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==Executive Summary==
==Executive Summary==
This co-laboratory is part of a cycle of trainings and other activities organised within the framework of the European project “Capacity and Synergy building among NGDOs and LAs in Greece, Cyprus and Malta for development”, [[MeDevNet]] in short.
This co-laboratory is part of a cycle of trainings and other activities organised within the framework of the European project [[Capacity and Synergy building among NGDOs and LAs in Greece, Cyprus and Malta for development]].
The [[MeDevNet]] project is implemented in the target countries Greece, Cyprus and Malta.
The [[MeDevNet]] project is implemented in the target countries Greece, Cyprus and Malta. The overall objective of this co-laboratory was to find the most influential obstacles that prevent cooperation beetween Local Authorities and NGO’s. The structured dialogue process empowered the consortium team to identify the most influential mechanisms in overcoming these obstacles. The workshop was organized using the structured dialogic design process (SDDP) approach within the context of a rich web-based communication
The overall objective of the project is to enhance cooperation of NGDO platforms and LAs in the three countries, Greece, Cyprus and Malta in order to become efficient agents of development and to participate in the planning of and the debate over EU development policy.
environment.
The estimated results are: Increased networking, communication and structured dialogue among a broad range of actors involved in international development cooperation, NSAs & LAs in partner countries and EU institutions which will lead to the development of a concrete strategy of cooperation. Capacity built in each partner and associate partner organization on networking, lobbying and advocacy with a focus always on international development cooperation issues. Reinforcement of the communication with the developing world through the cooperation with the experts from UCLGA and the migrants forums.
 


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==Sponsor and partners==
<u>The [[Triggering Question]] (TQ) was </u><br>
The [[Cyprus Academy of Public Administration]], operating under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Finance was the sponsor of the project. The 10 structured dialogues were part of a larger project, co-funded by European Structural Funds (85%) and the Cyprus Government (15%) "Employment, Human Capital and Social Cohesion” 2007-2013, under Priority Axis1 Development of Human Resources and Adaptability" that aimed the improvement and advancement of the role and operation of the Cypriot local governance system. The overall project, titled [[Training and Development of Managerial and Leadership Abilities within Local Authority Organizations]], has a value of about €2,5 million, it includes 7 modules, and has a duration of 54 months. It was launched on the 25th of September 2009. The long-term goal is to enhance the managerial and leadership abilities of those working in local authorities. The tender [[Learning and Development Needs for Cypriot Local Authorities]], which included the 10 SDDPs, had a value of about €100,000.<br>
'''What obstacles prevent cooperation between Civil Society & Local Authorities in Cyprus towards achieving MIllennium Development Goals (MDGs)?''' <br>
In response to the TQ, participants came up with 33 ideas, which were categorized in clusters. Following the voting process, 21 ideas received one or more votes and were structured to create the influence MAP shown below. <br>


The results will be used to guide the design and development of learning and training activities for members of Cypriot local authorities. Future modules also include visits to countries were best practices can be evaluated.
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[[File:MeDevNet_mapCyprus.jpg|thumb|center|700px|upright=5.0|alt=MAP for MeDevNet Strovolos.|Influence tree from the Characteristics SDDP of the  MeDevNet Strovolos laboratory TQ.]]
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According to the participants of this laboratory, appear to be the most influential  were: <br>
* Characteristic #20, Access to information and funding  <br>
* Characteristic #32, We don't realize in general how we can contribute to MDGs on local and individual <br>  <br>


<u>The tender was implemented by a consortium of three partners:</u><br>
The co-laboratory was organized by [[Anna-Maria Drousiotou]] and it was facilitated by [[Yiannis Laouris]], [[Tatjana Taraszow]] and [[Adira Zwelling]].
* [[Cyprus International Institute of Management]] (CIIM); as Coordinator
* [[Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute]] (CNTI); in charge of the SDDPs
* [[Price Waterhouse Coopers (Cyprus)]] (PwC); in charge of the face-to-face interviews


Tender number: 4/2009; Contract number: 6/2009
==Sponsor and partners==
For more information about the project, please visit [[Provision of Services for the Diagnosis of Learning and Development Needs for the Local Authorities of the Cyprus Republic]].
The MeDevNet project is funded by the '''European Commission''' under the [[EuropeAid]] program.<br>
The project’s partner organisations are:
*[[European Perspective |Development and Education Centre European Perspective]]
*[[Future Worlds Center (Cyprus)]]
*[[KOPIN (Malta)]]
*[[TEDKNA  - Local Union of Municipalities & Town Councils of Attica (Greece)]]
*[[Valletta Local Council]] (Malta) <br>
The associate partners are:
* [[Greek Platform of Non Governmental Development Organizations (Greece)]]
* [[NGO Platform ‘The Development’ (Cyprus)]]
* [[SKOP (Solidarjeta u Koperazzjoni) (Malta)]]
* [[Greek Migrants’ Forum (Greece)]]
* [[Migrants’ Solidarity Movement (Malta)]]
* [[The Association of Palestinian Community in Cyprus (Cyprus)]]
* [[Cameroonian Diaspora in Cyprus (Cyprus)]]
* [[Municipality of Leukara (Cyprus)]]
* [[UCLGA (Panafrican)]]


==External Links==
==External Links==
 
*[http://www.medevnet.org Official Website]
* [http://www.localauthoritiescyprus.info/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15&Itemid=29 Download the full report here]
*[http://www.futureworlds.eu/w/1/5/51/MeDevNet_SDDP_Cyprus_Report_v1.pdf SDD SM co-laboratory, Strovolos Municipality Nicosia]
* [http://www.localauthoritiescyprus.info Visit the project's website here]
* [http://www.mof.gov.cy/mof/capa/cyacademy.nsf/index_en/index_en?opendocument Visit Cyprus Academy of Public Administration  website]
 


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Latest revision as of 06:00, 25 July 2022

MeDevNet Strovolos Report
MeDevNet Strovolos Report
Report Title Capacity and Synergy building among NGDOs and LAs in Greece, Cyprus and Malta for development
Project MeDevNet
Triggering Question "What obstacles prevent cooperation between Civil Society & Local Authorities in Cyprus towards achieving MIllennium Development Goals (MDGs)?"
Location Nicosia, Cyprus
Dates 10 March 2011
Author(s) Anna-Maria Drousiotou
Editor(s) Yiannis Laouris
Kerstin Wittig
Statistics Participants=19
Number of ideas=33
Number of Clusters=5
Ideas received Votes=21
Ideas on MAP R=9
Spreathink ST=63%
Situational Complexity SCI=
Download http://www.medevnet.org



Executive Summary

This co-laboratory is part of a cycle of trainings and other activities organised within the framework of the European project Capacity and Synergy building among NGDOs and LAs in Greece, Cyprus and Malta for development. The MeDevNet project is implemented in the target countries Greece, Cyprus and Malta. The overall objective of this co-laboratory was to find the most influential obstacles that prevent cooperation beetween Local Authorities and NGO’s. The structured dialogue process empowered the consortium team to identify the most influential mechanisms in overcoming these obstacles. The workshop was organized using the structured dialogic design process (SDDP) approach within the context of a rich web-based communication environment.



The Triggering Question (TQ) was
What obstacles prevent cooperation between Civil Society & Local Authorities in Cyprus towards achieving MIllennium Development Goals (MDGs)?
In response to the TQ, participants came up with 33 ideas, which were categorized in clusters. Following the voting process, 21 ideas received one or more votes and were structured to create the influence MAP shown below.


MAP for MeDevNet Strovolos.
Influence tree from the Characteristics SDDP of the MeDevNet Strovolos laboratory TQ.


According to the participants of this laboratory, appear to be the most influential were:

  • Characteristic #20, Access to information and funding
  • Characteristic #32, We don't realize in general how we can contribute to MDGs on local and individual

The co-laboratory was organized by Anna-Maria Drousiotou and it was facilitated by Yiannis Laouris, Tatjana Taraszow and Adira Zwelling.

The MeDevNet project is funded by the European Commission under the EuropeAid program.
The project’s partner organisations are:

The associate partners are:

External Links

References

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