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

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