RECPnet operates under the patronage of the joint UNIDO-UNEP Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Programme

RECPnetglobal partner for greening of industries

2nd Members’ AssemblyMontreux, 6th September 2013

Organized with support of

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Opening and welcome

Cesar BARAHONA, President RECPnet

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RECPnet in Brief• RECPnet operates as a global networking initiative that brings

together organizations that are professionally involved in and committed to the promotion of Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production (RECP) in developing and transition countries– Key functions

• Innovation and knowledge management• Capacity building• Advocacy• Quality assurance and branding

– RECPnet has regular, associate and observer members– RECPnet operates under the partronage of the global joint

UNIDO UNEP RECP Programme

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Ambition

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Assembly Objectives

• To present and review progress achieved in establishment and service delivery since 1st Members’ Assembly

• To update membership on key initiatives undertaken through Secretariat

• To scope the workplan for 2014-2015• To elect officers for period leading up to 3rd

Members’ Assembly

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Agenda

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8:30 RECPnet: Members’ Assembly Cesar BARAHONA Opening and welcome remarks from RECPnet

President Moderator

Rene VAN BERKEL and Garrette CLARK

Report from Secretariat

Cesar BARAHONA Jurgis STANISKIS Hanan EL HADARY Tran Van NHAN Ndivhuho RAPHULU

Regional Perspectives from Executive Committee

Proposal for Strategic Directions for 2014-2015 Election of Regional Executives Election of President

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10:00 Coffee Break 10:30 Knowledge Management System

Smail ALHILALI UNIDO Moderator Michael STOCKER Stocker Group Presentation Status of Development of the RECP Knowledge Management System

11:30 Organizational and management capacities of NCPCs Ndivhuho RAPHULU Director National Cleaner Production Centre South

Africa Moderator

Bernd SCHMIDT GiZ Coordinator 12:30 Lunch

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Agenda

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14:00 Parallel regional sessions Five regions, moderated by regional executive

15:45 Coffee break 16:15 Reports from regional Chapters

President RECPnet Moderator Regional Executives Rapporteurs

17:15 Reflections from Patron Agencies Garrette CLARK Business and Industry Unit, UNEP Speakers Heinz LEUENBERGER Director, Environmental Management Branch, UNIDO

17:25 Closing remarks RECPnet President Speaker

17:30 Adjourn

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Report of Executive Secretariat

Rene VAN BERKEL, UNIDOGarrette CLARK, UNEP

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Targets Workplan 2011-2013

• 1. Consolidation• Achieving a critical mass of Members and starting the

efficient delivery of networking functions

• 2. Service Delivery• Demonstrating the benefits of RECPnet to the core

constituencies of RECPnet, in particular Members, Patron Agencies and other partners

• 3. Advocacy• Fostering the recognition of the critical importance of

RECP for achieving sustainable industrial development

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Outcome 1

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Output Secretariat Activity Status Outcome 1: Consolidation: achieved a critical mass of members and efficient delivery of Network functions 1.1. Membership base Collect applications and support

review of applications 41 inaugural members invited to reapply and general outreach to increase membership

base 35 applications received and reviewed (Q1, 2012), further 10 by Nov 2012, and further 9

by Aug 2013, leading to total active membership base of 54 Membership review process needs to be streamlined, pending proposal from Secretariat

I ssue membership certificates, maintain membership database and collect membership fees

Membership certificates have been issued to accepted members, yet with delays Executive Committee decided in November 2012 to waive 2012 fees and introduce a

system in 2013 whereby members based in OECD countries could offset with the prior explicit approval of the RECPnet executive up to EUR 2000 from their membership fees for the equivalent of five days of professional services in support of the realization of the aims and objectives of the workplan of RECPnet

Membership news feed – through KMS?

Delayed, to be absorbed in the functioning of the KMS of RECPnet

Organize Members’ assembly, prepare work plans, activity reports, organize executive elections and organize and facilitate executive meetings

Second Membership Assembly organized for 6th September 2013 in Switzerland

Invite potential members I nvitations issued to participants of RECP2009 and RECP2011 global networking conferences and other enquiries

15 new new membership applications received for review by Executive Committee Presentation provided to global meeting of Regional Centres under the Basel and

Stockholm conventions I nitiated identification of additional potential mamebers under UNEP Ecoinnovation

Project Establish and maintain Frequently Asked Questions on membership

Delayed for inclusion in RECPnet website

1.2. Visibility Establish web-site, create monthly (external) newsletter, prepare and publish brochure

“Placeholder” website operational from June 2012, to be extended in connection with Knowledge Management System in Sept 2013

4 page brochure published in lead up to Rio+20 Newsletter abandoned

Develop and distribute instructions for use of RECPnet logo

Still to be finalized

Prepare and make available standard presentation(s) on RECPnet for use by members

Not yet started – not requested by RECPnet members

1.3. Regional chapters Provide suggestions for ToR for chapters in RECPnet

I nput provided for discussion at the RECPnet executive in November 2012, suggestions for review prepared for executive meeting in September 2013

Organize and facilitate launching meetings for regional chapters

Organized four regional launching meetings for Africa, EECCA, SESEA and LAC regions in Q1-2, 2013 and limited meeting for Arab region

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RECPnet Membership• Initiated in 2009, RECPnet was officially created in November

2010 with founding membership of 41 organizations• Maintained and expanded to 54 members in August 2013

» Members from 34 target countries» 2 inaugural members have not (yet) returned» 23 (out of 33) regular members are NCPCs, and 10 (out of 18)

observer members» 33 (out of 50) RECP Programme countries are member of

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Membership Fee• Due annually for Regular and Associate Members, based on

country of main location• Non OECD USD1000/yr; OECD USD3,000/yr• By Charter waived for 2011, by ExCie decision waived for 2012

• Due from 2013, as per operational guideline approved by ExCie

• UNIDO appointed as administrator» Net fees exclusive of bank charges and PSC, are exclusively available for

Secretariat activities identified in workplan of RECPnet

• Special provisions– LDC members can apply for fee waiver to be decided by ExCie on basis of member’s

record of participation and contribution to RECPnet– OECD based members can offset maximum of USD2,000 of their membership fee

with pre-approved in kind contributions towards activities identified in workplan (at notional rate of USD500/day)

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Visibility

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Regional Chapters

• ToR developed and approved by ExCie (Nov ’12), and revised and approved by ExCie (Sep 13)

– Network members are chapter members in the region of their main location and can at their own initiative participate in and contribute to the activities of other Chapters

– (Associate) members located outside target regions of developing and transition countries do not belong to any specific regional chapter

• Foundation meetings organized• Brainstorm on organization, operation and activities of regional chapter• Introductory training in RECPnet knowledge management system

– (Arab Region – Vienna, Nov 2012)– African Region – Pretoria, Mar 2013– EECCA Region – Vienna, April 2013– SESEA Region – Hanoi, April 2013– LAC Region – Lima, June 2013

– Formation of national networks under consideration (Viet Nam)

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Regional Chapters

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Global RECPnet Outcomes Regional Outputs 2013 Activities [Responsibility]

Outcome 1: Consolidation: achieved a critical mass of Members and efficient delivery of Network functions

1.1. Membership Base: achieved a solid balanced membership basis

I nvite, encourage and support membership applications in particular from countries with proven RECP track record (e.g. Cape Verde, Ethiopia, Ghana, Senegal, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, etc.) [South Africa, UNI DO and UNEP]

1.2. Africa Chapter: Regional chapter for Africa operational and working in concert with regional chapter for Arab region

I naugural meeting organized and conducted [South Africa and UNI DO] Draft the work plan for regional chapter [South Africa, UNI DO] Prepare ruling on double regional membership (Africa and Arab regions, and

possibly elsewhere) and necessary amendments for Charter and regional chapters [UNI DO]

Prepare summary report on regional activities for presentation at 2nd Members’ assembly [South Africa]

Outcome 2: Service Delivery: demonstrated the benefits of RECP-Net to the core constituencies of RECPnet, in particular its Members, its Patron Agencies and other Partners

2.1. Knowledge Management: African regional portal to global RECPnet Knowledge Management System (KMS) operational

Train/equip regional administrator [South Africa and UNIDO] Ensure access and participation of all RECPnet members in KMS [all] Upload summary information and key publications (~ 5 years) from RECPnet

member in the region [all] Encourage use of KMS [all]

2.2. Facilitation of Projects: supported and facilitated lead roles for RECPnet members and utilization of RECP learnings and expertise in relevant regional and/or thematic initiatives

Low carbon and climate resilient industrial development [UNIDO, Kenya and South Africa]

E-waste [UNI DO, UNEP, all] SWITCH Africa GREEN [UNEP, Kenya, South Africa and Uganda] African Green Economy Partnership [UNEP, all] UNIDO UNEP RECP and Eco-innovation Programmes [UNIDO and UNEP]

Outcome 3: Advocacy: increased recognition of the critical importance of RECP for achieving sustainable industrial development, and thereby of the centrality of RECP to low carbon, climate resilient and green industry, economy and growth

3.1. Events: successful delivery of high level (side) events at key international conventions to position RECP for African development and capacities of RECPnet in Africa

J oint event with AUC during TICAD V [UNI DO] Side events as appropriate during AMCEN [UNEP]

3.2. Rio+20 Regional Flagship Programmes inclusion of RECP as element of relevant RFPs for Africa, in cooperation with AMCEN, AUC and other international organizations as appropriate

Provide input for and monitor development, promotion and launch of RFPs [UNEP and UNI DO] with specific focus on:

1. Green Economy [Kenya], including linkages to the African Green Economy Partnership

2. Sustainable Energy [Rwanda] 3. SCP [ARSCP, Tanzania, Mozambique, Cabo Verde] 4. I ntegrated Waste Management [Mozambique and Cape Verde], specifically

for E-waste in Africa [Ghana, ARSCP] 5. Tech Transfer, skills and capacity building [South Africa, UNIDO]

3.3. 10YFP Africa: updated 10YFP Africa puts priority on RECP at the level of the continent and captures capabilities and achievements of RECPnet members

Draft ToR for 10YFP review [UNEP, ARSCP] Provide input for 10YFP review and update [all] Review and validation meeting for 10YFP [UNEP]

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Achievements: Consolidation

30% increase in membership baseSolid core membership with >60% regular

membersEstablished web-site and information

materialsPrepared five regional chapters and organized

launching meetings for four regions during Q1-2, 2013

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Outcome 2

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Output Secretariat Activity Status Outcome 2: Service Delivery: demonstrated the benefits of RECPnet to the core constituencies of RECPnet in particular its Members, Patron Agencies and other partners 2.1. Networking Organize global networking meeting, including

documentation and reporting Global networking meeting organized for 4th and 5th September 2013,

along with preparatory technical workshops on 2nd and 3rd September 2013 (UNIDO lead).

EU UNEP joint event: 15th Forum on Eco-innovation and UNEP roundtable on Eco-innovation November 2013 Hanoi, Vietnam

Organize five regional networking meetings, including documentation and reporting, where possible in connection with regional trainings and/or regional roll out of KMS

Merged with the launching meetings for the five regional chapters (see 1.3)

2.2. Knowledge Resources (manuals)

Establish e-library function either through RECPnet website or in the KMS Assist where necessary with uploading and classification of documents

E-library function available through KMS E-library of CPLAC migrated to KMS First batches of documents from all regions obtained and uploaded Requested comprehensive inventory from all members, not yet

forthcoming Development of new resources to be considered only in framework of substantive project activities under RECP Programme

Potential to pilot under the SECO funded RECP activities new methods and tools for RECP service delivery from 2013 onward

Under Eco-Innovation programme, UNEP initiated the development of Eco-Innovation management manual

2.3. Knowledge Management (separate report to follow)

Provide the software platform and support its use with users’ manual and/or help pages

New KMS platform trialed in Arab region and experience review meeting on 13-14th November 2012

Set up system of regional administrators, based in Nicaragua, Tunisia, South Africa, Serbia and Viet Nam

Organize regional KMS kick off/support meetings, along with regional networking meetings

Regional meeting for Arab members in framework of pilot of KMS (13-14 November 2012)

Delivered in connection with the foundation meetings of the regional chapters

2.4. Capacity Building Maintain and expand the set of institutional examples on organization, management and governance of NCPCs/RECPnet members

Six examples maintained (as developed in 2009) – no updates or additional examples prepared

Raise awareness of need for and benefits of institutionalization and governance and deliver training in good practices (in connection with regional networking meetings)

Pilot project on human capacity building with GIZ launched (on 7-9 November 2012) in regard to ‘hybrid business model’, with nine RECPnet members (Colombia, Kenya, Morocco, Mexico, Serbia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Ukraine and Viet Nam)

Avail individual assessments and coaching to selected RECPnet members

Implementing principles and practices of primer in set up and expansion projects at national level (Moldova, Indonesia, Ukraine)

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3rd RECP Networking Conference• 4th-5th September 2013• 140 participants, including representatives of 50 RECPnet members• Combined with thematic workshops on 2nd and 3rd September

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Achievements: Service Delivery

• Convened 3rd global RECP networking conference• Established and started populating web-based

knowledge management system with multiple functionalities for cooperation and peer learning and delivered introductory training

– Update and reflections at 10:30

• Started intensive capacity building initiative to improve business model and service delivery of nine network members

– Update and reflections at 11:30

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Outcome 3

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Output Secretariat Activity Status Outcome 3: Advocacy: increased recognition of the critical importance of RECP for achieving sustainable industrial development and thereby of the centrality of RECP for low carbon, climate resilient and green industry, economy and growth 3.1. Side

Events Organize side events at Rio+20 (RECP and Green Economy) and COP18 (RECP and climate action)

Side event at COP18 with reference to RECPnet UNIDO and UNEP RECP related side events at Rio+20 RECP promoted through Green Industry initiative (Tokyo Conference and Green Industry

Platform) Published brochure on RECPnet as flagship initiative for Green Industry Regional working meeting for Asian members in connection with Tokyo Green Industry

Conference (17th November 2011) Regional meeting of Latin American members in the Green Industry week in Quito (25-27

September 2012) RECPnet Secretariat contributed to Asian, European and African regional RECP roundtables in

Yogyakarta (Nov 2011), Bregenz (May 2012) and Accra (May 2012) , LAC Regional 10YFP and eco-innovation manual validation workshop (J une 2013), Hanoi SCP regional meeting (Nov 2013)

3.2. Policy Papers

Commission policy papers where appropriate making use of knowledge and experience of RECPnet members.

Commenced global review of eco-industrial park experiences in developing and emerging economies (UNIDO under Swiss funded programme) and associated policy needs assessment (UNEP under EU funded Eco-Innovation Programme)

I nitiated exploratory study on innovative business models for RECP service delivery (UNIDO) I nitiated business case study for Ecoinnovation, policy guideline for eco-innovation,

technology guideline for eco-innovation (UNEP) Potential for commissioning policy/review papers under SECO RECP Funding with regard to

financing for RECP (2013-2014) 3.3. Evidence

Base Include RECP indicator set routinely in training activities

Being mainstreamed in training of new national experts (Albania, Moldova, Ukraine, Indonesia)

I s being made part of contract for thematic demonstration activities under global RECP Programme (2013)

Commission compilation of country sets of success stories using RECP indicator set

Preliminary sets available for Albania and Moldova Potential to commission additional post implementation reviews in selected target countries

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Achievements: Advocacy

• Hosted multiple side events at relevant international meetings

• Supporting global reviews of best (policy) practices, including on eco-industrial parks, business case and policy guide/case

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Patron Contributions: UNEP

• EU Eco-Innovation Project– Network development

• Identification of additional service providers that could be invited to join RECPnet

• Global Eco-Innovation Forum

– Resource materials for advocacy and implementation• Business case• Policy guide• Implementation manual• Industrial Parks

– Pilot activities in target sectors• Agri food, chemicals and metals processing

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Patron Contributions: UNIDO

• Network Development• Knowledge Management System• New RECP service providers (EU partnership regions)

• Thematic Workstreams• Industrial waste minimization for low carbon industry• Innovative chemical solutions

• Knowledge Capture• Eco-Industrial Parks and Innovative Business Models

• Green Industry Policy Support

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Impact

• Good progress in putting RECPnet into operation• +ves:

– Increased networking intensity– Greater knowledge of activities of other members– Diversified and strengthened through non-NCPC members– Greater recognition for importance of RECP in regions (LAC, AFR,..)

• -ves– Procedures and communications remain tardy and patchy– Degree of lethargy among members to contribute information, effort and

time to networking as a result of relatively narrow focus on what to get from network

– Challenge for membership to start using the ‘infrastructure’ created and experience that sharing and networking requires two-way interactions

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On Road to Success

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Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.

- Henry Ford

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Reflections from Executive Committee

Cesar BARAHONA, Latin America and CaribbeanHanan EL-HADARY, Arab Region

Jurgis STANISKIS, Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central AsiaTRAN VAN Nhan, East, South and South East Asia

Ndivhuho RAPHULU, Africa

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Executive Elections

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President Election

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Outline 2014-2015

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• 1. Consolidation• Achieving a critical mass of Members and starting the efficient

delivery of networking functions

• 2. Service Delivery• Demonstrating the benefits of RECPnet to the core

constituencies of RECPnet, in particular Members, Patron Agencies and other partners

• 3. Advocacy• Fostering the recognition of the critical importance of RECP

for achieving sustainable industrial development

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Programme Framework

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Outcomes Principal Outputs Impor

-tance Activities

Outcome 1: Consolidation: achieved a critical mass of Members and efficient delivery of Network functions

1.1. Membership Base: achieved a solid balanced membership basis (with regard to regions, membership types, and size)

1.2. Visibility: enhanced visibility of RECPnet, through website and other relevant promotional materials

1.3. Regional Chapters: achieved regionalization of the RECPnet through a system of regional chapters

Outcome 2: Service Delivery: demonstrated the benefits of RECP-Net to the core constituencies of RECP-Net, in particular its Members, its Patron Agencies and other Partners

2.1. Networking: successful organization and execution of regional and global networking events

2.2. Knowledge Resources (manuals): collective knowledge of RECPNet on selected sectors and topics effectively captured in RECPnet branded toolkits, and disseminated for wide-scale use by RECPnet members

2.3. Knowledge Management: efficient system in place and being used, for capturing and disseminating RECP knowledge from and among RECPnet members

2.4. Capacity Building: institutional and professional service-delivery capacities of RECPNet members strengthened

Outcome 3: Advocacy: increased recognition of the critical importance of RECP for achieving sustainable industrial development, and thereby of the centrality of RECP to low carbon, climate resilient and green industry, economy and growth

3.1. Events: successful delivery of series of high level (side) events at key international conventions to position RECP and RECPnet

3.2. Policy Papers: topical policy papers produced that explain RECP and demonstrate the critical contribution of RECP towards respective international agenda

3.3. Evidence Base: created a solid evidence base of the impact of RECP at enterprise level with an expanding and diversified series of post implementation enterprise success stories