Derry City and Strabane District Council PIV Action Plan - BPR (Q4302889)
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Project Q4302889 in Territorial Cooperation
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English | Derry City and Strabane District Council PIV Action Plan - BPR |
Project Q4302889 in Territorial Cooperation |
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2,943,261.43 Euro
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3,462,660.51 Euro
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85.0 percent
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1 April 2016
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30 June 2021
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Derry City and Strabane District Council
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Derry and Strabane District Council Local Peace IV Action Plan. Plan Development: The Local Peace IV Plan has been developed through a number of building blocks summarised as follows; Identification of need and demand through desk review and consultation process to draw out the lessons and learning from the North West Peace III programme: Building upon the legacy and learning of the N.W. Peace III Programme. A consideration of the Broader Policy and Strategic Context: identification of Local Need and Issues through the Local Community Planning Process and a comprehensive consultation process to identify the key challenges which might be addressed through a new Local Peace Plan. Outline Plan: The working vision and objectives for the plan are outlined in the diagram below; In keeping with the Programme aims and objectives under the 3 themes the Local Plan will under the theme of Children and Young people ,increase the understanding of and respect for the rights, equality and diversity of all without discrimination; encourage valuing and respecting difference and engaging positively with it, taking account of the on-going inter-community divisions arising from the conflict and the increasing diversity within society and enhance the skills, attitudes and behaviour needed to develop mutual understanding and recognition of and respect for difference. Under the theme Shared Space and Services, the Programme will support local initiatives with the aim of making public spaces more inclusive; this will involve addressing sensitive topics around parades, flags, emblems and symbols, the enhancement of existing urban infrastructure or natural space supporting, reconciliation and capacity building between interface communities; leading to the creation of a shared vision. Within the Theme Building Positive Relations the programme will support the development of informed and respectful and resilient communities while support actions to facilitate the full participation of women in local initiatives and should also include targeting those groups particularly impacted by the legacy of the troubles/conflict, such as victims and survivors, ex-prisoners, displaced persons and former members of the security forces. Programme Design and Implementation: The plan has been developed mindful of a number of important principles and values. There is a strong emphasis on cross community and cross border activity in the design an implementation of the Plan, reflecting close relationship with the border counties and the need to foster strong intra and cross community relationships. The plan has been developed mindful of the Councils Commitment to sustainability and equality. These principles are also reflected in the design of the plan and in specific project elements. Underpinning the Plan is the development of comprehensive communication and monitoring and evaluation frameworks. The latter is being developed utilising the Council’s in house statisticians, building upon the baseline work developed through the City of Culture and Community Planning process. Both the communication and monitoring plans fully will be fully compliant with the best practice principles and guidance set out by SEUPB. Activity /Outputs and Results: Through a range of projects, co-designed programmes and initiatives, the Local Peace IV Programme will deliver the following direct outputs over the lifetime Programme, • Children and Young People - 2250 participants. • Shared Space and Services – 1260 participants. • Building Positive relations - 1548 participants. Programme Management: The design and delivery of the plan is being led by Derry City and Strabane District Council. As lead partner the Council has considerable experience of managing and delivering Peace programmes and will ensure that the appropriate management, financial and accounting systems are in place. The Council will ensure that the appropriate Partnership structure and supporting sub groups are in place to ensure that the Plan is delivered in a manner that is inclusive ,open ,transparent and accountable and fully compliant with all the best practice principles set out by SEUPB. Programme Budget and Expenditure: This is summarised as follows which includes costs for Technical Assistance. Element. Cost. Staff Costs: £1,844,878. Overhead & Administration: £240,636. External Services: £3,799,516. Travel & Acc: £117,434. Equipment: £178,999. Infrastructure: £842,302. TOTAL: £6,783,131. Technical Assistance Budget. Staff Costs: £813,975.72. Indirect Salary Costs: £1232,096.36. Exit Strategy: Based upon experience from leading on previous Peace programmes the Council will ensure that the Plan and its phases I and 2 are managed in such a way to support a smooth and timely transition from Peace IV. (English)
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