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The regional PAR-AC CoP

The regional PAR-AC CoP. Where from? Where to?. Dan Dionisie, PAR-AC Policy Specialist, BRC PAR-AC CoP meeting, Oct 2007. Brief look back. Global PAR CoP meeting (Apr 2004, Bratislava) brief regional (side) session on joint programming called by BRC... but no follow-up

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The regional PAR-AC CoP

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  1. The regional PAR-AC CoP Where from? Where to? Dan Dionisie, PAR-AC Policy Specialist, BRC PAR-AC CoP meeting, Oct 2007

  2. Brief look back • Global PAR CoP meeting (Apr 2004, Bratislava) • brief regional (side) session on joint programming called by BRC... but no follow-up • First Regional PAR-AC CoP meeting (May 2005, Bratislava) • membership survey preceded the meeting (including votes on priorities)... but no follow-up • CoP consulted on the priorities for the 2006-2010 Regional Programme / RPAP • 2nd Regional meeting (March 2006, Bratislava) • roundtable with external experts • discussion about linking regional programme with country programmes, and CoP role in this • specific (sub-)regional initiatives proposed by COs and BRC were discussed (subsequently implemented jointly) • Consistent effort and noticeable trend towards the CoP playing an increasing role in regional programming (...hope to advance to next level after this meeting)

  3. Key features of a successful CoP ...no definitive answer, but... • Shared Vision & consistent leadership/facilitation • somehow constrained by high staff turnover (COs, BRC) • KM unit at BRC investing strategically in strengthening CoPs (training for facilitators, workspaces) • Sense of community • tacit knowledge, team approach, active members (core group) • CoP vs. CO focal points on PAR-AC • Sense of purpose, result-orientation • CoP’s own outputs, initiatives vs contributions to regional, country results? • Knowledge Management vs programming role? • defining a role vis-a-vis global CoP (not a simple subset)

  4. Key features of a successful CoP (cont’d) • Enabling IT platform • online workspace to facilitate flexible networking, collaborative work • minimize transaction costs • Institutionalization • so far largely informal, on voluntary basis • membership charter? ToR? induction kit for newcomers? • will the (MYFF-based) sub-practice structure survive under the new SP?

  5. Progress so far • Enhancing CoP’s role in regional programming • significant progress since March 2006 (participatory regional programming, joint implementation, support to CO-led initiatives, establishment of programme and resource framework for demand-driven PAR activities) • Knowledge networking • (extended) CoP supports other networks (ACPN, Regional PAR Network of Practitioners and Experts) • on-going work on IT platform • comprehensive inventory of CO projects • some (but not much) CO-generated exchanges, mostly “radial” traffic

  6. Looking forward... • What are we after? • CoP as sounding board for, and generator of regional initiatives, helps linking regional and country projects, making regional programme demand-driven and enhancing impact, sustainability • interactive IT platform / workspace facilitates increasing p2p networking, collaborative work, with BRC as facilitator, knowledge manager, advisor and sponsor for CoP-generated initiatives

  7. ... to be continued

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