devinitorg/iati-policy-markers huggingface dataset:
Cooperative Development through Policy Changes on Gender Equality NCCSL, the implementing partner of the project, previously with the support of We Effect improved and strengthen the cooperatives and staff while promoting good governance in the cooperative sector. Under this project, NCCSL being an apex organisation leads a process of development of a gender policy and integration of good governance into the legal structures. The project will also facilitate to improve the organisational capacities of ten selected District Cooperative Councils as well as six selected cooperative federations. It is expected to have long-term results as favourable policy changes to promote women leadership at BOD level having equal opportunities in decision-making process, establish and promote good governance at provincial and national level in cooperation with the policies and sustainable cooperative business development. The National Cooperative Council of Sri Lanka (NCCSL), an apex level cooperative in the county aims to enable the environment for the cooperative development through the policy changes on promotion of gender equality and good governance. Under the project there has been selected six district cooperative councils (DCC), covering Central, North Central, Eastern and Southern provinces in Sri Lanka. The project did the orientations for the each DCC and apex organisations in order to have a better understanding of the project and also to draw its road map, with the milestones. The strategic plans for the six DCC were completed as well. For the first time in history of the cooperative sector, the project took the initiative to form the national level gender committee for the cooperative sector with the participation and collaboration of the Department of Cooperative Development. Furthermore, a needs analysis for NCCSL for the next five years was done. The working committee of national level gender committee is in the process of developing gender policy document for the cooperatives and since the cooperative sector lack gender trainers, a TOT programme on gender equality promotion was carried out.
Strengthening Capacity to Address Smallholder Cotton Farmers Needs FONPA aims to contribute to the improved livelihood of the smallholder cotton farmers and the development of the cotton sector. FONPA  protects the rights and advance the interest of smallholder's cotton farmers to improve their livelihoods. This is achieved through:  a) Strengthened capacity of FONPA to effectively represent its members and provide member services, b) Improved production, productivity and access to markets, and c) Increased influence on agricultural policy formulation by FONPA. The target group is 7 Provincial Associations, 304 local associations with a total of 11 695 members. Indirectly the target group comprises of approximately 300 000 cotton producers in Mozambique. Progress results will be reported by the end of the year.
Supporting Enhanced Financial Inclusion The goal of this project is to have the right people with capacity in Co-operative organizations and other MBOs. Expected result is effective leadership skills,   good corporate governance and skills on entrepreneurship development through the LFC Training. Leadership for Change (LFC) has covered three Arenas, Arena four and the last will commence on 26 November 2018.  The students are expected to complete the training on 24 November. Monitoring and evaluation of the trainees has been completed and all reports have been submitted by both trainees and supervisors. Graduation for both groups is scheduled for Friday 30 November 2018. In total, 62 trainees will graduate. Further, all the digital content packs have been produced and submitted to the University and the learning management system content has been uploaded on the website, only the payment component is being worked on.
Programme Office Mozambique Provide partner organisations with technical assistance and administrative support in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in We Effect cooperation projects in the country. Progress results will be reported by the end of the year.
Support to the strategic plan Organisational strengthening, equality in the participation of men and women in the leadership of the organisation and conditions to improve the lives of the women who work in the organisation and the eleven objectives related to the struggle for the rights of the Bañadenses and the improvement in living conditions in the communities of the Bañados, sensitizing the population to support the demands of the people of Bahia before the public institutions. Ten fora on the right to land and permanence in the territory carried out.
Programme Office Malawi Provide partner organisations with technical assistance and administrative support in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in We Effect cooperation projects in the country. Progress results will be reported by the end of the year.
Promoting Inclusive Human Settlements (PIHS) To contribute to a human settlements sector that benefits poor women, men and young people in Uganda. Expected results; Increased understanding of governance, accountability, housing, gender and human rights by members and partner organizations, Strengthened housing regional network articulating grassroots needs, fostering dialogue and participating in regional and international human settlements forums for advocacy, Increased reporting and recommendations on sustainable environmental management in targeted human settlements, Increased documentation and dissemination of affordable housing finance models, Enhanced capacity and voices of institutions and their communities to demand improved service delivery and establish partnerships enable land rights protection for the urban poor, Development of toolkits and information for advocacy to national and local authorities for influencing practices, enhancing  participatory practices and articulating human settlements development agenda Board and staff equipped with skills in resource mobilisation. A resource mobilisation strategy was developed and currently, the organisation has engaged a consultant to come up with a proposal on establishing a Housing Cooperative financing Fund in collaboration with Uganda Housing Coop Union. Organised a Regional network forum where all housing partners in ROEA were equipped with skills in housing, human settlements, housing typologies, housing cooperatives and advocacy. Finalised the Eastern and Southern Housing Regional Network strategic plan . Participated in the ninth session of the World Urban Forum (WUF9) in Malaysia which provided a platform to show case some of the work done by the network and the project. Presented One position paper to the infrastructure committee of parliament on the ministerial policy statement of the Lands, Housing and Urban development sector highlighting the importance of housing to the socio-economic development of the country and the need to promote housing cooperatives. 2 petitions developed on the rampant evictions in the country and the environment concern of Lake Wamala in Mityana District. Managed to formalize our relationship with the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development by entering into an MOU which will ease our advocacy for the right to adequate housing as a government partner. Facilitated 3 network members in a leadership for change training where they have so far developed business plans. Developed a physical development plan for Kakiri Town council and in the process equipped 7 students with hands on skills in physical planning. Facilitated our community groups to exhibit their innovative products during INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY and WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY where they were recognized by the president and another with a certificate. Participated in the options development phase of Uganda’s National Physical Development Plan where we proposed regional balance option that was adopted. Developed and submitted the Kakiri Town Council Physical Development plan in Wakiso district through partnership with Makerere University physical planning students and lecturers.
Enhancing Incomes through Sustainable and Inclusive Forestry (EISIF) To strengthen the capacity of member organisations to enable farm forestry producers improve their livelihoods through; facilitating exchange of experiences and information and encourage networking among farm forest producers associations, providing for a voice for Kenyan forest policies, laws and regulations from a farm forestry perspective, Capacity building for member associations and awareness creation on farm forestry, promoting farm forestry, promoting commercialization of farm forestry in order to increase income levels and enhance rural livelihoods. The organisation has supported the creation of a lobby platform in Nakuru County where 3 affiliate associations presented a lobby proposal to the County Government in relation to high/double taxation and is awaiting feedback from the governor. Formation and registration of a new cooperative for central Kenya with 320 members (40% being women). This brings the total number of Cooperatives within FF-SPAK to 3. The 3 Cooperatives have started marketing members produce with Kisii selling wood fuel worth Kshs 520,000, Central Highlands Tree Growers Association(CHTGA) Kshs 32,000 and Western Tree Planters Association(WETPA) Kshs 552,243. FFSPAK has engaged in resource mobilization whereby 2 proposals have been funded. Soil Association has funded FF-SPAK KES 1.5M for Certification promotion in 2018. Farm and Forestry Facility will be funding FF-SPAK up to 15M starting 3rd Quarter of 2018 up to 2022. FFSPAK was Selected as a secretariat for International Family Forest Alliance from June 2018. baseline survey at household level done and report under progress to inform the baseline and setting targets. 47 Village Savings &Loans Associations formed with 656 members( 428 being female)and a toal savings of Kshs 3,142,800. one of the VSLA group in Western part called" Mama Ufungua"(Meaning "Women hold key to success" with a membership of 28 women and a savings of Kshs 365,526 recently transformed into a rural Sacco. FFSPAK is currently the host secretariat for the International farm forestry umbrella body for smallholders.
Technical Assistance: Study circle methodology The aim of the regional project is to relaunch the Study Circle method, build capacities within We Effect Europe Regional office and partner organisations, connect the adult learning through study circles with income generating activities, business development, peace and reconciliation. Eight people from the partner organisations were trained to implement study circles with study visit in Sweden. 20 study circle groups were formed in the countries within the region, with more than 70% of women participants. The Study Circle Web Platform is in process of design.
Strengthening Districts Farmer Association in Central Province This is a district level farmer association that represents the needs of farmers and provides a range of services aimed at improving members' farm enterprises Progress results will be reported by the end of the year.
Enhance rural development through organised civil society The project aims to strengthen capacities of civil society organisations and their networks to boost equal participation of rural women and men in local economic opportunities, advocate for their interests and contribute to policy harmonisation with the EU standards. Expected results are - Increased capacity of partner organisation – CERD; - Targeted rural organisations increase their capacity in leadership and management skills as well as in organisational and institutional development; - Targeted rural organisations increase their knowledge and skills in lobby and advocacy; - Policy recommendations submitted to relevant authorities for improvement; - Rural organisations increase their capacities on production, business & marketing; - Targeted organisations are capable to access the market; - Contribute to business plan implementation of targeted organisations; - Functional Marketing Export Centre and established links to markets for targeted rural organisations and small-scale farmers; - Create job opportunities and expertise for young people in the field of agriculture and rural development; - Vulnerable groups increase their business capacities; - Vulnerable groups created income through its start-up business; - Initiatives of vulnerable groups are strengthened and formalised in the cooperative/ organisations; - Awareness raised on the economic needs of vulnerable groups. • CERD staff, in partnership with other CSO, conducted a research on the current status of the organic agricultural production in BiH. Based on the findings, CERD published a policy paper on the current status of the organic production and concrete recommendations for the improvement. The most important outcome of this initiative is improved environment for the development of organic production that represents potential for income generation among small producers. 
• CERD has prepared the module for practical financial inclusion of women and youth from rural area. CERD has concluded an agreement with the most important financial institution for the members of the rural community – “Partner”. Based on the agreement “Partner” will present the most suitable financial services for the members of the rural community (especially women) enabling them to have access to those financial services and encourage them to use their entrepreneurship potential. 
• During 2018, for the first time in Bosnia and Herzegovina, School for Organic Production was organised by CERD. In total, 25 small-scale farmers who are farming according to the organic principles got a chance to have intensive and comprehensive education regarding this topic. 
• CERD has developed an Action Plan for Organisational Development, based on the external evaluation of the Organisational Capacities Development  conducted at the end of 2017 by We Effect and an external consultant. The implementation of the Action Plan is followed up by We Effect and CERD.
Inclusive Financial services for enhanced gender equality (PIFGES) To strenghten Community banking services in the country to increase access to affordable financial services to women, men and young people. Increase advocacy initiatives for an enabling environment for growth and existence of community banks Progress results will be reported by the end of the year.
Empowering Farmers in Fighting for Land and Water Rights Improve the access and control over land/water resources and productive assets of 10,000 families of indigenous peoples, farmers and fishers in at least 29 barangays, in 14 municipalities and 2 cities in 11 Philippine provinces, so that they can increase agricultural production, increase their incomes, and exercise their basic human, economic and political rights. Advocated to pass the Coco Levy Trust Fund Bill. Continuing lobby to save indigenous peoples from displacement from their ancestral land.
Building  the Institutional and Programme Capacity of WLSA The goal of the programme is: To enable WLSA effectively contribute to gender equality and fulfilment of women's rights. Specific objectives are: 1. To monitor and support the implementation of existing gender equality and justice laws, policies and plans of action and enactment of new ones. 2. To contribute to a just society where women are assertive and empowered to equitably claim and demand their rights and to contribute to the development of a gender sensitive judiciary system. 3. To support equitable access to justice by all, especially poor and vulnerable women and girls. 4. To build the institutional capacity of WLSA to effectively deliver on its mandate. WLSA will develop a new strategic plan during 2018. Progress results will be reported by the end of the year.
Building collective voices in sustainable agriculture and equal rights The project aims at improved income and equal access to land and resources for landless, smallholder farmers, especially women and ethnic communities in Yangon and Bago regions. The objective will be achieved through the main 5 expected results: 1- sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural production; 2- improved access to gender sensitive and inclusive financial services; 3- promoted women entrepreneurship; 4- strengthened farmers' organisation; 5- enabling policy environemnt for farmers, especially women. TOT trainings for young peer farmers with 15 participants (male 8, female 7); peer to peer trainings by the TOT for 48 farmers (male 24, female 24). The project activated meeting for women groups in each project region. Market survey and creating access for Agri-products was conducted. Other activity was conducted on need assessment related with governance issue for target FO in project township. In terms of advocacy, third National Workshop on Strengthening Forest Tenure Rights was attended by the project partner.
Cooperative Housing For Urban Poor Communities (ICOH) To support Urban Poor women and young people to adopt to the Co-operative Housing approach and realize their right to Housing. Expected results; Strong and accountable Housing Co-operative accessing adequate housing for its members, Empowered organization Operationalised a functional office. Recruited 3 key staff for the project (Project Manager, Project Officer and Project Accountant). In the process of carrying out a strategic planning activity. Staff and board members trained on adequate housing model. Developed a 5-year strategic plan, Initiated a women advocacy forum known as "Kamukunji ya akina mama" through which women in Muslim village have been organised into 7 groups and their capacity on entrepreneurship developed. The women have already started engaging in income generating activities ranging from weaving door matts, tailoring, making detergents, making local fruit juices & jam. All these efforts are aimed at helping women to gain financial independence and enable them save towards access to adequate housing. Seven (7) VSLA for women formed. Embarked on process of promoting Housing Cooperatives using the housing Cooperative model that has so far resulted into formation of 3 housing cooperatives (Muming Housing Coop, Pamba Safi Housing Coop & Riruta Muslim Village Housing Coop) that are under registration with the government.
Info-com programme: The World Needs to Put Gender Equality First 2018–2022. Info-com programme: The World Needs to Put Gender Equality First 2018 – 2022.
The programme comprises two sub-programs:
1 #awomensrights
2 #challengepoverty (pedagogical material for upper secondary schools and for We Effect member organisations). During the programme period 2018-2022, We Effect will work towards three of the United Nations Global Sustainable Development goals: 1, 2 and 5. 
Women's rights in the countries where we work are related to the objectives of goal 1 and 2. Increased gender equality (goal 5) for women in poor countries is a prerequisite for achieving goals 1 (No poverty) and 2 (Zero hunger).  The overall goal of the communication programme is to increase the knowledge of the target groups about what the SDG goal 5 contains and how the goals 1, 2 and 5 are linked together. This knowledge will increase the target groups' commitment to promoting women's rights." Publication of debate article in Dagens Nyheter targeting the new government. Participation in mobile event by opinion makers, politicians and the public at the political fair of Almedalen in July.
Continued dissemination of education materials for improved knowledge on aid work to upper secondary school students. The recruitment of the campaign The World's Toughest Job started. Major reach in Social Media when spreading films in connection with Women’s day on 8 March 2018. Publication of case stories about rural women’s situation. Recruitment campaign for the 4th edition of the Worlds Toughest Job. Sifo Opinion poll about Agenda 2030 awareness. Digital marketing of women’s rights and poverty related topics. Dissemination of educational material to upper secondary school students.
Implementation of ZLA Strategic Plan Zambia Land Alliance works to contribute to improved security of tenure for sustainable development and secure livelihoods. The outcomes include: a) Strengthened land tenure security of people living in rural, urban and per-urban areas, b) Effective participation, equality and justice for poor and vulnerable communities in land and natural resource governance, c) Strengthened capacity of ZLA and civil society partners to provide support to poor and vulnerable communities to respond to land governance issues. The direct target group 8 affiliated national civil society organisations and 7 District Land Alliances with affiliated membership consisting of District Farmers Associations and other local CSO's. The indirect target group are poor and vulnerable communities living in the 7 targeted districts. Progress results will be reported by the end of the year.
Advocating for inclusive rights to land and housing (AIRLAH) To support Men and Women In Urban Poor Settlements to access The Right to Housing Equitably. Expected results; Financing and livelihood models at National and County Levels that Encourage Equitable Rights for Men and Women to Housing adopted, Policies and Practices on Secure Tenure and the Right to Housing In Favour Of Women at National and County Levels influenced, Capacity to contribute to realization of the Right To Housing for Women, Men and Youth Improved Supported development of the national slum upgrading and prevention policy by initiating the first draft, which has already been ratified by the Cabinet and awaiting debate in parliament. Collaborating with Nakuru County government to develop new building codes that embrace use of appropriate building technologies in Municipal areas. Initiated dialogue with national government-Department for Cooperatives development to strengthen the role of housing Cooperatives and establish a one stop-shop for Housing Cooperatives approvals, capitalization and subsidies.
Head Office Quality Management Support from We Effect staff at Stockholm head office in specific issues such as environmental analyses and networking with member and other organisations. We Effect Stockholm also facilitates methods development through participation in seminars, workshops and internal evaluations. Progress results will be reported by the end of the year.