River Basin Management and Transparency

Activities

• Web page development
• Initial stakeholder assessment and stakeholder mapping
• Development, distribution and analysis of project involvement questionnaire
• A set of four regional round-table discussions
• Establishment of a Working Group
• Meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Water Administration as well as with representatives from the Ministry for Agriculture and Rural Development
• A workshop with representatives from the business sector mostly affected by the RBM planning process
• Development of tools for supporting the consultation process in RBM planning
• One to one meetings with key stakeholders
• Development of guide for Public Participation and Participation Techniques, an
• Promotion and distribution of the Guide for Public Participation and Participation Techniques.
• Training module preparation and on-site training
•  Organisation of a Summer School
• Development of the guidelines for submission of proposals for sub-granting projects
• Promotion of the Call for applications for sub-grants
• Establishment of an external evaluation body – Project Evaluation Committee
• Organisation of informational events – Info Day
• Evaluation of received applications
• Negotiations with the selected sub-grantees
• Development of a communication strategy and reporting plan with selected sub-grantees
• Monitoring and evaluation of the the sub-granted projects after their finalisation
• Preparation and distribution of the project handbook

Expected Results

• Strengthened CSO’s capacities to become a crucial stakeholder able to influence the decision-making process and outcomes of RBM plans
• Increased CSOs’ advocacy work as well as increased level of CSOs’ involvement in the process of development, update and implementation of RBM plans
• Raised public awareness with regards to the key issues that affect the aquatic environment