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Launch WES-Net India State chapters:

WES-Net India- a Knowledge Hub: A Knowledge, Research and Capacity Building Network for Rural and Urban WASH. Launch WES-Net India State chapters: Gujarat / Rajasthan/ MP/ Maharashtra--08/04, 07/05, 24/06, and 18/08/2011

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Launch WES-Net India State chapters:

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  1. WES-Net India- a Knowledge Hub:A Knowledge, Research and Capacity Building Network for Rural and Urban WASH

  2. Launch WES-Net India State chapters: • Gujarat/ Rajasthan/ MP/ Maharashtra--08/04, 07/05, 24/06, and 18/08/2011 • Jharkhand/ Bihar ??/ Chattisgarh/ …………….................16/06, 29/07/2011 • AP/ Orissa/ Kerala/ TN/ Karnataka;……………….. 10/05/2011, 01/08, 29/08 • WB / Assam/ North-East …………………………………………….Sept.’ 2011 • Delhi/ Haryana/ / Punjab/ UP • Himachal / Uttrakhand/ J&K…............................................. ……Oct’ 2011 Funding Partners: WAI, PI, WSP-SA, UN agencies, AFPRO,…………… Network/ co-opt/ associate: • FANSA, Saci-Water’s, CEC, Wash Institute, CEE, PLAN International, VISWA ?, PRAVAH, WASMO, India chapter-GWP, Sol. Exchange……,

  3. WES-Net India Objectives Objectives: • Integrate and Enhance sector partners knowledge (both tacit and knowledge products) • Strengthen and utilizethe partners work, experiences and proven experiences/ practices • Improve coordination, communication for knowledge sharing and foster more effective partnershipsat all levels • Facilitateand encourage debates and dialogueson critical, crucial issues and disseminate information and knowledge about solutions on what works & delivers in sector • Advocate support to the DDWS-National/ states plans, policy and programs, with special focus to poor, disadvantaged& marginalized

  4. WES-Net India - TASKS INPUTS: • Sector Coordination/ facilitation; • Sector Communication; • Dialogue, Events and Discussion; • Capacity Building & Research ; • Advocacy- OUTPUTS/ Expectations- a. Knowledge learning and sharing platform • Exchange knowledge • Learning and sharing Platform • Joint events-coordinated/ co-branding of events- thru.’ and with partners • Participate in joint (multi-partner) b. Documentation- • Disseminate partners work on best practices • Policy briefs on contemporary issues and position papers • Recommendations and findings

  5. WES-Net India- TASKS c. Research coordination: • Perform synthesis of the solution exchange work • Publish an Annual Research Compendium • A repository of practical solutions of problems - implementation level d. Advocacy for improved DWS -Policy, programs& systems- • Launch strategic issue based advocacy campaigns, also on contemporary issues • Support message/s campaigning and crucial, thematic, implementation issues • Debate and discuss also in public domain thru.’ events and seminars • Arrange validation of synthesized knowledge products prior to dissemination • Produce reports as part of inputs to GOI/ states policy and planning (Contemporary issues e.g.Water safety and security planning, WASH in Schools, , barriers to communication (strategy) for sanitation, networking, Hand – washing, WQM&S, Menstrual hygiene, Climate Change, IWRM, Communication, IEC, Eco- san, P-P-P, E-governance& M&E, CSR,Women&Children

  6. Recap of meetings in states : • TOR for state chapters working group in place • 2 states WES-Net India secretariat hosted- CEE, Gujarat hosts for 2 years - Plan India, Jharkhand hosts for 6 months- Identify partners for Bihar, Orissa, North-East &J&K - in progress • Identify critical/ crucial gaps for undertaking work on:- Thematic/ Research/Specific action research-Initiated in Gujarat 24/06 - Capacity building… Offer from DWS Jharkhand - Associate with existing network FAN-SA and Saci-Water’s - Explore co-opt with CEC and WI • Explore co-opting/ complementary role corporate sector- CSR in Gujarat ?? • Explore funding/ support possibilities for WES-Net India and its portfolio

  7. observation during meetings at State/s level: • State chapter based on “Complementing –n- Collaborative“ relationships • Interaction, participation, Sharing and research for changes at policy, institutional and implementation levels- a must • WES-Net should function beyond library functions • State chapter a voluntary move by participating orgn.’, networks & professionals • WES-Net to include info. compilation, interpretation for dissemination to larger audience and specific target population • Pooling of knowledge and information by partners is voluntary, a must • Research on impact analysis –x country/ x states required

  8. Contd…………..observation during meetings: • Appropriate and affordable technological solutions with after servicing ? • Standardization, validation, innovation and accountability ?? • Planning based on WSS integrated with local WRM -a must • Initiate Internship and research fellowships with donors/ CSR co-opt • People’s institutions critical for sustainable management. Systemic changes, appropriate institutions and capacities –a must • Availability of Reliable data for validation and analysis of demand vs supply and system performance ?? • Slippage of villages into uncovered/unsafe source category be recognized • Greater involvement of CSR/ Corporate, Bankable partnership models?

  9. WES NET INDIA KEY ACTIVITIES 2011-12: • Organizational issues- consolidation and promotional: • WES-Net India Governing Body(GB) elections- preparations in progress • WES-Net broacher , brief concept note, letter of invitation to join as member- done • WES-Net India statutory compliances, PAN NO. Audit and Annual reports end 2010-11, - Finalized • Improve, update & organize Website services- -ongoing; • Streamline WES-Net India Internal administration, compliances- in progress • Focus complementarities, Networking and collaborations with other portals-ongoing

  10. WES NET INDIA KEY ACTIVITIES 2011-12: • WES-Net India portfolio functions: • Blue Book Volume 1st – done • Publish WES-Net directory (printed and electronic versions)- in progress • Comparative study WES-Net India strength vs other networks/ forums-ongoing • Establish 5 state chapters & network with partners- 2 chapters launched • Partners hosts the state secretariat-also on rotation basis • TORs state chapters working group)- done • Expand membership base@500 /yr.-CSOs, Govt.’,Private/ Corp’t& Acad-ongoing • Fund raising- ongoing • Facilitate networking and events – ongoing (WWD-2011 and WASHCostPpt) • Enhance partnerships at states/ central levels- ongoing

  11. Home Page of WES-Net India

  12. Menu Items • Home: It includes the latest news, latest press releases, new solution exchange questions and much more about the Water and Sanitation sector. • About Us: It gives brief introduction about the WES-Net India, its work, structure functioning, Objectives, Initiatives and Research and Studies. • WES Resource Bank: Provide links to various sites containing publications and other materials have been provided. • Newsletter: Every year Newsletter of WES-Net India printed and the soft copy of the newsletter posted on the WES-Net India website. • Workshops & Events: Gives information about the latest National and International Workshop and Events details related to Water and Sanitation sector. • Training Courses: Gives information about the latest National and International Training Courses details related to Water and Sanitation sector.

  13. MENU ITEMS • Vacancies: Gives information about the latest National and International Vacancies details related to Water and Sanitation sector. • Press Releases: It is the month-wise archive section of all the press release related to WASH Sector. • Join Us: Click on this link, fill the form and become member of WES-Net India • Wes Resource Center: It gives information about the work of various organisations and professionals engaged in the water and sanitation sector to facilitate effective exchange of information and experience. • List Serves: By this service you can receive or post information pertaining to the sector to a larger group of audience very efficiently. • Archive: It is the year-wise archive section of all WASH Sector events from 2008 to till now.

  14. Review 1st meeting held at Ranchi on 16/06/2011 WES-Net India Ppt discussed on: • Situational analysis • Hurdles in the sector • HDI- Jharkhand state • National/ state DDWS policy and program 2012 (and beyond ??) • Key WASH activities • WES-Net India- Aim, Goal, Objectives • WES-Net India Tasks and Outputs • WES- Net India on website; www.wesnetindia.org • State chapters- a step forward Important deliberations: • Mapping of organizations, geo. location, area of work and target population • Agree on operational modalities/ strategy for WES-Net India state chapter • Agree on working group and draft TOR • Plan India hosts the secretariat for“WES-Net India Jharkhand State Chapter” • DWS offers to support its training requirements statewide, & adjoining states thru.’ VISWA

  15. Meetings with agencies: Meetings on 16/06: • SWSM/ DWS; • UNICEF; • FEMALE; tribal area • PLAN India, • AFPRO Meetings on 27 and 28/07/2011: • VISWA; • UNICEF; • PLAN India; - • IXSS; - interface with academic and knowledge bodies • Mahila Samakhya- MS; Women focus, SSHE, Menstrual hygiene, sanitation+ • CEE; - Paryavaran Mitra (WASH in schools ++) • WAI; • Sulabh International at Delhi and Ranchi • GSF- invited to meeting today

  16. Regional/ state chapters- A step forward in 2011: Activities State Chapter: • Identify working group within state chapter partners, Draft TOR for Working Group • Mapping of organizations, geo. location, area of work and target population-Launch drive to expand membership base at states/ regional level • Draft and agree on operational modalities/ strategy for WES-Net India state chapter • Initiate debate and dialogue on most critical-crucial issues, Gaps and challenges • Identify thematic and action research and capacity building areas, and Review DWS strategy, sector messages, other needs and research to adapt locally • Establish Core groups (thematic (technical, policy, implementation, advocacy) and on research specific issues) • Identify and establish region/ states calendar of events • Organize, Initiate events learning alliances & lobbying- by co-branding/co-funding • Identify 5 most priority subjects for research and research coordination during 2011 • Consolidate regional/ state chapters Explore funding possibilities for WES-Net state/ regional center

  17. Risks………… This may be perceived by the states & the Civil Society (CS) with risks, as: • UN centric Feeling in the govt.’ (states and National) of being interfered, undermined and monitored and hence held accountable • Duplication of efforts (IWP, ISP, WES- Net Solution Exchange, FANSA, Saki-Waters, WASH India coalition, Arghayam, WASMO, WASH institute etc. WSSO (S/DWSM) etc. – Overlapping, feeling that add to already prevailing confusion • NGOs fear limiting opportunities-Too much sharing, too much transparency, hence too much exposure and vulnerability • NGOs, CS database of program/projects, budgets, Geographic areas, policies, plans and implementation may feel shall threaten their autonomy • Agencies simply unwilling to share info. for web posting • Too much info. on web, will result in better informed people- may raise issues of too much of governance and accountability

  18. Thank you for your Cooperation……. Avinash Zutshi, National Coordinator E-mail: avinash.zutshi@gmail.com; www.wesnetindia.org; Mob: +91-0-9811758762; Tel: +91-11-28525412; Ext- 239; Fax: +91-11-28520343; Address: 25/1A, Institutional Area, Pankha Road, D- Block, JanakPuri, New Delhi-110058

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