Transcript Key Outputs

MID TERM REVIEW MEETING
RESA MEETING
RESA PROJECT: KEY OUTPUTS
1st April, 2009
RAJESH KUMAR, CUTS INTERNATIONAL
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
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Project outputs
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Brief about the key outputs
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Networking and outreach
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Advocacy
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Way forward
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PROJECT OUTPUTS
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Territorial base paper (TBP)
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Territorial training manual (TTM)
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Local vernacular handouts
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Event reports
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E-newsletters
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Synthesis base paper
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Project poster
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Articles and policy briefs
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Media coverage
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TERRITORIAL BASE PAPER (TBP)
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Objective: review the current status of reforms and consumer
perceptions
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Input: base line consumer survey and literature review
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Discussion: discussion on the draft during RG meeting
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Translation: local vernacular handouts for GIMs
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Importance: One of the key outputs of the project to be used
for policy advocacy
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TERRITORIAL TRAINING MANUAL (TTM)
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Objective
Train the local CSOs on policy and regulatory issues in power sector
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Key contents
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Electricity reforms process
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Regulatory decision-making process
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Rights and responsibilities of consumers
Importance
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Highly appreciated by the resource persons
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Useful and consumer friendly document
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E-NEWSLETTER
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Quarterly circulation
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Circulation: PAC, RG, Partners, and posting on FunCom
as well COLF
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Layout of the E-Newsletter
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Major news items on policy and regulatory developments
Format and content was appreciated by key PAC members
and well as other readers
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NETWORKING AND OUTREACH
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RESA web page: effective communication tool
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http://www.cuts-ccier.org/RESA/index.htm
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Regular updations: publications, event reports, media
clips
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Use of vernacular versions for the better outreach
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Networking among various stakeholders such as policy
makers, regulators, utilities, CSOs has increased
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ADVOCACY INITIATIVES
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Active involvement of policy makers, media and regulators
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TBP was shared with RG/PAC Member comprise of policy
makers, regulators as well as utility representatives
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All partners and associated local CSOs participated in public
hearings and consultation process
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Key systematic problems have been recorded from the GIMs I
and would be discussed with relevant authorities
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WAY FORWARD
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Further improve communication channel among stakeholders
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Answers to the systematic problems of consumers
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Strengthening the further networking
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Wider dissemination of project findings
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Replicate the success in other territories
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Thank You
[email protected];
www.cuts-international.org
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