SI4DEV Workshop Summit 2018 – Agenda

2018 SI4DEV Community-Led Development Workshop Summit
Theme: A Pathway from Community-Driven Development Projects to Community-Led Development
Thursday, November 15th, 9:00am-5:00pm

9:00 – 10:00am: Arrivals and Registration, Exhibitions open
10:00 – 10:10am: Welcome and Introduction to the Day
10:10 – 11:00am: Opening Plenary: Community-Led Development & Community-Driven Development Projects
11:00 – 5:00: One-on-one Clinics (30 mins per session – see page 4)
11:00 – 11:15am: Break
11:15 – 12:30pm: Morning Breakouts: Expanding knowledge in community-led development

1. Sustainable Development Goals: Energy Efficiency as a Business Model
2. Governance and Accountability: Coming to a Project near You
3. Grants and Proposal Writing: Strengthening Relationships with Donors and Partners
4. Crowdfunding – Online and offline strategies to engage the community for resourcing

12:35 – 1:25pm: Networking Lunch
1:25 – 2:00pm: Best Practices Showcase 1
2:00 – 2:50pm: Afternoon Plenary: Strategy and Innovation for Development: An Imperative for Impact and Sustainability – Boye Adeboye
2:50 – 3:05pm: Break
3:05 – 4:20pm: Afternoon Breakouts: Developing professional skills in problem-solving, verbal and written communications, and interpersonal relationships.

1. Project Development and Implementation: Problem Solving Day to Day Issues
2. Sustainable Development Goals: Which Goals Should We Prioritize
3. Participatory Democracy: Strategies to Advocate for your Community
4. Designing a Pilot Project – Strategies to keep the Budget Small but Relevant

4:20 – 4:30pm: Day 1 Wrap up
4:30 – 5:00pm: Post-Summit Networking

Friday, November 16th, 8:00am-8:00pm

8:00 – 9:00am: Arrivals and Registration, Exhibitions open
9:00 – 9:10am: Welcome and Introduction to the Day
9:00 – 5:00PM: One-on-one Clinics (30 mins per session)
9:10 – 10:10am: PANEL: The Volunteer as a Community Leader: A Double Perspective (Selected Partners)
10:10 – 10:30am: Break
10:30 – 11:45am: Morning Breakouts: Developing professional skills in problem-solving, verbal and written communications, and interpersonal relationships.

1. Storytelling – Amplifying your Voice for Greater impact – websites, social media, etc.
2. Volunteer and Community Mobilization: When Expectations Meet Reality
3. Food Accessibility for All as a Pathway to achieving 5 SDGs
4. Project Planning: Starting with the Community in the Driving Seat

11:45 – 12:35pm: Best Practices Showcase 2
12:35 – 1:25pm: Networking Lunch
1:25 – 2:45pm: Mentoring Tables: Recap of all breakout sessions based on interest (facilitator per table)
2:45 – 3:00pm: Break
3:00 – 3:45pm: Anniversary Celebration, Fund Disbursement and Award Ceremony
3:45 – 4:20pm: Graduation – SI4DEV Graduates Partners, Ambassadors and Fellows
4:20 – 4:30pm: Closing remarks
4:30 – 5:00pm: Post-Summit Networking

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