Lesson Learned
Posted on September 30, 2019 by Karina de Souza
Authoring Organizations: | Pacific Institute |
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Consulting Organizations: |
2030 Water Resources Group
Anheuser-Busch InBev Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) PVH Corp |
Universal: | No |
Applicable Phases: | Act |
Last Updated | Oct 3, 2024 |
Focus on the longer-term outcomes needed, like behaviour change or new livelihoods, not just outputs like infrastructure or training. Even well-designed projects may encounter previously unseen challenges or opportunities and will require a flexible approach. A project or partnership that retains some adaptability within its structure or design will be in a good position to benefit from unplanned changes.
Retaining flexibility in your project design may allow your project to:
The Chambeshi Water Security Partnership in Zambia was established in the same local catchment as an ongoing SNV Netherlands Development Organization sanitation improvement project. Another non-government organization, World Vision, was also supported through the Chambeshi partnership to create community-based water supply and sanitation systems. SNV joined the Chambeshi Water Security Partnership and restructured their sanitation project to align with the partnership’s broader focus on water security.
The local catchment has abundant water resources but access to adequate clean water and sanitation remains an issue. Using water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) as a platform to engage local communities strengthened the Chambeshi Water Security Partnership supported by IWaSP in terms of core stakeholder participation. By joining the partnership, SNV accessed a greater range of interested and decision-making stakeholders and new potential resources beyond the local communities.
Chambeshi Water Security Partnership (CWSP) (Project)
www.iwasp.org/where-we-work/where-we-work/zambia
Based in north-east Zambia, the Chambeshi Water Security Partnership (CWSP) was created in 2017 to ensure continued sound water management in the region while agricultural activities are intensifying. The partnership aims to ensure that water resources are governed, protected, and … Learn More
Lusaka Water Security Initiative (Project)
To strengthen multi-stakeholder collaboration to safeguard Lusaka's water resources while enhancing the sustainable and timely access to water and sanitation for all." Cooperation is crucial if the complex issue of water security is to be addressed sustainably. Water security is … Learn More
This lesson learned reflects the beliefs and experiences of the author, not necessarily the Pacific Institute, CEO Water Mandate, or UN Global Compact.