Chapter 4: How can we design Decentralized Cooperation in line with the SDGs? A step by step approach
Chapter 4: How can we design Decentralized Cooperation in line with the SDGs? A step by step approach
Learning outcomes •
The ability to craft a simple, but effective, SDG-linked DC policy.
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Different options available for financing DC projects to help achieve the SDGs.
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Empowering people to manage a successful DC project to achieve the SDGs.
Trainer's insights We acknowledge that the last learning session on decentralized cooperation typologies and approaches (types, modalities, interventions and flows) was very theoretical. Participants who may have been felt overloaded with new concepts and definitions can now look forward to some more practical training sessions. We will change gear in the next session and expose participants to practical tools that will help them to design and implement DC initiatives. This is a very important session in terms of our bicycle analogy, as it focuses on three critical components that enable the vehicle to move forward and achieve our goals. The front wheel of the bicycle represents providing strategic orientation. Here, participants will learn the essentials of crafting a DC policy that will help to achieve the SDGs. Even so, setting policy is ineffective without the second wheel, which involves actual project management. In this session, participants will learn about the key elements of designing and managing a successful DC project. However, the two wheels of the bicycle can only move forward if they are propelled by concerted actioning the pedals. Following our analogy, this is where we introduce participants to the important role of financing in DC. Here, participants are exposed to new ways of thinking about funding and will share some practical tips.
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