Module 2 National IEA Process Design and Organization Stakeholder’s consultative workshop/ Training on Integrated assessments methodology ECONOMIC VALUATION OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES Juba, Sudan August 2009

Module 2 National IEA Process Design and Organization Stakeholder’s consultative workshop/ Training on Integrated assessments methodology ECONOMIC VALUATION OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES Juba, Sudan August 2009

Introduction The module concentrates on the following aspects of the IEA process: –securing institutional commitment for an IEA; –identification of stakeholders and defining their –instruments for conducting the process; –allocation of required resources (time, human, –interactive process design and its benefits.

IEA process features Participatory Multi-disciplinary & multi-sectoral Integrated Multi-product Institutionalized

Activities included Establish an institutional framework for collaboration and organization of the IEA. Establish and maintain an information base. Discussion forum. Capacity-building. Define and implement a communication and impact strategy.

The objectives of the IEA process are: bring together relevant organizations and individuals with interests in IEA and potential for significant contribution, some of whom may not otherwise have a history of collaboration; involve policy-makers in order to secure their support for the process and its key findings; and facilitate the process of interaction based.

Basic conditions for IEA process Political will and a legal mandate Management and technical / scientific capacity to conduct the process, requiring lead institutions that can mobilize stakeholders through the process. Experienced officials with the necessary connections and conceptual understanding of the IEA’s purpose and process.

The role of participation Blending knowledge and perspectives. It aims to influence audiences. Open and transparent participation of a wide range of actors. Adds legitimacy.

General structure of the IEA process Stage 1 Start-up (4-6 weeks) Stage 2 Institutional set-up (1-3 months) Stage 3 Scoping and design (2-4 weeks) MOUs reviewed.MOUs reviewed. Conceptual framework.Conceptual framework. MOUs signed.MOUs signed. Institutional.Institutional. Framework.Framework. Stakeholders map.Stakeholders map. Design document (including annotated structure or outline).Design document (including annotated structure or outline). Impact strategyImpact strategy StagesOutputs Process of monitoring, evaluation and learning

…continuation Stage 4 Planning (4-6 weeks) Stage 5 Implementation (10-12 months) Stage 6 Communication of results & outreach (1-2 months) Stage 7 Monitoring, evaluation and learning (1-2 months) Implementation plan.Implementation plan. Adjusted impact strategy.Adjusted impact strategy. Communication and outreach strategy.Communication and outreach strategy. Report and complementary results, in different media.Report and complementary results, in different media. Report and complementary products in the public domain.Report and complementary products in the public domain. IEA impacts and recommendations for the future.IEA impacts and recommendations for the future. Process of monitoring, evaluation and learning

Stage 1: key activities Secure legal mandate for environmental assessment and reporting. Identify a local technical team within the lead agency. Develop a basic outline for conceptual framework and process, capacity, time and resources required. Hold start-up meetings to discuss, adjust and finalize the process and institutional arrangements. Secure commitment for resources and in-kind contributions. Stage 1 Start-up (4-6 weeks)

Stage 2: key activities Define roles and responsibilities of the political and technical partners. Establish mechanisms of coordination among partners and collaborating institutions. Define an institutional framework. Discuss the elements for the impact strategy. Prepare a stakeholder map. Stage 2 Institutional set-up (1-3 months)

Stage 3: key activities Clarify methodological issues. Establish geographic boundary and detailed timeline for producing the report. Identify key environmental issues. Identify indicators, data requirements and sources of information. Draft an outline of the report. Identify the target audience. Develop the impact strategy. Discuss the elements for a communications and outreach strategy. Stage 3 Scoping and design (2-4 weeks)

Stage 4: key activities Define activities in the process, assign responsibilities and identify expected outputs. Allocate financial and human resources. Review and adjust the impact strategy and define indicators of impact. Develop a communication and outreach strategy. Establish a monitoring and evaluation system. Stage 4 Planning (4-6 weeks)

Stage 5: key activities Validate priority environment/development issues and their connection according to the IEA framework. Collect, process and analyze data and information. Present and discuss preliminary results with relevant partner organizations. Write draft report, organize peer review and finalize report based on feedback. Translation and publication (hardcopy, CD, website, etc). Stage 5 Implementation (10-12 months)

Stage 6: key activities Promote different IEA products and messages. Organize interviews with the media. Organize presentations for stakeholders. Stage 6 Communication of results & outreach (1-2 months)

Stage 7: key activities Evaluate the process. Identify lessons learned. Evaluate the impact of the process in terms of contribution to policy planning capacity building and public awareness. Stage 7 Monitoring, evaluation and learning (1-2 months)

Ms. Maria Eugenia Arreola Capacity Development Branch (CDB) Division of Early Warning and Assessment (DEWA) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)