In 2009, SNV Netherlands Development Organisation initiated a learning event consisting of the facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes (MSPs) on water-related issues in 12 countries throughout Africa. Most of these MSPs consisted of forums on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH forums) in which a wide variety of stakeholders were represented.
Published on: 17/01/2011
Participants formulated five broad key aspects that are important to consider when facilitating an MSP. They included: participation, representation, results-orientation, leadership and funding.
Read the full article: Verweij, M. and Jackson Wandera, J. (2010). Facilitating WASH forums : multi-stakeholder partnerships on water, sanitation and hygiene in Africa. Capacity.org, no. 41, December 2010
Related web sites: IRC - Learning Alliances - Sector Learning
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