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SWHISA Fifth Year Work Planning Session

SWHISA Fifth Year Work Planning Session. Work shop objectives, changes in 5 th WP and strategies 05-06 August, 2009, Bahir Dar Dereje Biruk, ATL. My Presentation Purpose of the session Changes in 5th year WP and strategies Strategies for Achieving Results SWHISA Team reorganization :.

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SWHISA Fifth Year Work Planning Session

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  1. SWHISA Fifth Year Work Planning Session Work shop objectives, changes in 5th WP and strategies 05-06 August, 2009, Bahir Dar Dereje Biruk, ATL

  2. My Presentation • Purpose of the session • Changes in 5th year WP and strategies • Strategies for Achieving Results • SWHISA Team reorganization: 5th year Work planning Workshop 05 - 06 Aug 2009 (Dereje Biruk, ATL)

  3. 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; 5th year Work planning Workshop 05 - 06 Aug 2009 (Dereje Biruk, ATL)

  4. 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. 5th year Work planning Workshop 05 - 06 Aug 2009 (Dereje Biruk, ATL)

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

  6. 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 5th year Work planning Workshop 05 - 06 Aug 2009 (Dereje Biruk, ATL)

  7. 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. 5th year Work planning Workshop 05 - 06 Aug 2009 (Dereje Biruk, ATL)

  8. 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: 5th year Work planning Workshop 05 - 06 Aug 2009 (Dereje Biruk, ATL)

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

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