BOTSWANA POVERTY & BOTSWANA POVERTY & ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVE BRIEFINGENVIRONMENT INITIATIVE BRIEFING
UNDP-UNEP POVERTY & ENVIRONMENT UNDP-UNEP POVERTY & ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVE (PEI): INITIATIVE (PEI): HISTORYHISTORY
UNDP POVERTY & ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVEUNDP POVERTY & ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVE Supported by DFID & ECSupported by DFID & EC Grew out of WSSD, PEP formedGrew out of WSSD, PEP formed
UNEP POVERTY & ENVIRONMENT PROJECT:UNEP POVERTY & ENVIRONMENT PROJECT: Supported by Norway & BelgiumSupported by Norway & Belgium
FORMED UNDP-UNEP PEI 2005FORMED UNDP-UNEP PEI 2005 Redesign of UNEP P & E activitiesRedesign of UNEP P & E activities
Joint programming, budgeting & staff recruitmentJoint programming, budgeting & staff recruitment
Leading example of interagency co-operationLeading example of interagency co-operation
UNDP-UNEP POVERTY & ENVIRONMENT UNDP-UNEP POVERTY & ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVE (PEI): INITIATIVE (PEI): WHAT WE DOWHAT WE DO
Supporting governments to:Supporting governments to: Integrate Environmental Sustainability into Integrate Environmental Sustainability into
National Development Processes (e.g. PRSPs & National Development Processes (e.g. PRSPs & NDPs) so that development is not undermined by NDPs) so that development is not undermined by unsustainable use of natural resourcesunsustainable use of natural resources
Build National Capacity to:Build National Capacity to: Identify links between poverty & environmentIdentify links between poverty & environment Integrate environmental sustainability into Integrate environmental sustainability into
national development processesnational development processes
UNDP-UNEP POVERTY & ENVIRONMENT UNDP-UNEP POVERTY & ENVIRONMENT INITIATIVE (PEI): INITIATIVE (PEI): WHY WE DO ITWHY WE DO IT
Unsustainable use of the environment reduces Unsustainable use of the environment reduces the social & economic benefits producedthe social & economic benefits produced
E.G. People get sick & die, farmers grow less & E.G. People get sick & die, farmers grow less & earn lessearn less
Development is hindered by environmental Development is hindered by environmental damagedamage
The contribution of environment to social & The contribution of environment to social & economic development is often poorly understoodeconomic development is often poorly understood
Environmental sustainability not operationally Environmental sustainability not operationally integrated into national development processes integrated into national development processes (e.g. PRSPs): Words but not action.(e.g. PRSPs): Words but not action.
EXAMPLES OF POVERTY-EXAMPLES OF POVERTY-ENVIRONMENT LINKSENVIRONMENT LINKS
First picture shows a grossly polluted canal in MaliFirst picture shows a grossly polluted canal in Mali The 2nd is people living next to that canal & The 2nd is people living next to that canal &
using this polluted water – because they do not using this polluted water – because they do not have any other source of water.have any other source of water.
So they get sick from water borne diseases & So they get sick from water borne diseases & malaria – ie pollution causes sickness & the costs malaria – ie pollution causes sickness & the costs associated with thatassociated with that
The 3The 3rdrd picture is of a very steep hillside in picture is of a very steep hillside in Rwanda – soil erosion is a major problemRwanda – soil erosion is a major problem
Soil erosion reduces agricultural productivity & Soil erosion reduces agricultural productivity & causes silting of hydro electricity reservoirs = causes silting of hydro electricity reservoirs = decreased electricity productiondecreased electricity production
UNDP-UNEP PEI: COUNTRY UNDP-UNEP PEI: COUNTRY PROGRAMMES PROGRAMMES
Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Mali & MauritaniaMali & Mauritania
Experience in country PEI programmes = key Experience in country PEI programmes = key lessons learnt & model for mainstreaming lessons learnt & model for mainstreaming environment into development processesenvironment into development processes
Proposal to scale-up to additional countries Proposal to scale-up to additional countries developed & accepted by key donors (EC, UK, developed & accepted by key donors (EC, UK, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Belgium, Netherlands)Netherlands)
Implementation ApproachImplementation Approach Country Country programmeprogramme preparation (6 - 9 months) preparation (6 - 9 months)
Country Country programmeprogramme implementation -Phase I (18-24 months) implementation -Phase I (18-24 months) Identifying links between environment & developmentIdentifying links between environment & development Operational integration of environment sustainability into Operational integration of environment sustainability into
national development plansnational development plans
Country Country programmeprogramme implementation - Phase II (2 years +) implementation - Phase II (2 years +) Strengthening country capacity to integrate environment into Strengthening country capacity to integrate environment into
development processes at national & sectoral levelsdevelopment processes at national & sectoral levels Strengthened domestic revenue base for environmental Strengthened domestic revenue base for environmental
investments (reducing dependence on donors)investments (reducing dependence on donors)
LessonsLessons Need for comprehensive, programmatic approach to Need for comprehensive, programmatic approach to
mainstreaming - a project approach will not work. mainstreaming - a project approach will not work. Deep engagement necessaryDeep engagement necessary Focus on results not agencyFocus on results not agency Very detailed mapping of government macro & Very detailed mapping of government macro &
sectoral policy, planning & decision-making sectoral policy, planning & decision-making processes (“machinery of government”), institutions processes (“machinery of government”), institutions & individuals relevant to the national development & individuals relevant to the national development process is required. ‘Development Intelligence.’process is required. ‘Development Intelligence.’
The Planning/Finance ministry must be an equal or The Planning/Finance ministry must be an equal or the prime focal ministry in the process from the the prime focal ministry in the process from the very beginning.very beginning.
LessonsLessons A realistic assessment of country commitment at A realistic assessment of country commitment at
different levels & in both environment & planning different levels & in both environment & planning ministries is necessary.ministries is necessary.
Supporting a country-led environmental Supporting a country-led environmental mainstreaming process has high transaction costs, mainstreaming process has high transaction costs, because it is new, seeking to change government because it is new, seeking to change government priorities & involves a number of ministries. priorities & involves a number of ministries. ‘Stubborn persistence & attention to detail’‘Stubborn persistence & attention to detail’
Detailed country-specific evidence on the links Detailed country-specific evidence on the links between environment, poverty reduction & pro-between environment, poverty reduction & pro-poor growth is needed to convince policy makers, poor growth is needed to convince policy makers, economists & planners that investment in economists & planners that investment in environment sustainability is worthwhile.environment sustainability is worthwhile.
LessonsLessons The application of integrated economic & The application of integrated economic &
environment project, programme & policy environment project, programme & policy appraisals needs to become a standard operating appraisals needs to become a standard operating procedures for planning/finance & sectoral procedures for planning/finance & sectoral ministries.ministries.
Developing a full partnership approach with key Developing a full partnership approach with key in-country donors is vital for long term success on in-country donors is vital for long term success on several frontsseveral fronts (Capacity building, sector mainstreaming, sustainable (Capacity building, sector mainstreaming, sustainable
domestic financing for environmental sector)domestic financing for environmental sector)
Timely support from UNDP Country Office critical.Timely support from UNDP Country Office critical.
Vision 2016 (7 Pillars)
NDP 10 (16 Goals)
Ministry/Department, District Goals
United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UN/GoB UNDAF & Programme)
UNDP UNEP UNICEF WHO FAO
Sub-sector Goals: Economic, Social, Security, Administration
10 KRAs including:
• Sustainable Economic Growth
• Sustainable Environment• Enhanced well-being and
social responsibility
UNDAF Clusters:•Governance and Human Rights Promotion
•Economic Diversification and Poverty Reduction
•Health and HIV and AIDS•Environment and Climate Change
•Children, Youth and Women Empowerment
Links between NDP, UNDAF and PEI
UNDP/UNEP/GoB Poverty and Environment Initiative
GoB/UNDP/UNEP Poverty and Environment Initiative (PEI)
Stage 1: November 2008 – April 2009
To design a GoB/UNDP/UNEP PEI programme that contribute to the achievement UNDAF and NDP 10 Outcomes.
Key Activities:
• Identification of key environment, growth and poverty reduction issues in Botswana
• Institutional analysis and mapping of policy processes and initiatives, roles and responsibilities of GoB and development partners related to environmental issues within the context of NDP-10
• Review NDP-10 and other relevant planning documents to identify entry points for mainstreaming environment into national sectoral and local level planning processes
• Identify potential ‘champions’ in government, civil society, private sector, media and donors; focal points within government; and relevant donor and government-donor coordination mechanisms
GoB/UNDP/UNEP Poverty and Environment Initiative (PEI)
Stage 1: November – April 2009
Key Activities (continued)
• Recommend effective implementation arrangements, e.g. establishment of an inter-departmental task team/steering committee/working groups that includes environment, planning/finance and key sectoral ministries.
Results:
• Enhanced awareness of the links between poverty and environment and environment and economic growth and their contribution to national development priorities
• Joint UN Programme to support the UNDAF and NDP outcomes that leads to improved integration of environmentally sustainable natural resource management in NDP-10, poverty and related sector strategies as well as increased resources for sustainable environment and natural resource management
GoB/UNDP/UNEP Poverty and Environment Initiative (PEI)
Stage 2; June/July 2009 – 2016
Implementation of GoB/UNDP/UNEP PEI Programme that contributes to the following UNDAF Outputs
Governance and Human Rights Promotion:
• Effective coordination of collection, analysis and use of quality disaggregated data (statistics) in decision making
• Strategy for the national statistical system developed
Economic Diversification and Poverty Reduction:
• National and District Frameworks developed for local economic and social development in all districts
• Regulatory instruments to improve poor people’s access to financial services and productive assets/resources strengthened
GoB/UNDP/UNEP Poverty and Environment Initiative (PEI)
Economic Diversification and Poverty Reduction (contd.):
• Enhanced technical and oversight capacity of the Multi-Sectoral Committee on Poverty Reduction and the Socio-Economic Policy Sub-division of the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning to manage the implementation of the National Strategy for Poverty Reduction
• Poverty reduction is mainstreamed into national and district development plans
• Effective social protection mechanisms established based on vulnerability assessments, research and analysis.
Environment and Climate Change:
• Environment and conservation mainstreamed into national development and poverty reduction framework
GoB/UNDP/UNEP Poverty and Environment GoB/UNDP/UNEP Poverty and Environment Initiative (PEI)Initiative (PEI)
Next Steps:Next Steps:
Identification of Identification of National and International expertiseNational and International expertise to to facilitate the consultative process for development of draft facilitate the consultative process for development of draft Joint ProgrammeJoint Programme
Agreement with Government of Botswana on the PEI Agreement with Government of Botswana on the PEI framework including framework including resources and staffingresources and staffing
ImplementationImplementation, monitoring and evaluation within the , monitoring and evaluation within the UNDAF implementation frameworkUNDAF implementation framework
SummarySummary Contribution of sustainable management of environmental Contribution of sustainable management of environmental
natural resources to development priorities insufficiently natural resources to development priorities insufficiently recognised or integrated into national & sectoral recognised or integrated into national & sectoral development processes.development processes.
Consequently, development priorities, including poverty Consequently, development priorities, including poverty reduction, will be more difficult to achieve.reduction, will be more difficult to achieve.
Environmental degradation is a serious issue in many Environmental degradation is a serious issue in many countries in Africa and elsewherecountries in Africa and elsewhere
UNDP-UNEP PEI supports mainstreaming of environment into UNDP-UNEP PEI supports mainstreaming of environment into national & sectoral development processes to reduce national & sectoral development processes to reduce environmental degradation to help achieve development environmental degradation to help achieve development priorities in a sustainable manner.priorities in a sustainable manner.
NDP & UNDAF key opportunity for a successful PEI in NDP & UNDAF key opportunity for a successful PEI in BotswanaBotswana
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