrepreneur, journalist and broadcaster, hosted a debate with prominent representatives from the world of broadcasting to discuss under-representation of women in the media and how it can be addressed.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities around food and water security in South and East Africa in the context of climate change. It notes that while constraints currently exist in agriculture and land, water can support food security if user sectors are engaged. Regional approaches and cooperation between countries and agencies are needed to develop food and water security plans that consider realistic timelines and local ownership. Private sector actors are recognizing both economic opportunities and responsibilities to local livelihoods in this area.
The document discusses experiences using the Global Water Partnership (GWP) ToolBox for integrated water resources management (IWRM) in different regions. It summarizes how the ToolBox has been used to build capacity, support IWRM planning, and assess water governance in countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and other regions. Lessons learned include that the ToolBox provides a clear framework for IWRM but must be adapted to local contexts, and that its tools are best used as references rather than strict guidelines.
The document discusses changes to the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) process for reviewing Regional Water Partnership (RWP) performance. It outlines that GWP previously conducted formal "Learning Reviews" of RWPs starting in 2004. However, in 2009 it was concluded that the reviews should be modified to be more effective and demand-driven. In 2010, a consultant recommended replacing the reviews with alternative knowledge management and self-assessment processes. The GWP Secretariat then recommended dropping the formal reviews altogether in favor of integrating learning into the program management cycle and knowledge chain. In 2011, the GWP Steering Committee agreed and instead recommended an annual management performance review for each RWP to be completed through the routine work of the
The document summarizes revisions made to the Conditions of Accreditation for GWP Regional Days. Key changes include streamlining redundant information, clarifying accreditation procedures, and updating content to reflect the current reality of GWP. Recommendations from learning reviews, external evaluations, and experience over the past 5 years informed the revisions. The revision process involved drafting by the Network Officers team, consultation with Regional Water Partnerships, and presentation to the Steering Committee for feedback and approval. The revised Conditions of Accreditation will bring greater clarity and align the document with current GWP practices.
Our collaboration with GWP by Alain Vidal, CPWF Director - CP meeting 2011 Day 2Global Water Partnership
CPWF aims to increase resilience through better water management for food production. It conducts research leading to policy change and impact on poverty through partnerships. Key collaborations with GWP include exchanging views, with GWP as a strategic partner in African basins. They help set research agendas and influence policymakers. In the Andes, restoring degraded paramo wetlands through conservation agriculture improved downstream water quality and ecosystem services in Lake Fuquene. Understanding changes in water storage and organic matter can help identify triggers for alternate resilient states to support more farmers converting to conservation practices. Challenges include estimating and enhancing food security through ecosystem services across larger basins.
Alterra is an international organization with expertise in land and water management. Their mission is to anticipate water stress problems through effective science combined with practical implementation. Their vision is to increase agricultural production at catchment scales without exceeding sustainable production thresholds. Some of their key programs include Aqualidad Mediterranea, Greening the Desert, Harvest4food, and Delta Alliance. They use remote sensing to characterize water stress and manage land and water resources through tools like WIBIS to understand the impacts of land use changes. There is a need to better integrate land and water resource development by bringing together the perspectives of farmers and water managers.
The document discusses the GWP ToolBox, which aims to share knowledge and promote capacity building to support integrated water resource management (IWRM). It contains over 57 tools and case studies to help implement IWRM. The ToolBox focuses on upgrading its tools to support GWP's 2009-2013 strategy and shifting from just introducing tools to applying them. It also works to maintain partnerships and facilitate knowledge exchange between regions. Usage varies by region depending on language barriers and internet access. Future plans include further enhancing tools, documenting GWP experience, and increasing academic sector use of the ToolBox.
Regional solution for integrated land and water management -Workshop 1 - CP m...Global Water Partnership
The document summarizes an initiative by GWP West Africa to strengthen regional dialogue on groundwater management. It aims to improve cooperation with strategic partners on climate change adaptation and food security. Key points include conducting a regional dialogue to better integrate groundwater issues into national and regional policies, with a focus on transboundary aquifers. The initiative will assess groundwater management, build capacity, and facilitate more sustainable development policies regarding groundwater resources. A regional consultation workshop is planned to validate findings and define priority actions.
The document presents the Global Water Partnership's (GWP) global strategy for 2009-2013. The vision is a water secure world with equitable access to water resources and improved quality of life. The mission is to support sustainable water management at all levels through strategic and integrated multi-stakeholder approaches. The strategy has four goals - promote integrated water resources management; address critical challenges like climate change and food security; reinforce knowledge sharing; and build a stronger network. It outlines outcomes and actions to achieve these goals through improved governance, capacity building, advocacy, and organizational change. The strategy was developed during an uncertain economic time but aims to position GWP to address urgent water challenges.
The document provides a summary of the activities and contributions of the GWP Technical Committee Chair, Mohamed AIT KADI, in 2010-2011. It discusses the recruitment of new members, development of a knowledge chain concept, initiatives to develop a 2010-2012 roadmap, participation in conferences and panels, priority thematic areas, and planned publications for 2011-2012. It also provides an overview of the Integrated Drought Management Programme, a joint programme between GWP and WMO.
Address to the Global Water Partnership (GWP)'s Consulting Partners Meeting 2009, on the subject of facing development challenges regarding climate change, natural hazards and sustainable tourism in the Caribbean.
This document outlines the impacts of climate change on water resources and proposes strategies for GWP to address this issue. Key impacts include increasing droughts, sea level rise, water stress, and displaced populations. GWP's strategy includes advocacy to raise awareness, intellectual contributions to share knowledge, and supporting solution development. Solutions could involve policy changes, financing, institutions, and technologies to build climate resilience through improved water management. The strategy is still being developed and will take a programmatic approach involving partners from different organizations.
1) Irrigation has been important for agriculture in Asia, helping boost food production and alleviate poverty through the Green Revolution. However, irrigation systems need to be modernized and adapted to meet future needs like changing diets and climate change.
2) Five strategies are proposed to unlock value from Asia's irrigation infrastructure: modernizing hardware and software, incorporating local farmer innovations, looking beyond traditional participatory irrigation management approaches, expanding irrigation expertise, and investing in related sectors outside of water.
3) Specifically, systems should be reconfigured for multiple cropping, conjunctive use of surface and groundwater should be promoted, and managed aquifer recharge explored. Irrigation bureaucracies also need reform to better manage main
Chile experience-Chilean urban water services – 25 years of experience improv...Global Water Partnership
Chilean urban water services – 25 years of experience improving access to and quality of water services presented by Mª Angélica Alegría Calvo , Chilean Directorate of Water at
GWP Consulting Partners meeting 2010
Legal Frameworks in Central America for better Water Resource ManagementGlobal Water Partnership
Address to the Global Water Partnership (GWP)'s Consulting Partners Meeting 2009, on the subject of creating legal frameworks for better water resource management in Central America
This document provides an overview of the GWP Central America program, including its evolution, partners, and contributions to the region. It discusses the water context challenges facing Central America and GWP's role in supporting improved water management. Key highlights include that GWP has over 160 partners across the region and has helped trigger improved water policies and legislation. It also outlines the Central American Water, Climate and Development Programme which aims to mainstream climate adaptation and IWRM, and is aligned with regional strategies, but financial resources remain a question mark.
La poza Experience in Water Conservation-Management and Conservation of Water...Global Water Partnership
La poza Experience in Water Conservation-Management and Conservation of Water Resources in “La Poza” Basin presented at GWP Consulting Partners meeting 2010, Stockholm
1) Dams have historically contributed to agriculture, industry, and economic growth in Pakistan as part of the Indus Basin Project.
2) The Tarbela Dam, a case study for the World Commission on Dams, actually provided greater benefits than originally predicted, especially in hydropower production.
3) Dams were initially justified for irrigation but hydropower has become an important additional output, though their ability to mitigate floods is uncertain.
4) Pakistan faces challenges around water, energy, and food security exacerbated by climate change, population growth, and transboundary water conflicts that dams may help address if properly planned and implemented.
Dams and Development - Case of Pakistan, by Pervaiz Amir
Similar to Relations with the media and Journalists’ Network on IWRM The experience of GWP in Central America and West Africa Marianela Argüello and Sidi Coulibaly
The last summary from a series of four Capital C pilot events in London hosted during November 2014 to April 2015. Capital C is an experimental project that is being backed by Macmillan Support, and hosted by Swarm designed to put the voices of Londoners at the heart of a new strategy being developed to improve cancer care for people across the city.
The document summarizes the purpose, mission, and vision of the Accelerator program to support engaged journalism in European news organizations. The Accelerator aims to accelerate skills, knowledge, and community engagement practices of news organizations to help rebuild trust. It provides grants, coaching, and resources to organizations in multiple European countries. The Accelerator has learned that cultivating internal culture focused on community values, transparency, accountability, and viewing communities as active citizens are important for engaged journalism. Embedding engagement strategies organization-wide and linking local stories to other communities can also help build trust and engagement over the long term.
The document summarizes the development of OcuMel UK, a charity that supports patients with ocular melanoma in the UK. It discusses how OcuMel UK was established in 2009, becoming registered as a charity in 2014. It grew its online community and now supports hundreds of patients through information on its website, a helpline, conferences, and by advocating for more research on ocular melanoma. Its priorities include reducing diagnosis delays, improving support for patients and medical professionals, and encouraging research.
Club melbourne science in public conference media guide 2013Jemma Ralphs
This document provides guidance on developing and implementing an effective media program for a conference. It outlines 6 key steps: 1) planning objectives and budget, 2) identifying compelling stories and speakers, 3) building pre-event buzz, 4) setting up necessary infrastructure like a media room, 5) being available during the event to service media demands, and 6) capturing and sharing results. It also provides examples from past successful conference media programs that generated hundreds of news stories and interviews.
Planning for impact: Basic communication strategiesODI_Webmaster
This presentation from Jeff Knezovich of the Overseas Development Institute was given at a workshop held on research packaging at ESRF in Tanzania in August 2008. It was prepared for the Micro-level Perspectives of Growth project currently being undertaken by the University of Dar es Salaam Department of Economics. More information on the project can be found at http://www.esrftz.org/mlpg
Step Seven of the Accountability in Action training kit.
In this step we learn about evidence-based advocacy. We will learn how to develop an advocacy strategy and consider who you should make your case to and how to communicate it.
This document summarizes sessions from a conference on volunteering and its impact. It discusses:
- The goals of the Well-being of Future Generations Act in Wales, which aims to create a more prosperous, resilient, and healthier Wales.
- How voluntary organizations can measure and evidence the outcomes of volunteering to show how it contributes to the well-being goals. Methods mentioned include surveys, interviews, and evaluating specific projects.
- A project called Volunteering Spirit Wales that aims to expand event volunteering and professionalize standards. It uses various evaluation methods like surveys, interviews, and analysis of materials to measure its impact.
- Key questions around how organizations currently evidence outcomes, how they could improve
The Buddy System Accomplishing Major Goals Through PartnershipsMegan Denhardt
To successfully accomplish major international growth initiatives, associations must often engage in partnerships with public and private sector entities to springboard the vision from design to implementation. Explore this important topic with a panel of experts and identify strategies to build your own partnerships in every corner of the globe.
Lesley-Anne Alexander, chief executive, RNIB
Len Mafrica, CAE, executive director publishing division, Oncology Nursing Society
Milagros Mostaza-Corral, director, Interel Association Management
Nikki Walker, VP, global association management & consulting, MCI Group
Todd Wurschmidt, CFRE, Ph.D., CAE, Chief Executive Officer, Paradox Associations
STC Community Success Plan
This chart contains the minimum activities that a community should do to be successful. A community, especially a small one, cannot and should not try to attempt everything. Focus on small steps to move your community along a day or a week at a time. Small successes add up to big results! Of course, you are more than welcome to provide more services than the ones listed below if you have the resources.
Start charting your success either at the beginning of your program year, or at the Summit – whatever works best for you.
This presentation was part of a group discussion based workshop we will hosted at the ESRC DFID Poverty Alleviation Conference in London on 9 September 2014
Get to grips with strategy | Small charities communications conference | 12 J...CharityComms
Simon Williams, communications consultant and trainer, Communicating Causes
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
Accelerating engagement with local communities 310119Kathryn Geels
Here is the session I ran at the Behind Local News conference in Leicester, 31 January 2019. I spoke about the Engaged Journalism Accelerator, what we've learnt to date from our grantees and other engaged journalism organisations in Europe, and what representatives from established regional press in the UK can learn, take onboard and take back to their teams.
You have helped your clients see themselves and their families in a new light as economic actors. You can do the same for their lives as civic actors. The nations of the world have agreed to the Sustainable Development Goals, goals such as eradicating extreme poverty, eliminating preventable child deaths, and ensuring all children complete secondary school all by 2030. In this training you will learn how to empower your clients to use their voices as citizens on issues that matter in their lives, the lives of community members, and across their nation. By helping clients influence village leaders and members of Parliament through advocacy, we will make the SDGs real.
Discussion of research uptake and impact activities and reflections from our work on unsafe abortions in Zambia: ESRC DFID Poverty Alleviation ConferenceTuesday 9 September 2014
From Where I Sit: The Media Entrepreneurship EcosystemMichelle Ferrier
Dr. Michelle Ferrier reviews the media entrepreneurship ecosystem and what we can do to fill in the gaps for content and technology startups. Includes ideas for higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations.
The document provides information about Financial Planning Week (FPW), including its history, theme, objectives, exposure and reach, and sponsorship opportunities. FPW is an annual event started in 2009 that aims to raise awareness of the importance of financial planning. The 2015 theme is "Trust Matters". Sponsorship opportunities include keynote speaking slots, breakfast sessions on ethics, and various events happening as part of FPW. Sponsorship provides exposure to consumers, financial planners, students, educators, regulators and media through advertisements, articles, and events.
Discovering The Value Of Social Networks and Communities of PracticeCollabor8now Ltd
There has been much written about measuring the value of online communities such as Social Networks or Communities of Practice. However, most pundits tend to think of measuring value from a purely financial perspective, i.e. the Return on Investment (ROI). Clearly this is an important factor, but it’s not the only factor that should be considered
I'm standing for President of the CIPR in 2014. If I'm elected I will bring leadership, continuity and energy to the CIPR, ensuring that it represents both its members and the broader public relations and communication industry. To achieve this goal I commit to focusing on the following ten words and ten pledges.
This annual report summarizes the activities of BUILA (British Universities International Liaison Association) from 2013-2014. Some key points:
- Membership grew to represent 138 UK higher education institutions. The 10th annual conference was well-attended and achieved its goal of offering attendees takeaways to implement in their work.
- BUILA continued working with partners to lobby on issues impacting international students and recruitment. This included providing feedback on immigration policy changes.
- A manifesto was launched outlining goals to strengthen lobbying, improve communications, and support members' professional development. Progress was made implementing these goals over the year.
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