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Module 6

Using Indicators to Measure Progress and Performance

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Objectives

• Understand how indicators can be applied to measure progress with IWRM and facilitate cooperation between river basins.

• Appreciate the use of indicators to establish goals and measure performance.

Key Messages

• This module will:• Define indicators and how they are used;• Present the criteria for the development of

indicators;• Relate the minimum set of indicators to water

resources management functions; and • Propose a minimum set of indicators for

measuring progress towards sustainable management of water resources.

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Needs Assessment

• Lack of understanding of objectives of WUP outputs and beneficial framework among key stakeholders

• Lack of involvement of primary users

• Lack of involvement of academes, scientists and researchers

• Need more two-way communication channels

• Need more active involvement of stakeholders

• Need more attractive media and wider dissemination mechanism

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Guide to Communication

• Identify key partners• Clarify desired relationship• Agree on key messages• Define objectives• Select Strategies• Choose a mix of tactics • Incorporate evaluation

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Partners in Communication

• Co-operating– Internal = project team– External = WUP Fin, WUP JICA, WUP French,

Suppliers• Co-implementing

– Internal = MRC & NMC and key line agencies’ Program Staff

– External = Other WR development and investment initiatives like MWRAP, NNRBDSP, GMS

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Partners in Communication

• Decision Making– Internal = JC, Council, NMC Directors– External = Senior Managers of national and

provincial planning institutions• Co-thinking = Academes, Researchers, WR

specialized institutions, other RBOs• Co-knowing = Interest groups, mass org.,

NGOs, the public

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Desired Relationships (DRs)

• What sort of relationship is desired with a particular category of partners that would lead to trust and participation

• Focus on quality of the relationships rather than the mere transfer of information

• DRs are the basis for developing communication objectives and strategies

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Key Messages

• What are the Mekong Agreement, PDIES, PWUM, PNPCA, PMFM and PWQ?

• How do they apply, who are affected, and what are the benefits of MA and the Procedures?

• How can different stakeholders involve in the implementation of MA and the applications of the Procedures and DSF

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Objectives for Co-operating Partners

Desired Outcomes• Thorough understanding

of benefits and applications of WUP outputs

• Specialized in his/her own areas

• Close cooperation

Communication Objectives• Exchange of information

on the performance of the activities within the project

• Provide continued Professional Development

• Promoting Team work and visual team

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Objectives for Co-implementing Partners

Desired Outcomes• Good understanding of

benefits and applications of WUP outputs

• Application of the Procedures and tools in Program Planning

• Timely information exchange and sharing

Objectives• Exchange of information

on the application of WUP outputs in their works,

• Stimulate a positive, co-working attitude

• Establish “services and support” relationship

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Objectives for Co-thinking Partners

Desired Outcomes• Increased awareness and

understanding of the benefits and application of the Procedures and tools (including MA and MRC)

• Increased cooperation

Objectives• To inform, interest and

stimulate a positive , co-working attitude

• To give continuous back-up support

• To promote strategic alliances and Integrated Partnerships

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Objectives for Co-knowing Partners

Desired Outcomes• Have a good

understanding of benefits of MA WUP outputs and the role of MRC in the basin

• Increased public participation in MRC works

Objectives• Informing and giving

them the possibility to respond

• To encourage participation of the public in MRC work

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Objectives for Decision Makers

Desired Outcomes• Internal: demonstrate

commitment in the implementation of MA and the Procedures

• External: Have a good understanding of MRC role, MA, WUP Outputs and their benefits

Objectives• To inform• To stimulate a positive

attitude• To seek advices and

endorsement

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Recommended Strategies

• Competency-based modular training • Integrated partnerships• Strategic alliances and network• Message design and delivery• Wide-range of publications• Attractive web page development • Localizing WUP dissemination packages

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Strategies (Cont.)

• Consultation and feedback• Keeping Procedures and DSF on Mekong

Agenda• Using variety of interaction and

communication tools• Promoting two-way communication and

stakeholder involvement• Outreach to other international RBOs