This project is co-funded by the European Union "The European Union is made up of 27 Member States who have decided to gradually link together their know-how, resources and destinies. Together, during a period of enlargement of 50 years, they have built a zone of stability, democracy and sustainable development whilst maintaining cultural diversity, tolerance and individual freedoms. The European Union is committed to sharing its achievements and its values with countries and peoples beyond its borders". The European Commission is the EU’s executive body. National Workshop on Policy Recommendation -DELGOSEA Achievements, the Network and Way forward – 27 April 2012, Hanoi, Vietnam, Susanne Stephan Partnership for Democratic Local Governance in South-East Asia

27 April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan 2 2 Our Knowledge… DELGOSEA Achievements after 24 Months

3 Learning from a city in another country which has a different political background and culture? = YES The proof that the exchange of best practices is possible beyond national borders. A sound methodology for the exchange of best practice replication. Note: We will publish and share our methodology of best practice replication (handbook)! 3 1. A Methodology that Works… 27 April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

4 Identification and Selection of 16 Best Practices (BPs) 4 Our Methodology Identification & Advocacy Determination/ clarification of BP (what is it about, benefits for the people) Reach consensus amongst local stakeholders Sign MoU Transfer Concept = how can we replicate the selected BP in our city? Developing of transfer plans, strategies, action plans and budgets Approval by Mayor/Council Capacity Building Capacitating all involved stakeholders on BP implementation Study tours to BP cities Continuous knowledge exchange between pilot and best practice city Monitoring Developing tools for monitoring and reporting Continuous monitoring during BP implementation Feedback of results/outcomes to local taskforce and project coordination Developing Enabling Environment e.g. formulation of policies, legislative-legal measures REPLICATION PHASE PREPARATION Publication/ Documentation of BPs Development of Training guidelines and textbook for BP implementation Training of coaches to support pilot cities 27 April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

Knowledge of the different Actors  A network capabale of applying the developed methodology on best practice transfer and good local governance  Pilot cities capable of developing mechanisms, documents and policies to replicate best practices  Policy Recommendations based on concrete experiences from implementing local governance projects, drafting of policy recommendations advocacy towards the national and regional level  Capacities to provide expert advise and constant monitoring on the status of good local governance projects 27 April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

Our Publications - Research and Documentation of Best Practices 16 best practices are documented and accessible to any local government that wishes to improve its local service delivery to the people. The publications are available in five national languages. Detailed Description of Best Practices At a Glance 27 April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

Our Publications - Training Documents on Local Governance A training manual and teaching guidelines for all those interested in the promotion of good local governance are available (hardcopy as well as electronic version on the website). 27 April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

Publications To Come Handbook on Best Practice Replication (Methodology) Documentation of Best Practice Projects (Description of how each pilot city started the process until replication) 27 April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

9 9 The DELGOSEA Network April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

10 The DELGOSEA Network 32 cities from five countries. 11 Local Government Associations and 70 experts trained as coaches for Best Practice Replication 1,300 representatives from national and local governments and their administrations, academia, civil society, and media are actively involved in the exchange of best practices, committed to make a better life for the people. 180 representatives from academia, civil society organisations, the government sector as well as the pilot cities, being published as “strategic partners” on the DELGOSEA website, are ready to support the cities in best practice replication and are accessible through a simple to the Communications Office. 27 April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

11 More than 36,000 people are directly benefiting from improved living conditions in the 16 pilot municipalities. 11 The DELGOSEA Network - Direct Beneficiaries 27 April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

12 The DELGOSEA network is known in the region and has been invited to share its approach with the UN conference in Bangkok, UN-Habitat, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, ADB, and other organisations working in the area of good local governance within Asia and in Europe. 12 The DELGOSEA Network - International Recognition 27 April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

13 With our monthly e-news we target more than 2,000 recipients. On our website we broadly share contents and actively report on stories from the field. ALL publications can be downloaded from the website. We are present on Facebook, have our own YouTube channel, and make use of other social media activities. Transnational events, such as the midterm conference in Batam, have been broadcasted in the five countries The DELGOSEA Network - Communication and Networking 27 April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

Batam Midterm Conference April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

15 In sum, we have the platform and we have the knowledge. How to sustain? 15 Sustainability Aspects 27 April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

16 Sustainability on the Transnational Level  The DELGOSEA website will further function as the exchange of knowledge on best practice replication in the region. As such, the website will further continue to report about the ongoing activities in the pilot cities! Note: a platform can only live when content is provided.  Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and UCLG ASPAC will further encourage the exchange with ASEAN on good local governance. Currently being discussed: a permanent platform on local governance within ASEAN.  A new proposal to the European Commission on a continuation and extension of the network has been submitted in February Results to be expected in May April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

17 Sustainability on the National Level 1.Through better Political Frameworks  Finalisation of policy recommendations  But the policy recommendations will only be useful when actively being promoted and lobbied for! Question: how, when, by whom? National Legislation, local ordinances, or budgetary frameworks. 27 April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

18 Sustainability on the National Level 2. Through a Strong Role of ACVN in the promotion of best practices  Further support to the ongoing projects in the pilot cities;  Sharing of knowledge with other members;  To maintain contacts with the counterparts from the other countries to be able to retrieve expert advice for best practice replication.  Integration of BP Replication into Strategic Plans Indicators: links from your own website to DELGOSEA, recipients for monthly e-news, …… 27 April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

19 Sustainability on the Local Level  To continue the implementation of best practice projects. Note: In 2013, an independent evaluator from the European Commission in Brussels will visit 2 out of the 3 pilot cities in the Philippines to evaluate the sustainability of results.  To further share and report on experiences with the LGAs and the contact person for the DELGOSEA network.  Report on “Stories from the Field”.  To stay in touch with their counterparts from the other countries.  To further strengthen local support networks, consisting of universities, business, ec 27 April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan

20 What DELGOSEA can offer A detailed documentation of 16 Best Practices from four thematic areas: peoples participation, institutional governance, urban environment and fiscal management. A textbook and training curricula to get ready for best practice replication. A replication guide on how to approach best practice replication. 70 experts from five countries capacitated on best practice replication. A transnational network, with monthly e-news, Facebook, Twitter etc. Free information and additional resource information on our website April 2012, Hanoi – Susanne Stephan