1. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo Public participation methodology Athena Mantidi, Elisavet Pavlidou, Sokratis Famellos DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF EASTERN THESSALONIKI, ANATOLIKI S.A.

2. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo Public participation A tool to decision - making

3. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo Public participation Allowing the public to influence the outcome Managing the public to influence the outcome

4. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo Brainstorm and list your stakeholders.. Then prioritise them Low Interest high Low Power high Keep satisfiedManage closely Monitor (min effort) Keep informed ………………..Analysis Co-thinkingCo-operating Co-knowing

5. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo Plan the approach towards your stakeholders.. Identify their roles A B CDF Stakeholder Name Key Interests & Issues Level of Participation / Desired support Desired Project Role (if any) Communication approach 1 … What interests the stakeholder in the project? Co-knowing / Co-thinking / Co-operating How do you want the stakeholder to support us? Do you need the stakeholder to have a specific role? What means of interaction is appropriate for the stakeholder? 2 … …………….Planning

6. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo Find the appropriate means for interaction with each stakeholder

7. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo Find the appropriate means for interaction with each stakeholder What is the aim of interaction? What do you expect from the parties? What type of interaction? Co-operatingInteractive media (working meetings etc) Co-thinkingInterviews, surveys, discussion groups Co-knowingAdvising media (presentations, articles, factsheets) … or study WFD CIS Guidance No 8 – Annex I – Interaction and Communication

8. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo Design the process having in mind 4 principles… 1 – Open attitude Transparency / no unilateral decisions 2 – Protection of core values Safe environment for discussion / former commitment to participation not to the outcomes of it 3 – Time Clear and realistic deadlines 4 – Substance Scientifically acknowledged and technically possible solutions

9. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo Public participation Working plan

10. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo STEP 1 - Identification and prioritization of stakeholders STEP 2 – Dissemination and motivation STEP 1 – Preparation of survey STEP 2 – Implementation and extraction of results STEP 3 – Overall PP process evaluation STEP 1 – WM Action Plan STEP 2 – Evaluation – Feasibility analysis PHASE 1 – STAKEHOLDERS’ MOTIVATION PHASE 3 – OPINION SURVEYPHASE 2 – SOCIAL DIALOGUE PHASE 4 – WATER ACTION PLAN DEVELOPMENT List of local stakeholders Report on information / motivation campaign Evaluation report & Follow – up plan Action Plan Evaluation – Feasibility Analysis Report on social dialogue Report on opinion survey STEP 1 – Publication of strategic WM plan STEP 2 – WM For a (Kick-off and final) STEP 3 – Thematic Round Tables Concept fits WaterinCore Working Plan

11. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo PHASE 1 – STAKEHOLDERS’ MOTIVATION Step 1.1 – Stakeholders’ identification and prioritization More info on … Step 1.2 – Dissemination and motivation  Project brochure  Dissemination of a layman version of the WM Strategic Plan (Step 2.1)  Use several means of dissemination (press, web etc) More info on … 15 Sept 10 – 28 Feb 11

12. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo PHASE 2 – SOCIAL DIALOGUE Step 2.1 – Publication of Strategic WM Plan  Broadly disseminate the Plan and ask for feedback while inviting to the… Step 2.2 – First WM Forum (Kick-off) Public round-table event to initiate social dialogue  Stakeholders to be invited are determined on Phase 1 (Identification / prioritisation)  Carefully set scope and goals  Don’t forget to evaluate 1 Feb 11 – 31 Nov 11

13. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo PHASE 2 – SOCIAL DIALOGUE Step 2.3 – Thematic Round Tables Workgroups on specific water management issues  Involve different social partners’ groups in issues they are mostly affected by  Plan number and frequency of Thematic Round Tables according to your needs Step 2.4 – Final WM Forum Final meeting out of which the final conclusions will come :  Social Local Agreement or the final Strategic plan  Action plan

14. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo PHASE 3 – OPINION SURVEY Step 3.1 – Preparation of survey  Make a short and simple questionnaire to catch public opinion Step 3.2 – Implementation of survey and extraction of results  Ensure broad publicity  Ensure participation of interviewees  Provide appropriate amount of time for maximum participation 1 Feb 11 – 31 Nov 11

15. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo PHASE 3 – OPINION SURVEY Step 3.3 – Overall PP process evaluation  Use Report on information and motivation campaign (Step 1.3) Report on Social Dialogue (deliverable of Phase 2) Results of the opinion survey (Step 3.2)  Remember that the whole PP process is evaluated

16. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo PHASE 4 – WATER ACTION PLAN Step 4.1 – WM Action Plan Represents the application of the Strategic WM Plan  Set the actions based on the decisions taken during the Social Dialogue procedure Step 4.2 – Evaluation – Feasibility analysis Essential component to the action plan  Evaluate the applicability of the action plan in economic, social and environmental terms  Assess the engagement of resources  Prioritize the activities  Identify the risks  Ensure sustainability 1 Oct 11 – 31 March 12

17. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo TIMEPLAN

18. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo TIMEPLAN

19. 1G-MED08-515 WATERinCORE’s 4th workshop, 16 – 17 November 2010, Granada, Spain Partner’s Logo Thank you! Ευχαριστώ ! Grazie! ¡Gracias!