Presentation of the theoretical modules of the training course in Peru.
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Strengthening stakeholders’ capacities
Practical exercise about developing a fictitious MSP vision and objectives during the training course in Panama.
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Practical exercise about developing fictitious MSP plans coherent across borders during the training course in Ecuador.
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Participants explaining the reasoning behind the fictitious MSP plans developed during the training course in Colombia.
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Tokens of the MSP Challenge Game to identify the zones of the fictitious plans related to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda.
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This Building Block aimed to develop activities to improve stakeholders’ capacities on MSP and sustainable blue economy. It helped the participants to understand the big picture of MSP, as well as the role they can play in such policy.
I) Training course for governmental representatives
included both theoretical and practical sessions. The first covered topics such as the concepts of MSP and sustainable blue economy, as well as stakeholder participation and data and information. Moreover, the competent authorities had the opportunity to discuss national initiatives on MSP. Putting theory into practice, participants were divided into groups to play the MSP Challenge Game, representing planners and stakeholders. They were asked to define the vision, objectives, indicators, actions and stakeholders of fictitious countries to simulate an MSP process. After, they developed sectoral plans and used the tokens of the game to negotiate space and develop an integrated plan. They also had to link aspects of the plan with the achievement of the SDGs.
II) Seminars for sectoral stakeholders
They presented the concepts and importance of integrated policies such as MSP and blue economy, focusing on conflict resolution and opportunities. They also provided a chance for governmental representatives to disseminate national policies.
- Training material and course in the language of the stakeholders
- Practical exercises to stimulate the learning process
- Content: Beyond learning about concepts, participants are interested in real-life examples
- Gender balance: It is important to request that the list of participants invited to the training courses is gender-balanced
- Participation: Ensure that the National Focal Point responsible for co-organizing the activities is communicating with partner institutions to guarantee their involvement
- Private stakeholders: They are usually less willing and available to engage in training courses, especially if it is organized during their working hours