SWHISA Fifth Year Work Planning Session

SWHISA Fifth Year Work Planning Session

Work shop objectives, changes in 5th WP and strategies

05-06 August, 2009,

Bahir Dar

Dereje Biruk, ATL

5th year Work planning Workshop 05 - 06 Aug 2009 (Dereje Biruk, ATL)

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My Presentation

Purpose of the session

Changes in 5th year WP and strategies

Strategies for Achieving Results

SWHISA Team reorganization:


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Purpose of Session Review lessons learned so far in each group,

Define implementation strategies in the 5th year

to consolidate and institutionalize project components within our partner institutions;

Refine inter-relationships between project components and integrate SWHISA activities into a unifying framework;

Review implementation procedures for woreda level activities and develop follow-up strategies;


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Review the revised performance measurement framework (PMF)

In view of CIDA comments

Review and adjust reach and targets

Finalize SWHISA M&E framework for reporting on results;

Review activity schedule and prepare group/component Gantt Chart with benchmarks and milestones for performance review;

Enhance cohesion and team building between SWHISA team by understanding scope, constraints and opportunities for collaboration among the Team; and

Streamline project management issues (not HR issues) for improved support to the Team.


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Deliverables

Completed Gant charts, including reconciled responsibilities by each team

Compilation of lessons learned by each group

Compilation of implementation strategy for the 5th year by each group

Revised PMF

Compilation of recommendations for improving effectiveness of TA, Mentoring and management


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Changes in 5th year WP and strategies

Major shift in focus by bringing the woredas in the forefront of implementation

Bank accounts opened for each woreda

Agreement signed with MM woreda others to follow

The agreement entails changes in the role of coordinators and experts:

The role of coordinators changes more to mentoring and following up

SWHISA experts’ roles also change; Team-based mentoring as opposed to individual based mentoring

New processes to work with (IADP, WRMP, as well as ADSWE)

BPR almost complete


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Addendum Fully integrated (most activities already addressed)

A better approach followed in the Preparation of the plan; undertaking mandate and Gap analysis in the PI processes

Generally the strategic direction established in the 2008-09 work plan will be pursued and builds upon the progress already achieved.

The emphasis is on consolidation,

to ensure successes achieved are rooted in the activities and programs of PIs and woredas, and

to respond to priority gaps as a result of revised mandates due to BPR.


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Strategies for Achieving Results Devote more resources and efforts to strengthening the

demand/response interface:

Consolidation and Institutionalization of Lessons Learned:

Continue to promote the benefit of practical demonstration:

Engage with and provide support to local networks and agencies involved in water harvesting and food security:

Strengthen Performance Monitoring and Reporting System:

Impact positively on the environment:

Gender Mainstreaming:


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