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