ICA community development initiatives use a variety of empowerment strategies and impact economic, political and cultural development.

id	Project	Short	Description	Country
19	Large Scale Food Fortification - Philippines	Major consultation and health conference for Asian Development Bank in Manila for 85 research scientists, senior government officials and large company owners to accelerate rolling out food fortification strategies on a large scale in Philippines, Fiji, Thailand, Indonesia, China and India	Major consultation and health conference for Asian Development Bank in Manila for 85 research scientists, senior government officials and large company owners to accelerate rolling out food fortification strategies on a large scale in Philippines, Fiji, Thailand, Indonesia, China and India. Canada 2000	Philippines
23	Marine Authority Conservation Area - Canada	A public consultation for the Parks Canada in Thunder Bay to get input toward the formation of a marine conservation area in one of the Great Lakes.	A public consultation for the national parks and recreation department was needed to get input toward the formation of a marine conservation area in one of the Great Lakes, which included industry, tourism, logging, mining and fishing interests. Bill Staples, Canada 2001	Canada
26	Earth Summit Five Year Followup Conference	A large multi-stakeholder conference in Ottawa, Canada on the 5th year anniversary of the Earth Summit, to evaluate progress in Canada.	This was a large stakeholder conference in Canada evaluating results of UNCED for the national pollution program. Participants included private sector, NGOs, and both levels of government. The theme was to moving towards sustainable consumption and Production: Building a Community of Concern and Commitment. One interesting innovation in the background process was Vision, Underlying Obstacles, Pathways, Footprints. Canada 2003	Canada
58	Healthy New Orleans	Healthy New Orleans, USA - a partnership of 80 organizations related to physical, mental, and economic health	Healthy New Orleans - a partnership of 80 organizations related to physical, mental, and economic health. Jean Watts, USA from ToPSurvey	USA
58	Healthy New Orleans	Healthy New Orleans, USA - a partnership of 80 organizations related to physical, mental, and economic health	Healthy New Orleans - a partnership of 80 organizations related to physical, mental, and economic health. Jean Watts, USA from ToPSurvey	USA
76	Wastewater Master Plan - USA	Valencia Integrated Water & Wastewater Master Plan. part of a CDM-led team to conduct a county-wide master plan. Valencia, USA.	Valencia Integrated Water & Wastewater Master Plan. part of a CDM-led team to conduct a county-wide master plan. Tim Karpoff, USA from ToPSurvey	USA
101	Information Technology Consultation - Canada	Over several years worked with several government branches who all use special land based information technology, eg. mines, agriculture, natural resources etc. to do strategic planning with them. Worked with each branch, then with the whole division, then with one branch at t later date to update its plans. Toronto, Canada	Over several years worked with several government branches who all use special land based information technology, eg. mines, agriculture, natural resources etc. to do strategic planning with them. Worked with each branch, then with the whole division, then with one branch at t later date to update its plans. Canada 2004	Canada
162	Childrens Rehabilitation in Chile	Several large rehabilitation centres for children and youth have used ToP extensively for planning, training, building curriculum and for leadership development. This has been ongoing since the 1980s and has made a major impact on rehab services across Chile.	Several large rehabilitation centres for children and youth have used ToP extensively for planning, training, building curriculum and for leadership development. This has been ongoing since the 1980s and has made a major impact on rehab services across Chile.	Chile
167	Appalachian Regional Commission economic development	Four hundred counties stretching from New York to Mississippi, USA have used the Technology of Participation and external facilitators to build regional plans for energy development, multi-modal transportation hubs, and the Appalachian Regional Commission Strategic Plan s	The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) promotes economic development in over four hundred counties stretching from New York to Mississippi. They have used the Technology of Participation and external facilitators to build regional plans for energy development, multi-modal transportation hubs, and the ARC Strategic Plan 2005-2010. Each of these consensus-based plans included a region-wide core team of 15-25 state representatives along with hundreds of local citizens, government officials, and private sector participants. Data was gathered in sub-regional field forums and analyzed in assembly gatherings to identify major themes and select priority localities and projects for state and federal funding. An important side benefit is the capacity building of core team members in ToP facilitation skills. ICA USA	USA
179	Capacity Building of Women for Empowerment and Preschool in Changu Narayan, Nepal	Changu Narayan, Nepal, has become a training centre for all of Nepal. Includes water infrastructure, building, drinking water, womens economic projects, micro credit and organic farming, and community celebrations.	The population of Changu Narayan is 5,297 people. The average monthly income is about NRs. 400 - 1000 per month (about 600 - 1500 YEN). Most people make their income by farming and making bricks. 84% of Changu Narayan population is uneducated. Male is earning 86% of their total income and women is earning 16% by weiving during their house duty. There are 3 schools in Changu Narayan, but they are lack of teachers and teaching materials. Even the existing teachers teaching level is low due to the lack of trainings. Other than farming and brick making, they also earn their living as porters. The price is NRs.300 for carring 50kg for 2km. This is too difficult for the elders and it damages their health. Some people make local wine and sell at NRs. 20 per 1 litter. The learning center was built in 2001supported by Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan. At the moment, trainings are held for the women and the youth groups. But there is shortage of facility such as desks and chairs, and teaching materials for children. Moreover, there is a serious drinking water problem in Changu Narayan and the neighbouring villiages. The project was done to solve the above issues. Mr. Binod from a construction company had had many experiences with construction projects funded by over seas. He motivated the community to dig the ground for pipes, and was very cooperative to answer the villagers questions. The digging for the 2nd trench started on the July 17th. An average of 10 to 20 people participated in the work and a total about 500 people participated in the whole process. From teenagers to 60s dag trenchs. 80% of the participants were men, but 90% of stone and brick carrying were done by women. Water is very important for every body. To avoid unnecessary fights between villagers, we held meetings with all the staff. They were Changu Narayan water user committee, the Learning Center staff, ICA Japan, ICA Nepal, the Engineers and the construction company, and they made a contract. There were 2, 3 water sources around the Intank. If the community wants to extend the water pipe, they will be able to construct it using funds collected from the community. There are a total of 20 taps, and these taps will bring water to the Changu Narayan and Charlling villages. The time for fetching water has been reduced by more than 1 hour, and they now have access to more clean water. Women in the community started to plant trees around the Learning Center. They were taking good care of the Community Center. So far, 1200 people from all around Nepal have visited to participate in the training held in the learning center. The Learning center has facility as a guest house and a small cafe. From July 21st to 25th, we held 5 days training for T.O.T (Training of Trainers) at the ICA Nepal office. The trainers were 6 staff from ICA Nepal, and 13 people from Bhaktapur district participated. Ms. Maya, a teacher for knitting lives in Changu Narayan and holds knitting training 2 days a week for the Changu Narayan womens group. Mmicro credit training held once in every 2 weeks. Every person is being encouraged to creat a savings account with a minimum deposit of Rs. 5 (about 7.5 yen). Present number of members are 164. Training on organic farming methods using vegetables and livestock droppings, as well as training on chilly peppers were held. During the 3 days of training, the participants stayed in the learning center. Not only women, but also adult men, elder women and youth participated in the leadership training. After five years of training, community women are now able to participate in the meetings and trainings, and they can also give opinions and ideas with men. When we delivered the teaching materials, 110 students in Tauthali primary school arrived. A commemorative pencil was passed out to each students. Afterwards Nepal dance was presented by the students. The message was that We appreciate Japans support. We will take care of the materials. You are welcome to Nagarkot any time.	Nepal
219	Rural Water, Animals and training in Canete Peru	ICA has conducted a health, sanitation, and agriculture development project in Canete, Peru. various programmes were carried out in other villages including a mini-dam construction in Uayanti, drinking water pipe extension in Alcadeno, and leadership training and reforestation to reclaim the desert in some other villages.	Canete Prefecture is located in the Coastal region, approximately 200 km south of the capital, Lima. Near-drought conditions in the past few years made life in this poverty-stricken area harder, since the people use river water from the Andes for agriculture. Beginning in 1992, ICA has conducted a health, sanitation, and agriculture development project in Canete. In 1996, the irrigation system was upgraded to cover a wider area by installing and extending new water pipes in Uquila village. A Japanese wind-power specialist was sent to repair the existing windmills for pumping up underground water and to install new ones. Also, in an effort to secure water, various programmes were carried out in other villages including a mini-dam construction in Uayanti, drinking water pipe extension in Alcadeno, and leadership training and reforestation to reclaim the desert in some other villages.	Peru
225	Pinatubo Resettlement Peoples agriculture training and conference	90 representatives from approximately 30 villages (Barangay), gathered and discussed their problems, and planned information exchange and network creation for regional development, following the Mt. Pinatubo eruption, Philippines	Following the Mt. Pinatubo eruption in 1991, victims who lost their farms and homes in the fallout lost their means of earning an income. This project attempted to increase their income through spraying flower inducers and fertilizing their mango trees in Nacolcol, and by directing swine-rearing in Tarlac and Pampamga. The same year, 90 representatives from approximately 30 villages (Barangay), gathered and discussed their problems, and planned information exchange and network creation for regional development. This enables independent Barangays to work together effectively, for recovering from the damage and to develop the region	Philippines
230	Program for Integral Development in river valleys of Canete Asia Oyon and Fortaleza	Local organizations and Productive Networks to design and implement participatory projects in 40 communities of these four river valleys in the Departments of Lima and Ancash, Peru	Training and Demonstration Program for Integral Development in the river valleys of Canete and Oyon.	Peru
236	Community Leader Formation - Avanza Peru	AVANZA PERU (Peru Advances!) AP is an intensive program where 30 participants are resident for 21 days. As part of their formation as leaders, they are trained intensively in many themes.	AVANZA PERU (Peru Advances!) AP is an intensive program where 30 participants are resident for 21 days. As part of their formation as leaders, they are trained intensively in the following themes: Confidence in personal effectiveness Strategies of integral development Motivation of a strong work ethic Expansion of the family and local economy Productive team work Sustainable agricultural practices Transformation of local production for added value Leadership methods for obtaining a community consensus Recovery and valuing of the cultural roots of the community location -	Peru
274	Roma Voting Population - Bosnia	Five round tables in five different towns throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo, Tuzla, Bijeljina, Banja Luka and Zenica. The subject of all round tables was Elections 2010, and the aim was to invite as much as it possible of Roma population to vote	In period from September 1st to September 24th, 2010, BOSPO organized five (5) round tables in five (5) different towns throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina: Sarajevo, Tuzla, Bijeljina, Banja Luka and Zenica. The subject of all round tables was Elections 2010, and the aim was to invite as much as it possible of Roma population to vote. During these round tables Roma population was informed about elections, voting, verifying of registered voters on lists, etc. Total number of the participants on all five (5) round tables is around 240, mostly Roma population, but, also, representatives of local and international organizations and media. Round tables were organized within the project Strengthening of political participation and representation of national minorities in BH society, financed by European Union. - Bospo	Bosnia
275	Minorities and European Court - Bosnia	Parliamentary and public debate in and around Sarajevo on strengthening the participation of minorities in society in Bosnia Herzegovina.	Association BOSPO in partnership with Roma association Euro-Rom Tuzla organized public debate in Sarajevo, which was held today (September 17th, 2010.) at 12:00 oclock in Parliament Assembly in Sarajevo. The public debate is one of the activities within the project Strengthening of political participation and representation of national minorities in BH society financed by European Union. The subject of the public debate was Consequences for national minorities based on non-implementation of the verdict of European Court for human rights in Sejdic-Finci case. The guests and speakers were Mr. Dervo Sejdic and Mr. Jakob Finci. The category of national minorities is not recognised in the BH Constitution, despite the provisions of the EU Framework Convention on Protection of National Minorities, which was ratified by BiH in 2003. The aim of the public debate was to emphasize to the BH Government the need for protection and respect of human rights and the rights of national minorities; and, also, to emergently include category of national minorities in BH Constitution. Representatives of national minorities, members of the National Minority Council and representatives from the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees were present on the public debate, as well as other interested citizens and media.	Bosnia
278	Strengthening Civil Society in Srebenica and Tuzla - Bosnia and Herzegovina	Campaigns to strengthen civil society in Srebrnica through Days of Culture in Bosnia Herzegovina.	Two campaigns were signed within the project Building just structures in B&H, financed by Irish Aid. Within the campaign Promotion of culture in Srebrenica its planned to realize meetings with representatives of civil society and local authorities, public debate between representatives of local government, civil society and citizens, and on 30th of May its planned to realize a concert of classical music, everything within the manifestation Days of culture in Srebrenica. The aim of this campaign is strengthening local civil society and representatives of local government to, with joint forces, develop cultural life in Srebrenica. Campaign is being realized by activists of the association SARA from Srebrenica. The aim of the campaigne in Tuzla Lets integrate gender component in school documentation is to humanize relations between sexes through gender sensitivation of school documentation. Within this campaigne it is planned to organize meetings with representatives of Ministry of education, University in Tuzla, Bosanska rije	Bosnia
280	Building Just Structures in Bosnia Herzegovina	Mobilization of community in participatory budgetting in four major towns around Tusla, Bosnia Herzegovina, including municipal planners..	Project had the aim to build skills and will for better addressing of priorities of community on local, entity and national level through mobilization of community and participative budgeting. Project was implemented in 8 municipalities of B&H, BOSPO implemented it in 4: Tuzla, Srebrenica, Gradacac i Kladanj. Project had established better cooperation between authorities and civil society on resolution of major problems. Through trainings, 320 citizens bettered their advocacy and budgeting skills, 50 citizens devloped leadership skills through participation in Central action community groups!, 40 municipal officers advanced their skills, 120 citizens advanced experiences from advocacy and budgeting through meetings in communities. 1000 citizens by municipality benefited through betterment of municipal services and wider participation of budgeting processes. - Bospo	Bosnia
285	Village Environment - India	A ten year EEC funded environmental project planting 400,000 trees with fruit tree planting, mass education, and international engagement in and around Telegaon Village, India.	Village Environment 1. lacks of fruits & forest trees planted in 4 villages. 2. EEC centre has raised 40,000 plants yearly. 3. Environmental awareness camp for 300 people 4. Provide seeds for kitchen garden plants yearly for 4 villages 5. Hosted international Environmental conference for 64 participants. 6. International forest Management conference hosted for 4 days for 30 participants ?	India
307	Cedar Rapids City Revitalization	Public process to develop a flood-management strategy and plans for reinvestment in the flood- affected neighborhoods.	The City of Cedar Rapids started 2008 by nam- ing it the Year of the River, a title meant to reinforce the connection between the city and the Cedar River that runs through its core. This name earned an unfortunate meaning in June of that year when the river crested 11.5 feet higher than any previous measure, and flooding forced thousands to evacuate their homes and businesses. The water caused more than $6 billion in damage. Within days of the flood, city officials, business leaders, and citizens mobilized to develop and implement two phases of the River Corridor Redevelopment Plan. The collaborative planning process introduced by the Institute of Cultural Affairs-USA and its team of ToP facilitators cre- ated partnerships between community mem- bers, multiple city departments, the city council, and agencies ranging from the federal to the local level. Two phases of reinvestment and revitalization planning have been completed. Phase one was a four-month public process to develop a flood- management strategy. Phase two focused on creating plans for reinvestment in the flood- affected neighborhoods, including the down- town area. An action plan was then drafted to guide reinvestment over the next 10 - 15 years.	USA
313	Underlying Causes of Deforestation - Cameroon	National Workshop on the Underlying Causes of Deforestation, which successfully brought together 32 institutions, including community- based organizations, national and international NGOs, and government institutions	In 2008, Cameroon hosted a National Workshop on the Underlying Causes of Deforestation, which successfully brought together 32 institutions, including community- based organizations, national and international NGOs, and government institutions s like the Ministry of Forest and Fauna s in a series of workshops. In bringing these stakeholders together, a nuanced set of commitments was reached that reflect the needs of the multiple participants involved. In these workshops, in-depth case studies of different forest ecosystems in the country were selected for review. The results of these studies, and the ensuing discussions, debates, and recommendations for further action, were made available to a wider audience. A publication of the project reports and recommendations was also called for, along with advocacy activities to help shift towards more sustainable management of different ecosystems in Cameroon. ICA Cameroon is continuing to develop further strategic partnerships with other international NGOs and will continue to work in the area of sustainable forest management to make an even greater impact.	Cameroon
314	Indigenous communities forest resource - Nepal	Orientation, training, and the development of case studies for its national level workshop on indigenous communities and their often complex relationship to forests	ICA Nepal carried out activities that promoted the rights of indigenous communities access to and use of forest resources. It organized orientation, training, and the development of case studies for its national level workshop on indigenous communities and their often complex relationship to forests. During its workshop, ICA Nepal produced 12 recommendations to present to the Nepalese government for immediate consideration. The workshop identified political instability as one of the main underlying causes of rampant deforestation in Nepal. Other resolutions considered giving special care to the culture, skills, and traditions of indigenous populations, providing better education opportunities to local communities, compensating indigenous and ethnic communities for their products, guaranteeing free alternative energy for indigenous and ethnic communities residing in or near forest areas, and new government-led arrangements for cattle raising and grazing. ICA Nepal understands that Nepals rapidly growing population puts great pressure on natural resources. Through Eco-clubs and sustainable agricultural programs, children and adults respectively are encouraged to think about ways to use their environment in a sustainable way. Trees have been planted, and nurseries and kitchen gardens started as a result of this program. Furthermore, through training and facilitation, ICA Nepal has motivated thousands of people towards protecting the environment.	Nepal
315	Forest Management - Bangladesh	National workshop to explore the underlying causes of deforestation, and to propose pathways and actions to address these underlying causes	ICA Bangladesh made large advances in its forest management work by also hosting a national workshop to explore the underlying causes of deforestation, and to propose pathways and actions to address these underlying causes. The event brought together over 100 participants drawn from among policy makers, NGOs, indigenous peoples, the media, and other stakeholders. The workshop began with presentations from research studies on three major forest areas - Mangrove, Saal and Chittagong Hill Tracts reserve forest - undertaken from February-April 2008. The research and intense discussions highlighted the fact that deforestation in Bangladesh continues to occur at alarming rates and that the underlying causes of this deforestation are manifold. The study also identified the main actors involved in the process and recommended effective measures to address the underlying causes of deforestation and forest degradation in Bangladesh. The event received substantive and varied media coverage, helping to raise the profile of forest management issues in the country.	Bangladesh
375	ICA Tanzania HIV/AIDS prevention	Since 2003, over 15,000 people were counseled and tested; 1000 people were trained in various skills; 30 villages were reached with awareness programs; 10 youth groups were formed and three of them received seed money to start income generation activities; 6300 orphans and most vulnerable children were supported.	Work began in ICA projects in 2003. The goal was to mobilize communities to look for community solutions to the problem. Gradually the program implemented a number of activities that address the problem. The program changes as communities understand the problem and look for sustainable solutions. Since 2003, over 15,000 people were counseled and tested; 1000 people were trained in various skills; 30 villages were reached with awareness programs; 10 youth groups were formed and three of them received seed money to start income generation activities; 6300 orphans and most vulnerable children were supported. As a result there has been an increased knowledge about the spread and prevention of the disease; the acceptance by the Maasai community, long closed to the possibility that the disease does affect them; decreased denial and more AIDS patients receiving ARVs. ICA Tanzanias capacity to implement HIV/AIDS related programs has increased Monduli and Longido Districts Mobilization of communities to fight HIV/AIDS problem Running a VCT Centre at Mto wa Mbu township Mobile VCT Home counseling and testing Handeni and Kilindi Districts Provision of support to Global Fund Orphans and Most Vulnerable Children (MVC), including support for primary, secondary, and Vocational School: under five nutritious food, bedding, clothes, health services, scholastic supplies, and psychosocial support. More than 30,000 receive free medical services	Tanzania
378	Transformative approaches to HIV Aids - Nepal	These programs were carried out in the whole of the country and resulted in teachers beginning to integrate HIV/AIDS issues with life skills in their schools and classes.	In 2002 – 2003, ICA Nepal worked with UNDP on Transformative Approaches to HIV/AIDS, and it worked with the Global Fund teaching teachers about life skills methods. These programs were carried out in the whole of the country and resulted in teachers beginning to integrate HIV/AIDS issues with life skills in their schools and classes. In 2009 and 2010, there are awareness campaigns in ICA Nepal’s project areas, mostly in far West Nepal. As a result local women now inform their migrant husband to be aware of HIV. ICA Nepal is working with the government of Nepal to strengthen the health system in Nepal by developing local level leadership	Nepal