Summaries of applications. Municipal Partnership Programme Application period 1, 2012

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1 Summaries of applications Municipal Partnership Programme Application period 1, 2012

2 Table of Contents 1. BELARUS... 4 Project: Municipality of Halmstad Vitebsk Region... 5 Management and Coordination: Municipality of Halmstad Vitebsk Region BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA... 9 Project: Östsam SERDA Management and Coordination: Östsam SERDA BOTSWANA...14 Inception: Municipality of Forshaga Kgatleng District CHINA...16 Inception: Municipality of Karlskrona Yunnan Education Department Management and Coordination: Municipality of Vara Huangshan City KENYA...20 Inception: City of Malmö Municipal Council of Kabarnet Project: Municipal of Robertsfors Municipality of Machakos Project: Municipal of Robertsfors Municipality of Machakos Management and Coordination: Municipality of Robertsfors Municipality of Machakos Project: Municipality of Ulricehamn Municipality of Voi Management and Coordination: Municipality of Ulricehamn Municipality of Voi MACEDONIA...34 Project: Municipality of Botkyrka Municipality of Cair Management and Coordination: Municipality of Botkyrka Municipality of Cair MOLDOVA...38 Project: Municipality of Borlänge Chisnau City Hall Project: Municipality of Borlänge Chisnau City Hall MOLDOVA & LITHUANIA...43 Project: Municipality of Gnosjö Stefan Voda District - Anykscia Management and Coordination: Municipality of Gnosjö Stefan Voda District - Anykscia NAMIBIA...47 Project: City of Malmö Municipal of Swakopmund Project: Municipality of Vetlanda Kvango Regional Council Page 2 of 101

3 10. SOUTH AFRICA...54 Project: Municipality of Oskarshanm Hibiscus Coast Municipality Management and Coordination: Municipality of Oskarshamn Hibiscus Coast Municipality Project: Regional Council of Southern Småland Tlokwe City Council Project: County Council of Kronoberg Tlokwe City Council Project: Municipality of Växjö Tlokwe City Council Management and Coordination: Regional Council of Southern Småland Tlokwe City Council Project: Municipality of Tyresö Municipality of Theewaterskloof Management and Coordination: Municipality of Tyresö Municipality of Theewaterskloof TANZANIA...74 Inception: Municipality of Kiruna Makunduchi Wards, Zanzibar Project: Municipality of Katrineholm Muheza District Council Management and Coordination: Municipality of Katrineholm Muheza District Council Project: Municipality of Strängnäs Simanjiro District Project: Municipality of Strängnäs Simanjiro District Management and Coordination: Municipality of Strängnäs Simanjiro Distric TURKEY...86 Management and Coordination: Municipality of Karlstad Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality UKRAINE...89 Project: Municipality of Åmål Municipality of Horlivka Management and Coordination: Municipality of Åmål Municipality of Horlivka VIETNAM...93 Project: Municipality of Umeå Cau Giay District of Hanoi Project: Municipality of Umeå Cau Giay District of Hanoi Management and Coordination: Municipality of Umeå Cau Giay District of Hanoi Page 3 of 101

4 1. BELARUS Page 4 of 101

5 Project Municipal Partnership Programme SUMMARY ENGELISH VERSION Swedish applicant organization: Municipality of Halmstad Number of project years: 3 years Amount applied for per year: Year 1: SEK Year 2: SEK Year 3: SEK Project title: Social Integration of Children and Young Adults with Disabilities in Vitebsk Region Country of Cooperation: Belarus Cooperation partner Local government in cooperation country: Vitebsk Region Ref (to be filled in by the ICLD): Main cooperation area (as in project application): Social activities Overall Objective (describe in short how the project will contributed to change in a long term perspective, 100 word maximum): Attitudes and how we meet people with disabilities are an important factor why this group are excluded from large parts of social life and labour market. The project s overall goal is that by active work with influence attitudes in order to enable the integration of children and young adults with disabilities Project Objective (state the objective that the project aims at achieving within the time frame): The project objective is to increase the knowledge about and understanding for children and young adults with disabilities in society both on an individual and structural level so that all education/work and occupational actives is positive regardless of the conditions. The main focus will be on strategic influence in society in general and especially on education for those who will work directly with families with children and young adults with disabilities. Page 5 of 101

6 Expected results (the results correspond with the specific objectives that you are expected to reach within the project and that together contribute to the achieving of the project objective): Still, it is in Vitebsk Region as well as in Halmstad a lot left to do when it comes to influence and knowledge about people with disabilities. The long term of the project has been and will be to increase the living conditions and break the isolation for children and young adults in Vitebsk Region. Except for enhancing the contact between the organizations and key persons that are important for the target group, our partner has pointed out important improvement areas: o Development and coordination of social centres: social centres already exist today and have a great importance for the target groups as well as the groups that works with them the centre has an important function when it comes to occupational work and serves as a meeting point to further enhance and coordinate these centres we want to create a stable platform for the work with the target group; o Long term informational work directed to municipalities, organizations, private and state owned companies, citizens and young people with disabilities and their parents; o Educations and exchange of experience, for social workers and parents etc; o Support systems within the families: round table conferences for parents, study visits and information from the department of children and youth; o Employment/occupational work: information about supported employment method, supported employment is a general term for a specific type of work rehabilitations for people with disabilities; o Cooperation sustainability: it is important to create a clear vision how the future looks when it comes to technical and organizational solutions to involve the target group in decisions making, and in coordination s of cooperation between organizations involved and municipalities we will also introduce the methods of a special interviewing technique; and o Housing support. Indicators (describe the indicators (monitoring tools) showing whether the project achieves its objectives or not, indicators should be able to monitor project progress and objectives): Vitebsk Region will produce a film about how you can create a meaningful life for people with disabilities. Also, Halmstad and Vitebsk Region will together produce a material which focuses on equality topics. Exchange of experience between politicians and civil servants has been going on in the last three years. This has worked out well and has been given the project a solid ground. It is now important that the project expands its exchange of knowledge to groups like co-workers, students and user organizations. The work with creating a structure for housing support, is a long-time process with will run during the three years of the project. It is important that the structure is applicable on society of Belarus. Page 6 of 101

7 Indicators (cont.): We will also work with: support systems within the home; create an arena for meeting for parents, and special groups for fathers to enhance the role as fathers; education for parents about the disabilities potential; and producing educations material about equality. Regarding work: the aim is to create approximately a hundred new employment opportunities during the project; study visit to employers, companies for the target group is an important factor to create knowledge within both groups the project will offer education/information to the employers; informational meeting about supported employment ; and we will also plan study visits for doctor representatives from Vitebsk at the rehabilitation centres in Halmstad. Remarks The partners have cooperated for a long time and this is the continuation of a very successful project between them (ref: ). The application is well written and concerns an important area. Recommendation from the Partnership Council Approval the Partnership Council considers the application to be a solid project proposal. The expected results correlate with the suggested activities, as well as the aim of the Municipal Partnership Programme. This is a well written application concerning an important project area in a complicated cooperation country. To involve disabled children and youth is of high importance for the development of local democracy. Page 7 of 101

8 Management and Coordination Municipal Partnership Programme SUMMARY ENGELISH VERSION Swedish applicant organization: Municipality of Halmstad Number of project years: 3 years Amount applied for per year: Year 1: SEK Year 2: SEK Year 3: SEK Title of related project(/s): Social Integration of Children and Young Adults with Disabilities in Vitebsk Region ( ) Country of Cooperation: Belarus Cooperation partner Local government in cooperation country: Vitebsk Region Ref (to be filled in by the ICLD): Objectives of the Management and Coordination function (describe how the Management and Coordination function is to contribute to reaching the objectives of the related project(/s), maximum 150 words): The management team will act as a steering committee for the coordinators of the project, evaluating the reliability and quality of the project work and make their own evaluation and monitoring. They will meet twice per project year to on-site examine and monitor the project making sure that it follows the given framework. The management team also secures cooperation within the representative organizations. The coordinators will during the project have mail contact, carry out common monitoring, write memos and reports, and spread the results within and outside their organizations. Remarks No remarks. Recommendation from the Partnership Council Approval since the project related to this application it is suggested to be approved so is the Management and Coordination function. Page 8 of 101

9 2. BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA Page 9 of 101

10 Project Municipal Partnership Programme SUMMARY ENGELISH VERSION Swedish applicant organization: East Sweden Regional Council (Östsam) Number of project years: 3 years Amount applied for per year: Year 1: SEK Year 2: SEK Year 3: SEK Project title: Waste Management As Means To Increase Local Democracy and Citizen s Influence Country of Cooperation: Bosnia-Herzegovina Cooperation partner Local government in cooperation country: Sarajevo Economic Region Development Agency (SERDA) Ref (to be filled in by the ICLD): Main cooperation area (as in project application): Environment/climate Overall Objective (describe in short how the project will contributed to change in a long term perspective, 100 word maximum): The overall objective of the project is to increase the level of local democracy and citizen s possibilities to influence a sustainable development in Sarajevo Canton by providing a coherent waste management system. The project will also in the long run create an improved infrastructure in the Sarajevo Canton in terms of waste management, which is a prerequisite for collection of household waste. Project Objective (state the objective that the project aims at achieving within the time frame): The project objective is to contribute to the development of a sustainable waste management system in Sarajevo Canton, where the Canton provides necessary services for the citizens in terms of waste management. Expected results (the results correspond with the specific objectives that you are expected to reach within the project and that together contribute to the achieving of the project objective): o increased knowledge about the current waste management situation in Sarajevo and East Sweden Region (challenges, actions to be taken, management etc.); o improved knowledge about environmental effects of waste among civil servants and policy makers in Sarajevo and East Sweden Region; Expected results (cont.): o new knowledge gained about collection of specific waste (hazardous waste, plastic, electrical and electronic equipment etc.) the Sarajevo Canton has started to establish an institutional framework regarding waste; Page 10 of 101

11 o improved knowledge in methods and services for awareness raising activities among citizens; o increased knowledge on business development aspects of waste management; and o increased knowledge of waste disposal techniques and waste economics. Indicators (describe the indicators (monitoring tools) showing whether the project achieves its objectives or not, indicators should be able to monitor project progress and objectives): Sarajevo Canton has initiated the work with establishing public recycling centres; 25 % of the citizens have been informed about new actions taken by the Canton in order to achieve a coherent waste management system (through Cantonal TV, websites, newspapers, press releases etc.); two regional analysis of the current waste management situation conducted by implementing the W2E-policy tool in Sarajevo and East Sweden Region; two regional reports of the results of the W2E-analyses; key target groups identified in Sarajevo and East Sweden Region; ten study visits conducted in Sarajevo and East Sweden Region showcasing the current situation; two training sessions for civil servants conducted; twenty-five civil servants participated in the training sessions in Sarajevo Canton; two study visits on collection of hazardous waste; a working group has been established in Sarajevo which is responsible for developing a regional waste management plan; an action plan for developing a regional waste management plan has been developed; the Executive Committee in the nine municipalities in Sarajevo Canton is aware of the work within the project; four local showcases on awareness raising activities for specific target groups have been identified; two examples of best practices in East Sweden Region have been applied in Sarajevo Canton; showcasing of at least three innovations in waste management regarding services provided by public authorities in East Sweden Region; five areas for potential innovations identified in Sarajevo Canton; two workshops conducted focusing on waste economics; and two different alternatives regarding costs for implementing an efficient waste management system has been presented. Remarks This is a well written project application with potential of generating mutual results. Östsam and SERDA will include several other local governments in the project. Recommendation from the Partnership Council Approval the Partnership Council considers the application to be a solid project proposal. The expected results correlate with the suggested activities, as well as the aim of the Municipal Partnership Programme. The application makes an interesting and clear connection between waste management and local democracy and refers to policy at EU-level. Page 11 of 101

12 Management and Coordination Municipal Partnership Programme SUMMARY ENGELISH VERSION Swedish applicant organization: East Sweden Regional Council (Östsam) Number of project years: 3 years Amount applied for per year: Year 1: SEK Year 2: SEK Year 3: SEK Country of Cooperation: Bosnia-Herzegovina Cooperation partner Local government in cooperation country: Sarajevo Economic Region Development Agency (SERDA) Title of related project(/s): Waste management As Means to Increase Local Democracy and Citizen s Influence ( ) Ref (to be filled in by the ICLD): Objectives of the Management and Coordination function (describe how the Management and Coordination function is to contribute to reaching the objectives of the related project(/s), maximum 150 words): East Sweden Regional Council and SERDA are applying for project funding from the Swedish International Centre for Local Democracy (ICLD) focusing on waste management. Both parties have appointed a coordinator, and members for the management and coordination function (politicians and civil servants). The management and coordination function will plan the activities in the project according to the project plan described in the application form, conduct follow-ups and ensure a high quality performance of the project. The management committee has five meetings planned during the project period. The meetings will focus on planning of the events in the project, and the committee will also discuss the project plan and responsibilities between the coordinators and the committee. These issues are important in order to ensure a high quality performance and commitment within the organization. Each meeting with the management committee will include a follow-up of the outcomes of previous project events. The management committee will at the end of the project approve the final report before it is submitted to the ICLD. Two students will be appointed for evaluation and follow-up of the project who will participate in the project activities. Page 12 of 101

13 Remarks No remarks. Recommendation from the Partnership Council Approval since the project related to this application is suggested to be approved so is the Management and Coordination function. Page 13 of 101

14 3. BOTSWANA Page 14 of 101

15 Inception Municipal Partnership Programme SUMMARY ENGELISH VERSION Swedish applicant organization: Municipality of Forshaga Amount applied for: SEK Country of Cooperation: Botswana Cooperation partner Local government in cooperation country: Kgatleng District Ref (to be filled in by the ICLD): Potential areas of cooperation (describe the potential areas of cooperation and how these relate to current problems and challenges of the local government in the cooperation country): o entrepreneurship; o eco tourism; o public dialog; and o vulnerable groups. Long term objectives of the partnership (describe the ways in which cooperation between the partners could contribute to poverty reduction in the long term): By increasing citizen participation in community development, the focusing on young people and increasing opportunities for independent living. Short term objectives of the partnership (describe in short how the cooperation could contribute to the strengthening of the local government in the cooperation country): The exchange of experiences enhances the capabilities of politicians and employees, and also increases the understanding of how Forshaga is a part of developments affected by the rest of the world. Remarks Forshaga and Kgatleng participated in the match making in Botswana in September 2011 organized by the ICLD. Recommendation from the Partnership Council Approval the Partnership Council considers the application to be a solid inception proposal in line with the aims of the programme. Page 15 of 101

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17 Inception Municipal Partnership Programme SUMMARY ENGELISH VERSION Swedish applicant organization: Municipality of Karlskrona Amount applied for: SEK Country of Cooperation: China Cooperation partner Local government in cooperation country: Yunnan Education Department, Yunnan Region Ref (to be filled in by the ICLD): Potential areas of cooperation (describe the potential areas of cooperation and how these relate to current problems and challenges of the local government in the cooperation country): The project focuses on education and youth issues and in connection to this also values and attitudes towards gender, society etc. Karlskrona and the province of Blekinge have had certain contacts since many years, especially within the area of business and enterprise. Now, we wish to complete these contacts with exchange concerning development of education, schools and management of schools. In Blekinge, we have seen a growing interest in the development in China, shown for example in the establishment of a Konfucius Institute in Blekinge Institute of Technology, courses in mandarin at one of our upper secondary schools (the af Chapman gymnasium) and an increasing number of Chinese students in our municipality. We have had contacts with representatives from Kunming/Yunnan who have shown a deep interest in developing new teaching methods; discuss different perspectives and attitudes towards pupils, the role of teachers etc. Yunnan is a region in China which has not yet been reached by the economic boom, and they think that an exchange with Sweden would help them to develop teaching methods and the overall school system in the region. Also we found a deep interest in the Swedish vocational education. Page 17 of 101

18 Long term objectives of the partnership (describe the ways in which cooperation between the partners could contribute to poverty reduction in the long term): Yunnan is a province far from the economic high-pressure areas in China. Through the development of a more modern pedagogy, more persons will be motivated and liberated to find new means to tackle the development problems China is facing today. Cooperation within the field of education will raise the status around schools and teaching, as well as teachers and other persons working with these questions. This is essential for a developing country. An exchange with focus on these concrete questions will give us more opportunities to discuss outlooks on mankind, influence, ethics and moral, individualism contra collectivism, religion and politics as well as management and development of schools and education on different levels and in different systems. Short term objectives of the partnership (describe in short how the cooperation could contribute to the strengthening of the local government in the cooperation country): Through this cooperation we believe that the local governments in both Karlskrona and Yunnan will be strengthen. Remarks Karlskrona has got a partnership in South Africa but this inception phase will mark the beginning of the partnership with Yunnan. Recommendation from the Partnership Council Approval the Partnership Council considers the application to be a solid inception proposal in line with the aims of the programme. Page 18 of 101

19 Management and Coordination Municipal Partnership Programme SUMMARY ENGELISH VERSION Swedish applicant organization: Municipality of Vara Number of project years: 2 years Amount applied for per year: Year 1: SEK Year 2: SEK Title of related project(/s): Left-Behind Children Caring Support ( ) Country of Cooperation: China Cooperation partner Local government in cooperation country: Huangshan City Ref (to be filled in by the ICLD): Objectives of the Management and Coordination function (describe how the Management and Coordination function is to contribute to reaching the objectives of the related project(/s), maximum 150 words): The Management and Coordination Committee will meet and discuss joint projects underway and to develop new projects within the areas that both municipalities have expressed that they find interesting for collaboration. During the project period we will meet twice a year. The first meeting will be held in Huangshan City during the autumn of 2012, the second meeting in Vara during the spring of 2013, the third meeting in Huangshan City during the autumn of 2013, and the fourth and final meeting in Vara during the spring of Ongoing contact between the committees will be through the partnership coordinators who have regular contact via and phone throughout the project period. Partnership coordinators have to follow the ongoing projects and support ongoing project leaders and project teams in their work. Remarks No remarks. Recommendation from the Partnership Council Approval the project related to this application (Left-Behind Children Caring Support ref: , was approved during 2011). They did have a management and coordination committee (ref: ) that covers 2011 and 2012 until the 28 th of April Therefore they now need and are suggested to be approved a new management and coordination function. Page 19 of 101

20 5. KENYA Page 20 of 101

21 Inception Municipal Partnership Programme SUMMARY ENGELISH VERSION Swedish applicant organization: City of Malmö Amount applied for: SEK Country of Cooperation: Kenya Cooperation partner Local government in cooperation country: Municipal Council of Kabarnet Ref (to be filled in by the ICLD): Potential areas of cooperation (describe the potential areas of cooperation and how these relate to current problems and challenges of the local government in the cooperation country): The potential areas of cooperation between Malmö and Kabarnet include: o o o o local democracy, governance and administration; technical municipal services (e.g. waste management, water and sewage, energy); environment/ climate; and local economic development. All of the above mentioned potential cooperation areas are in connection with the promotion of self supporting systems of biogas usage and supply. The Municipal Council of Kabarnet currently uses a landfill to dispose wastes. Among these wastes a large amount of organic wastes can be collected separately and utilized as resources for biogas production. An effective biogas system will alleviate pollution and health problems caused by landfill and enable the town to be more energy self sufficient. Also, by running vehicles on biogas the town s negative environment impact will be reduced. A biogas system will also improve the Municipal Councils service provision and there is opportunity to engage more social sectors to develop good governance and local democracy. Page 21 of 101

22 Long term objectives of the partnership (describe the ways in which cooperation between the partners could contribute to poverty reduction in the long term): Exploring the possibilities of an effective biogas system will contribute to poverty reduction in multiple ways. From an environmental perspective, utilising organic wastes as resources for renewable energy is a sustainable use of the environment. The negative environmental impact and health hazards currently caused by landfill will be reduced, and Kabarnet can reduce its energy dependency as it can utilize organic wastes to generate fuels for vehicles. From an economic perspective, the establishment of biogas system in Kabarnet mostly likely will foster new businesses and new jobs. With improved economy, communities will have more resources for social development as well. In the long run, Kabarnet s biogas system can be modelled by other urban areas in Kenya, considering that all towns in Kenya currently use landfills. Short term objectives of the partnership (describe in short how the cooperation could contribute to the strengthening of the local government in the cooperation country): This biogas focused partnership will first and foremost help the Municipal Council of Kabarnet to provide better public service in terms of waste collection and disposal. The trickle down effects of an effective biogas system will also enable it to improve the local environment and other social conditions. Moreover, through this partnership officials and civil servants in Kabarnet will have the opportunity to understand urban planning and management practices in Malmö, e.g. how the City of Malmö works with private sector and civil society in strategic planning, project implementation, and in particular the inclusive, participatory approach that Malmö is actively exploring, thus using the learning from this experience to improve Kabarnet s governance with more public participation and increased accountability. Remarks Malmö has long experience of Municipal partnership cooperation in both China and Namibia but with this inception they initiate a partnership in a new country, Kenya. Recommendation from the Partnership Council Approval the Partnership Council considers the application to be a solid inception proposal in line with the aims of the programme. Page 22 of 101

23 Project Municipal Partnership Programme SUMMARY ENGELISH VERSION Swedish applicant organization: Municipality of Robertsfors Number of project years: 3 years Amount applied for per year: Year 1: SEK Year 2: SEK Year 3: SEK Project title: Youth for Democracy and Human Rights Country of Cooperation: Kenya Cooperation partner Local government in cooperation country: Municipality of Machakos Ref (to be filled in by the ICLD): Main cooperation area (as in project application): Education Overall Objective (describe in short how the project will contributed to change in a long term perspective, 100 word maximum): The vision of this project is to create outstanding sustainable platforms, which endure over times, in both municipalities for youth which enhances their participation, democratic activity and human rights. This would be a forum for youth in which they can express themselves, having dialogue between themselves and with different stakeholders on issues that are of concern for youth in their respective municipality. This project should be perceived as a continuance of the project Creating Capacity Centres for Sustainable Development, which supported sharing of information, learning and initiatives for sustainable development in both Robertsfors and Machakos. This should also be perceived as project supporting the ideas and goals in the governing documents (i.e. strategic plans) for both municipalities. Project Objective (state the objective that the project aims at achieving within the time frame): The objective of this project is to a build youth forum for democracy and human rights in each of the municipalities, which has a sufficient stability and capacity for developing towards outstanding platforms for youth. Page 23 of 101

24 Expected results (the results correspond with the specific objectives that you are expected to reach within the project and that together contribute to the achieving of the project objective): The specific objectives for this project are the following: o to find out among the youth in both municipalities how they perceive democratic possibilities and human rights situation in their municipalities; o to identify entry points, activities, strategies and organizational possibilities which will enhance democratization and human rights for youth both municipalities; o to educate youth in both municipalities on democracy and human rights, and on environmental challenges from a rights-based perspective; and o to establish support and understanding for the importance of this project in the community. Indicators (describe the indicators (monitoring tools) showing whether the project achieves its objectives or not, indicators should be able to monitor project progress and objectives): In the description of activities and timeframe, it is clear that follow-up, monitoring and evaluation will be an important part of the work every time when the members of the team meet each other. In order for making it easier to monitor and evaluate the work, Robertsfors and Machakos have identified indicators for the goals in the project. These indicators are: vision - to create outstanding sustainable platforms, which endure over times, in both municipalities for youth which enhances their participation, democratic activity and human rights; and objective to establish youth forums for democracy and human rights in both municipalities, which have a sufficient stability and capacity for developing towards outstanding platforms for youths. Indicators in relation to the vision and objective: increased awareness and knowledge about democratic rights and duties among the members of the project, and among other youths in the municipalities; support and commitment for this project in the municipality council; and there is a youth council and an independent youth forum in both municipalities. Specific objectives I) To find out among the youth in both municipalities how they perceive democratic possibilities and human rights situation in their municipalities. Indicators in relation to the objective: surveys on how youth perceive democratic possibilities and human rights in their municipalities; and interviews with a selection of youths on democratic possibilities and human rights in their municipalities. Indicators (cont.): II) To identify activities, strategies and organizational possibilities which will enhance democratization and human rights for youth both municipalities. Indicator in relation to the objective: inventory and assessment of examples in other municipalities. Page 24 of 101

25 III) To educate youth in both municipalities on democracy and human rights, and on environmental challenges from a rights-based perspective. Indicators in relation to the objective: tailor-made education for members of the project; and outreach activities to other youths by the members of the project after tailor-made education. IV) To establish support and understanding for the importance of this project in the community. Indicators in relation to the objective: communication with and information to the municipality council on a regular basis on the project; and outreach activities to the community and other relevant public arenas (for example Umeå 2014, which is very important for all municipalities in Västerbotten since Umeå is appointed as the European cultural capital 2014) by the members of the project after tailor-made education. Remarks No remarks. Recommendation from the Partnership Council Approval - the Partnership Council considers the application to be a solid project proposal in line with the aims of the programme. The mutuality, at all stages, is very strong in this project. The application needs some clarifications but is still sufficient enough to be approved. Page 25 of 101

26 Project Municipal Partnership Programme SUMMARY ENGELISH VERSION Swedish applicant organization: Municipality of Robertsfors Number of project years: 3 years Amount applied for per year: Year 1: SEK Year 2: SEK Year 3: SEK Project title: Young Entrepreneurs for Clean Technology and Business for Development Country of Cooperation: Kenya Cooperation partner Local government in cooperation country: Municipality of Machakos Ref (to be filled in by the ICLD): Main cooperation area (as in project application): Environment/climate Overall Objective (describe in short how the project will contributed to change in a long term perspective, 100 word maximum): The vision of this project is that both municipalities in ten to fifteen years time will have created an exceptional climate for a new type of entrepreneurs which successfully demonstrates an interest in and efforts for clean technology, innovations against poverty and for sustainable development. This means that local authorities take an interest in supporting young entrepreneurs in order for making them prepared for a future where business need to be sustainable and create values for the benefit of poor and marginalized people. Project Objective (state the objective that the project aims at achieving within the time frame): The objective of this project is to form a core group of young entrepreneurs in both municipalities, which have knowledge of and interest in clean technology, innovations against poverty and for sustainable development. Page 26 of 101

27 Expected results (the results correspond with the specific objectives that you are expected to reach within the project and that together contribute to the achieving of the project objective ): The specific objectives for this project are the following; o to identify options for applying clean technology in a selection of settings, which demonstrates opportunities and possibilities for citizens and stakeholders in both municipalities; o to create new and support already existing businesses for development in each municipality, who are selling sustainable services and products, in a way that reduces poverty and enhances local sustainable development; o to give input to the municipality administration on how they can support business for development and innovations against poverty in a way that further enhance the entrepreneurial climate in the municipalities; and o to communicate this project, in a way that stimulate and open up new possibilities for cross border cooperation. Indicators (describe the indicators (monitoring tools) showing whether the project achieves its objectives or not, indicators should be able to monitor project progress and objectives): In the description of activities and timeframe, it is clear that follow-up, monitoring and evaluation will be an important part of the work every time the members of the team meet each other. In order for making it easier to monitor and evaluate the work, Robertsfors and Machakos have identified indicators for the goals in the project. These indicators are: vision - that both municipalities in years time will have created an exceptional climate for a new type of entrepreneurs which successfully demonstrates an interest in and efforts for clean technology, innovations against poverty and for sustainable development; and objective - to form a core group of young entrepreneurs in both municipalities, which have knowledge of and interest in clean technology, innovations against poverty and for sustainable development. Indicators in relation to the vision and objective: establishing of a very well known core group of young entrepreneurs; and communication activities of the entrepreneurial climate in the municipalities. Specific objectives I) To identify options for applying clean technology in a selection of settings, which demonstrates opportunities and possibilities for citizens and stakeholders in both municipalities. Indicators in relation to the objective: inventory of examples in different settings; and communication activities of this inventory. Page 27 of 101

28 Indicators (cont.): II) To create new and support already existing businesses for development in each municipality, who are selling sustainable services and products, in a way that reduces poverty and enhances local sustainable development. Indicators in relation to the objective: six new business plans for already existing businesses for development; and establishing of four new business. III) To give input to the municipality administration on how they can support business for development and innovations against poverty in a way that further enhance the entrepreneurial climate in the municipalities. Indicator in relation to the objective: dialogue activity with the municipality administration on strategic support. IV) To communicate this project, in a way that stimulate and open up new possibilities for cross-border cooperation. Indicator in relation to the objective: exhibition and conference on B4D and IAP, with international participants (for example Umeå 2014, which is very important for all municipalities in Västerbotten since Umeå is appointed as the European cultural capital 2014). Remarks No remarks. Recommendation from the Partnership Council Rejection the Partnership Council considers the project to be interesting and relevant, however the project application needs further development in different ways and to be less vague and more concrete. The Partnership Council encourages an improved project application in October Page 28 of 101

29 Management and Coordination Municipal Partnership Programme SUMMARY ENGELISH VERSION Swedish applicant organization: Municipality of Robertsfors Number of project years: 3 years Amount applied for per year: Year 1: SEK Year 2: SEK Year 3: SEK Title of related project(/s): a) Youth for Democracy and Human Rights ( ) b) Young Entrepreneurs for Clean Technology and Business for Development ( ) Country of Cooperation: Kenya Cooperation partner Local government in cooperation country: Municipality of Machakos Ref (to be filled in by the ICLD): Objectives of the Management and Coordination function (describe how the Management and Coordination function is to contribute to reaching the objectives of the related project(/s), maximum 150 words): In order to steer and co-ordinate two integrated projects described in other applications, the steering group will do the following: o give guidelines to coordinators/project managers and project leaders; o learn and communicate; o follow-up; and o evaluation. The coordinators/project managers for the whole project will work mainly with: o communication with steering group; o managing the exchange; o communication with project leaders for each project; o follow-up and evaluation; and o analysis and documentation. Page 29 of 101

30 Objectives of the Management and Coordination function (cont.): The project-leaders for each project will work mainly with: o communication with coordinators/project managers and project leaders; o co-operation with stakeholders in their project; o managing the activities in their project; o follow-up and evaluation of their project; and o analysis and documentation of their project. Remarks No remarks. Recommendation from the Partnership Council Approval - since one of the two projects (ref: ) related to this application is suggested to be approved so is the Management and Coordination function. Page 30 of 101

31 Project Municipal Partnership Programme SUMMARY ENGELISH VERSION Swedish applicant organization: Municipality of Ulricehamn Number of project years: 2 years Amount applied for per year: Year 1: SEK Year 2: SEK Project title: Developing a Modern Waste Management in Voi Country of Cooperation: Kenya Cooperation partner Local government in cooperation country: Municipality of Voi Ref (to be filled in by the ICLD): Main cooperation area (as in project application): Environment/climate Overall Objective (describe in short how the project will contributed to change in a long term perspective, 100 word maximum): Building a strategic well planned waste management focused on the specific area Voi Central Business Area, will serve as a model for developing the larger scale. By focusing on doing it step by step with great concern of the local possibilities today without forgetting planning for future development, we can see the overall objective as more climate friendly and efficient waste management where garbage also might be a resource. By involving the civil society in the process, the overall objective is also about strengthening the local democracy for the benefit of all Voi citizens, politicians and municipal staff. Project Objective (state the objective that the project aims at achieving within the time frame): By September 2014, garbage produced in Voi Central Business Area shall be efficiently collected and handled in a recycled way. Page 31 of 101

32 Expected results (the results correspond with the specific objectives that you are expected to reach within the project and that together contribute to the achieving of the project objective ): o a risen awareness and knowledge about environmental issues and it s connection to garbage among politicians, civil servants and specific target groups, local environmental groups, youth group, children in one of the schools, and sellers and shop owners in Voi Central Business Area; o a strategic plan for waste management focusing on Voi Central Business Area; o three minor sites in the area for garbage also containing recycling possibilities; and o efficient handling by Voi concerning garbage collection in the specific area. Indicators (describe the indicators (monitoring tools) showing whether the project achieves its objectives or not, indicators should be able to monitor project progress and objectives): by April 31 st 2013, the strategic plan has been approved in Voi Council; by December 31 st 2013, an 80 % among the participants in the environmental and youth groups tells in a survey that they have increased their knowledge in environmental issues; by March 31 st 2014, 75 % among the children in the primary school at least 50 % correct answers in a following test concerning environmental and garbage issues; by March 31 st 2014, three garbage sites are used in a proper way by the market sellers, shop owners and citizens in the area; by May 31 st 2014, the garbage in the area is collected properly by a decided schedule; and by May 31 st 2014, there are opportunities for recycling garbage in Voi new landfill. Remarks The municipalities received funding from the ICLD in 2011 to do an inception phase (ref: ). The goal was to find a collaborative project within the environment sustainable development field. The inception phase resulted in this project application. Recommendation from the Partnership Council Approval the Partnership Council considers the application to be a very solid project proposal with excellent project planning. It describes the overall goal, project objectives, expected results and indicators in a very clear way. The planned activities are clearly stated and link to the objectives as well as the aim of the Municipal Partnership Programme. Page 32 of 101

33 Management and Coordination Municipal Partnership Programme SUMMARY ENGELISH VERSION Swedish applicant organization: Municipality of Ulricehamn Number of project years: 2 years Amount applied for per year: Year 1: SEK Year 2: SEK Title of related project(/s): Developing a Modern Waste Management in Voi ( ) Country of Cooperation: Kenya Cooperation partner Local government in cooperation country: Municipality of Voi Ref: (to be filled in by the ICLD) Objectives of the Management and Coordination function (describe how the Management and Coordination function is to contribute to reaching the objectives of the related project(/s), maximum 150 words): The management function includes the strategic responsibility as a steering committee; it shall also carry the idea of the cooperation internal and external. The management shall support the coordinators work, but also act if the project work is not following expected plans. It is in the management role also to make sure that the required staff resources is provided according to the project s activities and objects. The coordinators shall make sure that planned activities are made, the budget is correctly handled and continuous follow up the project work according to plan. The coordinators shall report to the management after every larger activity and undertake the responsibility to inform the management if acute problems are rising. Two meetings each year of the project is to be undertaken by the Management and Coordination. Remarks No remarks. Recommendation from the Partnership Council Approval since the project related to this application is suggested to be approved so is the Management and Coordination function. Page 33 of 101

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35 Project Municipal Partnership Programme SUMMARY ENGELISH VERSION Swedish applicant organization: Municipality of Botkyrka Number of project years: 1 year Amount applied for per year: Year 1: SEK Project title: The Many Faces of the District Country of Cooperation: Macedonia Cooperation partner Local government in cooperation country: Municipality of Cair Ref (to be filled in by the ICLD): Main cooperation area (as in project application): Local democracy, governance and administration Overall Objective (describe in short how the project will contributed to change in a long term perspective, 100 word maximum): The overall objective is to enhance and deepen knowledge about human rights, democracy, equality and interculturality. In order to achieve this, the project will develop forms and methods to increase the influence that young people, in particular girls, regardless of social, ethnic or religious background can exert on local democracy in relation to physical planning. Democratic processes will be initiated and improved within the project. Knowledge and understanding of the history of the locality will be deepened by involving officers, music teachers, teachers, school leaders, politicians, young people, and representatives of the Youth Council in both Cair and Botkyrka. Project Objective (state the objective that the project aims at achieving within the time frame): Those participating in the project will get opportunity to and gain increased knowledge of how to exert an influence on local decisions in the municipality in respect of the physical environment. Page 35 of 101

36 Expected results (the results correspond with the specific objectives that you are expected to reach within the project and that together contribute to the achieving of the project objective): o o those participating in the project will gain increased knowledge of how they can exert an influence on decisions in the municipality in respect of the physical environment; there is a properly functioning forum for regular meetings between young people and politicians in the respective municipalities that will deal with development issues relating to the physical environment; o there is a special focus in the local community on reports from women and young people concerning a specific district; and o cooperation between Botkyrka and Cair is well established. Indicators (describe the indicators (monitoring tools) showing whether the project achieves its objectives or not, indicators should be able to monitor project progress and objectives): at the evaluation meeting, the participants consider that they gained an increased understanding of how they can exert an influence on decisions in the municipality in respect of the physical environment; there is a forum for regular meetings between young people and politicians in the respective municipalities that deals with development issues relating to physical environment; that the project s exhibitions reflect in particular the reports from young people and women relating to the district; and there are long-term relationships between participating parties. Remarks Cair and Botkyrka have completed one project together which is one of the good examples in an upcoming documentation by the ICLD. Recommendation from the Partnership Council Approval the Partnership Council considers the application to be a solid project proposal. The expected results correlate with the suggested activities, as well as the aim of the Municipal Partnership Programme. This is a concise application with potential of generating mutual benefits for the partners. The connection to local democracy and poverty reduction is very strong. Page 36 of 101