Paula Kari’s Post

About 1 billion people in low- and lower-middle-income countries lack access to healthcare facilities with electricity or facilities entirely without electricity. In Papua New Guinea, where 87% of the rural population lives in underdeveloped regions, many face significant challenges in accessing basic services. As a result, most experience poor healthcare due to deteriorating facilities. Through GREEN's Powering Healthcare Program, Munihu Health Centre in Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands Province has significantly enhanced its healthcare facilities. The facility benefits from an off-grid solar-powered system that provides a reliable power supply, ensuring adequate lighting, clean water provision, and the operation of essential medical equipment. Since the successful completion of the project in 2020, GREEN through its partnership with the Southern Highlands Provincial Health Authority (SHPHA) is proud to have enhanced healthcare services for the people of Munihu and Southern Highlands Province. GREEN - Revitalizing Healthcare throughout Papua New Guinea with Solar-Powered Solutions! #GREENltd #MunihuHealthCentre #SouthernHighlandsProvince #PapuaNewGuinea #SouthernHighlandsProvincialHealthAuthority #SHP #PNG #SHPHA #renewableenergy #solarenergy #sustainableenergy #healthcare #healthcentre #SDG3 #SDG7 #netzerotargets

Managing projects in the development and humanitarian sectors is anything but simple. The operating environments are complex, the challenges are numerous, project relationships are complicated, and the cost of failure is high. In short, there is a lot that could go wrong! There are many, many more things that could go wrong in projects. To succeed, the project manager must proactively and decisively manage these challenges. Watch the video and learn more about it: https://lnkd.in/dzTfwaBx #ProjectManagement #DevelopmentSector #HumanitarianProjects #Challenges #ProjectSuccess #RiskManagement #ComplexEnvironments #ProactiveManagement #BestPractices #ProjectFailure #ProjectSuccess #ProjectManager #PM4NGOs #CapacityBuilding #ProjectPlanning

The energy transition to renewable energy sources is inevitable to reaching net-zero targets, even more crucial to fostering sustainable development within our communities to ensure no one is left behind! Supporting sustainable energy development to elevate the quality of life within communities addresses healthcare challenges, and alleviates poverty, among other interconnected issues. Follow GREEN Limited to keep up-to-date on how GREEN is transforming communities in PNG with Solar-Energy Solutions!

Compliance is essential

Environmental Social Management Plan Training by World Bank, KIEP Kenya, and Niras Empowering SMEs I had the privilege of attending an insightful training session yesterday on Environmental Social Management Plans (ESMP). The event, organized by the World Bank in collaboration with KIEP Kenya and Niras, focused on the critical importance of compliance with international and local laws in promoting effective business growth. Key takeaways: Compliance is not just a legal requirement but a catalyst for sustainable growth The training was part of a grants program for SMEs Emphasis on ensuring funds meet objectives and comply with all policies for successful claim payments I'm proud to have represented a company whose grant application I drafted, which was successfully awarded. This experience reinforces the value of expert guidance in navigating complex grant processes. Looking for grant writing support? I offer professional grant writing services and consultations to help businesses and organizations secure funding opportunities. If you're seeking assistance with grant applications or need advice on compliance matters, let's connect! Contact me: 📞 +254739201316 📧 [email protected] #GrantWriting #ESMPTraining #SMEGrowth #Compliance #SustainableBusiness

“The shame is not in not knowing, but in not being willing to learn.” - Alison This principle has guided my work in management consulting, where embracing challenges and a hunger for knowledge are essential. I am proud to have recently supported the dissemination initiatives for the Human Resources for Health project across three Nigerian states. This effort, on behalf of the Sydani Group successfully engaged over 100 stakeholders, including policymakers, technocrats, and bureaucrats." This experience reinforced the power of shared knowledge and collaboration. What are you curious about today? #lifelonglearning #growthmindset #alwayslearning #projectmanagement #consulting #knowledgeispower"

Big news! We have renewed our partnership with the ESAWAS regulators association and are joining forces to empower water and sanitation utilities across Eastern and Southern Africa. This 3-year partnership will focus on enhancing the sustainability of water and sanitation utility operations in an effective regulatory environment.   Here's what's exciting: 1. Stronger regulation: We'll work together to build frameworks that encourage #sustainable services, especially for vulnerable communities. 2. Building skills: Training and support for regulators and utilities to improve their expertise in pricing, service monitoring, and finances. 3. Sharing knowledge: #research, publications, and platforms to spread best practices and learning across the region. 4. Pro-poor advocacy: We'll champion policies and investments prioritising low-income communities and equitable access to water and sanitation. WSUP's Regional Policy and Regulatory Lead Eng. REUBEN SIPHUMA and ESAWAS Executive Secretary Yvonne Magawa signed the Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate around programmes and strategy. With them are ESAWAS's Research and Knowledge Management Specialist, Elisabeth Nahimana and Business Development Manager, Joan Asiimwe.   #WASH #Africa #SDG6 #Partnership

📢 Just released 📢 Regional Governance and Public Investment in Wales, United Kingdom: Moving Forward Together Pleased to announce the release of our latest #OECD #MultilevelGovernance Study, a follow-up to the 2020 report The Future of Regional Development and Public Investment in Wales, United Kingdom. 🌍 In the report, you’ll find insights and recommendations on: 🔍 the use of a regional perspective to drive balanced development across Wales 🔄 enhancing strategy design and co-ordination for a more integrated approach to regional development 🤝 fostering collaboration among local authorities through co-operative regions (Wales' Corporate Joint Committees, CJCs) 🚀 strengthening multi-level relationships among the Welsh Government, local authorities and the CJCs Our sincere thanks to the participants in the project activities conducted between 2021 and 2023 that form the basis of this report: a citizen survey, vision-setting workshops, action plan workshops, a multi-stakeholder workshop, a master class on strategic planning, and conversations with nearly 200 stakeholders (in government, the third sector, and the private sector)🐉 🔗 Find it here: https://lnkd.in/eC6dF4dC   #OECD #Wales #RegionalDevelopment

Here’s some wonderful news from Uganda! Inspired by Young Expert Programmes, our #YoungExpert Eng. Horace Muhamya from the #YEPTailormade for WaterWorX plans to implement a mentoring system within his organisation to foster professional development. 🤩 🗨️"Reflecting on my journey, I envision a mentoring system within the Ministry of Water and Environment that fosters similar growth among staff. This initiative will not only enhance individual skills but also collectively boost our impact on sustainable water management." ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/e8y6z2dY

The University of Energy and Natural Resources ,UENR Dormaa campus under the department of Planning and Sustainability had their first colloquium for the second semester with Community Water and Sanitation Agency led by Mr. George Nii Nortey Amartey. And privileged to be an attendee I share my thoughts on CWSA. The facilitator dispersed cognitive knowledge and practical based skills in a manner that students can get full potency of theoretical basis manifesting in practice. Among the many lessons, CSWA is duty bound for the provision of clean and potable water to rural communities nationwide. The program was very insightful, educative however it was also fund based entailing. Some of CWSA challenges were.. 1. Indequate funds from the central government 2. Poor road infrastructures 3. The devastating effects of galamsey Note that the CWSA was enacted by an act of parliament, Act 564, December 1998 which calls for collaboration with different stakeholders including World Bank, UKAID, World Vision, central government, local government etc. Many answers were received to many questions but I’m not certain with mine… Listen to the preamble..North East Region has been subject to lack of water for domestic purposes, why because the land is very dry especially off rainy seasons and so many communities fetch water from the Oti river which is about 8km and 9km approximately. Now such a project needs sufficient funding to initiate it and the facilitator said it can done by connecting pipes from the Oti river to communities. This is the question. Since it can done and hasn’t yet been done. What are some of the proposed alternatives to curb this water problem in the North East Region whiles advocating for support to fully engage in providing communities with potable water. I’m also very appreciative to these lecturers #Dr. Leslie Danquah, HoD for Department of Planning and Sustainability # Dr. Edna Agyapong #Dr. Mahatma Mudashiru # Community Water and Sanitation Agency Nationwide. Also, note that your opinions and contributions are warmly welcome. Thank you so much