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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 PHE approach and benefits
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Advantages of PHE projects
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
Main PHE Interventions
Awareness creation Food security Water and sanitation Family planning Livelihoods Land productivity Watershed restoration microfinance
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