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Rural Development through Integrated Forest and Water Resources Management
in Southeast Europe (LEIWW)
SWG Assembly Meeting, December 4th, 2015 Bari
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Outline
04.12.2015
1. Introduction
2. Results of the LEIWW Inception
3. Roles and responsibilities during implementation
4. Proposed steering structure
5. Way forward
Rural Development trough Integrated Forest and Water Resources Management in Southeast Europe (LEIWW)
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The programme with a duration of 3 years (2015-2017)
• Is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
• Is a common programme between SWG and GIZ aiming to build capacities for rural development, sustainable forest and water resource management
• Objective and interventions commonly developed and based on regionalproposals
• Targets 6 countries in South-East-Europe: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia
• Works on regional, national and local level in the Area Based Development (ABD) cross-border regions
• Lead executing agencies (political partner) are the Ministries of Agriculture, through their membership in the SWG
• Guiding principle : Implementation in partnership and through regional structures of SWG
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Common objectives and indicators
The regional capacities for sustainable water resources and forest management within the scope of rural economic development are improved.
1. The Standing Working Group for Regional Rural Development (SWG) has introduced 3 positions to intersectoral strategic processes in South East Europe. These positions are developed in cooperation with other relevant regional organizations.
2. Four evidence-based policy recommendations of the SWG regarding the EU-compliant integration of environmental objectives into agricultural/ rural development policies are endorsed in 4 SWG member territories.
3. Six measures to promote income generation through the sustainable use of natural resources are implemented in 4 cross-border areas. One of these measures focuses on economic activities for women.
4. Two selected measures for integrated water resources and forest management are implemented on the basis of intersectoral agreements in 2 cross-border areas.
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The three central fields of intervention1. Improving coordination between the environment, for estry, water and rural
development/agriculture sectors
• Contribution to multi-stakeholder, regional strategy processes
• Promotion of regional cooperation, exchange and learning
2. Integrating environmental objectives in rural devel opment and agricultural policies
• Policy analysis and evidence-based policy recommendations to incorporate environmental objectives in national policies
• Advisory services on the harmonization of agricultural and rural development policies with the EU Acquis
3. A) Planning of integrated forest and water managem ent approaches in cross-border regionsB) Income generation and diversification based on t he use of natural resources in cross-border regions
• Income generation through the sustainable use of natural resources, including economic activities of women
• Measures for integrated water and forest resources management
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Inception Phase (09/15 – 01/16)…
• Aims at identifying strategic objectives and concretising the programme strategy based on
• Matching regional priorities with the means/goals of the programme
• Concretisation of main stakeholder groups , modes of delivery and roles and responsibilities for cooperation
• Identification of alignment platforms for cooperation and scaling-up
• Confirmation of cross-border regions and identification of pilot measures
• Identification of gaps of existing assessments and define principles and baselines for monitoring of results
• Identify needs and strategies for qualification / capacity development
• Development of a strategic and operational steering structure
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Implementation of the inception phase
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SWG
• Contribution to the coordination and implementation of the programme inception
• Stakeholder analysis
• Confirmation of the f cross-border regions
• Identification of needs and strategies for qualification and capacity development
• Contribution to the strategy development, operational planning, results framework and monitoring of the programme.
GIZ (programme team, headquarters, consultants)
• Overall coordination, priorities derived from the offer commissioned by BMZ
• Organisational Development for the LEIWW programme, facilitation of the inception phase (Robert Lukesch, ÖAR Regionalberatung GmbH)
• Measures for natural resource management and income generation in the cross-border regions Thomas Wehinger, Naccon GmbH)
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Processes of the LEIWW inception phase :
SWGAssembly Session
cross-border regionsstakeholder consultations
Agricultural Policy Forum
Ministerial Meeting
Program
me inception
Program
me inception
Planning inputs derived at regional, national and local level
-based on strategies, priorities, needs,
-
adding value to existing approaches
-contribute to common strategy development and programme planning
Albania
Drina-TaraDrina-Tara
Study Tour Ireland
Regional consultations (RCC, REC, GWP)
Expert Inputs from SWG, GIZ and recruited thirds
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Macedonia
Kosovo
MontenegroSerbia
PrespaPrespa
SharraSharra
consultations in the cross-border pilot regions
via the SWG-RRD
consultations in the cross-border pilot regions
via the SWG-RRD
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Region
SWG AnnualAssembly Session
LEIWW Strategic planning
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Drina-Sava
National consultations via the SWG-RRD and
Regional Working Groups
Integration of LEIWW+ in Macedonia by SDC
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Main results of the inception phase
• Concretisation of the strategy
• Updated results model and logframe for the overall programme (results matrix) with baselines and stakeholder analysis
• SWG proposal defining outputs, indictors and activi ties strongly contributing to the overall programme. Implementation within the frame of a financing agreement (1,027,000 EUR) plus SWG contribution (256,750 EUR)
• Four ABD-Cross-border regions confirmed
• Draft plan of operations
• Stakeholder analysis and mapping
• Roles and responsibilities in project implementation
• Development of a steering structure
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CBA: Cross-border-areasFA: FinancingAgreementNRM: Natural Re-sourceManagementP2P: People toPeopleSTE/LTE: Short-/long-term expert
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Outcome/Module Objective : The regional capacities for sustainable water and forestry management within th e
scope of rural economic development are improved
Outcome/Module Objective : The regional capacities for sustainable water and forestry management within th e
scope of rural economic development are improved
Output A: Improved intersectoral coordination between the environment, forestry, water and rural development/agriculture
Output B : Preconditions for an evidence-based and EU
compliant policy development for integration of environmental objectives in agricultural policy /
rural development policy are created
SWG Policy Dialoguestructure is consolidated
and serves as a backbone for common
policy recommendationsand networking
Evidence-based policy assessments and gap analyses
have been conducted with regard to RD in general, ANC and the
sustainable management of natural resources (integrated water
and forest management) in SEE
Intersectoral coordinationprocesses between responsible
ministries/organisations on environmental and agricultural
topics within SEE 2020 strategyestablished (afforestation, irrigation, climate change)
Capacities ofstakeholders to
developproposals for the
grant scheme andother sources
(CBC) arestrengthened
Income of rural actors in the promoted VCs/regions have
been increased based on sustainable NRM
Stakeholders submitproposals
Grant schemes are
improved regarding
quality criteria for
sustainablemanage-
ment of NR
Grant schemes are im-plemented in CB areas
Measures for natural resource manage-
ment/ income genera-tion are part of
CBC-pro-grammes
P2P actions
developed and
supported
Cross-bordercooperation
improved
Policy recommendations developedare fed into public discourse and
policy dialogue
Measures for integrated
NRM (water and forestry)
are implemented
Measures promoting income generation through
SNRM are implemented
Networking,, Organisational Development, HCD (Training)
SWG Financingagreement, STE
Natural resources(water/forests) are
managed moresustainably
Advisory services, HCD
Advisory services, HCD
Project proposals for
funding sustainable NR management and income
generation have been developed(Result already
achieved )
New project
proposalsare
developed
SWG Financingagreement,
STE
SWG Financingagreement,
STE
Grants
SWG Financ. Agr.
Advisory services, HCD
SWG Financing agreement, STE, LTE
Interdisciplinary SWG Expert Networks (Academia, public and
private sector, NGOs) and RE-AWGs are strengthened
SWG Financingagreement, STE
Dialogue, Organisational Development, HCD
(Training)
Agricultural and RD policiesintegrate environmental aspects
in a EU-compliant wayOutmigration from rural
CBA is slowed down
Policy recommendations taken upregionally/in selected SWG member
territories (AgPol/IPARD)
Grants
SWG FA
Networking, Advisory Services
STE, LTE SWG Financingagreement
Output 1 Output 2 Output 3
Positions developed in co-operation with
other regional organisations are
introduced in regio-nalintersectoral strate-gyprocesses (SEE 2020,
Nexus dialogues)
Grant schemes have beendeveloped
(Result already achieved )
Results modelLEIWW
Output C : Models for the sustainable use of natural
resources are demonstrated in selected CBA
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Results: Output IOverall BMZ Programme SWG Contribution
Output Intersectoral coordination and planning processes at the interface of rural development, agriculture, environment, forest and water are improved on national and regional level.
Regional inter-sectoral coordination and cooperation at the interface between agriculture, rural development and sustainable management of natural resources contributed to the implementation of regional strategy processes in SEE
Indicators A1. The SWG RRD introduces 2 proposals regarding the design of the ‘Environment’ Dimension into the SEE 2020 Strategy.
A2. Within the implementation scope of the SEE 2020 Strategy (Pillar ‘Sustainable Growth’, Dimension ‘Environment’), intersectoral coordination processes on 3 topics are established at regional level between responsible ministries/ relevant organizations regarding environmental and agricultural policies.
1. SWG RRD has developed measures with regard to the implementation of the indicators stipulated in the SEE Strategy 2020, Pillar ‘Sustainable Growth’, Dimension ‘Environment’ (afforestation, irrigation) ;
2. Within the scope of the SEE 2020 Strategy implementation (Pillar ‘Sustainable Growth’, Dimension ‘Environment’), inter-sectoral coordination processes/sub-programs on 3 topics have been developed at regional level between responsible ministries/ relevant organizations regarding environmental and agricultural policies (Climate change and Nexus approach).
Activities • SWG RRD input to the design and implementation of the SEE 2020 Strategy
• Design of national and regional coordination and planning processes
• Examples for coordination processes and dialogue platforms (national, regional) for intersectoral planning
• Development of SWG RRD positions for regional Nexus Dialogues (e.g. contribution of the agricultural sector to the implementation of the Water Framework Directive, ecosystem services in agriculture, etc.)
• Participation and contribution on SEE 2020 Strategy coordination activities; e. g. Agri-Environmental WG within RCC
• Development of SWG RRD positions for regional Nexus and Climate Change Dialogues (e.g. contribution of the agricultural sector to the implementation of the Water Framework Directive, ecosystem services in agriculture, etc.).
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Results: Output II BMZ Programme SWG Contribution
Output The preconditions for evidence-based and EU-compliant policy design regarding environmental objectives in rural development and agriculture are created.
Evidence-based policy assessments and gap analysis have been developed and provide policy recommendations in respect to rural development in general and to areas with natural constraints, as w ell as for the sustainable management of natural resources (integrated water and forest management) in SEE
Indicators B1. 4 policy analyses/sets of policies are analyzed and recommendations by the SWG RRD are taken up in public discourse. These analyses and recommendations are developed in cooperation with scientific institutions, the private sector and civil society.
B2. 4 advisory services of the SWG RRD on the harmonization of the national/ regional (agricultural) policies/ legal framework with the EU Environmental Acquis are demanded by national/ regional stakeholders.
1. Analysis has been developed on national water, forestry and environment policies in Western Balkan countries yielding up to date information on the characteristics of the policy instruments applied in Western Balkan (WB) countries in order to assist the countries in the EU harmonisation process;
2. 4 (four) regional policy recommendations are developed and adopted among the SEE countries in respect to rural development via natural resource management in line with the EU integration process
3. The methodology for characterizing, mapping and delineating areas with natural constraints in the WB countries have been developed and recommended to the WB states according to EU standards.
Activities • Strategic development of the Regional Expert Advisory Group „Water and Forest
• National policy analyses (stocktaking of status quo), studies and policy recommendations
• Dialogue platforms between agriculture and environment ministries/ departments/ rstakeholders
• Awareness raising, civil society dialogue, media relations (publications, press statements, etc.)
• Capacity development (secretariat, regional expert advisory groups, networks and multipliers) via on-the-job coaching, professional trainings
• Analysis/recommendations regarding the current situation of integrated water and forest management and natural resources;
• Gap analysis on national water, forestry and environment policies in SEE to provide up to date analysis of the policy instruments applied in Western Balkan (WB) countries and highlight the possible effects of policy harmonization in line with the EU on agriculture, rural development and environment (use and protection of natural resources) in SEE;
• Study and policy recommendations on characterization and mapping of areas with natural constrains (low soil productivity and poor climate conditions) in the WB countries, compatible with the methodology applied according to the EU standards.
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Results: Output III BMZ Programme SWG Contribution
Output Models for the sustainable use of natural resources are demonstrated in cross-border pilot regions.
Income generation from the sustainable use of natur al resources has been fostered via implementation of t he Area Based Development approach in selected cross-border regions (comprising the support for small projects, the organization of regional trade fairs and events promoting cultural heritage and traditions)
Indicators C1. 4 models for a sustainable and income generating management of forest and water resources are developed.
C2. 4 project proposals for funding of sustainable natural resources management measures are submitted to the EU and/or other relevant institutions. These project proposals are in accordance with the respective quality standards and formats
1. Grant schemes have been implemented in the 4 cross-border rural regions in order to support:
• Sustainable rural economy development:
• Support provided for rural economy development through joint regional initiatives for development of integrated offer of products and services;
• Employment and the competitiveness of the region has increased through strengthening green value chains and capacity building;
• Support has been made to individual investments in businesses development within the regional initiatives.
2. Pilot measures taken for rural economy/environment improvements, focusing on protection of environment and sustainable management of natural resources.
3. People-to-people actions have been supported and implemented, focusing on economic and socio-cultural priorities of a regional character;
Activities • Analyses of the pilot areas and development of models (e.g. green value chains, rural tourism, etc.)
• Capacity development and project proposal drafting in cooperation with local stakeholders
• Methodological and professional capacity development on water and forest resources management (curricula, professional trainings)
• Knowledge management and upscaling of pilot experiences (regional/ national level, further areas).
• Implementation of pilot actions via Grant Scheme for farmers and other small business operators in 4 selected cross border rural areas in the Western Balkan countries (e.g. support for small project dealing with agro-forest development, green value chains development, eco engineering services development within small communities, use of renewable energy, secondary forest products processing, responsible use of water in rural economy, rural tourism and etc.
• Implementation of People-to-people actions
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Cross-cutting results
SWG Contribution
Output The SWG Policy Dialogue structure is consolidated a nd serves as a backbone for common policy recommendations and networking;
Indicators
1. 4 (four) policy and political dialogue platforms have been organized for identifying thematic areas in which all SEE countries are ,most interested to make improvements and reforms;
2. Regional inter-sectoral policy recommendations regarding the integration of environmental objectives into the agricultural and rural development framework have been introduced in 4 SWG RRD member territories via Regional Expert Advisory Groups;
3. Multi-national networking among over 100 stakeholders in rural development and civil society has been strengthened, in order to empower rural communities to participate in decision-making related to sustainable rural development.
Activities • SWG Assembly Sessions;
• SWG Agricultural Policy Forums;
• The ministerial meeting of the Ministries of Agriculture;
• Technical discussions/expert meetings and networking activities on agriculture, forestry, water management and rural development of already established networks within the SWG framework;
• Rural stakeholders in SEE countries have established and maintained cooperation through direct meetings, regional trade fairs and events to preserve cultural heritage and traditions.
� Contributes to / precondition for all outputs of the overall programme objective
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GIZ• Financial contribution:
2 mil EUR (1,136,000 EUR – 1,026,000 for implementation (80%) and 109,000 EUR for inception phase to SWG)
• Responsible for Implementation of the commission of BMZ
• Provides the infrastructure, financial and human resources required
• Designs the commission in line with technical and corporate quality requirements and standards the commissioning party
• Reports to the commissioning party
• Develops a result-based monitoring system
• Provides international consultancy services in acclamation with SWG in all three fields of activity (e.g. Short-term and long-term expertise)
• Takes part in programme steering
SWG RRD• Political partner of the BMZ programme
• Financial direct contribution 256,750 EUR (20 %) and estimated indirect contribution of 1, 3 mil EUR
• Implementing partner on:
• Regional (WB) level
• National level
• Local (cross-border region) level
• SWG provides: implementing structure, dialogue platforms, regional scientific networks, regional and national expertise
• Design the implementation of the SWG contributions in line with SWG, corporate practices and internal regulations
• Takes part in programme steering
Roles and responsibilities
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SWG Responsibilities
Field of activity 1: Inter-sector coordination process
• Policy dialogue platforms
- SWG Assembly
- APF Process
- Ministerial Meetings
- Regional Expert Advisory Working Groups
- SEE 2020 strategy
Field of activity 2: Policy development and recommendations
• EU evidence based policy assessments and recommondations
• Gap analysis recommendations on national and regional level
• Policy recommendations LFA /ANC (assessment tools, data availabilities,
GIS platform)
Field of activity 3: Pilot measures – income generation
• Grant scheme
• P2P (local fairs, promotional events, traditional manifestations)
• Networking on local level
Cross-cutting activities: Networking / Capacity building / Coordination / Consultation with relevant stakeholders / LEADER approach
24%
33%
43%
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GIZ Responsibilities
Field of activity 1: Inter-sector coordination process
• Expertise for inter-sectoral coordination processes
• Expertise for the integration of agricultural / rural development and environmental objectives in regional strategies
• Support to networking, exchange in SEE and the EU
Field of activity 2: Policy development and recommendations
• International expertise for policy assessments
• International expertise regarding specific topics:
• Integrated Water and Forest Management
• Areas with natural constraints
• International expertise and advisory services for policy recommendations
Field of activity 3: Pilot measures – income generation
• Expertise for the upgrading of the grant scheme („greening“ of the grant scheme, e. g. for value chains)
• Expertise for the development of models for income generation
• Expertise for sustainable natural resource management
Cross-cutting activities: Capacity Development / Result-based monitoring Networking / Coordination and consultation with relevant international
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Principles of cooperation between SWG and GIZ
• Partnership and equal basis
• Definition of partnership:“a relationship resembling a legal partnership and usuallyinvolving close cooperation between parties having specifiedand joint rights and responsibilities”
• SWG is partner organization of GIZ, both political counterpartand implementing partner
• SWG is not a contractor, nor consultancy company
• SWG is responsible for management and implementation, aswell as delivery of outputs on its part of the responsibilities
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Steering Structure • A Steering Group (SG) consist of representatives of:
• SWG (SWG Head Office/ Secretariat, former, current and future SWG Presidency-yearly rotating basis)
• Representatives of the Ministries of Agriculture and Environment
• GIZ programme representatives and planning officer
• representatives of partner organizations: e.g. RCC, FAO, DG AGRI, CIHEAM
• International and regional consultant
• The Steering Group will advise and monitor the SWG-GIZ LEIWW Programme on implementation and up-date of the programme activities. It will meet at least two times during programme implementation period
• The Agriculture Policy Forum will be used as occasion for SG meetings
• For the programme duration, the SWG will meet six times and will provide inputs for the implementation and the achievement of foreseen objectives and results
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LEIWW Steering Structure
SWG Assembly(3x/year)
SWG Secretary General
PMUs
Ministers‘ meetings(once/year)
LEIWW Steering Group
(SG)(~ once/year)
GIZ
Agricultural Policy Forum
(once/year)
MinAgri
Sector
officer
CIHEAM
Pres. (Troika)
Repr.
MinEnv
i
AV
Repr.
FAO
DG Agri
RCC
Regular Coordination
Meetings (SWG+GIZ and other relevant partners if needed)
External Consultant
Expert Advisory Groups
SG
Reporting2x/year
Back to back with the Agricultural Policy Forum
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Way forward
• Presentation, discussion and approval of the programme strategy � SWG Assembly Bari, 12/15
• Finalisation and documentation of the inception phase� End of January 2016
• Operational planning and Financial Agreements for implementation � End of January 2016
• Draft Implementation Agreement SWG - GIZ LEIWW� December 2015
• Implementation of the programme
� January 2016 – December 2017
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