OBJECTIVES: Support and promote community initiatives in participatory problem solving.
Create local entities that can sustainably support, promote community development initiatives and protect citizens' interests.
Sp3 Evanston Plan 2030 presentation to evanston city council – june 17cityofevanston
This document summarizes a presentation made to the Evanston City Council about updating the city's comprehensive plan. Key points include:
- The new plan will focus on addressing major issues and expected changes facing Evanston, like demographic shifts and economic trends.
- Chapter topics will explore maintaining jobs, differing housing preferences of younger generations, and supporting economic development.
- Community engagement and outreach will take place throughout 2013 and 2014 to gather input and feedback on draft plan sections and recommendations.
- The process aims to produce a comprehensive plan that leads to an improved community and reflects the choices and priorities of Evanston residents.
Humboldt County Assn of Goverments: Public Involvement Methods and DocumentationRPO America
During a National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation webinar on April 5, 2022, Beth Burks shared how the Humboldt County Association of Governments conducts public outreach in transportation planning, the agency's experience using various methods in rural areas, and benefits of engagement.
This document is the report from an Urban Land Institute advisory services panel on regionalism, consolidation, and the future for the Ada County Highway District in Boise, Idaho. The panel spent a week in June 2007 meeting with over 50 community representatives and local leaders. The report acknowledges those who assisted the panel and organized their visit. It contains the panel's findings on transportation and land use issues in Ada County as well as recommendations on how to improve relationships between the highway district and local governments.
The document discusses creating healthy communities in small, rural towns through partnerships between planning and public health. It describes an initiative in eastern Connecticut that used community audits and an online toolkit to identify focus areas like physical activity and nutrition to improve community wellness. Participants completed quick audits of their towns and used the scores to set goals in the toolkit, which provides resources like strategies to assess walkability and connect food markets. The partnership aims to make improvements through low-cost projects that enhance health in small, rural communities.
Mega Cebu: Platform for Smart, Inclusive and Sustainable City RegionMega Cebu
This was delivered by Ms. Evelyn Nacario-Castro, RAFI EADSC executive director, last April 15 as part of celebrating Mega Cebu's third year anniversary.
The document discusses Together North Jersey's Local Demonstration Project program. It aims to create 15 on-the-ground projects to inform the development of a regional strategic plan through partnerships across the 13 counties of North Jersey. The projects will be place-based or issue-based and selected competitively from applications. They will be directed by NJ Transit and focus on improving how people live, work and travel in the region. The timeline calls for applications and selections through spring 2013 with the first projects beginning in April.
Community Partners in the Central Corridor, by Carol Swenson. From the Minnesota Campus Compact convened, "How Can Colleges Support Central Corridor Neighborhoods?" - December 7, 2011, at Bethel University.
Decentralised Cooperation as an alternative model for financing rural water:...IRCWASH
Context - France and Burkina Faso
What is decentralised cooperation?
The Oudin Santini Law
Burkina Faso
PASEP – Programme to improve water services
Introduction
Implementation
Results
Scaling up
Decentralised Cooperation
Sustainability and Scaling-up
Sp3 Evanston Plan 2030 presentation to evanston city council – june 17cityofevanston
This document summarizes a presentation made to the Evanston City Council about updating the city's comprehensive plan. Key points include:
- The new plan will focus on addressing major issues and expected changes facing Evanston, like demographic shifts and economic trends.
- Chapter topics will explore maintaining jobs, differing housing preferences of younger generations, and supporting economic development.
- Community engagement and outreach will take place throughout 2013 and 2014 to gather input and feedback on draft plan sections and recommendations.
- The process aims to produce a comprehensive plan that leads to an improved community and reflects the choices and priorities of Evanston residents.
Humboldt County Assn of Goverments: Public Involvement Methods and DocumentationRPO America
During a National Association of Development Organizations Research Foundation webinar on April 5, 2022, Beth Burks shared how the Humboldt County Association of Governments conducts public outreach in transportation planning, the agency's experience using various methods in rural areas, and benefits of engagement.
This document is the report from an Urban Land Institute advisory services panel on regionalism, consolidation, and the future for the Ada County Highway District in Boise, Idaho. The panel spent a week in June 2007 meeting with over 50 community representatives and local leaders. The report acknowledges those who assisted the panel and organized their visit. It contains the panel's findings on transportation and land use issues in Ada County as well as recommendations on how to improve relationships between the highway district and local governments.
The document discusses creating healthy communities in small, rural towns through partnerships between planning and public health. It describes an initiative in eastern Connecticut that used community audits and an online toolkit to identify focus areas like physical activity and nutrition to improve community wellness. Participants completed quick audits of their towns and used the scores to set goals in the toolkit, which provides resources like strategies to assess walkability and connect food markets. The partnership aims to make improvements through low-cost projects that enhance health in small, rural communities.
Mega Cebu: Platform for Smart, Inclusive and Sustainable City RegionMega Cebu
This was delivered by Ms. Evelyn Nacario-Castro, RAFI EADSC executive director, last April 15 as part of celebrating Mega Cebu's third year anniversary.
The document discusses Together North Jersey's Local Demonstration Project program. It aims to create 15 on-the-ground projects to inform the development of a regional strategic plan through partnerships across the 13 counties of North Jersey. The projects will be place-based or issue-based and selected competitively from applications. They will be directed by NJ Transit and focus on improving how people live, work and travel in the region. The timeline calls for applications and selections through spring 2013 with the first projects beginning in April.
Community Partners in the Central Corridor, by Carol Swenson. From the Minnesota Campus Compact convened, "How Can Colleges Support Central Corridor Neighborhoods?" - December 7, 2011, at Bethel University.
Decentralised Cooperation as an alternative model for financing rural water:...IRCWASH
Context - France and Burkina Faso
What is decentralised cooperation?
The Oudin Santini Law
Burkina Faso
PASEP – Programme to improve water services
Introduction
Implementation
Results
Scaling up
Decentralised Cooperation
Sustainability and Scaling-up
This document summarizes a case study of Federal Way, Washington's efforts to promote healthy eating and active living through grants from the Community Prevention and Population Health grant program. It describes how Federal Way developed a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, passed a Complete Streets ordinance, and adopted a Healthy Food Access Policy to address high obesity rates. The project involved partnerships across city departments and with community groups. Outcomes included plans, policies, and ordinances to build out the active transportation network and increase access to healthy foods.
June 19, 2014 City Managers Meeting- Storm Water Contract Cities
The document provides recommendations for sustainable stormwater quality funding in Los Angeles County. It recommends viewing stormwater systems as utilities requiring dedicated funding, and engaging cities, the county, and stakeholders to determine if a regional fee is viable. It also recommends continuing work on public education, pursuing legislation, and forming committees for elected officials and joint stakeholders to improve coordination and consensus building on funding solutions. The peer reviewers were asked for their perspectives on the recommendations and how best to proceed.
Title: Active Transportation and Complete Streets in Rural Counties: From Advocacy to Implementation
Track: Change
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Rural and small communities have different needs and opportunities for walking and bicycling. This session will highlight advocacy, implementation, and evaluation of active transportation projects in two rural counties in New York and Ontario.
Presenters:
Presenter: Kristen Wilson Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
Co-Presenter: Kate Hall Communities in Action Committee
Co-Presenter: Sue Shikaze Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Co-Presenter: Tim Weidemann Rondout Consulting
Co-Presenter: Lindsay Zefting Vera Alta Planning +Design
The document discusses coordination of rural water supply services at the local government level in Kasese District, Uganda. It outlines the formation and role of the District Water and Sanitation Coordination Committee (DWSCC) in overseeing implementation of rural water and sanitation programs. The DWSCC brings together various stakeholders from government, NGOs, and community-based organizations to strengthen collaboration and harmonize approaches. While coordination through the DWSCC has achieved improvements, challenges remain around stakeholder commitment, financing, and differing approaches.
This document outlines the University of Minnesota's urban vision for the 21st century through the University Northside Partnership (UNP) and the Urban Research and Outreach/Engagement Center (UROC). The vision is to improve lives through advancing knowledge, with a mission of dynamic public engagement. UNP and UROC aim to strengthen communities, build human capital, and improve health by addressing needs in North Minneapolis through research, outreach programs, and community partnerships. Progress to date includes establishing centers, hiring liaisons, and purchasing a facility to anchor the urban presence. Next steps involve further developing sustainable community partnerships and action research. The goal is for the University to become a 21st century engaged urban university through discovery of solutions to
Salt Lake County adopted an excellent Complete Streets policy but faced problems with implementation. To address this, the Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee organized a Complete Streets implementation workshop with financial support from Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, and Utah Transit Authority. This broadened community participation in Complete Streets and led to subsequent Complete Streets seminars and working groups. As a result of advocacy efforts, Complete Streets is now part of ongoing community discussions around transportation planning.
Neighbourhood Planning - The National Picturecommunitylincs
1. This document summarizes a presentation on neighbourhood planning in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. It discusses the growth of neighbourhood planning across England, with over 200 plans now in place or in progress.
2. Benefits of neighbourhood planning highlighted include empowering communities to influence development in their areas, with policies covering housing, employment, infrastructure, and green spaces. Plans range widely in scope and complexity.
3. The cost of developing a neighbourhood plan averages £13,758. Plans have led to community engagement, changes in attitudes towards development, and inspired further planning initiatives in some areas.
The document summarizes the activities and impact of a project to rehabilitate drinking water sources in communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan after flooding in 2010. Over 2,000 dug wells were rehabilitated with community involvement, and hygiene promotion activities were conducted. This resulted in reductions in waterborne diseases and healthcare expenditures. Water quality testing showed improvements, and hygiene practices like handwashing and SODIS increased. Communities were satisfied with the intervention and maintenance of clean drinking water sources.
The briefing covers an introduction to Neighbourhood Planning (NP), a summary of the processes, the opportunities offered, understanding around the needs of NP groups, role opportunities and skills needed, and what you can do to help develop better NP.
Session 3B Finance - Getenet community development funds ethiopia (pp tminimi...IRC
The document provides an overview of Ethiopia's Rural Water Supply and Environmental Program (RWSEP) and its experiences with direct community financing (CDF) for rural water projects. Some key points:
- RWSEP is a 15+ year bilateral program between Ethiopia and Finland operating in 14 districts, aiming to increase rural water access.
- CDF allows communities to manage and implement sub-projects themselves after receiving funds from RWSEP. It aims to increase ownership and sustainability.
- Lessons learned found that using local skills/materials, transparent procurement, and capacity building led to high functionality rates over 90% and increased community contributions up to 40%.
- In conclusion, directly financing communities accelerated implementation and promoted sustainable
This document outlines the process of developing a neighbourhood plan for Much Wenlock, England. It discusses establishing a steering committee and conducting community engagement activities. A survey was administered and 9 objectives were identified, including housing, jobs, and sustainability. A draft plan was created and underwent examination and revisions before being approved in a referendum where 823 people voted yes and 130 voted no. Lessons learned included not limiting development too much, agreeing on a development target, being guided by facts over preferences, and seeing the process through to completion.
The Housing Network provides a forum for housing coordinators and planners from small towns to meet monthly and collaborate on affordable housing projects. The Network helps members problem solve, share resources and experience. At the meeting, panelists from Groton, Easton and Stow discussed challenges developing affordable housing in their towns and how the Network has helped through peer support and expertise sharing. Challenges included community opposition, limited land and funding. The Network aided project planning, regulatory approvals and maximizing opportunities.
This document summarizes an economic development summit held in Norman, Oklahoma in April 2015. The summit was a collaborative effort between the City of Norman and the University of Oklahoma to develop a vision for the future development of a 42-block area in Norman's center city. The goals of the summit were to gather community input over several public meetings and a week-long visioning session to develop an illustrated and supported vision for the future of the center city that could guide land use regulations and allow the vision to be built. The primary goal was to make the area more walkable through designs like smaller footprint buildings and off-street parking that does not drive site plans. The summit also discussed form-based codes as an alternative to conventional zoning
Neighbourhood planning - Urban Vision Dave ChetwynHACThousing
Neighbourhood plans allow local communities to shape development in their area. They become part of the statutory development plan once approved at referendum. The process involves gathering evidence of community preferences, drafting plan policies and site allocations, consulting the community, undergoing examination, and approval by referendum. Key issues addressed often include housing, design standards, and identifying sites for development. The plan must meet basic conditions of national policy and sustainable development to be adopted.
The document discusses strategies for economic gardening and civic engagement. It describes how the Town of Windsor engaged young people by creating opportunities for them to serve on boards and commissions. It also discusses how the towns of Farmington and Middletown, Connecticut revitalized their downtown areas through planning, placemaking, and attracting new businesses. A civic entrepreneur describes a makerspace that brings people together and supports local innovation. The discussion focuses on cultivating talent, connections, and a passion for local communities.
The Mystic Valley Parkway Visioning Process was a 5 meeting public process sponsored by MassDOT and conducted by MAPC and MOPC to gather input from residents, businesses, and municipalities on opportunities and challenges of a possible Green Line extension to Mystic Valley Parkway. The goal was to inform MAPC recommendations to MassDOT. Meetings covered issue identification, discussion of community concerns, identifying community opportunities, developing land use visions and options, and presenting draft recommendations for feedback. The final recommendations would inform MassDOT's decision on the feasibility and future public input opportunities of extending the Green Line.
Focus Groups, Citizens’ Juries and Open Space method: Innovative tools of pub...Iwl Pcu
This document discusses innovative tools for public involvement in water management decisions. It describes focus groups, citizens' juries, and open space methods. These tools increase public awareness, enrich the quality of decisions, and widen responsibility for outcomes. Examples from Estonia show how focus groups identified stakeholders' needs and a citizens' jury deliberated on water tourism. These methods promote understanding between perspectives and show that ordinary people can discuss complex water issues after careful consideration.
This document summarizes a case study of Federal Way, Washington's efforts to promote healthy eating and active living through grants from the Community Prevention and Population Health grant program. It describes how Federal Way developed a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, passed a Complete Streets ordinance, and adopted a Healthy Food Access Policy to address high obesity rates. The project involved partnerships across city departments and with community groups. Outcomes included plans, policies, and ordinances to build out the active transportation network and increase access to healthy foods.
June 19, 2014 City Managers Meeting- Storm Water Contract Cities
The document provides recommendations for sustainable stormwater quality funding in Los Angeles County. It recommends viewing stormwater systems as utilities requiring dedicated funding, and engaging cities, the county, and stakeholders to determine if a regional fee is viable. It also recommends continuing work on public education, pursuing legislation, and forming committees for elected officials and joint stakeholders to improve coordination and consensus building on funding solutions. The peer reviewers were asked for their perspectives on the recommendations and how best to proceed.
Title: Active Transportation and Complete Streets in Rural Counties: From Advocacy to Implementation
Track: Change
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Rural and small communities have different needs and opportunities for walking and bicycling. This session will highlight advocacy, implementation, and evaluation of active transportation projects in two rural counties in New York and Ontario.
Presenters:
Presenter: Kristen Wilson Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County
Co-Presenter: Kate Hall Communities in Action Committee
Co-Presenter: Sue Shikaze Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Co-Presenter: Tim Weidemann Rondout Consulting
Co-Presenter: Lindsay Zefting Vera Alta Planning +Design
The document discusses coordination of rural water supply services at the local government level in Kasese District, Uganda. It outlines the formation and role of the District Water and Sanitation Coordination Committee (DWSCC) in overseeing implementation of rural water and sanitation programs. The DWSCC brings together various stakeholders from government, NGOs, and community-based organizations to strengthen collaboration and harmonize approaches. While coordination through the DWSCC has achieved improvements, challenges remain around stakeholder commitment, financing, and differing approaches.
This document outlines the University of Minnesota's urban vision for the 21st century through the University Northside Partnership (UNP) and the Urban Research and Outreach/Engagement Center (UROC). The vision is to improve lives through advancing knowledge, with a mission of dynamic public engagement. UNP and UROC aim to strengthen communities, build human capital, and improve health by addressing needs in North Minneapolis through research, outreach programs, and community partnerships. Progress to date includes establishing centers, hiring liaisons, and purchasing a facility to anchor the urban presence. Next steps involve further developing sustainable community partnerships and action research. The goal is for the University to become a 21st century engaged urban university through discovery of solutions to
Salt Lake County adopted an excellent Complete Streets policy but faced problems with implementation. To address this, the Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee organized a Complete Streets implementation workshop with financial support from Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, and Utah Transit Authority. This broadened community participation in Complete Streets and led to subsequent Complete Streets seminars and working groups. As a result of advocacy efforts, Complete Streets is now part of ongoing community discussions around transportation planning.
Neighbourhood Planning - The National Picturecommunitylincs
1. This document summarizes a presentation on neighbourhood planning in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. It discusses the growth of neighbourhood planning across England, with over 200 plans now in place or in progress.
2. Benefits of neighbourhood planning highlighted include empowering communities to influence development in their areas, with policies covering housing, employment, infrastructure, and green spaces. Plans range widely in scope and complexity.
3. The cost of developing a neighbourhood plan averages £13,758. Plans have led to community engagement, changes in attitudes towards development, and inspired further planning initiatives in some areas.
The document summarizes the activities and impact of a project to rehabilitate drinking water sources in communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan after flooding in 2010. Over 2,000 dug wells were rehabilitated with community involvement, and hygiene promotion activities were conducted. This resulted in reductions in waterborne diseases and healthcare expenditures. Water quality testing showed improvements, and hygiene practices like handwashing and SODIS increased. Communities were satisfied with the intervention and maintenance of clean drinking water sources.
The briefing covers an introduction to Neighbourhood Planning (NP), a summary of the processes, the opportunities offered, understanding around the needs of NP groups, role opportunities and skills needed, and what you can do to help develop better NP.
Session 3B Finance - Getenet community development funds ethiopia (pp tminimi...IRC
The document provides an overview of Ethiopia's Rural Water Supply and Environmental Program (RWSEP) and its experiences with direct community financing (CDF) for rural water projects. Some key points:
- RWSEP is a 15+ year bilateral program between Ethiopia and Finland operating in 14 districts, aiming to increase rural water access.
- CDF allows communities to manage and implement sub-projects themselves after receiving funds from RWSEP. It aims to increase ownership and sustainability.
- Lessons learned found that using local skills/materials, transparent procurement, and capacity building led to high functionality rates over 90% and increased community contributions up to 40%.
- In conclusion, directly financing communities accelerated implementation and promoted sustainable
This document outlines the process of developing a neighbourhood plan for Much Wenlock, England. It discusses establishing a steering committee and conducting community engagement activities. A survey was administered and 9 objectives were identified, including housing, jobs, and sustainability. A draft plan was created and underwent examination and revisions before being approved in a referendum where 823 people voted yes and 130 voted no. Lessons learned included not limiting development too much, agreeing on a development target, being guided by facts over preferences, and seeing the process through to completion.
The Housing Network provides a forum for housing coordinators and planners from small towns to meet monthly and collaborate on affordable housing projects. The Network helps members problem solve, share resources and experience. At the meeting, panelists from Groton, Easton and Stow discussed challenges developing affordable housing in their towns and how the Network has helped through peer support and expertise sharing. Challenges included community opposition, limited land and funding. The Network aided project planning, regulatory approvals and maximizing opportunities.
This document summarizes an economic development summit held in Norman, Oklahoma in April 2015. The summit was a collaborative effort between the City of Norman and the University of Oklahoma to develop a vision for the future development of a 42-block area in Norman's center city. The goals of the summit were to gather community input over several public meetings and a week-long visioning session to develop an illustrated and supported vision for the future of the center city that could guide land use regulations and allow the vision to be built. The primary goal was to make the area more walkable through designs like smaller footprint buildings and off-street parking that does not drive site plans. The summit also discussed form-based codes as an alternative to conventional zoning
Neighbourhood planning - Urban Vision Dave ChetwynHACThousing
Neighbourhood plans allow local communities to shape development in their area. They become part of the statutory development plan once approved at referendum. The process involves gathering evidence of community preferences, drafting plan policies and site allocations, consulting the community, undergoing examination, and approval by referendum. Key issues addressed often include housing, design standards, and identifying sites for development. The plan must meet basic conditions of national policy and sustainable development to be adopted.
The document discusses strategies for economic gardening and civic engagement. It describes how the Town of Windsor engaged young people by creating opportunities for them to serve on boards and commissions. It also discusses how the towns of Farmington and Middletown, Connecticut revitalized their downtown areas through planning, placemaking, and attracting new businesses. A civic entrepreneur describes a makerspace that brings people together and supports local innovation. The discussion focuses on cultivating talent, connections, and a passion for local communities.
The Mystic Valley Parkway Visioning Process was a 5 meeting public process sponsored by MassDOT and conducted by MAPC and MOPC to gather input from residents, businesses, and municipalities on opportunities and challenges of a possible Green Line extension to Mystic Valley Parkway. The goal was to inform MAPC recommendations to MassDOT. Meetings covered issue identification, discussion of community concerns, identifying community opportunities, developing land use visions and options, and presenting draft recommendations for feedback. The final recommendations would inform MassDOT's decision on the feasibility and future public input opportunities of extending the Green Line.
Focus Groups, Citizens’ Juries and Open Space method: Innovative tools of pub...Iwl Pcu
This document discusses innovative tools for public involvement in water management decisions. It describes focus groups, citizens' juries, and open space methods. These tools increase public awareness, enrich the quality of decisions, and widen responsibility for outcomes. Examples from Estonia show how focus groups identified stakeholders' needs and a citizens' jury deliberated on water tourism. These methods promote understanding between perspectives and show that ordinary people can discuss complex water issues after careful consideration.
This document presents a consolidated assessment report on the Community Based Approach to Local Development Project implemented in Ukraine from 2007-2011. The Project aimed to improve living conditions in rural and semi-urban areas by promoting community-based initiatives and local governance. It established support structures that brought together local communities, councils, and authorities. Surveys found the approach strengthened self-governance and decision-making while improving infrastructure, services, and social cohesion. Over 1.2 million citizens benefited from community projects. The report recommends continuing the process and structures under a national framework to sustainably develop local communities in Ukraine.
The hardships of emergencies have given birth to a new breed of experts. The youth has
matured enough to sustain pressure during work-load and support the senior management.
The mix of youth and experience is the driving force in IRSP.
Reflecting on the year of 2012, I am very proud and humbled by IRSP’s accomplishments. Our
team, working hand in hand with the communities that we serve has overcome barriers and
obstacles to achieve the targets set by the funding agencies.
The document provides a summary of the professional experience and qualifications of Gitachu Peterson Munge. It details his experience working for over 10 years in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programs in several countries in Africa and Asia, holding roles such as WASH Consultant Project Manager, WASH Expert, WASH Emergency Support Manager, and WASH Program Manager. It also lists the educational qualifications and technical skills of Gitachu Peterson Munge, including a diploma in groundwater technology and ongoing studies for a bachelor's degree in environmental health.
World Water e-Summit (Part 1): Working with Governments on Rotary Water, Sani...Rotary International
Whether you are interested in planning your first water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) project or are ready to scale up an existing WASH initiative, join us to hear about collaborative strategies to jump start or expand your Rotary WASH efforts.
Brought to you by Rotary and the Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group, sector experts will share strategies for partnering with local and national governments to incorporate sustainability and improve your WASH project impact.
The document provides an executive summary and context of the Community Based Approach to Local Development: Phase-III (CBA-III) project. It summarizes the key results achieved by CBA-III in 2015, including establishing support structures in 24 regions and 201 rayons of Ukraine. A total of 543 community micro-projects were approved focusing on energy efficiency, public health, and water/sanitation. 47 rural economic development cooperatives were also established to support income generation. 205 urban micro-projects were approved to improve housing conditions. The knowledge management component worked to share best practices and lessons learned across Ukraine.
Watershed Mali : strengthening civil society for sustainable WASH-IWRM in MaliIRC
The political crisis and insecurity existing in Mali since 2012 has had a negative impact on the country’s water and sanitation sector. Normative frameworks are non-existent or unknown, polices and laws are not enforced, water quality is hardly monitored and budget commitments are unclear. The lack of knowledge about the human rights to water and sanitation has led to poor accountability, and civil society organisations (CSOs) lack capacity to advocate and lobby for better services.
Within the above context, the Watershed empowering citizens Mali country programme focuses on two main issues: (1) water quality and waste management and (2) universal access to sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services. So far the programme has been able to enhance the capacities, credibility and audience of water and sanitation CSOs, including the Alliance Citoyenne Pour l’Eau et l’Assainissement (ACEA-Mali). A multi-stakeholder forum has been established and coalitions of CSOs, local government and media have been strengthened, which can mobilise stakeholders, including Parliament.
Because there enough water and faecal sludge disposal is not seen as a problem in rural areas, there is little incentive to integrate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and water resources management (WRM). Watershed is trying to stimulate integration by developing a handbook and guideline in combination with collaboration with CSO networks and donor-funded programmes.
Issues emerging from the Watershed Mali programme include how CSOs can influence decision makers to increase national WASH budget allocations infragile states, how to harmonise the institutional and legal frameworks of the WASH and WRM sectors, how to encourage innovation.
A joint presentation by Afou Chantal Bengaly (Wetlands International) and Ele Jan Saaf (SaafConsult) at the WASH Debate "Sustainable WASH service delivery and local WRM in fragile states: how far can you get?", in The Hague, the Netherlands on 20 November 2019.
Environmentally Sound and Productive use of City Garbage in Bangalore India-B...Vivek Agnihotri
The document summarizes Bangalore, India's efforts to more productively and environmentally soundly manage the city's garbage. It describes how Bangalore generates 2500 tons of waste daily but only collects 1400 tons. It then outlines a process initiated in 1998 where NGOs and government officers worked to educate citizens, corporations, and rag pickers on segregating and composting garbage. This included training, workshops, and distributing informational materials. It discusses forming citizens committees and identifying local sites for composting. The results were improved cleanliness, social acceptance of rag pickers, increased compost sales, and changed attitudes towards decentralized waste management.
MLPS Presentation of the Steering Committee Session of 8 May 2015GIZ Moldova
This document summarizes the progress of the Modernization of Local Public Services in the Republic of Moldova project between October 2014 and March 2015. The key points are:
1) The project aims to improve local public services delivery in Moldova by supporting regional and local authorities. It has a budget of €23.8 million from Germany, Sweden, Romania, and the EU.
2) Progress was made on pilot projects in areas like water supply, sanitation, solid waste management, and energy efficiency. Challenges included delays in procurement and a lack of local expertise.
3) Priorities for the next period include continuing support for local planning, launching new procurements, and training for water and
This document outlines the National Policy for Safe Water Supply and Sanitation in Bangladesh. The key points are:
1) The policy aims to improve public health and ensure access to safe water and sanitation for all citizens in an affordable and sustainable manner.
2) It recognizes the importance of user participation, appropriate technology, private sector involvement, environmental protection, and emergency preparedness.
3) The objectives are to increase coverage of safe drinking water in rural and urban areas, improve sanitation access and habits, and ensure quality water standards.
A seminar discussion on Revitalising Catchment Management Forums in South Africa. Hosted by the Environmental Monitoring Group as part of the EMG Seminar Series 2015.
Civil Society: Shauna Curry, 16th January UN Water Zaragoza Conference 2015water-decade
The document summarizes a panel discussion on civil society and the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation. It introduces the panel members and their areas of focus. It then presents a case study from the Tegemeo Women's Group in Tanzania, which built water and sanitation infrastructure in their village over many years, facing challenges along the way. Their success was due to community participation, international cooperation, sustainability plans, and women's empowerment. The discussion addressed what is needed for communities to realize their right to water, including sufficient financing, appropriate technologies, capacity development, and local governance.
GWP CACENA presentation by Ms. Chkhobadze in Urgench, October 2014 engGWP CACENA
The document discusses integrated water resources management (IWRM) in Central Asia and the Caucasus region. It notes that the region can be divided into the Southern Caucasus (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia) and Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia). The main goal of the regional water partnership is to promote IWRM principles and support countries' efforts to implement IWRM at regional, national and local levels. Uzbekistan is a leader in implementing IWRM principles, applying them to over 1 million hectares of land and achieving annual water savings of 200 million cubic meters while increasing farm water productivity by 15-20%. The document calls
Qila saifullah - Integrated Development Visionzubeditufail
This document provides a summary of the Qila Saifullah Integrated Development Vision (QSIDV), which outlines development priorities and strategies for Qila Saifullah District in Balochistan, Pakistan. The QSIDV was created through an extensive consultation process with local stakeholders. Key priorities identified include improving education, health, water and sanitation services, sustainably managing natural resources, promoting economic opportunities, and ensuring good governance. The summary highlights issues in each of these sectors and proposes strategies to address them, such as increasing access to schools and medical facilities, sustainably managing water resources, expanding livelihood options, and advocating for women's rights and participation. The overall vision is for Qila Saifullah to become a
1) The project worked to improve access to water and sanitation in three municipalities in Luanda, Angola through activities like rehabilitating water systems, training water committees, and constructing latrines. Over 13,800 people benefited.
2) Key results included rehabilitating 30 water access points, training 164 caretakers, and constructing 100 latrines. Challenges included unreliable water distribution and irregular supply.
3) Moving forward, the organization plans to complete more water points, provide training, and strengthen partnerships between communities and the water company to help address challenges and gaps in water access.
This document discusses opportunities, gaps, and demands regarding water and society in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. It notes that research could support the water sector through integrated, evidence-based solutions that promote inclusive and gender-equal water infrastructure and regulation. The document presents a conceptual framework for water and society with different elements like central state policies, service providers, infrastructure implementation and regulation, and citizens and their human rights in relationships with accountability routes.
The South African Water Caucus is a network of NGOs and CBOs working on water justice in South Africa. They are active citizen monitors of water policy and practice.
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
This document provides an overview of large marine ecosystems (LMEs) and efforts to implement ecosystem-based management (EBM) of LMEs. It notes that LMEs produce 80% of global fisheries catches and contribute $12.6 trillion annually to the global economy. The document outlines the five module assessment approach used for LMEs, including productivity, fish/fisheries, pollution, socioeconomics, and governance. It discusses how the Global Environment Facility has provided $6.01 billion since 1994 to support EBM planning and implementation projects in 22 LMEs. The LME approach is now the cornerstone of the GEF's ocean management strategy.
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.
Presentation by Chris O'Brien, of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (Bay of Bengal LME project) during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference. The presentations focuses on how to create effective powerpoint slides.
How to communicate science effectively (IWC8 Presentation)Iwl Pcu
Presentation by Professor Sevvandi Jajakody, of the Wayamba University(Bay of Bengal LME project) during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Presentation by Chris O'Brien, of the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (Bay of Bengal LME project) during the science to communication workshop in the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
Presentation by Peter Whalley, International Nitrogen Management System GEF- UNEP project providing an introduction to the nitrogen roundtable at the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters conference
Presentation by Hugh Walton of the GEF-UNDP Pacific Fisheries project 4746 at the 8th GEF Biennial International Waters Conference.
GEF Pillar 1.2 Promoting Transformational Change in Major Global Industries
Hugh Walton – Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency
PRESENTATION OVERVIEW
Background - The FFA region
GEF OFMP – 2001 – 2004 & 2005 – 2011
Evaluation in the context of transformational change
OFMP 2 – 2015 – 2019 – Setting the stage for institutional change
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 1Iwl Pcu
This document discusses the development of a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA). It outlines the steps to develop the TDA, including defining system boundaries, collecting and analyzing data, identifying and prioritizing transboundary problems, determining the impacts of priority problems, analyzing causes of problems, and developing thematic reports. It also discusses that the TDA provides factual basis for the strategic planning component and should involve engagement with stakeholders throughout the process. Finally, it notes that the TDA development team should be representative of participating countries and stakeholders.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 10Iwl Pcu
This document provides information about governance analysis as part of the TDA/SAP process. It defines governance as the process of decision-making and implementation. Governance analysis examines the key aspects of political, economic, and civil society processes. It focuses on the dynamics of these relationships. There is no agreed approach, and the type of analysis will depend on the cultural, political, and social structures of the countries involved. The governance analysis should consider the decision-making, institutional, policy, and civil society arrangements that influence economic and political decisions affecting the issues being analyzed. The document provides advice to go beyond formal structures and understand informal dynamics and relationships.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 10Iwl Pcu
This document provides information about governance analysis as part of the TDA/SAP process. It defines governance as the process of decision-making and implementation. Governance analysis examines the key aspects of political, economic, and civil society processes. It focuses on the dynamics of these relationships. There is no agreed approach, and the type of analysis will depend on the cultural, political, and social structures of the countries involved. The governance analysis should consider decision-making processes, institutional structures, policy frameworks, economic arrangements, and civil society arrangements. Advice is given to use existing assessments, go beyond formal structures, attend coordination meetings, and interview long-time staff to understand informal dynamics.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 9Iwl Pcu
This document provides guidance on drafting a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA). It discusses integrating various parts of the TDA, such as thematic reports, studies, and stakeholder analyses. It recommends that a TDA should be concise and easy to understand, with an executive summary, main text, supporting data/figures, maps, a content list, and acknowledgements. Technical reports can be annexed. The TDA size typically ranges from 80-150 pages. Preliminary recommendations for the Strategic Action Program can be included. The TDA should be reviewed by stakeholders and adopted by the steering committee, though government acceptance is also often required.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental problems.
3) A two-step process is used to determine impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental impacts or problems.
3) A process for determining impacts involves identifying them for each problem, and qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental impacts or problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 7Iwl Pcu
This document provides guidance on developing thematic reports for a Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA). Thematic reports are the main source of supporting information for the TDA and are drafted by national experts. The document outlines a two-step process for developing the reports: 1) key areas and national experts are identified based on prioritized transboundary problems, and 2) reports are drafted and reviewed by the TDA development team. Examples of thematic reports from previous TDAs are provided. Advice is given to allow sufficient time for reports, ensure appropriate expertise, and develop clear terms of reference.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 6Iwl Pcu
This document provides an overview of causal chain analysis (CCA) as part of the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) process. It defines CCA as examining the linear cause and effect relationships between the causes of a problem and its impacts. The key components of a causal chain are described as the immediate, underlying, and root causes. A stepwise process for developing causal chains is outlined, including identifying the chain components and further developing the chains with data. Examples of completed causal chains for different regions are also presented.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5Iwl Pcu
1) This training module covers developing the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA), which involves determining the environmental and socio-economic impacts of priority transboundary problems.
2) Environmental impacts are effects on ecosystem integrity, while socio-economic impacts are changes in human welfare from environmental problems.
3) A two-step process is outlined for determining impacts: 1) Identifying impacts of each problem through a workshop, and 2) Qualitatively or quantitatively describing key impacts through available data and information.
TDA/SAP Methodology Training Course Module 2 Section 5
Public participation experience in Central Asia (Ulzhan Kanzhigalina) - Powerpoint - 370kb
1. Public Participation Experience
in Central Asia
Workshop on information management and public participationWorkshop on information management and public participation
in transboundary water cooperationin transboundary water cooperation
8-10 June 2005, St. Petersburg8-10 June 2005, St. Petersburg
Russian FederationRussian Federation
Ulzhan Kanzhigalina
Zhalgas-Counterpart, Almaty
2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
I would like to express my gratitude to the people from
Counterpart International who provided advice and shared
their experiences in encouraging participation in Central
Asia:
oMichael Kuntz, Counterpart Regional Director
oErkinbek Kasymbekov, Counterpart Kyrgyzstan Director
oMark Granius, Counterpart Program Specialist
3.
4.
5. LEGAL FRAMEWORK
o Aarhus Convention
o National Concept for Ecological security, 2003
o Agreement between the Government of
Kazakhstan and the Government of Kyrgyz
Republic on Utilization of the Water Facilities of
Interstate Use on the Chu and Talas Rivers, 2000
o Water Code, 2003, Art. 43
o Draft concept for the National IWRM and Water
Efficiency Plan, 2005
7. CHALLENGES and
SOLUTIONS
oCentralized decision-making
oPeople believe themselves to be
powerless over the issues that affect
their lives
oLimited government understanding
and support
oNo transparency in decision making
process
oNo accountability to the public on the
decision-making process
oNGOs /Water Users Associations lack
capacity to influence the decision-
making process
oNo mechanisms to voice community
needs to decision makers
oMore public awareness and
information dissemination
oImproved legal framework
oCapacity building and support to
community initiatives
o Empowering communities and NGOs
through participatory experiences
oInvolving local stakeholders into
participatory experiences
oAdvocacy on the local level
8. Project Goal: To promote public participation in
decision-making on issues of management of
transboundary waters of the Chu and Talas Rivers.
oMapping stakeholders
oFocus groups to identify local stakeholders’ needs
oInformation/Stakeholders Directory/Data Base
oCapacity Building Plan
oMechanisms to voice the needs to decision makers
METHODS AND PRACTICAL
TOOLS – THE CHU-TALAS
PROJECT
9. COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION
METHODOLOGY
OBJECTIVES:
o Support and promote community initiatives in
participatory problem solving
o Create local entities that can sustainably
support, promote community development
initiatives and protect citizens' interests
11. PCA is a flexible methodological framework
to mobilize communities for implementing solutions
of their own self-defined needs
o Identification and prioritization of the key community needs and
potential solutions
o Identification of available and needed internal and external
resources
o Constructive engagement of government, media, NGOs,
community members and businesses – a.k.a. Social Partnership
o Elected Community Initiative Group with roles and
responsibilities to manage implementation of community
decisions
PARTICIPATORY COMMUNITY
APPRAISAL (PCA)
12. COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN
(CAP)
The CAP articulates:
o Specific problem to be solved
o Actions to address the identified problem
o Who will be involved
o Action and intervention planned timeline
o How actions will be implemented
o Resources required
o Local resources that have been identified
o Expected results
13. COMMUNITY ACTION GRANT
(CAG)
The CAG application must include:
o Articulation of the participatory community appraisal
and action planning processes
o Listing and prioritization of community projects
developed to address those identified needs
o Level of community and local government contributions
o Participation and partnership with local businesses
o Participation of women, youth, and marginalized
segments
o Project feasibility study and sustainability plan
14. PARTICIPATION TOOLS
o Participatory Rural Appraisal Tools such as the
VEN diagram, community mapping, stakeholder
analysis, priority matrix
o Training for community leaders on topics such as
Facilitation Skills, Participatory Community
Appraisal, Project Design, Fundraising, Social
Partnership and Participatory M & E
o Public meetings and information mechanisms
such as budget hearings, suggestion boxes and
community information boards
15. o Consistent community mobilization methodology
o Relevant facilitation of community mobilization process
o Quick success, overcome skepticism, build momentum
o Sustainability and maintenance plans
o Cost share – ownership, project results maintenance
o Grant is a supplement to community self-initiatives
o Implement and enforce procurement standards
o Success should be recognized and celebrated
o Ownership and transparency mechanisms
o Recognition of contributions
PARTICIPATORY APPROACH
SUCCESS FACTORS
16. TANGABLE PARTICIPATION
IMPACTS
Improved Infrastructure: A community council in
rural Uzbekistan utilized participatory techniques in
installing 8.4 kilometres of water pipe. The local
government was so impressed with the efficiency
of the project’s implementation and the impact that
the project had on the community, they engaged
the council and used the same techniques to
provide residents from the neighbouring
community with new water pipe. Nearly 15,000
residents from these two communities now have
reliable access to potable water.
17. TANGABLE PARTICIPATION
IMPACTS
Behavior Change: In Uzbekistan, villages are
learning from their neighbors about the power of
community mobilization. After seeing the results of a
road repair project in the Chech-Dobo Village,
community members from neighboring Jar-Korgon
Village requested PCA activities to fix their main road.
The community reconstructed 8 km of the road and
contributed $400 plus labor costs to the project.
18. TANGABLE PARTICIPATION
IMPACTS
Behavior Change: In Kazakhstan, PCA exercises in
the city of Aqtobe resulted in road repairs on one of the
main thoroughfares in the city. In addition, the
community applied to the local government and a local
business to repair a neighboring water pipe. The local
government and business provided repair of the
streets, cleaning gutters and building a water pipe for
the district’s needs. Hence, PCA approach and
community initiatives lead to effective decision making
processes for solving local problems.
19. TANGABLE PARTICIPATION
IMPACTS
Public Budget Hearings: Although initially reticent, city
government officials of Pavlodar held an open forum to
provide citizens with an opportunity to ask questions and
comment directly on proposed budget changes. Local
government officials provided budget information to the public
and widely publicized the public budget hearing. In
preparation, USAID advisors held a roundtable discussion for
local media, NGOs, city officials and others to help them
better understand public participation. Over 200 persons,
including citizens, city department and agency heads, and
NGO advocates, actively participated. This new willingness of
local government officials to consider their constituents' views
is a good example of the progress being achieved in making
local governments more responsive and accountable.
Editor's Notes
развитие и наращивание потенциала НКО, инициативных групп, лидеров общин, инициативных лидеров, через тренинги, РСА, консультанты и другие инновационные технологии.
финансовая устойчивость (~ 300 тыс. годовой бюджет) через платные услуги административно социальных программ, организация коммерческой/доходоприносящей деятельности.
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Наращивание потенциала штата и волонтеров, членов Правления.
Развитие консультационного/внешнего совета.