Cross-Cutting Themes. Across the programs within HMWMD, there are several cross-cutting areas of activity and effort. These include customer service, compliance assistance, compliance assurance, and community-based environmental protection. While not always specifically discussed in the HMWMD workplan tables presented later in this chapter, these themes or concepts have a high priority in everything HMWMD accomplishes. The following sections describe some of the Division’s efforts in these areas.
Cross-Cutting Themes. 1. The Parties agree that systematic account shall be taken of the following cross-cutting themes to inform action in all areas of cooperation: human rights, democracy, gender equality, peace and security, environmental protection, the fight against climate change, culture and youth.
Cross-Cutting Themes. There are a number of emerging and current elements of the work which the VCSE sector either is or needs to be directly involved in, including the official cross-cutting programmes of mental health, cancer, dementia, diabetes and learning disabilities. VCSE organisations have strengths in thinking about the aspects of health and social care which can’t best be delivered with a locality focus: communities of identity (e.g. LGBT, ethnicity etc.); communities of experience (e.g. ex-offenders, mental health service users etc.) who may not see the locality as their community at all. VCSE organisations are also important in adult social care, children’s care, health innovation, social movements, carers, work and health and other emerging important areas. The VCSE sector would like the Health and Social Care Partnership to consider additional cross-cutting themes such as food, welfare benefits and access and inclusion.
Cross-Cutting Themes. Governance During Q3, Njira emphasized meeting stakeholders and developing terms of references for local partners. Njira launched a broad sector mapping exercise that will help to identify both the scale and scope of activities implemented by other organizations in both districts. Njira has met and reached agreements with several organizations to leverage resources, enhance implementation, and improve the scale of project activities, which will be highlighted in more detail in the Q4 report.
Cross-Cutting Themes. GREEN SKILLS The feedback from employers about their response to net zero goals and improving sustainability was very mixed. Larger companies have frequently hired an individual to manage all of these aspects. In smaller companies there is often little understanding of what will be required. Many smaller employers are in need of basic training on the fundamentals of the low carbon economy, the impact on their business and how they will need to adapt. This is needed before they can start to consider the big issues of whether new job roles will be needed or whether the workforce requires new skills. Where smaller companies have started to pay attention to low carbon issues it often ends as an extra task on top of someone’s existing role. Highlighted in the Manufacturing sector analysis, there is an increasing awareness in other sectors that procurement and supply chain management is an important element in the move towards net zero. Provider Priorities • Leadership and management teams will benefit from carbon literacy training and support to understand the changes they can make. • Support and training for people taking on low carbon issues as part of their existing role to understand the different areas this can impact and how to develop a decarbonisation and sustainability plan. • Upskilling training for procurement and supply chain personnel to understand carbon implications of contracts and tenders.
Cross-Cutting Themes. Peer Network members and volunteers planned and implemented community grants and team- based activities at schools and youth clubs. These activities were developed by and for youth and were comprised of sports, non-formal education, and service events for peers ranging in age from 10 to 32. Implementation periods for Community Grants ranged from one day to two weeks, while team-based activities were developed to take place over periods of up to three months. Though events varied, each one incorporated at least one of the project’s cross-cutting themes. XXXX’s eight key cross-cutting themes were the following. • Career readiness and youth employability • Health, nutrition, and wellness • First aid and safety • Fitness, sports, and team-based recreation • Entrepreneurship and home-based income generation • Gender inclusion and outreach to disadvantaged groups • Dropout prevention and second-chance learning • Resource conservation and sustainable development Read to Recover Initiative To scale and sustain literacy events conducted for International Literacy Day and the new academic year for girls in Sho’ub District in Sana’a (September through December 2014), the PYCE PNAC Council at MoYS 22 May Club implemented the ‘Read to Recover’ Initiative at the MoE Socotra School and the Club in Sana’a. ‘Read to Recover’ sought to promote lifelong education and decrease the dropout rate and involved reading and writing games that were enhanced with peer-learning exercises led by PN members. Activities continued through mid-January 2015 and reached more than 200 youth ranging in age from 13 to 26. Participants included secondary school students, sports players, and sports enthusiasts. The small, non- formal setting of each session provided individual attention and teacher contact not found in many formal classrooms and helped to encourage youth who were experiencing learning delays and unmet learning needs to continue their education. The cross-cutting themes that Peer Network members most often incorporated in their PYCE community grants and team-based activities were: a) fitness, sports, and team-based recreation; and b) first aid and
Cross-Cutting Themes. Sustainability and Capacity-Building Activity Objective ICAP Achievement Support civil society and media Provide the Iraqi people with tools to strengthen demand for accountability and transparency and to demand institutional reform. 93 community action groups formed and implementing projects 73 projects supporting civil society implemented Five public libraries rebuilt or renovated 22 youth, cultural or women’s centers established, rebuilt or renovated Encourage small and medium business Encourage competition 316 small – medium enterprises created 2,215 people trained in business and livelihoods development 555 enterprise jobs created 47 cooperatives created Support the growth of a vibrant civil society Increase public awareness, citizen participation, and civil society oversight of government bodies. 73 civil society projects implemented All community development projects undertaken with local authority participation Most CAGs incorporate local government members. Create media watch-groups, advocacy efforts, and local outreach campaigns ranging from cultural events to radio and television shows. Funding provided for the establishment of two radio stations. - Global Development Alliance Activity Objective ICAP Achievement Provide an opportunity for private sector partners to engage in stabilizing the country and to address sustainable development issues through infrastructure, essential services, All ICAP projects engaged stakeholders from the private sector. economic growth, governance, education and health. Allow businesses to develop expeditiously Establish networks, augment skills, build partnerships with Iraqis, and integrate Iraq into the global economy dialogue 624 Apprentices trained for future employment Introduction of the INJAZ franchise to Iraq 2,215 people trained in business and livelihoods development
