AP-A2J – What a CoP can achieve and how it achieved it HR and Justice CoP Prague, 25-26 Nov 2005
Dec 17, 2015
Presentation Overview
AP-A2J Initiative as an example of a results based CoP
• Process
• Results
• Lessons
Background: Asia Pacific Rights and Justice Initiative (AP-A2J)
Development of regional
“community of
practitioners” on access to
justice
Growing recognition of
justice sector as key for peace and development, but
insufficient impact of
existing programmes on
MDGs and poverty
eradication
Strengthened UNDP’s
niche, knowledge
and capacities
on justice for MDGs and
poverty
eradication
• Bottom-up process
• Use of a HRBA
KNOWLEDGESTRATEGY
INTENDED OUTCOME
KNOWLEDGE
PROBLEM
Applying knowledge management in AP-A2J
OBJECTIVE: Accelerating the speed of K-acquisition
CHALLENGESCHALLENGES SOLUTIONSOLUTION AP-A2J TOOLSAP-A2J TOOLS
Acquisition of
UNDP in-house K
Connecting practitioners
Codification of lessons
Compilation of documents
Network, Mutual Support, workshops Lessons Learnt/Case Studies Web page
Acquisition of
external K
Structuring plethora of external
resources Screening & abstracting best
resources Connecting to partners
K-Maps
Web page
Participatory Assessments
Accelerating
Learning
(Individual and CO)
Engagement in Activities Workshops Lessons learnt, research etc.
VISIONING VISIONING WORKSHOPWORKSHOP
Process Results
WEBPAGE - Home base
PRACTITIONER’s GUIDE– Programming tool
CREDENTIALS – Communication Tool
NETWORK of Practitioners
PRIMER – Concise introduction
GUIDELINES e.g. on ParticipatoryConsultations
EVOLUTION OF SUBSTANTIVE UNDERSTANDING (LEARNING)
A2J IN A NUTSHELL
Agreement on Agreement on preliminary modelpreliminary model Identification of strategic Identification of strategic interventions based on interventions based on RBARBA Mapping of in-house Mapping of in-house knowledgeknowledge Distribution of tasks Distribution of tasks among practitionersamong practitioners
Extraction of case studies & lessons learnt
OutsourcedResearch
In-houseResearch
Network of
Practitioners
Tool Development
WORKSHOP WITH
EXTERNAL PARTNERS
Validation and consolidation of lessons on substantive interventionsWORKshop
KNOWLEDGE MAP – Research tool
NORMATIVE PROTECTION OF RIGHTS
LEGAL EMPOWERMENT
CAPACITY TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE REMEDIES
FIJI
INDONESIA
NEPAL
IRAN
By International and Constitutional Law
SRI LANKA
CHINA
MONGOLIA
RRRT
By legal and regulatory frameworks
INDONESIA
CHINA
NEPAL
CAMBODIA
BANGLADESH
VIETNAM
RRRT
By Customary Law
INDIA
Legal awareness
BANGLADESH
NEPAL
PHILIPPINES
MONGOLIA
INDONESIA
FIJI
IRAN
INDIA
RRRT
Legal counsel
BANGLADESH
IRAN
CHINA
Other empowerment-related capacities
Accessible adjudication
Judicial System
CAMBODIA
IRAN
NEPAL
INDONESIA
PHILIPPINES
Quasi-judicial bodies
NEPAL
MONGOLIA
INDONESIA
SRI LANKA
INDIA
Indigenous/ traditional systems
FIJI
RRRT
BANGLADESH
PHILIPPINES
EnforcementPoliceINDIA
RRRT
Prison System
Civil Society OversightSRI LANKA
PHILIPPINES
Results
Outputs:• Production of tools• Surge in in-house staff capacity + staff satisfaction • Organizational learning and definition of UNDP niche
Outcomes• Stronger position of COs in AP-A2J• Surge in AP-A2J programming (fastest growing
service line)
NORMATIVE PROTECTION OF RIGHTS
LEGAL EMPOWERMENT
CAPACITY TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE REMEDIES
FIJI
INDONESIA
NEPAL
IRAN
By International and Constitutional Law
SRI LANKA
CHINA
MONGOLIA
RRRT
By legal and regulatory frameworks
INDONESIA
CHINA
NEPAL
CAMBODIA
BANGLADESH
VIETNAM
RRRT
By Customary Law
INDIA
Legal awareness
BANGLADESH
NEPAL
PHILIPPINES
MONGOLIA
INDONESIA
FIJI
IRAN
INDIA
RRRT
Legal counsel
BANGLADESH
IRAN
CHINA
Other empowerment-related capacities
Accessible adjudication
Judicial System
CAMBODIA
IRAN
NEPAL
INDONESIA
PHILIPPINES
Quasi-judicial bodies
NEPAL
MONGOLIA
INDONESIA
SRI LANKA
INDIA
Indigenous/ traditional systems
FIJI
RRRT
BANGLADESH
PHILIPPINES
EnforcementPoliceINDIA
RRRT
Prison System
Civil Society OversightSRI LANKA
PHILIPPINES
NEPAL, EAST TIMOR, PHILIPPINES
BANGLADESH
PHILIPPINES
INDIA
INDONESIA
SRI LANKAPHILIPPINES INDIA
INDONESIA
Lessons• Results-oriented CoPs are powerful approach to knowledge development +
can complement global networks• Relevant knowledge is difficult to find and develop by outsiders• No clear-cut difference between expert – novice• Facilitation of process and knowledge codification is immensely time-
consuming • Take into account outside lessons• Funding is necessary, but not from the beginning• Clear conceptual framework is needed• Sub-practice/region was useful unit of analysis – but now probably to large• Strong facilitation is needed• Begin with face-to-face meeting to build CoP with three objectives: build
vision/focus of CoP; ownership, commitment to contribute• Engagement in activities (lessons learnt extraction) is powerful learning tool • Start with core group + bring others on board gradually
• Components: Networks – Workshops (visioning – training – research& writing) – Case study extraction - outsourced research – inhouse research
Thinking about justice and HR “sector” through a RBA –
the A2J Framework
HR and Justice CoPPrague, 25-26 Nov 2005
THE PRACTITIONER’S GUIDE• Conceptual framework and perspective,
(chapter 1) + methodology (chapter 2) + codification of lessons (chapters 3-7)
What? – key concepts How? – assessment, planning, prioritization
of strategiesWhat works, what doesn’t and why?
Combination of broad guidance and tools to select right strategy based on local needs
Legal Empowerment(Demand for remedies)
- Legal awareness- Legal aid and counsel-Other empowerment-related capacities (etc. security, financial risk)
Normative Protection(International Law, Constitution, Laws &
Regulations, Customary Law, Jurisprudence)
A2J SUBSTANTIVE MODEL
Access to justice = ability of people to seek and obtain a remedy respectful of basic human rights
Definition
Scope of analysis
Provision of Effective Remedies (Supply of remedies)
- Adjudication mechanisms (formal and traditional)
-Enforcement (police, prisons)
-Civil society oversight
The Ten Steps to Applying HRBA to Justice Programming
1) Familiarization with the programming context
2) Selection of a development problem
3) Securing adequate capacities
4) Ensuring participation
5) Analyzing the problem and its causes and effects
6) Setting objectives and selecting outcomes
7) Defining and prioritizing strategies
8) Setting outputs and a partnership strategy
9) Establishing an implementation framework
10) Designing a monitoring and evaluation system