Sub-national Development Planning
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Government Agencies, particularly at the subnational levels (provincial, district levels) are often struggling with the question on how to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals into their sub-national plans and strategies.
In many occasions, the sub-national level government staff have heard about these SDG’s but may not fully comprehend how these can be integrated into their work.
National level development plans, increasingly include reference to the SDGs in their 5 year/multi-year forecasts. At national level, often through Ministries of Planning, comprehensive sets of indicators are being formulated, discussed and operationalized throughout the government agencies. In many countries, however, we see a disconnect between the Provincial and District level policies, and the National level, both in the strategic directions, as well as in the indicator structures.
Localising the SDG’s is a major challenge in many development contexts, since oftentimes capacities to translate the SDGs into local level realities and outcomes are limited. QOEN Consulting facilitates capacity building and dialogue among government representatives to develop their capacity to plan for tangible, yet sustainable change and development at the sub-national level.
How can we help?
QOEN Consulting has provided support to sub-national level strategic planning. Jointly with a team of government officials, QOEN facilitates technical support to, or a review of “sector plans or sector strategies”, and facilitates discussion and dialogue among multiple sector officials, to ensure that each of the sectors are able to propose their sector plans, budgetary requirements and staffing needs into the multi-year subnational plan. QOEN Consulting has expertise to assess and provide technical support on inclusive and participatory bottom up development planning.
QOEN Consulting supports capacity strengthening of sub-national government officials to strengthen their skills in planning, service delivery, accountable governance and data-collection methods. At this sub-national level QOEN Consulting is also facilitating and organizing dialogue among various stakeholders to ensure their interests get taken on board in development planning exercises.
Inclusive development planning
Not all different interest groups are included in sub-national development plans. Women, youth, people with disabilities, LGBT+, and other vulnerable groups find it very difficult to be heard during community, district, or provincial planning processes. Their voices must be heard, and their interests and special needs must be addressed. QOEN provides advice and facilitates the inclusion of all voices in these planning processes.
Provincial or district planning
Many sub-national government authorities struggle with preparing good quality development plans. Lack of experience, inadequate inclusive planning processes, and disconnects with higher public administrative levels and funding create significant challenges to development plans. QOEN supports sub-national administrations with analyzing planning processes and writing clear, feasible, and relevant development plans.
Including the SDG’s in development planning
At sub-national governance levels, most government officials are not well aware of the Sustainable Development Goals. Even if they have heard of these global goals, they often lack practical ways to apply them at the sub-national level. QOEN raises awareness of the SDGs and provides advice on integrating these goals into sub-national plans and policy processes, ensuring they are effectively implemented.
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Results Based Management
In our Results-Based Management course, you will gain comprehensive expertise in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), situation analysis, Theory of Change, Logical Frameworks, Intervention Logic, indicators, verification methods, risk management, and organizing evaluations.
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About Me
Drawing from over 25 years of experience as a UN program manager and consultant, I've navigated the complexities of development and humanitarian work across diverse contexts. I had a profound desire to make a tangible impact and help create a "better" world. I worked on poverty reduction, conflict resolution, and environmental governance. I managed project and field offices, and designed and implemented projects, and much more. Despite my dedication, I found myself feeling unfulfilled by the lack of tangible results for the communities I served.
Then in 2014, I had a life changing experience. Surviving a terrorist attack and an armed robbery on my house, led me to confront Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).  Seeking support from a neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) coach, I embarked on a journey of healing and self-discovery that ultimately transformed my approach to life and work.Â
Today, I serve as a coach, clinical hypnotherapist, in addition to being a development/ humanitarian consultant. I integrate my extensive professional background with insights gained from overcoming adversity. Aside from being a technical expert on project/program management, I specialize in career development, life coaching, and providing mental health support. I'm committed to empowering individuals, teams and organizations to assess their challenges, unlock their potential and achieve lasting fulfillment. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey towards empowerment and success.
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