7th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Barbados Presentation on Key outcomes from the pre-workshop on Economic valuation by Eduard Interwies, InterSus
Key outcomes from the pre-workshop on Economic valuationIwl Pcu
The document summarizes key outcomes from a pre-workshop on economic valuation held prior to the 7th Biennial GEF International Waters Conference in Barbados. Over 100 participants attended presentations and breakout groups to discuss economic valuation methodologies and examples. Participants explored how valuation can help link science-based management with policy decisions. Valuation is one tool among many socioeconomic factors that should be integrated into the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and Strategic Action Program process used by GEF International Waters projects. The pre-workshop highlighted the importance of selecting valuation methods appropriate for the policy question, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication with decision-makers.
Delivering on results - Evidence-based decision making through better metrics...OECD Governance
Presentation by Kiran Hanspal, Canada, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, Paris, 26-27 November 2015.
Performance management and core tasks - Pia Lovengren Ravn, DenmarkOECD Governance
Presentation by Pia Lovengren Ravn, Denmark, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, Paris, 26-27 November 2015.
Evaluating OECD performance on performance & evaluation: successes, challenge...OECD Governance
Presentation by Ronnie Downes, OECD Secretariat, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, OECD, 26-27 November 2015
Understanding progress to date in Ireland's reform of its budgetary architect...OECD Governance
Presentation by Fiachra Kennedy, Ireland, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, OECD, 26-27 November 2015.
Spending reviews: recent PB reform Agenda in Korea -- Nowook Park, KoreaOECD Governance
Presentation by Nowook Park, Korea, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, OECD, 26-27 November 2015.
OECD Infrastructure Governance Index - Ana-Maria Ruiz Rivadeneira, OECDOECD Governance
This presentation was made by Ana-Maria Ruiz Rivadeneira, OECD, at the 12th Annual Meeting of the OECD Network of Senior PPP and Infrastructure Officials, held in Paris on 16 April 2019.
Menarid: Case study of Kamkouyeh Village, IranICARDA
This document discusses a proposed ex-ante impact assessment case study of Kamkouyeh Village in Iran by the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) as part of the MENARID project. The study would assess the adoption of integrated natural resource management technologies implemented by MENARID in Iran. Benefits of the study include an independent assessment, knowledge sharing in the region, validation of best practices, and developing a practical methodology. The village has implemented several projects, including irrigation, rangeland rehabilitation, cultivation of medicinal plants, vermicompost production, beekeeping, and awareness workshops. The document provides recommendations for the study, such as assembling a multidisciplinary team
Key outcomes from the pre-workshop on Economic valuationIwl Pcu
The document summarizes key outcomes from a pre-workshop on economic valuation held prior to the 7th Biennial GEF International Waters Conference in Barbados. Over 100 participants attended presentations and breakout groups to discuss economic valuation methodologies and examples. Participants explored how valuation can help link science-based management with policy decisions. Valuation is one tool among many socioeconomic factors that should be integrated into the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and Strategic Action Program process used by GEF International Waters projects. The pre-workshop highlighted the importance of selecting valuation methods appropriate for the policy question, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication with decision-makers.
Delivering on results - Evidence-based decision making through better metrics...OECD Governance
Presentation by Kiran Hanspal, Canada, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, Paris, 26-27 November 2015.
Performance management and core tasks - Pia Lovengren Ravn, DenmarkOECD Governance
Presentation by Pia Lovengren Ravn, Denmark, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, Paris, 26-27 November 2015.
Evaluating OECD performance on performance & evaluation: successes, challenge...OECD Governance
Presentation by Ronnie Downes, OECD Secretariat, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, OECD, 26-27 November 2015
Understanding progress to date in Ireland's reform of its budgetary architect...OECD Governance
Presentation by Fiachra Kennedy, Ireland, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, OECD, 26-27 November 2015.
Spending reviews: recent PB reform Agenda in Korea -- Nowook Park, KoreaOECD Governance
Presentation by Nowook Park, Korea, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, OECD, 26-27 November 2015.
OECD Infrastructure Governance Index - Ana-Maria Ruiz Rivadeneira, OECDOECD Governance
This presentation was made by Ana-Maria Ruiz Rivadeneira, OECD, at the 12th Annual Meeting of the OECD Network of Senior PPP and Infrastructure Officials, held in Paris on 16 April 2019.
Menarid: Case study of Kamkouyeh Village, IranICARDA
This document discusses a proposed ex-ante impact assessment case study of Kamkouyeh Village in Iran by the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) as part of the MENARID project. The study would assess the adoption of integrated natural resource management technologies implemented by MENARID in Iran. Benefits of the study include an independent assessment, knowledge sharing in the region, validation of best practices, and developing a practical methodology. The village has implemented several projects, including irrigation, rangeland rehabilitation, cultivation of medicinal plants, vermicompost production, beekeeping, and awareness workshops. The document provides recommendations for the study, such as assembling a multidisciplinary team
Policy evaluation in the Netherlands -- Birgit ten Cate - NetherlandsOECD Governance
This document summarizes the evaluation system and policy review process in the Netherlands. It discusses the main evaluation instruments, including policy reviews conducted by line departments and spending reviews led by the Ministry of Finance. It notes several issues with the current approach, including a lack of data, quality concerns, asking the wrong questions at the wrong time, and lack of impact on actual policy changes. Finally, it considers some alternatives to improve policy reviews, such as starting the review process earlier, increasing cooperation with researchers to enhance data quality, and establishing more external influence to ensure a critical perspective.
Evaluating the performance of OECD Committees -- Kevin Williams, OECD Secreta...OECD Governance
Presentation by Kevin Williams, OECD Secretariat, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, OECD, 26-27 November 2015
This document summarizes the resume of Jo Ellen Dinucci, an Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration with over 30 years of experience in higher education, banking, and corporate finance. She currently holds a leadership role at Boise State University, where she has implemented an ERP system, overseen bond issuances, and managed various auxiliary units. Dinucci has extensive expertise in strategic planning, financial reporting, and process improvement.
Targeted Topics Forum Introduction and Facilitation Notes | Blane HarveyNAP Global Network
Presentation by Blane Harvey, IISD, introducing the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network's Targeted Topics Forum in Lilongwe, Malawi, in February 2017. This presentation includes facilitation guidelines for the exercises undertaken on Day 1 of this forum.
PEG M&E tool: a tool for monitoring and reviewing Progress, Effectiveness & G...Tariq A. Deen
The session will provide details on: the tool developed by the LEG for monitoring and evaluating progress, effectiveness and gaps (PEG M&E tool) and its application in the process to formulate and implement NAPs; and the best practices for developing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for adaptation at the national level. It will also look at the experiences of countries in developing and applying M&E systems at their national levels.
Monitoring and Evaluation System for Adaptation ProjectsNAP Events
Presented by: Cecilia Silva Bernardo
8.3 Monitoring and evaluation
The session will provide details on: the tool developed by the LEG for monitoring and evaluating progress, effectiveness and gaps (PEG M&E tool) and its application in the process to formulate and implement NAPs; and the best practices for developing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for adaptation at the national level. It will also look at the experiences of countries in developing and applying M&E systems at their national levels.
The presentation discusses the Scottish Government's International Development Fund's focus on measuring effectiveness and learning from projects. It outlines reasons for this focus, including accountability and demonstrating impact. It describes the IDF's structure, approach, and lessons learned from past experience. Recent developments include a review of monitoring and evaluation approaches and guidance on related budgets. Next steps include considering evaluation reports, refining funding round criteria, and reviewing changes to further harmonization and simplification. The overall goals are to clarify M&E purposes and methods, rigorously understand outcomes, ensure participation, and align with partners while complying with international standards.
Performance budgeting in health: Outline of key issues - Ronnie Downes, OECDOECD Governance
This presentation was made by Ronnie Downes, OECD, at the 4th meeting of the Joint DELSA/GOV-SBO Network on Fiscal Sustainability of Health Systems, held in Paris on 16-17 February 2015.
Improving performance and accountability -- Measures in the Irish civil servi...OECD Governance
The document discusses reforms to improve performance and accountability in the Irish Civil Service. It outlines a new strategic planning framework that better aligns departmental business plans with government priorities. It also details the design of a new robust performance review process for senior civil servants, including Secretaries General and Assistant Secretaries. The new system focuses performance objectives on policy, management, leadership, and collaboration. It aims to make individual objectives cascaded from organizational goals and increase transparency through peer accountability.
Evaluation and the budget - the role of SAIs -- Leonardo Albernaz, BrazilOECD Governance
Presentation by Leonardo Albernaz, Brazil, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, OECD, 26-27 November 2015
Developing a More Systematic Approach to Evaluation Across Policy InstrumentsOECD Governance
Presentation by Knut Klepsvik, Ministry of Finance, Norway, at the 9th Conference on Measuring Regulatory Performance - Closing the regulatory cycle: effective ex post evaluation for improved policy outcomes which took place in Lisbon on 20-21 June 2017. Further information is available at www.oecd.org/gov/regulatory-policy/measuring-regulatory-performance.htm.
A guidebook for the development of national adaptation M&E systemsTariq A. Deen
The session will provide details on: the tool developed by the LEG for monitoring and evaluating progress, effectiveness and gaps (PEG M&E tool) and its application in the process to formulate and implement NAPs; and the best practices for developing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for adaptation at the national level. It will also look at the experiences of countries in developing and applying M&E systems at their national levels.
Feasibility assessment of selected sites for the pilot project on the feasibi...ILRI
Presented by Isabelle Baltenweck at the Pilot project on the feasibility of generating carbon credit through dairy productivity gains Second Project Stakeholder Consultation Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, 29 January 2013
ARL and SCONUL Assessment Initiatives: Synergies and OpportunitiesStephen Town
LibQUAL+ Exchange, from a workshop delivered at the 8th Northumbria International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries and Information Services, 17-20 August 2009, Istituto degli Innocenti, Florence, Italy.
Florence, 2009
Presentation by Arnold Schilder, IAASB Chairman, at the Public Interest Oversight Board's 10th Anniversary Seminar, in Madrid, Spain, September 30, 2015.
Processes and institutions for effective ex post evaluationOECD Governance
This document summarizes a breakout session at an OECD conference on measuring regulatory performance. The session discussed developing more systematic approaches to joint ex-post evaluation across policy instruments. While ex-ante evaluation is undertaken more systematically than ex-post, ex-post approaches vary and oversight is often weak. The session aimed to promote synergies between regulatory and expenditure evaluation, such as common frameworks and transparency norms. Questions focused on practical examples of joint evaluations, their value, and enabling better collaboration between institutions.
Engaging stakeholders effectively for a targeted approach in evaluationOECD Governance
Presentation by Sara Piller European Commission, at the 9th Conference on Measuring Regulatory Performance - Closing the Regulatory Cycle: Effective ex post Evaluation for Improved Policy Outcomes which took place in Lisbon on 20-21 June 2017. Further information is available at www.oecd.org/gov/regulatory-policy/measuring-regulatory-performance.htm.
Evaluation of regulations and beyond -- Christiane Arndt, OECD SecretariatOECD Governance
Presentation by Christiane Arndt, OECD Secretariat, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, OECD, 26-27 November 2015.
The CEO Water Mandate is a UN Global Compact initiative launched in 2007 to encourage businesses to address water stewardship. It provides a framework to guide companies in improving practices across direct operations, supply chains, watershed management, public policy engagement, and community outreach. The Mandate also promotes collective action among companies and other stakeholders to help solve shared water challenges. Key elements in planning collective action include scoping issues, identifying participants, selecting engagement levels, designing initiatives, and managing programs over time.
Groundwater Governance A Global Framework for ActionIwl Pcu
The document summarizes the Groundwater Governance project which aims to improve governance of groundwater resources globally. It conducted research including case studies, thematic papers, and regional consultations. This informed a global diagnostic and led to a shared vision for sustainable groundwater governance. The project will produce A Global Framework for Action with guidelines and best practices. It seeks to catalyze improved country and international cooperation to recognize groundwater's role in achieving water and environmental goals.
Policy evaluation in the Netherlands -- Birgit ten Cate - NetherlandsOECD Governance
This document summarizes the evaluation system and policy review process in the Netherlands. It discusses the main evaluation instruments, including policy reviews conducted by line departments and spending reviews led by the Ministry of Finance. It notes several issues with the current approach, including a lack of data, quality concerns, asking the wrong questions at the wrong time, and lack of impact on actual policy changes. Finally, it considers some alternatives to improve policy reviews, such as starting the review process earlier, increasing cooperation with researchers to enhance data quality, and establishing more external influence to ensure a critical perspective.
Evaluating the performance of OECD Committees -- Kevin Williams, OECD Secreta...OECD Governance
Presentation by Kevin Williams, OECD Secretariat, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, OECD, 26-27 November 2015
This document summarizes the resume of Jo Ellen Dinucci, an Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration with over 30 years of experience in higher education, banking, and corporate finance. She currently holds a leadership role at Boise State University, where she has implemented an ERP system, overseen bond issuances, and managed various auxiliary units. Dinucci has extensive expertise in strategic planning, financial reporting, and process improvement.
Targeted Topics Forum Introduction and Facilitation Notes | Blane HarveyNAP Global Network
Presentation by Blane Harvey, IISD, introducing the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network's Targeted Topics Forum in Lilongwe, Malawi, in February 2017. This presentation includes facilitation guidelines for the exercises undertaken on Day 1 of this forum.
PEG M&E tool: a tool for monitoring and reviewing Progress, Effectiveness & G...Tariq A. Deen
The session will provide details on: the tool developed by the LEG for monitoring and evaluating progress, effectiveness and gaps (PEG M&E tool) and its application in the process to formulate and implement NAPs; and the best practices for developing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for adaptation at the national level. It will also look at the experiences of countries in developing and applying M&E systems at their national levels.
Monitoring and Evaluation System for Adaptation ProjectsNAP Events
Presented by: Cecilia Silva Bernardo
8.3 Monitoring and evaluation
The session will provide details on: the tool developed by the LEG for monitoring and evaluating progress, effectiveness and gaps (PEG M&E tool) and its application in the process to formulate and implement NAPs; and the best practices for developing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for adaptation at the national level. It will also look at the experiences of countries in developing and applying M&E systems at their national levels.
The presentation discusses the Scottish Government's International Development Fund's focus on measuring effectiveness and learning from projects. It outlines reasons for this focus, including accountability and demonstrating impact. It describes the IDF's structure, approach, and lessons learned from past experience. Recent developments include a review of monitoring and evaluation approaches and guidance on related budgets. Next steps include considering evaluation reports, refining funding round criteria, and reviewing changes to further harmonization and simplification. The overall goals are to clarify M&E purposes and methods, rigorously understand outcomes, ensure participation, and align with partners while complying with international standards.
Performance budgeting in health: Outline of key issues - Ronnie Downes, OECDOECD Governance
This presentation was made by Ronnie Downes, OECD, at the 4th meeting of the Joint DELSA/GOV-SBO Network on Fiscal Sustainability of Health Systems, held in Paris on 16-17 February 2015.
Improving performance and accountability -- Measures in the Irish civil servi...OECD Governance
The document discusses reforms to improve performance and accountability in the Irish Civil Service. It outlines a new strategic planning framework that better aligns departmental business plans with government priorities. It also details the design of a new robust performance review process for senior civil servants, including Secretaries General and Assistant Secretaries. The new system focuses performance objectives on policy, management, leadership, and collaboration. It aims to make individual objectives cascaded from organizational goals and increase transparency through peer accountability.
Evaluation and the budget - the role of SAIs -- Leonardo Albernaz, BrazilOECD Governance
Presentation by Leonardo Albernaz, Brazil, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, OECD, 26-27 November 2015
Developing a More Systematic Approach to Evaluation Across Policy InstrumentsOECD Governance
Presentation by Knut Klepsvik, Ministry of Finance, Norway, at the 9th Conference on Measuring Regulatory Performance - Closing the regulatory cycle: effective ex post evaluation for improved policy outcomes which took place in Lisbon on 20-21 June 2017. Further information is available at www.oecd.org/gov/regulatory-policy/measuring-regulatory-performance.htm.
A guidebook for the development of national adaptation M&E systemsTariq A. Deen
The session will provide details on: the tool developed by the LEG for monitoring and evaluating progress, effectiveness and gaps (PEG M&E tool) and its application in the process to formulate and implement NAPs; and the best practices for developing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for adaptation at the national level. It will also look at the experiences of countries in developing and applying M&E systems at their national levels.
Feasibility assessment of selected sites for the pilot project on the feasibi...ILRI
Presented by Isabelle Baltenweck at the Pilot project on the feasibility of generating carbon credit through dairy productivity gains Second Project Stakeholder Consultation Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, 29 January 2013
ARL and SCONUL Assessment Initiatives: Synergies and OpportunitiesStephen Town
LibQUAL+ Exchange, from a workshop delivered at the 8th Northumbria International Conference on Performance Measurement in Libraries and Information Services, 17-20 August 2009, Istituto degli Innocenti, Florence, Italy.
Florence, 2009
Presentation by Arnold Schilder, IAASB Chairman, at the Public Interest Oversight Board's 10th Anniversary Seminar, in Madrid, Spain, September 30, 2015.
Processes and institutions for effective ex post evaluationOECD Governance
This document summarizes a breakout session at an OECD conference on measuring regulatory performance. The session discussed developing more systematic approaches to joint ex-post evaluation across policy instruments. While ex-ante evaluation is undertaken more systematically than ex-post, ex-post approaches vary and oversight is often weak. The session aimed to promote synergies between regulatory and expenditure evaluation, such as common frameworks and transparency norms. Questions focused on practical examples of joint evaluations, their value, and enabling better collaboration between institutions.
Engaging stakeholders effectively for a targeted approach in evaluationOECD Governance
Presentation by Sara Piller European Commission, at the 9th Conference on Measuring Regulatory Performance - Closing the Regulatory Cycle: Effective ex post Evaluation for Improved Policy Outcomes which took place in Lisbon on 20-21 June 2017. Further information is available at www.oecd.org/gov/regulatory-policy/measuring-regulatory-performance.htm.
Evaluation of regulations and beyond -- Christiane Arndt, OECD SecretariatOECD Governance
Presentation by Christiane Arndt, OECD Secretariat, at the 11th annual meeting of the OECD Senior Budget Officials Performance and Results network, OECD, 26-27 November 2015.
The CEO Water Mandate is a UN Global Compact initiative launched in 2007 to encourage businesses to address water stewardship. It provides a framework to guide companies in improving practices across direct operations, supply chains, watershed management, public policy engagement, and community outreach. The Mandate also promotes collective action among companies and other stakeholders to help solve shared water challenges. Key elements in planning collective action include scoping issues, identifying participants, selecting engagement levels, designing initiatives, and managing programs over time.
Groundwater Governance A Global Framework for ActionIwl Pcu
The document summarizes the Groundwater Governance project which aims to improve governance of groundwater resources globally. It conducted research including case studies, thematic papers, and regional consultations. This informed a global diagnostic and led to a shared vision for sustainable groundwater governance. The project will produce A Global Framework for Action with guidelines and best practices. It seeks to catalyze improved country and international cooperation to recognize groundwater's role in achieving water and environmental goals.
Adopting and implementing of new policies, institutional and regulatory measures for nutrient reduction,
Implementing investment projects for water pollution reduction,
Capacity building for water pollution management including monitoring systems,
Adopting of legal mechanisms at national and regional level (Conventions) to control nutrient releases to the Black Sea,
Reinforcing international cooperation for nutrient reduction measures,
Implementing pilot project for nutrient reduction with active involvement of stakeholders.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 3 Section 6Iwl Pcu
This document provides an overview of module 3, section 6 of a training course on developing a Strategic Action Program (SAP). It discusses the importance of prioritizing options or alternatives in formulating an SAP. There are usually multiple ways to resolve transboundary environmental issues. All available choices must be documented without pre-selecting a solution. Prioritization helps identify innovative ideas and opportunities that should be considered further, given limited resources. A two-step process is outlined: 1) identifying ideas that meet vision and goals, and 2) selecting alternatives that best meet regional needs and realities using criteria like costs, stakeholders, and legal requirements. Participants are then asked to review ideas using criteria like cost, benefit, time, and priority
Romania Agricultural Pollution Control (2) presentationIwl Pcu
The document summarizes an agricultural pollution control project in Romania. It provides details on the project funding, components, and achievements. The project aims to improve manure management practices to reduce pollution in the Danube, Baltic, and Black Sea regions. Key achievements include constructing communal manure storage facilities and providing subsidies for households to build individual storage. The project also aims to restore degraded lands through activities like tree planting and establish water quality monitoring networks.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Presentation IntroductionIwl Pcu
This document provides an overview and agenda for a training course on developing a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) and Strategic Action Program (SAP). The objectives of the training are to provide skills and approaches for developing a TDA/SAP, help formalize the project team, and launch the TDA/SAP process. The course consists of 4 modules that will cover the introduction, developing the TDA, formulating the SAP, and managing the process. By the end of the training, participants will understand the TDA/SAP process and key steps, and learn new skills for implementing it in their projects.
A SINGLE SPACE FOR TRANSACTIONS IN THE CARIBBEANIwl Pcu
CARICOM is an organization of 15 member states and 5 associate member states in the Caribbean. The member states are working to deepen economic integration through the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). One goal is to create a unified open market among the member states. The Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) oversees the operation and development of the CSME, including policies around sustainable development and environmental protection. COTED has mandated the Secretariat to develop a community environmental and natural resources management policy and harmonize environmental regulations in the region. Work on this has been ongoing since 2010.
Joint basin management institutions as articulation of international water la...Iwl Pcu
This document analyzes several joint basin management institutions in Africa from an international water law perspective. It discusses factors that have helped or hindered the establishment and operation of these institutions, which are integral to the international legal duty of states to cooperate on shared water resources. Case studies of river basin organizations in Africa are provided as examples. Key factors for the effective functioning of joint institutions include strong legal agreements between basin states, clear institutional structures and mandates, regional integration and histories of cooperation, and financial and stakeholder sustainability over time.
This document discusses Anheuser-Busch InBev's Cyan Movement initiative to improve watersheds through collective action. It summarizes that AB InBev has engaged in restoration projects at its Brasilia and Jaguariúna facilities in Brazil, establishing partnerships with local communities, governments, and NGOs. The Cyan Bank program also rewards consumers for reducing their water usage, with over 325 million liters saved so far. The document argues that multi-stakeholder partnerships allow for better understanding of water issues, expanded resources to develop long-term solutions, and improved relationships that enhance AB InBev's ability to operate.
This document summarizes Romania's experiences with ecological restoration projects in the Danube floodplain and delta. It describes several large-scale wetland and hydrological restoration projects undertaken since the 1990s to restore over 15,000 hectares of former agricultural land and fishponds. Key projects included Babina-Cernovca and Popina, which saw the reversion of drained lands back to functional wetlands, improving biodiversity and economic outcomes for local communities. Challenges in restoration included addressing agricultural pollution and securing long-term funding, but future projects were planned to continue ecological rehabilitation and natural resource management in the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 1 Section 2Iwl Pcu
The document discusses the TDA/SAP process for addressing environmental problems in transboundary water systems. The TDA involves a technical analysis to identify and prioritize transboundary problems. The SAP then establishes strategic priorities, plans, and mechanisms for implementing actions to resolve the key issues identified in the TDA. It involves strategic thinking, planning, and developing institutional arrangements for monitoring and evaluation. The overall process provides an analytical basis and strategic framework for collaboratively tackling environmental challenges that cross national boundaries in shared water systems.
Experience with the Design of Logical Frameworks and the Evaluation of Delive...Iwl Pcu
David Vousden (Agulhas and Somali Current Large Marine Ecosystem)
Presentation given during the 5th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference in Cairns, Australia during the project management workshop on IW indicators.
Economic Valuation as a Tool to Bridge the Science-Policy GapIwl Pcu
The document summarizes the key outcomes from breakout groups at a conference on using economic valuation as a tool for bridging the science-policy gap in international waters projects. The groups discussed 1) the main uses of ecosystem service valuation for decision-making, 2) appropriate valuation methods, 3) difficulties increasing its use, and 4) ways for GEF to help overcome these difficulties, including providing guidance, building capacity, and integrating valuation into their Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis and Strategic Action Program framework.
The document summarizes the findings of the AID-EE project, which evaluated 20 energy efficiency policies across Europe. Key lessons learned include: objectives should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound to guide policy; the impact of individual policies is difficult to isolate as most use packages with interacting instruments; and monitoring and evaluation have been a low priority, despite being important to determine policy effects and efficiency. A policy theory approach that defines clear objectives, indicators and expected relationships can help design, monitor and evaluate policies.
Embedding the ecosystem approach in policy: Problems and Potential ruralfringe
This document discusses embedding the ecosystem approach in policy and decision making. It notes challenges like demographic change, economic growth, climate change, and species decline. The goal is to mainstream ecosystem principles to improve decision making. Tools could help but face barriers like limited resources, cultural changes, and the complex language of ecosystem services. The document suggests proofing existing tools rather than creating new ones, focusing on decision making processes, and including diverse stakeholders and knowledge to effectively translate ecosystem theory into policies.
The document discusses monitoring and evaluation of education programs for sustainable development. It aims to identify learning processes aligned with ESD and their contributions. Key learning processes include collaboration, engaging stakeholders, and active participation. ESD learning refers to gaining knowledge as well as learning critical thinking and envisioning positive futures. However, data on ESD processes and outcomes is limited. The review recommends improved data collection focusing on experiences rather than literature. More evidence is still needed to fully understand ESD's contributions to sustainable development.
Project Sustainability workshop session; Anna Lindh FoundationKarl Donert
A workshop on Project Sustainability. An analysis and key questions to consider for project sustainability and management. Some theoretical and practical aspects.
The document discusses strategic environmental assessment (SEA) as a tool for assessing the environmental impacts of policies, plans, and programs. It provides examples of SEAs from India and other countries. The key points made in the document are:
1) SEA facilitates mainstreaming environmental and social considerations into key policy documents and helps assess cumulative effects of projects on sustainability.
2) SEA is a global tool that is being increasingly used and formalized in development practices to address landscape-level impacts.
3) SEA contributes to integrated policymaking, enhanced stakeholder participation, and consideration of issues like resource efficiency and disaster vulnerability in planning.
What to Learn? How to Learn? Results from the River Basin Breakout SessionsIwl Pcu
This document summarizes discussions from breakout sessions at a conference on managing the Mekong River Basin. The sessions focused on topics related to transboundary water governance, including how to build trust between countries, develop legal agreements, balance national and regional interests, ensure public participation, assess environmental flows, and develop decision support systems. Recommendations included using economic tools to evaluate costs and benefits, creating incentives for cost sharing, and establishing monitoring and evaluation systems to track both environmental and socioeconomic indicators. Challenges with monitoring included establishing meaningful indicators and ensuring sustainability after projects end.
This document outlines the essential elements of implementing an innovation platform (IP) for agricultural research and development. It discusses the purpose of establishing an IP, which is to effectively link research to development through multi-stakeholder engagement. Key elements that are described include identifying stakeholders and their roles, selecting entry points for the IP, evaluating the outcomes and impact of the IP, integrating related research activities, and designating resources for facilitation and implementation.
Evaluability Assessments and Choice of Evaluation MethodsDebbie_at_IDS
The document discusses evaluability assessments (EAs) and how they can inform the choice of evaluation methods. Key points:
- EAs examine a project's design, available information, and context to determine if and how an evaluation could be conducted. They help ensure evaluations are useful and feasible.
- Common EA steps include reviewing documentation, engaging stakeholders, and making recommendations about a project's logic, monitoring systems, and potential evaluation approaches.
- Choosing evaluation methods depends on the EA results as well as the evaluation's purpose, required credibility, complexity of the intervention, and available resources. Methods like experiments provide strong evidence of impact but are difficult to implement.
- EAs improve evaluation quality by engaging
This document outlines the essential elements of implementing an innovation platform (IP) for linking research to development in dry areas. The key elements discussed include:
- The purpose of the IP is to engage stakeholders and facilitate dialogue to effectively generate and disseminate agricultural research and development.
- Entry points should initially focus on relatively easy, relevant options to build early success and trust.
- The main output is a demonstration of the principles of multi-stakeholder engagement increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of research.
- Expected outcomes include greater adoption of options by communities as well as improvements to delivery systems through adoption by national development programs.
Findings Relevant to the GEF IW Learn ConfernceIwl Pcu
The document summarizes the findings of a 2004 study on the GEF International Waters Programme. Some key points:
- The study assessed impacts of projects on transboundary waters, approaches used, and lessons learned to improve operations.
- There were 95 full-sized projects totaling $691.59 million in GEF funding and $1.46 billion in co-financing, indicating a leverage ratio of 1:2.
- The study evaluated projects in regions like the Black Sea, La Plata River, African Great Lakes, and East Asian seas to identify lessons learned and make recommendations to strengthen the program.
Subject: Ex-post impact evaluations of energy efficiency policies in EuropeLeonardo ENERGY
While we enter a transition in the European framework for energy efficiency, ex-post impact evaluations can bring facts and figures about current achievements towards the 2020 targets, and useful feedback to improve policies in view of the 2030 targets.
The Horizon 2020 EPATEE project analysed evaluation practices in EU countries and developed resources to help enhancing them. After a brief overview of these resources, we will present the main lessons learnt from exchanging with evaluation customers and evaluators, with a focus on how to integrate evaluation into the policy cycle. We will also discuss the conclusions from the final EPATEE conference about the challenges and possible developments for evaluation in the coming years.
Pecha Kucha format presentation about innovative tools being developed by the GEF-UNEP Flood and Drought Management Tools project, by Raul Glotzbach in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Pecha Kucha format presentation about innovative solutions being deployed by the Caribbean Wastewater Project (Revolving Fund) GEF-IADB/UNEP, by Alfredo Coelloin the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Large Marine Ecosystems: Megaregional Best Practices for LME Assessment and M...Iwl Pcu
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Slides used during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference, to explain how to understand and communicate with an audience better when presenting.
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Key outcomes from the pre-workshop on Economic valuation
1. 7th Biennial GEF International
Waters Conference
Bridgetown, Barbados
Key outcomes from the preworkshop on Economic
valuation
Eduard Interwies, InterSus
2. Aim of the presentation
• Present briefly the key outcomes of the preworkshop
• “Set the scene” for the upcoming table
dialogues on economic valuation
3. The pre-workshop:
• Sat & Sun 26 & 27.10
• Centered on economic valuation as a tool to link sciencebased management & policy
• Aims:
• Raising capacity among GEF project managers and
partner organizations representatives on the topic
• Better use & integration of valuation approaches and
methods during GEF IW project implementation (esp.
TDA-SAP process)
• More than 100 registered participants
• Presentations, 3 breakout groups, facilitated discussions
etc. – conveying economic valuation methodologies and
practical examples – what worked, what not
4. The background/basis:
• Management of aquatic resources based on the
ecosystem understanding!
• Multiple uses…limited resources…
• ...ecosystem services (ES) approach fosters
understanding and integration
• Variety of objectives and underlying conditions
per ecosystem
7. An example:
Various ecosystem services related to wetlandsestuaries, e.g.:
Provisioning:
• Food, water (direct values)
Regulating:
• Climate regulation, moderation of extreme events
(indirect values)
Habitat:
• Maintenance of life cycle of migratory species
(indirect value)
Cultural:
• Aestetic and religious role (non-use values)
8. Economic valuation of ES
Decision-making needs to integrate a variety of socioeconomic factors & issues:
• Economic growth needs/related investments;
• Livelihood & distributional issues;
• Costs and benefits of specific policy decisions…
• but also how a policy decision influences the ES
functioning & the related values!
Valuation of ES only one part of socio-economic
consideration for policy making
has its specific role to play within the different
steps of the policy cycle (analysis & advice –
decision making – implementation –
Review/evaluation & monitoring)
9. Economic valuation of ES - methods
• Various approaches & methods for economic
valuation exist
• Many options for managers, but: “you need first
to be clear on what question you want to
answer”
• Very case specific
No silver bullet: method selection should be
“purpose driven, objective specific” (what
question, policy, sector, stakeholders, scale, timelin
e, data available?)
10. Economic valuation of ES
Variety of examples available, some presented &
discussed (both LMEs and River Basins)
Key insights on successful link to policy-making:
• Valuation only one of the tools supporting better
decision making
• Do it at the scale of the policy question
• Strong local partnership & stakeholder engagement
• Local demand for valuation
• Opportunities of revenue raising
• Effective communication & access to decision
makers – integration, not “stand alone”
• Clear presentation of methods, assumptions &
limitations
12. Regarding market-based instruments…
..and the links to economic valuation:
• Relevant for Payments for Ecosystem Services
(PES)-schemes, but also other market-based
instruments e.g. taxes, quantity-based, liabilitybased, voluntary
• FIRST SLIDE BY MARK???
13. Regarding PES – and use of valuation
• Promising, good examples of work done so far
• Specific “do´s and dont´s” out of this experience
• Fundamental concerns: water as a human right
vs. water as a commodity
Role of GEF: to be further discussed
• Continue exploration:
• how to upscale to national/transboundary
level? ”Out-of-box”-thinking – innovative ideas
• Further case study applications (part of TDASAF-process) to promote and use PES-schemes
14. Linking valuation to policy-making
GEF-Action points:
Broad(er): Incorporate all relevant aspects of
social, economic data/analysis as an integral part of the TDA
– SAP framework and related documents
• Part of effective governance – of the entire policy cycle
• Foster indicator use: further develop socio-economic
indicators (linked to data access & availability) &
baseline/trends in GEF-SAP results framework
• Use of e.g. Cost-Benefit-analysis/Multi-criteria analysis
(quantitative & qualitative information) in the assessment
of options throughout the process (not only towards the
end!)
• Complements – does not replace – other data and analysis
currently used in GEF-projects
15. Linking valuation to policy-making
GEF-Action points:
Incorporate valuation as an integral part of the TDA – SAP
framework and related documents
• Ecosystem diagnostic analysis (including valuation) to
identify national & regional key issues: for each member
country (communication issues, collecting
information/data) undertake individual evaluation & then
bring together into the TDA-SAP-process
• Causal chain analysis (including valuation) maybe useful
earlier in designing the process (in assessment of options)
– identifying the key use & methods of ES valuation
• Include values of large ecosystem assets - add information
on economic impacts of options - use CBA (qualitativequantitative) of options – for the SAP
16. Linking valuation to policy-making
GEF-Action points:
Develop guidance for the use of socio-economic
assessments, esp. ES valuation:
• Guidelines – practical manual
• Clear framework for project managers on what is most
useful for their project
• Show the needs for socio-economic assessments (CBA etc.)
and the specific use of ES valuation
• Use of specific methods (flexible: not all aspects suited to
all projects), considering data availability
• Success stories – lessons learned (evidence of approach
advocacy)
• Improve data availability / accessability for ES valuation
(“do it quicker and easier”)
17. Linking valuation to policy-making
GEF-Action points:
Support capacity building:
• Improve capacity (within GEF-projects, but also
of users/authorities)
• Creating a critical mass of expertise –
professionalization – community of practice
• Support a stronger incorporation of decision
makers & stakeholders in the ES valuationprocess
18. Linking valuation to policy-making
GEF-Action points:
Foster practical application of ES-valuation at the
project level:
• Conduct high-level ecosystem valuation studies (“fast
and cheap”) to kick-start acceptance & understanding
– improve “buy-in” by users/authorities through
involvement & awareness raising
• Conduct Pilot projects - Demonstration projects: Hotspot and small demonstration projects in national
diagnostic analysis/TDA/SAP formulation – with
strong decision maker & stakeholder involvement
19. Special thanks to:
• The IWLearn-team
• The co-facilitators:
* Mark Smith & Stefano Barchiesi (IUCN)
* Christian Susan (UNIDO)
* Warwick Sauer (Rhodes University)
* Stephen Lutz (UNEP GRID-Arendal - Blue Forest
project)
* Adrian Cashman & David Gil (University of the
West Indies)
* Peter Edwards (NOAA)
• The presenters
• …and of course the very involved participants!