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The Scotland Malawi Partnership

The Scotland Malawi Partnership. Support available for those developing new projects and partnerships. Common challenges: Shared Learning. www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL Constantly updated (v1.2) Not just focused on SG Not legal or financial advice Can get auto alerts Can offer training

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The Scotland Malawi Partnership

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  1. The Scotland Malawi Partnership Support available for those developing new projects and partnerships

  2. Common challenges: Shared Learning www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL Constantly updated (v1.2) Not just focused on SG Not legal or financial advice Can get auto alerts Can offer training INPUT INTO IT! www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL

  3. Project Design “Prevention better than cure” • Partnership Agreement template (appendix one) • Secondary contact at each side? • Each sides’ priorities, expectations and concerns? • Communication plan? • When will it end, and what happens after that? www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL

  4. Partnership Principles Planning and implementing together Appropriateness Respect, trust and mutual understanding Transparency and Accountability No one left behind Effectiveness Reciprocity Sustainability Do no Harm Interconnectivity (joining up with others) Parity (equality) www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL

  5. Sustainability Read critical literature (e.g. DamisaMoyo) Focus on Partnership Principles Be open with partners about when the project will end Measure success on what is being achieved 1, 5 and 10 years after cash stops flowing Build capacity Be open to different ways to achieve the same goal Don’t be afraid to engage private sector in search for sustainability www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL

  6. Understanding cultural differences Common experiences: • Being “treated like royalty” • Understanding hierarchies • Differing gender roles/expectations • Slow progress • Sensitive financial information • Per Diems • Formal meetings • Problematic email correspondence UNDERSTANDING & RESPECT www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL

  7. Human Resources Recruitment: Application forms Discuss salaries prior to selection Clarity on salary and benefits Employment Law Malawi Revenue Authority Mywage.com Remuneration: Determining appropriate remuneration Factor in inflation www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL

  8. Exchange Rates Relatively stable this year (650 - 717 MK:1GBP ) Traditional May-Oct increase due to tobacco Seismic shifts: May 2012 devalued by 50%; May 2013 increased 30% Have two accounts (FCDA and MK) in Malawi Decide estimated exchange rate using historical average GIVE CLEAR NARRATIVE IN APPLICATION Register the risk – plan if exceeds acceptable range Keep in contact with funder – try to maintain buffer www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL

  9. Historic exchange rates: The last year www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL

  10. Historic exchange rates: The last two years www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL

  11. Historic exchange rates: The last five years www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL

  12. Inflation Need to factor in inflation into budget • decide based on recent history • Clear narrative in application • Register the risk • Plans if outside acceptable ranges Formal rates can vary from reality on the ground – CFSC – Basic Needs Basket Good info at: • Trading Economics • Reserve Bank of Malawi www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL

  13. Historic Inflation: Last five years www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL

  14. Government of Malawi • MGDSII (2011-16) • Economic Recovery Plan – NO LONGER IN USE • National Education Sector Plan (NESP) • Health Sector Strategic Plan (2011-16) Local District Development Plans and Socio Economic Profiles Contact details of Strand Leads etc www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL

  15. Practicalities Risk Assessments How to approach and what to include Communications: Importance of regular scheduled calls / Skypes MaSP Communication and Resource Centres Local online forums (Blantyre Chat, Zomba Chat, Lilongwe Chat, Facebook groups) www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL

  16. SMP ongoing support • Office support and advice • Practical guides (Living/working; shipping; school links; per diems) • News Bulletin (news, opportunities, events, exchange rates/inflation) • Events • Database and Online Mapping Tool • Report on all SG funded projects • Training (Chichewa, Chitumbuka, cultural awareness, coms) • Forums: • Business, trade, investment and tourism • Governance • Health • Primary and Secondary Education • Further and Higher Education

  17. MaSP ongoing support Office support and advice News Bulletin Events Symposiums Communication and Resource Centres Database online Training – Project management Strand Forums Regional Clusters www.tinyurl.com/SMPCCSL

  18. Zikomo!

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