Integrated Development Programme

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Integrated Development Programme (IDP)

Md. Fazlul HaqueProgramme Manager

16 September 2013

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• As per strategic plan (2011-2015) priority BRAC initiated an integrated programme for socio-economically depressed regions which are falling behind on MDG achievement

• For understanding the context and developing IDP several meetings, field visits, discussions/consultations, need assessments and census carried out between 2011-2012 and finally IDP-Haor started its’ implementation since January, 2013

• IDP-Haor is being implemented through it’s10 offices in Baniachong Upazila and 5 offices in Derai Upazila

• A total of 624 regular and 212 project staff have been hired, trained and deployed in Baniachong and Derai Upazila

Introduction

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GoalTo improve the socio-economic condition of the Haor dwellers and ensure sustainable livelihoods through an integrated development approach.

 Objectives• To ensure Haor dwellers access to basic education, health, water and

sanitation services

• To enhance Haor dwellers access to sustainable livelihood opportunities with focus on increasing farm based production, diversification and improved market linkages

• To enhance capacity of the poor community and local authority to access local available GO/NGO services/resources, to rise voices against exploitations/injustices and to exercise leadership in promoting pro-poor development

• To test a pilot model in an integrated development approach to tackle multi-dimensional poverty in Haor area for future scale up. 

Goal and Objectives (IDP-Haor)

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• Access to Basic Services– Health, Population and Nutrition– Education– Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

• Poverty Reduction through Improved Livelihoods– Agriculture, Poultry, Livestock and Fisheries Development– Microfinance– Challenging the Frontiers of Poverty Reduction - Targeting Ultra

Poor

• Social Mobilization– Community Empowerment– Gender Justice and Diversity– Human Rights and Legal Aid Services– Safe Migration

Intervention Components

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Upazila Union Village Household Population

Derai 10 241 49,299 243,690

Baniacho

ng15 441 62,093 357,573

Total 25 682 111,392 601,263

• As per census of BRAC in 2012, 5.9% population covered by BRAC

in Derai and 3.9% in Baniachong Upazila

• IDP has planned for covering 70-80% population under this project

Area Coverage and Population

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Markuli

Chamakpur

Kagapasha

Baniachong Sadar

Chowdhury Bazar

Aligonj

Sujatpur

Ikram

Muradpur

Subidpur

New Office

Old Office

Baniachong Upazila

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New Office

Old OfficeVatipara

Jogdal

Dhal Bazar

Shyamarchar

Derai

Derai Upazila

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PO (BEP)PO

(BEP)

SKSK TeacherTeacher

UpazilaDevelopment Coordinator

UpazilaDevelopment Coordinator

Area Development Coordinator

(Union Level)

Area Development Coordinator

(Union Level)

Sector Specialists

(MF, BEP, HNPP, WASH, STUP, CEP, HRLS, GJ&D, AFSP, Fisheries, Safe

Migration) at UZ level

Sector Specialists

(MF, BEP, HNPP, WASH, STUP, CEP, HRLS, GJ&D, AFSP, Fisheries, Safe

Migration) at UZ level

Branch Manager (HNPP& WASH)

Branch Manager (HNPP& WASH)

PO (TUP)PO

(TUP)

Branch Manager (TUP)

Branch Manager (TUP)

Branch Manager (MF)

Branch Manager (MF)

Branch Manager (BEP)

Branch Manager (BEP)

Branch Manager (AFSP)

Branch Manager (AFSP)

Branch Manager (CEP, HRLS &

Gender)

Branch Manager (CEP, HRLS &

Gender)

PO (HNPP)

PO (HNPP)

PO (WASH)

PO (WASH)

PO (Agri)PO

(Agri)PO

(Fisheries)

PO (Fisheries)

PO (Poultry)

PO (Poultry)

PO (CEP)PO

(CEP)PO

(HRLS)PO

(HRLS)PO

(Gender)

PO (Gender)

Regional Managers(RMs of all programs) Regional Managers

(RMs of all programs)

PO (MF)PO

(MF)

Branch Manager (Safe

Migration)

Branch Manager (Safe

Migration)

PO (Safe Migration)

PO (Safe Migration)

SSSS

ShebikaShebikaFO/JFOFO/JFO

Organogram of IDP Haor Project at Upazila Level

PAPA

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• Pilot Location: Chamakpur (2,726 HH) of Baniachong

Shyamarchar (6,408 HH) of Derai

• Name of the platform:

Village Development Organization (VDO)

• One PO is responsible for 250-300 HHs (Based on hati) and providing all program services

• A VDO is formed with 25-40 members

• One Shyastho Sebika is responsible for 50-60 HHs (Based on hati)

• One SK is supervising 5-6 Shyastho Sebikas activities

• One Branch Manager is supervising 5 to 6 POs activities

IDP-Pilot:Common platform to reach out community

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SKSK

Assistant Area Development Coordinator

Assistant Area Development Coordinator

Program OrganizerProgram Organizer

Upazila Development Coordinator

Upazila Development Coordinator

Area Development Coordinator

(Union Level)

Area Development Coordinator

(Union Level)

Sector Specialists

(MF, BEP, HNPP, WASH, STUP, CEP, HRLS, GJ&D, AFSP, Safe

Migration) at Upazila level

Sector Specialists

(MF, BEP, HNPP, WASH, STUP, CEP, HRLS, GJ&D, AFSP, Safe

Migration) at Upazila level

Regional Managers(RMs of all programs) Regional Managers(RMs of all programs)

Teachers Teachers

SSSS

Pilot Area Structure for Providing all services through one PO

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• Boat School• Boat Library• Birthing Hut at Hati• Open water fish culture• Floating boat delivery centre• Cage Culture for employment

creation• Experimenting Haor friendly

sanitation• Rice Husking Mill for employment

creation• Skill Development and

employment creation for youth• Implementation of different

program components under single management

Other Innovations

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Learning from Common Platform• One PO is providing all Program services• Less staff is involved for implementation• Reduced number of visit by different program staff to the

same beneficiaries for service delivery, saves beneficiaries’ time

• Development worker is being developed instead of sectoral worker/ Sector specialist

• Cost effective

General Learning• Joint Inception Meeting at UP and Upazila level• Different issue discussion in same platform• Multiple use of boat• Haor/IDP allowances increased staff motivation

Learning from IDP-Haor (as of now)

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• Lack of educated persons who could be hired as SS, SK, FO, PO and teachers

• Unavailability of houses for renting office and accommodation

• Inadequate female staff• Unwillingness of staff to work in remote place

Challenges in Haor Project

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• Project is being implemented since January 2012 in 5 chars of Noakhali (Hatiya and Subornorchar) funded by IFAD, GoB and Government of Netherlands

• 12,741 households are targeted under :-Micro-finance & capacity building-Legal & human rights-Health & family planning-Disaster management & climate changes-Agriculture & value chain development -WatSan

• Delivering service from 6 branches

• 112 program personnel are working under the project

• 9,820 members has been admitted in 431 VOs

• Two Brach offices to be relocated due to establishment of Army

Camp

Status of CDSP-IV

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• Implementation started from July, 2012 in Joypurhat, Naogaon and Dinajpur districts as pilot basis.

• Total 40,000 Indigenous peoples (approximate) are targeted under 4 upazilas

• All staffs are recruited from Indigenous community• Community, including local leaders and authorities are showing very positive response

GoalsThe project’s goals is to empower indigenous peoples through improved livelihood opportunities, leadership and cultural practices and advocacy supports in an integrated development approach

Objectives• To improve livelihood condition through skill development• To promote indigenous leadership among indigenous men, women

and youth• To protect and promote indigenous culture, language and

traditional institution• To create awareness and advocacy

Status of Indigenous Peoples Project

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