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Network and PHE Networking

Network and PHE Networking. Dere Biyaber Anbesa Yaser By Negash Teklu, Executive Director PHE Ethiopia Consortium. Presentation layout. The Concept of network The advantage of networking Benefits of networking Major challenges of networking What PHE networking is

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Network and PHE Networking

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  1. Network and PHE Networking Dere Biyaber Anbesa Yaser By Negash Teklu, Executive Director PHE Ethiopia Consortium

  2. Presentation layout • The Concept of network • The advantage of networking • Benefits of networking • Major challenges of networking • What PHE networking is • PHE approach and benefits

  3. What is a network? • It is not as orderly or stable as an organization • It demands a different mindset, • High degree of freedom and agreement, • Have to share decision-making, resources, and credit,, • Collective value is what makes a network greater than the sum of its parts, • Members share, their Connections, knowledge, competencies, and resources.

  4. Major challenges of Network • Problem to handle different interests. • Some have ego’s, or, are self-absorbed. • Some focus on their mission and values only. • Institutional priorities may clash with network priorities • Not recognizing the hard work it will take • Information sharing rather than real collaboration.

  5. The advantage of a Network? • The information diffusion spread ideas and generate feedback rapidly. • People separated by geography and other factors reach shared conclusions • Has more fundraising power & attracts funds • Eliminates overlap and duplication of effort; • Delivers greater results with bigger and better outcomes; • Increases opportunities

  6. Networking V Development Practitioners • Increased visibility and success initiatives and campaigns • Active cooperation with regional, national, and international campaigns • Provides solidarity for national-level efforts • Powerful learning occurs as a result of the interchange • Connections strengthen access to information and resources.

  7. The PHE Network • Ethiopia’s PHE Definition: Population, health and environment (PHE) interventions in Ethiopia are a holistic, participatory development approach whereby issues of environment, health and population are addressed in an integrated manner for improved livelihoods and sustainable well-being of people and ecosystems. • PHE network vision: It envisages providing leadership in integrating PHE to bring about healthy ecosystems and communities in Ethiopia.

  8. What is PHE P = Family Planning, Reproductive Health H = W&S, Malaria, HIV, Indoor Air Pollution E = Biodiversity conservation, NRM, climate change Additional Sectors +E = • Education (non-formal education) • Energy (improved cook stove, biogas) • Eco-tourism development • Environment-friendly enterprise development (EED) • PHE may include gender, livelihood, etc

  9. The PHE Network Cont… • PHE Members 38 organizations and 2 individuals • PHE Network Activities: Coordinates, Advocacy, research, mobilization, networking, communication, capacity building & channeling funds • Members implement: We support their initiative

  10. Advantages of PHE projects • Programmatic synergy: - The outcomes of an integrated PHE program are greater than what could be achieved if the activities were carried out in a non-integrated fashion. • Operational efficiency: - PHE programs frequently benefit from efficiencies such as greater community receptivity and program cost-sharing.

  11. Advantages of PHE projects cont. • Added-value benefits: - PHE programs often encourage additional positive outcomes in reaching non-traditional audiences and addressing gender inequities. • Best Approach for CC Adaptation & Mitigation - Harmonize relationship between people & nature - + for Livelihood & sustainability

  12. Main PHE Interventions • Awareness creation • Food security • Water and sanitation • Family planning • Livelihoods • Land productivity • Watershed restoration • microfinance

  13. Conclusion • We should be part of the PHE network • We need to integrate RH with Environment • We need to start information exchange • We are living in 21st century • We are living in a global world • Its advantage is organizational and individual

  14. pheethiopia@gmail.com www.phe-ethiopia.org Thank you!

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