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www.win-sa.org.za. Vision and Mission. Vision Well-organised and informed sector able to effectively deliver water supply and sanitation services to the people of SA Mission To ensure the body of knowledge in the sector is well managed, readily accessible and applied.
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Vision and Mission Vision Well-organised and informed sector able to effectively deliver water supply and sanitation services to the people of SA Mission To ensure the body of knowledge in the sector is well managed, readily accessible and applied. FocusImproved decision-making and performance of local government
Why was WIN formed? • Fragmentation of information and knowledge • Lack of clarity on how to access information & lessons • Limited effective response to user needs • Information and knowledge undervalued • Learning and sharing culture untapped • Potential for greater effectiveness through synergy & coordination
What are the objectives of WIN? • Incremental improvement of access to and use of information and knowledge • Appropriate information for improved water services sector performance • Create a culture of learning and sharing amongst sector stakeholders. • Strengthen the capital & potential of WS information / knowledge centres & maximise returns on existing investment
WIN Phases of Development (2003 to 2008) 2003 – 2005 GEARING UPPHASE 2005-2007 GROWTHPHASE 2008 ++ SUSTAINABILITY PHASE
2005-2007: GROWTHPHASE FEATURES • Partnerships/ Networks • Value Adding Services • Knowledge dissemination facility • Governance DELIVERABLES • Integrated sector information & knowledge networking • Sharing & learning promoted thru services, focusing on topical issues/programs • Access to sector wide and international information • Sector networks & forums capacitated to sustain own knowledge management • Accountability to the sector
Key Focus Areas + Products & Services institutionalisation • WIN Product & Services • Publications • Dissemination facility + Portal • Lesson documentation • Reviews • Learning activities • Facilitation & support Access to Knowledge (KFA 2) Building the Network (KFA 1) Strengthening A Learning Culture (KFA 3) capacity building
Access to knowledge Portal Who’s KFA 2who? WIN Newsletter Restructuring of portal content WIN Intranet Discussion Forum WIN Partner web sites Civil society database SADC Knowledge dissemination portal Intelligent Mailing List
Strengthening a learning culture Through Bringing in the Harvest The WIN Lessons Series Sector Collaboration Review Support to sector people to people learning
Learning Beyond Documentation Portal WIN Lesson series Mailing WIN Field Note Publication WIN lesson Training Learning space Seminar Sitevisit Action Learning Forum of reflection
Additional Activities • Support to sector communities of practice • District Water Services Managers’ Forum • South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Municipal WSP Network
“Speak to us” • Comments on Lesson Series email to lessons@win-sa.org.za • Sector Collaboration Review feedback & discussion lessons@win-sa.org.za • Portal content email to win-sa@wrc.org.za • Register a lesson for documentation email to ndalad@win-sa.org.za • Learning space facilitation and exchange visits email ndalad@win-sa.org.za