Overview Of APR 2009

Overview of APR 2009 Workshop

1-4 March 2009Bangkok, Thailand

APR as Learning/KM Event

Evolution of APR workshops: 2004 to 2009• From IFAD-centric (internal processes and

procedures) to country- and participant-centered• Mirrors move toward country presence and direct

supervision and implementation support

• Incorporate participant evaluation and feedback into design of next APR

• Increasing focus on knowledge management and integration of ENRAP and KFs

• More discipline in time/presentation management • “Participatory Stalinist Approach” (PSA) – Imran, 28 Feb

APR 2009: What’s New?

• Handover from Ron to Martina as coordinator• “Direct implementation” of APR workshop

• IFAD PAs functioning as secretariat team, working with Shankar and three FAO support staff

• Expanded role of KFs and KM techniques• Worked hard during weekend to prepare for event with

Allison, Lucie and Shalini

• Created social reporting blog on IFAD website• ifad-un.blogspot.com

• Set up café like atmosphere to encourage cross-country mingling and interaction• Please try to sit with participants from other countries

APR 2009 Goal and Theme

• The goal of the Asia and the Pacific annual performance review workshop is to enhance the implementation and impact of IFAD-funded development interventions in the region

• Theme: supervision and implementation support

APR Provides Opportunity to…

• Discuss important design and implementation issues

• Discuss new initiatives and thematic areas (such as food prices and climate change)

• Build relationships with peers and colleagues

• Create networks to share good practices, knowledge and experiences

Who’s Here? ~134 colleagues

Regional partners = 22(14 organizations)

Country/project participants = 80

(16 countries)

IFAD staff & facilitators

= 32

Day AM PM EveningMonday2 March

• Follow-up on APR 2007 and achievements in 2008• Experience in direct supervision and areas for improvement

• How can we work better to improve relevance, quality and cost-effectiveness?• Role of grants in country programmes

• Knowledge market set up •Dinner, poolside, 8th floor

Tuesday3 March

• Improving knowledge management practices (including emerging good practices)

• Managing the country programme for results• Knowledge events: soaring food prices; and knowledge market on food crisis

• Free time – enjoy Bangkok… but please don’t get lost!

Workshop Flow: Monday/Tuesday

Workshop Flow: Wednesday/Thursday

Day AM PMWednesday4 March

• Adaptation to climate change• Sustainability – key challenges in project implementation

• Country teams fine-tune country programme Annual Work Plan & Budget• Evaluation, wrap-up and closing

Thursday5 March

Field trips organized by BAAC to:• Integrated farm and organic farm in Chonburi Province• Rice Research Centre and OTOP Centre in Ayuttaya Province

Housekeeping Items

• Secretariat staff will be posted next to LCD projector and flash time remaining cards during presentations

• Please write questions/comments on cards during presentations; will have Q&A at end of sessions

• All workshop documentation will be available on social reporting blog -- ifad-un.blogspot.com

• Free internet access: computers in secretariat (but not during sessions); WiFi in lobby (use LB01 network)

• Announcements about reimbursements when ready• Use and check bulletin board for messages

Suggested Workshop Norms

• Turn cell phones/Blackberries off (or silent) during sessions

• Maximize participation from everyone• Don’t let English be a barrier to sharing and learning• Be punctual; respect and manage time – “This is

everyone’s responsibility” (Siale, 28 Feb)• Be concise in plenary interventions from the floor;

moderators and facilitators given license to be Participatory Stalinists!

• Have fun and enjoy our time together in Bangkok!!!