participatory decision making leonellha barreto-dillon, seecon international gmbh

Participatory Decision Making


Leonellha Barreto-Dillon, seecon international gmbh


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1. Introduction

2. Decision Making ProcessA) Gathering IdeasB) Situation and Problem AnalysisC) Deciding With the CommunityD) Planning With the Community

3. Decision Making Process Case Study: When to Use which Tools?

4. References

Contents



Decision Making Tools

…deal with activities done in an actual participatory decision making process together with stakeholders…

1. Introduction

Examples:

• gathering ideas• analysing the situation together with the local population• deciding and planning further steps together with the stakeholders.



1. IntroductionDecision Making Tools

Situation & Problem Analysis

Gathering Ideas

Deciding With the Community

Planning With the Community

Brainstorming

Mindmapping

Participatory Mapping

Focus Groups

Semi-Structured Interviews

Swot Analyswis

Venn Diagrams

Problem Tree Analysis

Problem & Preference Ranking

Community Action Plan

Nominal Groups

Visioning

Participatory Mapping

Focus Groups



What does it mean Decision Making with the Community?

Participatory process:identified stakeholders undertake collective action of understanding, deciding and planning a project to reach a common objective.

SOURCE: L. Barreto Dillon

1. Introduction



•Gathering Ideas•Analysing the

Situation•Deciding•Planning

SOURCE: L. Barreto Dillon

A vision paper, such as a Community Action Plan or a Long Term Strategy should compile the decisions taken in this step.

2. Decision Making ProcessSteps involved in Participatory Decision Making Processes



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Tools can be used at different stages in the learning cycle

Source: Wageningen International, http://portals.wi.wur.nl/msp/index.php?page=1180retrieved in April 2010

Use the one you like!

Tools used in Participatory Decision Making Processes

2. Decision Making Process



The following tools can be used in different steps:

•Gathering Ideas

•Planning with the community

•Situation and Problem Analysis

•Deciding

Tools used in Participatory Decision Making Processes




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• Brainstorming• Rich Pictures • Mindmapping• Card Techniques• Participatory Mapping• Focus Groups

Brainstorming used in combination with card techniques. Participatory Mapping (Source: L Barreto Dillon).


A) Gathering Ideas



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• Problem Tree Analysis

• SWOT Analysis

• Problem Ranking

• Venn Diagrams

Example of a Venn Diagram. SOURCE: L. Barreto Dillon


B) Situation and Problem Analysis



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• Preference Ranking

• Pair-wise Ranking

• Nominal Groups

• Visioning

• Focus Groups

Example of Pair-wise Ranking. SOURCE: L. Barreto Dillon


C) Deciding With the Community



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• Logical Framework Approach• Community Action Plan

Community Action Plan. Source: SCN 2007


D) Planning With the Community



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July 2007 – April 2009

Main beneficiaries:

about 275 Low-income residents

Main stakeholders: • Village Environmental Unit• Authorities• Public Works Office• Services Providers• Mass organisations.

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.3. Decision Making Process Case Study: When to Use which Tools?

Implementation of HCES Planning Approach in Hatsaday Tai, Vientiane, Laos



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Exploratory mission: meet & inform relevant national & provincial authorities (January 2007):

• definition of the site• identification of stakeholders• appointment of project coordinator

Half day community workshop (60 community members) (July 2007)

• Identify main issues of the village• Identify main stakeholders• Mapping current sanitation services• Inform about the project

Tools used: Focus Groups Discussions Problem Mapping

3. Case study: Implementation of HCES Planning Approach in Hatsaday Tai, Vientiane, LaosMission and Tools



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One day official launching workshop (July 2007)

- Multistakeholders workshop- About 200 participants, authorities,

NGOs, academia and village representatives

- Formation of a teamOne Day Community workshop for Assessment of user priorities (January 2008)

- 53 members of the community- Participants were asked to

prioritize SSWM components (water supply, drainage, sanitation, solid water)

3. Case study: Implementation of HCES Planning Approach in Hatsaday Tai, Vientiane, LaosFurther Tools

Tools used: Problem Tree Preference Ranking

Anonymous Pocket Voting

Tools used: Visioning



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Source Lüthi et al 2009

3. Case study: Implementation of HCES Planning Approach in Hatsaday Tai, Vientiane, LaosResults of Anonymous Pocket Voiting



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Expert meetings to identify the technical options (February 2008)Tools used: Pre-selection of 3 systems adapted to local conditions

Consultation workshop with key stakeholders (August 2008)Tools used: Revision of Community Action Plan

2 days community workshop for decision making (March 2008)Tools used: Preference Ranking

2 days workshop for finalization of plans by coordination team (May 2008) Tools used: Community Action Plan

3. Case study: Implementation of HCES Planning Approach in Hatsaday Tai, Vientiane, LaosFurther Tools



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January 2009: Community members participated voluntary, providing food and shelter

Community involved in the project. Source: Lüthi et al. 2009

3. Case study: Implementation of HCES Planning Approach in Hatsaday Tai, Vientiane, LaosImplementation



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Total planning and implementation costs amounted to US$ 263 per beneficiary

Storm water drainage. Source: Lüthi et al 2009

3. Case study: Implementation of HCES Planning Approach in Hatsaday Tai, Vientiane, LaosMain Outputs

• Construction and rehabilitation of 300 m of stormwater drainage

• Construction of 3 wastewater treatment systems

• Implementation of a solid management concept

• Definition of management regulations



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• Lüthi C, Morel A, Kohler P, Tilley E. (2009): People’s Choice First. A 4-Country Comparative Validation of the HCES Planning Approach for Environmental Sanitation. NCCR North-South Dialogue 22. Bern, Switzerland: NCCR North-South.

• WAGENINGEN UR, PPM&E Resource Portal (2010): Participatory Planning Monitoring & Evaluation, Managing and Learning for Impact in Rural Development. URL: http://portals.wi.wur.nl/ppme/?Home [Accessed: 27.05.2010]

3. References

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“Linking up Sustainable Sanitation, Water Management & Agriculture”

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