PARTNERING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT A Presentation at the October, ’08 Meeting of the Partners for Sustainable Development (PSD) Forum The PSD Secretariat

PRESENTATION OUTLINE Partnership in the context of SD The Proposed Partnering Framework Success Indicators in Effective Partnership Previous Efforts at Partnering for the Master Plan Partnering for the full Plan Implementation Understanding Partnership

UNDERSTANDING PARTNERSHIPS Definition & benefits Partnership is a collaborative understanding / agreement between two or more parties, all participants pool skills and other resources together to achieve a common goal or purpose, project or programme. Risks, resources, responsibilities, skills and competencies are shared in the process As a starting point, partners need a shared vision of their goals an a structured way of working together. This may involve long term structures (such as the PSD Forum) or short term agreements. 1. Opportunity to reach a wider audience 2. Shared learning from seeing things differently 3. Improvements in long term development and business planning 4. Access to / incentives for capacity development are available 5. Conflicts do arise in partnerships, and must be integral to learning Key characteristics Sustainable Development Projects / Programmes and Initiatives People Groups Organizations Governments Communities Time Networking Skills Structures Finance Shared by Partners Platform of collaboration must exist (short term agreements / long term structures)

BUILDINGDING PARTNERSHIPS: the 4 stages 4.PERFORMING STAGE Partnerships become effective close-knit unit, characterized by; People really working together Feelings include new insights about partnership and each members roles as well as satisfaction Some activities include; 1.Constructive change 2. Ability to work through problems 3. Closer attachment t the partnership 1.FORMING STAGE Characterized by caution; Potential partners explore each other with a mixture of excitement & optimism on one hand, and skepticism and anxiety on the other Activities at this stage include; 1. Defining project at hand / how to accomplish it 2. Discussing concepts and issues 3. Identifying potential barriers 2.STORMING STAGE Often the most difficult stage, characterized by; Impatience & arguments Feelings include resistance to change, negative attitude about chances of success Signs include; 1. Arguments about less important issues 2. Becoming defensive or competitive (choosing sides) 3. Developing unrealistic goals 4. Increasing tension & jealousy 3.NORMALIZING STAGE Characterized by acceptance; People accept their roles and become more cooperative Feelings include acceptance of team membership & relief Some activities include 1. Achieving harmony 2. More friendliness and sharing of problems 3. A sense of team cohesion & common goals

PARTNERING IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Funding assurance, transparency and accountability help partnerships succeed Complements globally agreed development drivers, conventions and chatters Should be developed in an open and transparent manner and in good faith Economic, social and environmental aspects of programmes are considered and mainstreamed Relates to specific contributions of various partners to reinforce an agreed plan of action Preferably a multi-stakeholder arrangement among any combination of relevant actors Is of a voluntary “self organizing” nature based on shared responsibilities and values

THE MULTI-LEVEL PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORK The NDRDMP Partnering Framework Level 1: PSD Members among themselves Level 2: Individual PSD members with external partners Level 3: PSD Forum and other development organizations / donor agencies Level 4: PSD Forum and CSOs

PARTNERING AT LEVEL 1: PSD MEMBERS AMONG THEMSELVES NDRDMP EducationHealthInfrastructureSportsEnergySBDAgriculture Good Governance Partnerships at this level is between PSDF members as funding parties in the Plan implementation process

PARTNERING AT LEVEL 2: INDIVIDUAL PSD MEMBERS WITH EXTERNAL PARTNERS Level 2 Physical Infrastructure HRD and Infrastructure Economic Development Environmental Care and Protection Community and Institutional Development Here, one ore more PSD members may partner with external partners / donors These external partnerships are designed to expand or intensify ongoing initiatives of external partners that address the core themes of the NDRDMP. Principal funding is from these partners while NGOs are likely to drive the process

PARTNERING AT LEVEL 4: PSDF-CSOS ►Objective: Tapping into the vast pool of resources & expansion of successes in the most efficient and effective manner. ►Actions will be guided in general by MOUs. ►Existing database of CSOs operating in the NDR will be updated and integrated into the Partnering Database. ►PSDF’s major role is to provide CSOs with the support they need to leverage more funds and do more work. PSD F CSO s

PARTNERSHIP PARTICIPATION LADDER The Primitive Partnering LadderThe Current and Preferred Degree of citizen power Degree of tokenism Non participation Citizen control Delegated power Partnership Placation Consultation Information Therapy Manipulation Degree of control Supporting Acting together Deciding together Consultation Information Substantial participation

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES TO PARTNERING Structure Funding Strategies Paperwork Meetings Networking Personalities Stakeholders Institutions (recognize their peculiarities) Shared vision Communication (preferred means of) Procedures and agreements Projects / Programmes Trust Relationships People Structure Business / Project Committees

SUCCESS INDICATORS IN EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIP Transparency & Accountability Exit / Continuity Strategies Commensurate Visibility &Credits Role Delineation Capacity Building Interests & Motivations discussed Shared Vision

PARTNERSHIP WEB FOR THE FULL IMPLEMENTATIO OF THE PLAN Intergovernmental Institutions/Parastatals Government at all levels PSD Forum Private sector/Financial & Manufacturing Institutions /Cooperatives/Communities Civil Society Organizations (NGOs & CBOs) Different Possibilities for Partnering in the Implementation of the NDRDMP Ogbia - Nember Road, Bayelsa State The East – Wets Road The Proposed Coastal Rail Line

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