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GEF IW:LEARN re-launches all courses, manuals and methodologies

GEF-UNDP/UNEP-IOC IW:LEARN

By IW:LEARN

January 4^th, 2021

GEF IW:LEARN is pleased to announce its completely revamped set of training courses, manuals and methodologies designed to support the GEF IW portfolio.

GEF IW:LEARN Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis-Strategic Action Programme Online Course

The course is based on the third edition of the GEF IW:LEARN TDA/SAP Manual that provides the collective experiences from previous TDA/SAPs supplemented by inputs from consultants who helped develop the manual and have participated in multiple TDA and SAP projects.

The overall goal of the TDA/SAP online course is to provide a very brief summary of the key steps recommended in the Manual to enable all those involved in the development of the TDA/SAP (project staff, consultants, national experts, civil society, private sector, government representatives, etc.) to have an awareness of the process.

The course will highlight the main steps in developing a TDA and SAP and should be used in conjunction and with frequent reference to the GEF IW:LEARN TDA/SAP Manual. The course is intended for all GEF International Waters project teams who will be involved in the development of the TDA and SAP to ensure there is a common understanding of the steps, terminology and where additional information can be found.

The course is structured in 3 modules and participants have access to a valuable set of materials including readings, videos, and suggested web sites.

To access the TDA/SAP course, please register on UNDP Cap-Net´s Virtual Campus.

GEF IW:LEARN re-launches all courses, manuals and methodologies

GEF IW:LEARN International Waters Project Management Course

The focus of this online Project Management Course is on GEF IW specific requirements within projects, including key issues such as:

Roles and responsibilities throughout the project, from start-up to closure;
Monitoring and evaluation including the adaptation of logical frameworks (log-frames) and reporting against indicators;
Communications management, creating partnerships and raising public awareness;
Information management and reporting;
Developing a work plan for the project’s first year and maintaining a project budget;
Ensuring adequate recording of co-finances and other financial matters; and
Mainstreaming climate and gender within projects

The course is structured into 8 modules and includes case study examples, key terms, and links to additional resources. If you are brand new to GEF IW project management, it is recommended that you complete each module in sequence. Once you have completed all of the course materials, or if you are an experienced GEF IW project manager, you may wish to review specific course content as needed to refresh your knowledge or to find new project ideas from the many project examples highlighted throughout the materials.

To access the GEF IW Project Management course, please register on UNDP Cap-Net´s Virtual Campus.

GEF IW:LEARN re-launches its entire catalogue of manuals and methodologies

Over its existence, the GEF IW:LEARN project developed and launched several programmatic guidance tools as part of its service line to the GEF international waters focal area. These tools are designed to facilitate the implementation of GEF international waters projects in crucial areas. All of them are accessible here. The manuals and methodologies run the gamut from the Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis - Strategic Action Programme Methodology, to guidance on mainstreaming climatic change and variability into GEF IW projects. They also include a series of toolkits in support of the large marine ecosystem portfolio. All of the existing manuals and methodologies have been nicely standardized and improved and we are pleased to announce their relaunch. The relaunch includes:

TDA/SAP Methodology The Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis/Strategic Action Programme (TDA/SAP) approach is a highly collaborative process that has proven to be a major component of GEF International Waters projects over the last 16 years.

Project Management Manual The Project Management Manual is a reference source and a guide for managing GEF IW projects. It contains a checklist to consider at every stage from inception to project closure, and gives guidance important topics such as monitoring and evaluation

Public-Private Partnerships Guidebook The Public-Private Partnerships Guidebook is a reference source and a guide for GEF IW projects. It contains information on the engaging the private sector both generally and in the context for a GEF IW project.

Mainstreaming Climate Change Guidance Welcome to GEF IW:LEARN guidance for projects on climate change and variability. The guidance is designed to assist GEF IW projects with the GEF V requirement to take climate change and variability into consideration in the implementation of GEF IW projects.

Methodological Approach for the establishment and sustaining of a Regional Dialogue and Community of Practice on Transboundary Water Resources Management This document describes a Methodological Approach (MA) for the establishment and sustaining of a Regional Dialogue and Community of Practice on TWRM, and informal and formal cooperation on the basin level. The document aims to present process and experiences, linkages with the theory at hand and partners involved and to analyze if the experience from of conducting a successful process in SEE and other regions provides the basis for a replicable “Regional Dialogue” model.

Online Experience Notes

GEF IW:LEARN Experience Notes are a critical method of capturing knowledge of the International Waters portfolio and are a required output from every GEF-funded project in the focal area.

To streamline the process and ensure the portfolio continues to contribute these valuable knowledge assets, GEF IW:LEARN has created a new online version for all Experience Notes which will make it easier to navigate from one project experience to another using filters and links. The new format also includes an electronic version of the template with easy to fill in sections and tracking of GEF IW project submissions.

While maintaining the key results and learning information, the new digital version of the Experience Notes will allow GEF IW projects to enhance their contribution by uploading images, pinning the location on a map, filling out metadata (GEF project ID number, scope, ecosystem, region, categories, thematic), embedding a video, embedding a map, and sharing crucial links. Within a few clicks, project members will be able to create and submit an Experience Note using the intuitive interface.

To submit your project's Experience Notes online, please contact us the Project Coordination Unit at info@iwlearn.org.

For more information on the GEF IW:LEARN Manuals and Methodologies, please contact the GEF IW:LEARN Project Coordination Unit (info@iwlearn.org) or visit http://iwlearn.net.