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RESA PROJECT: KEY OUTPUTS 1 st April, 2009 RAJESH KUMAR, CUTS INTERNATIONAL. MID TERM REVIEW MEETING RESA MEETING. PRESENTATION OUTLINE. Project outputs Brief about the key outputs Networking and outreach Advocacy Way forward. PROJECT OUTPUTS. Territorial base paper (TBP)
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RESA PROJECT: KEY OUTPUTS 1st April, 2009 RAJESH KUMAR, CUTS INTERNATIONAL MID TERM REVIEW MEETINGRESA MEETING
PRESENTATION OUTLINE • Project outputs • Brief about the key outputs • Networking and outreach • Advocacy • Way forward
PROJECT OUTPUTS • Territorial base paper (TBP) • Territorial training manual (TTM) • Local vernacular handouts • Event reports • E-newsletters • Synthesis base paper • Project poster • Articles and policy briefs • Media coverage
TERRITORIAL BASE PAPER (TBP) • Objective: review the current status of reforms and consumer perceptions • Input: base line consumer survey and literature review • Discussion: discussion on the draft during RG meeting • Translation: local vernacular handouts for GIMs • Importance: One of the key outputs of the project to be used for policy advocacy
TERRITORIAL TRAINING MANUAL (TTM) • Objective Train the local CSOs on policy and regulatory issues in power sector • Key contents • Electricity reforms process • Regulatory decision-making process • Rights and responsibilities of consumers • Importance • Highly appreciated by the resource persons • Useful and consumer friendly document
E-NEWSLETTER • Quarterly circulation • Circulation: PAC, RG, Partners, and posting on FunCom as well COLF • Layout of the E-Newsletter • Major news items on policy and regulatory developments • Format and content was appreciated by key PAC members and well as other readers
NETWORKING AND OUTREACH • RESA web page: effective communication tool • http://www.cuts-ccier.org/RESA/index.htm • Regular updations: publications, event reports, media clips • Use of vernacular versions for the better outreach • Networking among various stakeholders such as policy makers, regulators, utilities, CSOs has increased
ADVOCACY INITIATIVES • Active involvement of policy makers, media and regulators • TBP was shared with RG/PAC Member comprise ofpolicy makers, regulators as well as utility representatives • All partners and associated local CSOs participated in public hearings and consultation process • Key systematic problems have been recorded from the GIMs I and would be discussed with relevant authorities
WAY FORWARD • Further improve communication channel among stakeholders • Answers to the systematic problems of consumers • Strengthening the further networking • Wider dissemination of project findings • Replicate the success in other territories