SEMINAR: Territorial Approaches to Local Development: What does it entail and how can it be fostered in Asian and Pacific countries? 23-25/02/2016, Jakarta

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Tuesday 23 February 2016

Part I: Clarifying the notion of “territorial approach to local development” in the context of Asian countries

08.45-09.15

Registration and welcome coffee / tea

09.15-09.25

Welcome by EUD Indonesia Delegation (Mr Charles-Michel Geurts (Deputy HoD))

09.15-09.25

• Background to this regional seminar & Introduction by Jorge Rodríguez Bilbao, DEVCO B2
• Introduction to the seminar agenda by Saskia Van Crugten, facilitator
• Getting to know each other: presentation of participants

10.00-10.45

Session 1.1. The paradigm shift towards territorial approaches to local development (TALD) – Implications and emerging EU responses

• Presentation by Jorge Rodríguez Bilbao
• Q&A in plenary

10.45-11.00

Coffee / tea

11.00-12.45

Session 1.2. To what extent do decentralization reforms in the region provide an enabling environment for territorial development?

• Critical analysis of decentralization reforms in six Asian countries from a TALD perspective by Paul Smoke, external resource person
• Full Study: Overview of the Asia Decentralization Case Studies
• Introduction + Overview of the Asia Decentralization Case Studies
• Case Studies: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Yemen
• Reactions from experts coming from different areas

12.45-14.00

Lunch break

14.00–15.30

Session 1.3. Territorial Approach to Local Development from a multi-actor perspective

• Roundtable session: How do various actors see the potential of a TALD approach the region?
• Reactions from representatives of central government, national association of local governments, civil society, research institution, EUD

15.30-15.45

Coffee / tea

15.45–17.15

Session 1.4. Zoom to specific elements of the TALD framework

• Local planning systems by Leonardo Romeo, external resource person
• Q&A in plenary
• Conclusion of the day

18.30-20.30

Social event

Wednesday 24 February 2016

Part II: Putting a territorial approach to local development into practice.

How to use the different instruments in a creative manner

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09.30-09.40

Recap of day 1 & agenda of day 2

09.40-10.45

Session 2.1. Understanding the context: the role of the 'Integrated Decentralization Diagnostic Framework' (IDDF) and its analytical tools

• Defining the scope (entry points, foreseen outcomes) of an EU Support programme avoiding the "Aid modality" perspective by Jorge Rodriguez Bilbao
• Presentation of the IDDF by Paul Smoke
• Q&A in plenary

10.45-11.00

Coffee / tea

11.00-12.30

Session 2.2 Conditions, opportunities and complementarities between Budget Support and Project approach by Leonardo Romeo

Session 2.3. Budget Support in decentralised context. How can we promote Local/territorial policies?

• Presentation of the main trends of the "Methodological note on Providing Budget Support in decentralised context" by Jorge Rodríguez Bilbao

Session 2.4 Using project approach to support/promote TALD

• Promoting "smart" projects within EU procedures, by Jorge Rodriguez Bilbao

Draft guidance: Project approach in support of local development and decentralisation 

Q&A in plenary

12.30-13.30

Lunch break

13.30–15.00

Experience sharing and good practices: how EUDs have worked or should work for defining an EU support programme (linking the supply side and the demand side)

 

Buzz groups

15.00-15.10

Coffee / tea

15.15–17.15

Session 2.5 Two areas of underdeveloped potential in TD financing

• Leveraging CSO and Private sector resources
• Localizing national goals through contractual delegation

By Leonardo Romeo

Q&A in plenary

Session 2.6. How can support /promote TALD through the thematic line CSO-LA?

• Unlocking the potential of the thematic line CSO-LA by Jorge Rodríguez Bilbao
• Promoting TALD through a smart use of the thematic programme by Juliette Segard
• Practical Guidance: Smart use of the CSO-LA Thematic Programme to support actions led by CSOs and/or LAs within the TALD framework (EN - FR)
• Practical exercise
• Conclusion of the day

Thursday 25 February 2016

Part III: How can EUD be equipped to support long-term TALD processes?

Implications in terms of knowledge, working methods, roles and capacities

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09.30-09.40

Recap of day 2 & agenda of day 3

09.40-10.45

Session 3.1. The role of CSO in promoting TALD

• Introduction and framing by Jorge Rodríguez Bilbao
• Panel reflecting innovative experiences of promoting joint action CSO-LA from "civil society" side
• Q&A in plenary

10.45-11.00

Coffee / tea

11.00-12.45

Session 3.2. The role of the Associations of Local Authorities in promoting TALD

• Introduction and framing by Leonardo Romeo
• Panel presentations reflecting the potential role of ALA in promoting a territorial approach to local development
• Q&A in plenary

12.45-14.00

Lunch

Part IV: Conclusions and Follow up

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14.00–15.30

Session 3.3. Table discussion: forward looking for promoting TALD once back to our organisations and context

15.30-15.45

Coffee / tea

15.45–16.15

Session 4.1. Overall summary of the seminar and validation of key conclusions

16.15–17.00

Session 4.2. Follow up and closure of the seminar