AP-A2J – What a CoP can achieve

and how it achieved it

HR and Justice CoPPrague, 25-26 Nov 2005

Presentation Overview

AP-A2J Initiative as an example of a results based CoP

• Process

• Results

• Lessons

Background: Asia Pacific Rights and Justice Initiative (AP-A2J)

Development of regional

“community of

practitioners” on access to

justice

Growing recognition of

justice sector as key for peace and development, but

insufficient impact of

existing programmes on

MDGs and poverty

eradication

Strengthened UNDP’s

niche, knowledge

and capacities

on justice for MDGs and

poverty

eradication

• Bottom-up process

• Use of a HRBA

KNOWLEDGESTRATEGY

INTENDED OUTCOME

KNOWLEDGE

PROBLEM

Applying knowledge management in AP-A2J

OBJECTIVE: Accelerating the speed of K-acquisition

CHALLENGESCHALLENGES SOLUTIONSOLUTION AP-A2J TOOLSAP-A2J TOOLS

Acquisition of

UNDP in-house K

Connecting practitioners

Codification of lessons

Compilation of documents

Network, Mutual Support, workshops Lessons Learnt/Case Studies Web page

Acquisition of

external K

Structuring plethora of external

resources Screening & abstracting best

resources Connecting to partners

K-Maps

Web page

Participatory Assessments

Accelerating

Learning

(Individual and CO)

Engagement in Activities Workshops Lessons learnt, research etc.

VISIONING VISIONING WORKSHOPWORKSHOP

Process Results

WEBPAGE - Home base

PRACTITIONER’s GUIDE– Programming tool

CREDENTIALS – Communication Tool

NETWORK of Practitioners

PRIMER – Concise introduction

GUIDELINES e.g. on ParticipatoryConsultations

EVOLUTION OF SUBSTANTIVE UNDERSTANDING (LEARNING)

A2J IN A NUTSHELL

Agreement on Agreement on preliminary modelpreliminary model Identification of strategic Identification of strategic interventions based on interventions based on RBARBA Mapping of in-house Mapping of in-house knowledgeknowledge Distribution of tasks Distribution of tasks among practitionersamong practitioners

Extraction of case studies & lessons learnt

OutsourcedResearch

In-houseResearch

Network of

Practitioners

Tool Development

WORKSHOP WITH

EXTERNAL PARTNERS

Validation and consolidation of lessons on substantive interventionsWORKshop

KNOWLEDGE MAP – Research tool

NORMATIVE PROTECTION OF RIGHTS

LEGAL EMPOWERMENT

CAPACITY TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE REMEDIES

FIJI

INDONESIA

NEPAL

IRAN

By International and Constitutional Law

SRI LANKA

CHINA

MONGOLIA

RRRT

By legal and regulatory frameworks

INDONESIA

CHINA

NEPAL

CAMBODIA

BANGLADESH

VIETNAM

RRRT

By Customary Law

INDIA

Legal awareness

BANGLADESH

NEPAL

PHILIPPINES

MONGOLIA

INDONESIA

FIJI

IRAN

INDIA

RRRT

Legal counsel

BANGLADESH

IRAN

CHINA

Other empowerment-related capacities

Accessible adjudication

Judicial System

CAMBODIA

IRAN

NEPAL

INDONESIA

PHILIPPINES

Quasi-judicial bodies

NEPAL

MONGOLIA

INDONESIA

SRI LANKA

INDIA

Indigenous/ traditional systems

FIJI

RRRT

BANGLADESH

PHILIPPINES

EnforcementPoliceINDIA

RRRT

Prison System

Civil Society OversightSRI LANKA

PHILIPPINES

Results

Outputs:• Production of tools• Surge in in-house staff capacity + staff satisfaction • Organizational learning and definition of UNDP niche

Outcomes• Stronger position of COs in AP-A2J• Surge in AP-A2J programming (fastest growing

service line)

NORMATIVE PROTECTION OF RIGHTS

LEGAL EMPOWERMENT

CAPACITY TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE REMEDIES

FIJI

INDONESIA

NEPAL

IRAN

By International and Constitutional Law

SRI LANKA

CHINA

MONGOLIA

RRRT

By legal and regulatory frameworks

INDONESIA

CHINA

NEPAL

CAMBODIA

BANGLADESH

VIETNAM

RRRT

By Customary Law

INDIA

Legal awareness

BANGLADESH

NEPAL

PHILIPPINES

MONGOLIA

INDONESIA

FIJI

IRAN

INDIA

RRRT

Legal counsel

BANGLADESH

IRAN

CHINA

Other empowerment-related capacities

Accessible adjudication

Judicial System

CAMBODIA

IRAN

NEPAL

INDONESIA

PHILIPPINES

Quasi-judicial bodies

NEPAL

MONGOLIA

INDONESIA

SRI LANKA

INDIA

Indigenous/ traditional systems

FIJI

RRRT

BANGLADESH

PHILIPPINES

EnforcementPoliceINDIA

RRRT

Prison System

Civil Society OversightSRI LANKA

PHILIPPINES

NEPAL, EAST TIMOR, PHILIPPINES

BANGLADESH

PHILIPPINES

INDIA

INDONESIA

SRI LANKAPHILIPPINES INDIA

INDONESIA

Lessons• Results-oriented CoPs are powerful approach to knowledge development +

can complement global networks• Relevant knowledge is difficult to find and develop by outsiders• No clear-cut difference between expert – novice• Facilitation of process and knowledge codification is immensely time-

consuming • Take into account outside lessons• Funding is necessary, but not from the beginning• Clear conceptual framework is needed• Sub-practice/region was useful unit of analysis – but now probably to large• Strong facilitation is needed• Begin with face-to-face meeting to build CoP with three objectives: build

vision/focus of CoP; ownership, commitment to contribute• Engagement in activities (lessons learnt extraction) is powerful learning tool • Start with core group + bring others on board gradually

• Components: Networks – Workshops (visioning – training – research& writing) – Case study extraction - outsourced research – inhouse research

Thinking about justice and HR “sector” through a RBA –

the A2J Framework

HR and Justice CoPPrague, 25-26 Nov 2005

THE PRACTITIONER’S GUIDE• Conceptual framework and perspective,

(chapter 1) + methodology (chapter 2) + codification of lessons (chapters 3-7)

What? – key concepts How? – assessment, planning, prioritization

of strategiesWhat works, what doesn’t and why?

Combination of broad guidance and tools to select right strategy based on local needs

Tools

Website

Guidelines & Background Papers

The Practitioner’s Guide

Legal Empowerment(Demand for remedies)

- Legal awareness- Legal aid and counsel-Other empowerment-related capacities (etc. security, financial risk)

Normative Protection(International Law, Constitution, Laws &

Regulations, Customary Law, Jurisprudence)

A2J SUBSTANTIVE MODEL

Access to justice = ability of people to seek and obtain a remedy respectful of basic human rights

Definition

Scope of analysis

Provision of Effective Remedies (Supply of remedies)

- Adjudication mechanisms (formal and traditional)

-Enforcement (police, prisons)

-Civil society oversight

The Justice Process

The Ten Steps to Applying HRBA to Justice Programming

1) Familiarization with the programming context

2) Selection of a development problem

3) Securing adequate capacities

4) Ensuring participation

5) Analyzing the problem and its causes and effects

6) Setting objectives and selecting outcomes

7) Defining and prioritizing strategies

8) Setting outputs and a partnership strategy

9) Establishing an implementation framework

10) Designing a monitoring and evaluation system