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Human Dynamics Newsletter april, 2017

Rade Glomazic
Rade Glomazic

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1 newsletter The 2nd Steering Committee for the Human Dynamics led project to reform public administration in Jordan took place in Amaan on the 3 April 2017. The main topic of discussion was the 1st Interim reporting period, and the presentation of the Progress Report as well as a general discussion about the achievements so far, in addition to the challenges and issues which have arisen. Members of the Steering Committee provided their opinions and comments on the report, which will subsequently be revised to incorporate these comments for approval by the EU delegation. His Excellency Majd M. Shweikeh, Minister of Public Sector Development, stressed the importance of Public Administration Reform as a national interest for the benefit of the whole country. He also took the opportunity to present the new strategic initiative in Jordan Digital Jordan 2020, which derives from a direct order from the Monarch, Abudullah II, to his Prime Minister to fully digitise Government services by the year 2020. This will involve the creation of a paperless environment and the re-engineering of services and procedures. The initiative will focus on around 7 ministries, departments and agencies and implementation is envisaged to commence in 2018. The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (MoICT) will offer a wide range of technical platforms and solutions to enable digital transformation within the selected ministries, departments and agencies. Additionally, MoICT/ MoPSD will encourage the full participation of the Private Sector, as outsourcing of Business Process Reengineering (BPR) & Digitisation will be an integral feature of the initiative and the private sector will play a vital role in the delivery of such ambitious objectives. April 2017 Dedicated to inform Public Administration Project in Jordan holds 2nd Steering Committee Meeting Minister of Public Sector Development H.E Majd M. Shweikeh, First Counsellor and Head of Cooperation at the European Union Delegation Mr. Ibrahim Laafia, Project Team Leader Mr. Evangelos Bountalis and Human Dynamics Project Director Rade Glomazic with members of the Steering Committee in Amman, Jordan earlier this month. Amman, Jordan
2 Before working here what was the most interesting job youve ever had? My most interesting job was during my studies, when I was part of one of the biggest international student organisations: Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economiques et Commerciales (AIESEC). I was in charge of the outgoing Global Citizen programme, and my job was to attract and motivate Serbian students to volunteer abroad, and to contribute to community development worldwide. I worked with people from all over the world, and we strived to develop our local communities and to create more opportunities for young people worldwide. How long have you worked at Human Dynamics and what attracted you to working here? I joined Human Dynamics in 2015. I was excited to be given an opportunity to work for Human Dynamics, as it is such a well-known and respected company. My first role was as a Research Analyst, which was very appealing and I learned a lot on various topics - in addition to making many professional contacts through my everyday work. What is your favourite memory of working at Human Dynamics? One of the most interesting memories for me was getting lost in the huge city of Beijing on a beautiful rainy day. After the tender delivery, I decided to take a walk to the hotel, which was apparently close to the EU Delegation. After walking for a very long time, I realised that I am lost and that I should probably ask someone for help, but more than anything I needed a cup of coffee to calm down. I went to Starbucks, enjoyed my coffee and after a while I decided that I had to find the hotel somehow. Luckily, Chinese people were helpful and within 20 minutes I was in the hotel room packing my suitcase. Besides Beijing, I had the opportunity to travel to Zambia which is one of the most beautiful countries I have ever seen. What do you do on the weekends? During the weekends I enjoy walking by the Sava and Danube rivers in Belgrade, especially in spring and summer. I also play chess and Jamb (a game similar to Yahtzee or Yatzy) with my friends. In spring and summer I enjoy playing beach volleyball. Interview Milan Babic Business Development Assistant, Belgrade
3 During April and May, the Technical Assistance team for the Planning for Climate Change (PCC) project in Malawi is organising three mainstreaming trainings in Lilongwe, the district of Blantyre (Zomba, Neno and Phalombe) and Mzuzu. Field visits will also take place at the Presscane ethanol factory, the Illovo sugar mill, the Nkula Hydroelectric power plant, Kamuzu airport solar power plant and the Blantyre Water Board at Walkers Ferry. The underlying purpose is to train all technical staff at DoI headquarters and the district offices countrywide, as well as members of the DEC and DESC. The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development took the initiative, in 2012, to develop a manual for training district personnel and front line staff in climate change, and managed to train staff in seven targeted pilot districts. This manual was specifically highlighted in the PCC projects Terms of Reference as a starting point for the PCC work. The PCC manual therefore builds upon the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Developments manual, and it has used it as a source of information where appropriate. A pragmatic definition for mainstreaming climate change has been selected for this programme: awareness creation and sensitisation across all levels. This means that the target group is made to be aware of climate change-related issues, be concerned about climate change, be able to make informed decisions, initiate remedial activities whenever required and to be able to plan appropriate district developments that are compliant with climate change. The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, with support from the European Union Delegation, is implementing the Planning for Climate Change (PCC) Project, which is the first component of the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) Malawi Financing Agreement. The overall objective of the project is to alleviate poverty through enhancing the resilience of Malawian institutions and communities at national and local levels to climate change risks and impacts. Malawi Climate Change Project Develops Training Programme Lake Malawi, Malawi
4 The Second Monitoring for Environment and Security in Africa (MESA) Forum held in Dakar Senegal The second Monitoring for Environment and Security in Africa (MESA) Forum started in Dakar. The event runs from 24 to 28 April 2017. Delegates from around the globe are sharing their experiences of Earth Observation on the theme - From Earth Observation to Policy Development and Implementation. More than 200 international delegates composed of decision and policy makers, planners, earth observation data users and experts from 49 beneficiary countries are attending the forum organised by the MESA project in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Government of the Republic of Senegal and the European Union. In her speech, H.E. Mrs. Josefa Leonel Correia SACKO, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture of the African Union Commission, emphasised the invaluable significance of Africas access to Earth Observation (EO) data and information to policy and decision making, development planning, the sustainable management of environmental and natural resources, and socio-economic development. She remarked that: To reach our African destiny of a prosperous, peaceful, and integrated Africa by 2063, Africa needs concerted efforts and determination. There was wide media coverage of the forum by local and international media outlets. The team leader for the MESA project,Dr.BakaryDiaby,wasinterviewed for RTS1 news at the event. In his briefing before the media, H.E. Abdoulaye Balde, Minister of the Environment, credited the efforts of the Human Dynamics led team in his speech: Initiatives such as the MESA Program have strengthened the capacities of many Senegalese institutions, including the Ecological Monitoring Centre (CSE) and facilitated the development of specialised expertise in the exploitation and use of spatial information. Dakar, Senegal
5 SECiM Project in Mongolia hosts Dialogues on ILO Ratification and Labour Migration The Human Dynamics led project Support to Employment Policy for promoting job creation in Mongolia has been making important progress, with a number of successful project dialogue events which took place this month. In the beginning of the month, a discussion was held on the analysis of possibilities for the ratification of the International Labour Organisations conventions on Labour Inspection. During this discussion, representatives from the various beneficiary institutions weighed up the economic benefits of ratification. This resulted in statements of approval in support of ratification on the part of the projects social partners, and the preparation of documents by the General Agency for Specialised Investigation to submit to the Government of Mongolia for approval. One component of the project as a whole is to advise and support the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection on further elaborations of laws related to Mongolias National Policy on Employment Promotion (NEP). In this particular vein, two working groups were held in April on the Law on Labour force Migration in order to discuss the technicalities of laws regarding the sending of workers overseas and receiving foreign specialists from abroad into the domestic labour force. In addition, the project has also been strengthening the capacity of the MoLSP to assess current and future labour market needs. These capacities will provide the Ministry with the tools to adjust policies and formulate strategies to strengthen the quality of the workforce, in addition to facilitating labour migration to address specific skills and expertise gaps in the labour market. Project Key Experts Agrita Groza and Grieta Tentere meet with representatives of beneficiary institutions at the project Office in Ulaanbaatar in April 2017. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
6 CES-MED organises Donors Conference in Lebanon The CES-MED project gathered representatives of various national authorities, the EU delegation in Lebanon, funding agencies, NGOs, financial institutions and the heads of several Lebanese municipalities in the Phoenicia hotel in Beirut. Dr Naguib Amin, project team leader of the Human Dynamics- led multi-country project, mentioned in the opening session that the meeting takes place after 4 years of successful project implementation. Ms. Abou El-Hassan, Director of Municipalities and Local Councils in the Lebanese Ministry of Interior (MoIM), confirmed the Ministrys commitment to managing local resources and to support the local economy in a sustainable way. Mr. Gianandrea Villa, EU Delegation Representative, remarked that during the last 10 years the EU has engaged with all 25 Lebanese districts, which includes more than 150 municipalities and unions. Mr Villa added that Energy supply is one of the greatest day-to-day challenges in Lebanon, and it is something that existed even before the Syrian crisis and the subsequent refugee influx. At the meeting, Lebanese municipalities indicated that they are taking initiatives and making efforts to fulfil the needs of their cities and prepare well defined action plans. However, it was noted that their needs often exceeded their financial capacities, and urged donors to further assist them towards implementing projects. There is a central need to assure more visibility of funding opportunities, to provide support along the preparation of proposals and facilitate networking with potential funders and international partners. Overall, the meeting was considered to be an excellent opportunity for dialogue between donors and the municipalities supported by the CES-MED project.
7 International conference of judges on Performance Evaluation of Judges, Mediation and Juvenile Justice The Human Dynamics led project in Georgia Support to the Independence, Accountability and Efficiency of the Judiciary, is organising a two-day International Conference of the Association of Judges between April 28-29, 2017. The international conference is organised by the High Council of Justice of Georgia and the Association of Judges. The event will be held in Tbilisi and will gather delegates from Georgian authorities, the European Commission, the Council of Europe, the EU4Justice Judiciary Support Project, the USAID project Promoting Rule of Law in Georgia, and the UNDP. Participants will also include members from judges associations in memorandum party states; Estonia, Moldova, Poland, Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, as well as judges from Lithuania, Latvia and Germany. The first official meeting was held in Tbilisi in 2010. Seven years later, the project has brought them together again to discuss important justice matters such as the appraisal of judges, alternative case dispute instruments, mediation and juvenile justice. Renowned international experts are expected at the Conference in Tbilisi. Among them are Anthony J. Trenga, Judge of Virginia district court in the USA, Mr. Mario Belo Morgado, Head of the High Council of Judiciary in Portugal, Mr. Jens Gnisa, Head of German Association of Judges and Gerhard Reisner, former head of Consultative Council of European Judges. The Judiciary Support Project forms part of the comprehensive EU/Georgia programme Support to the Justice Reform ("EU4Justice") in Georgia. The European Union has allocated more than EUR 50 million since 2015. This demanding project comprises of 7 components intended to improve Georgians access to fair and prompt trials.
8 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CDLD Project Making Significant Progress in the Region The KP-CDLD project team in Pakistan issued the monthly e-bulletin with updates about the major highlights from the programme implementation. By March this year, 2,889 projects were approved in the six regions covered by the KP - CDLD project, with a total value of PKR 3,627,656,323 (approx. EUR 31,707,167) The pipeline of projects successfully approved for project funding were presented at the end of March by the KP CDLD team of experts at their meeting with the senior Minister of Local Government. The Human Dynamics led project also presented a new template Performance Matrix Indicator (PMI) to keep track of the implementation progress of CDLD community projects. A particularly positive trend is the number of womens projects reported for the Dir Lower region, where a total of 39 projects have been recommended and further considered by the District Development Committee on 7 April 2017. In Swat, 4 women specific projects have been approved with a CDLD allocated share of PKR 4,918 million. During the latest 10TH PCRC MEETING in end of March, the inclusion of new target districts was agreed. Nowshera, Buner and Haripur will now join the programme in the financial year 2017-18 of the envisaged extension phase for the CDLD programme. Two more districts - Battagram and Torghar, will be included in 2018-19.

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  • 1. 1 newsletter The 2nd Steering Committee for the Human Dynamics led project to reform public administration in Jordan took place in Amaan on the 3 April 2017. The main topic of discussion was the 1st Interim reporting period, and the presentation of the Progress Report as well as a general discussion about the achievements so far, in addition to the challenges and issues which have arisen. Members of the Steering Committee provided their opinions and comments on the report, which will subsequently be revised to incorporate these comments for approval by the EU delegation. His Excellency Majd M. Shweikeh, Minister of Public Sector Development, stressed the importance of Public Administration Reform as a national interest for the benefit of the whole country. He also took the opportunity to present the new strategic initiative in Jordan Digital Jordan 2020, which derives from a direct order from the Monarch, Abudullah II, to his Prime Minister to fully digitise Government services by the year 2020. This will involve the creation of a paperless environment and the re-engineering of services and procedures. The initiative will focus on around 7 ministries, departments and agencies and implementation is envisaged to commence in 2018. The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (MoICT) will offer a wide range of technical platforms and solutions to enable digital transformation within the selected ministries, departments and agencies. Additionally, MoICT/ MoPSD will encourage the full participation of the Private Sector, as outsourcing of Business Process Reengineering (BPR) & Digitisation will be an integral feature of the initiative and the private sector will play a vital role in the delivery of such ambitious objectives. April 2017 Dedicated to inform Public Administration Project in Jordan holds 2nd Steering Committee Meeting Minister of Public Sector Development H.E Majd M. Shweikeh, First Counsellor and Head of Cooperation at the European Union Delegation Mr. Ibrahim Laafia, Project Team Leader Mr. Evangelos Bountalis and Human Dynamics Project Director Rade Glomazic with members of the Steering Committee in Amman, Jordan earlier this month. Amman, Jordan
  • 2. 2 Before working here what was the most interesting job youve ever had? My most interesting job was during my studies, when I was part of one of the biggest international student organisations: Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economiques et Commerciales (AIESEC). I was in charge of the outgoing Global Citizen programme, and my job was to attract and motivate Serbian students to volunteer abroad, and to contribute to community development worldwide. I worked with people from all over the world, and we strived to develop our local communities and to create more opportunities for young people worldwide. How long have you worked at Human Dynamics and what attracted you to working here? I joined Human Dynamics in 2015. I was excited to be given an opportunity to work for Human Dynamics, as it is such a well-known and respected company. My first role was as a Research Analyst, which was very appealing and I learned a lot on various topics - in addition to making many professional contacts through my everyday work. What is your favourite memory of working at Human Dynamics? One of the most interesting memories for me was getting lost in the huge city of Beijing on a beautiful rainy day. After the tender delivery, I decided to take a walk to the hotel, which was apparently close to the EU Delegation. After walking for a very long time, I realised that I am lost and that I should probably ask someone for help, but more than anything I needed a cup of coffee to calm down. I went to Starbucks, enjoyed my coffee and after a while I decided that I had to find the hotel somehow. Luckily, Chinese people were helpful and within 20 minutes I was in the hotel room packing my suitcase. Besides Beijing, I had the opportunity to travel to Zambia which is one of the most beautiful countries I have ever seen. What do you do on the weekends? During the weekends I enjoy walking by the Sava and Danube rivers in Belgrade, especially in spring and summer. I also play chess and Jamb (a game similar to Yahtzee or Yatzy) with my friends. In spring and summer I enjoy playing beach volleyball. Interview Milan Babic Business Development Assistant, Belgrade
  • 3. 3 During April and May, the Technical Assistance team for the Planning for Climate Change (PCC) project in Malawi is organising three mainstreaming trainings in Lilongwe, the district of Blantyre (Zomba, Neno and Phalombe) and Mzuzu. Field visits will also take place at the Presscane ethanol factory, the Illovo sugar mill, the Nkula Hydroelectric power plant, Kamuzu airport solar power plant and the Blantyre Water Board at Walkers Ferry. The underlying purpose is to train all technical staff at DoI headquarters and the district offices countrywide, as well as members of the DEC and DESC. The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development took the initiative, in 2012, to develop a manual for training district personnel and front line staff in climate change, and managed to train staff in seven targeted pilot districts. This manual was specifically highlighted in the PCC projects Terms of Reference as a starting point for the PCC work. The PCC manual therefore builds upon the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Developments manual, and it has used it as a source of information where appropriate. A pragmatic definition for mainstreaming climate change has been selected for this programme: awareness creation and sensitisation across all levels. This means that the target group is made to be aware of climate change-related issues, be concerned about climate change, be able to make informed decisions, initiate remedial activities whenever required and to be able to plan appropriate district developments that are compliant with climate change. The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, with support from the European Union Delegation, is implementing the Planning for Climate Change (PCC) Project, which is the first component of the Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA) Malawi Financing Agreement. The overall objective of the project is to alleviate poverty through enhancing the resilience of Malawian institutions and communities at national and local levels to climate change risks and impacts. Malawi Climate Change Project Develops Training Programme Lake Malawi, Malawi
  • 4. 4 The Second Monitoring for Environment and Security in Africa (MESA) Forum held in Dakar Senegal The second Monitoring for Environment and Security in Africa (MESA) Forum started in Dakar. The event runs from 24 to 28 April 2017. Delegates from around the globe are sharing their experiences of Earth Observation on the theme - From Earth Observation to Policy Development and Implementation. More than 200 international delegates composed of decision and policy makers, planners, earth observation data users and experts from 49 beneficiary countries are attending the forum organised by the MESA project in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Government of the Republic of Senegal and the European Union. In her speech, H.E. Mrs. Josefa Leonel Correia SACKO, Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture of the African Union Commission, emphasised the invaluable significance of Africas access to Earth Observation (EO) data and information to policy and decision making, development planning, the sustainable management of environmental and natural resources, and socio-economic development. She remarked that: To reach our African destiny of a prosperous, peaceful, and integrated Africa by 2063, Africa needs concerted efforts and determination. There was wide media coverage of the forum by local and international media outlets. The team leader for the MESA project,Dr.BakaryDiaby,wasinterviewed for RTS1 news at the event. In his briefing before the media, H.E. Abdoulaye Balde, Minister of the Environment, credited the efforts of the Human Dynamics led team in his speech: Initiatives such as the MESA Program have strengthened the capacities of many Senegalese institutions, including the Ecological Monitoring Centre (CSE) and facilitated the development of specialised expertise in the exploitation and use of spatial information. Dakar, Senegal
  • 5. 5 SECiM Project in Mongolia hosts Dialogues on ILO Ratification and Labour Migration The Human Dynamics led project Support to Employment Policy for promoting job creation in Mongolia has been making important progress, with a number of successful project dialogue events which took place this month. In the beginning of the month, a discussion was held on the analysis of possibilities for the ratification of the International Labour Organisations conventions on Labour Inspection. During this discussion, representatives from the various beneficiary institutions weighed up the economic benefits of ratification. This resulted in statements of approval in support of ratification on the part of the projects social partners, and the preparation of documents by the General Agency for Specialised Investigation to submit to the Government of Mongolia for approval. One component of the project as a whole is to advise and support the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection on further elaborations of laws related to Mongolias National Policy on Employment Promotion (NEP). In this particular vein, two working groups were held in April on the Law on Labour force Migration in order to discuss the technicalities of laws regarding the sending of workers overseas and receiving foreign specialists from abroad into the domestic labour force. In addition, the project has also been strengthening the capacity of the MoLSP to assess current and future labour market needs. These capacities will provide the Ministry with the tools to adjust policies and formulate strategies to strengthen the quality of the workforce, in addition to facilitating labour migration to address specific skills and expertise gaps in the labour market. Project Key Experts Agrita Groza and Grieta Tentere meet with representatives of beneficiary institutions at the project Office in Ulaanbaatar in April 2017. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
  • 6. 6 CES-MED organises Donors Conference in Lebanon The CES-MED project gathered representatives of various national authorities, the EU delegation in Lebanon, funding agencies, NGOs, financial institutions and the heads of several Lebanese municipalities in the Phoenicia hotel in Beirut. Dr Naguib Amin, project team leader of the Human Dynamics- led multi-country project, mentioned in the opening session that the meeting takes place after 4 years of successful project implementation. Ms. Abou El-Hassan, Director of Municipalities and Local Councils in the Lebanese Ministry of Interior (MoIM), confirmed the Ministrys commitment to managing local resources and to support the local economy in a sustainable way. Mr. Gianandrea Villa, EU Delegation Representative, remarked that during the last 10 years the EU has engaged with all 25 Lebanese districts, which includes more than 150 municipalities and unions. Mr Villa added that Energy supply is one of the greatest day-to-day challenges in Lebanon, and it is something that existed even before the Syrian crisis and the subsequent refugee influx. At the meeting, Lebanese municipalities indicated that they are taking initiatives and making efforts to fulfil the needs of their cities and prepare well defined action plans. However, it was noted that their needs often exceeded their financial capacities, and urged donors to further assist them towards implementing projects. There is a central need to assure more visibility of funding opportunities, to provide support along the preparation of proposals and facilitate networking with potential funders and international partners. Overall, the meeting was considered to be an excellent opportunity for dialogue between donors and the municipalities supported by the CES-MED project.
  • 7. 7 International conference of judges on Performance Evaluation of Judges, Mediation and Juvenile Justice The Human Dynamics led project in Georgia Support to the Independence, Accountability and Efficiency of the Judiciary, is organising a two-day International Conference of the Association of Judges between April 28-29, 2017. The international conference is organised by the High Council of Justice of Georgia and the Association of Judges. The event will be held in Tbilisi and will gather delegates from Georgian authorities, the European Commission, the Council of Europe, the EU4Justice Judiciary Support Project, the USAID project Promoting Rule of Law in Georgia, and the UNDP. Participants will also include members from judges associations in memorandum party states; Estonia, Moldova, Poland, Georgia, Armenia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, as well as judges from Lithuania, Latvia and Germany. The first official meeting was held in Tbilisi in 2010. Seven years later, the project has brought them together again to discuss important justice matters such as the appraisal of judges, alternative case dispute instruments, mediation and juvenile justice. Renowned international experts are expected at the Conference in Tbilisi. Among them are Anthony J. Trenga, Judge of Virginia district court in the USA, Mr. Mario Belo Morgado, Head of the High Council of Judiciary in Portugal, Mr. Jens Gnisa, Head of German Association of Judges and Gerhard Reisner, former head of Consultative Council of European Judges. The Judiciary Support Project forms part of the comprehensive EU/Georgia programme Support to the Justice Reform ("EU4Justice") in Georgia. The European Union has allocated more than EUR 50 million since 2015. This demanding project comprises of 7 components intended to improve Georgians access to fair and prompt trials.
  • 8. 8 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CDLD Project Making Significant Progress in the Region The KP-CDLD project team in Pakistan issued the monthly e-bulletin with updates about the major highlights from the programme implementation. By March this year, 2,889 projects were approved in the six regions covered by the KP - CDLD project, with a total value of PKR 3,627,656,323 (approx. EUR 31,707,167) The pipeline of projects successfully approved for project funding were presented at the end of March by the KP CDLD team of experts at their meeting with the senior Minister of Local Government. The Human Dynamics led project also presented a new template Performance Matrix Indicator (PMI) to keep track of the implementation progress of CDLD community projects. A particularly positive trend is the number of womens projects reported for the Dir Lower region, where a total of 39 projects have been recommended and further considered by the District Development Committee on 7 April 2017. In Swat, 4 women specific projects have been approved with a CDLD allocated share of PKR 4,918 million. During the latest 10TH PCRC MEETING in end of March, the inclusion of new target districts was agreed. Nowshera, Buner and Haripur will now join the programme in the financial year 2017-18 of the envisaged extension phase for the CDLD programme. Two more districts - Battagram and Torghar, will be included in 2018-19.