Purpose of this assignment

This study is to look at the underlying governance aspects which need to be strengthened by the project—considering its objectives, to address challenges and bottlenecks. Specifically, the study will look at the following:

• assess all relevant stakeholders at sub-national and national level, including civil society, government and private sector, focussing on their roles and responsibilities, capacities, interests, influence and power-dynamics (with special focus on the roles of women and vulnerable groups)
• explore governance practice, processes, institutional & regulatory framework and
• Propose strategies to involve stakeholders to better address bottlenecks and challenges identified and present a framework with indicators and feasible targets for the project Nurturing Climate Resilience (Nurture)

Location

Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Odar Meanchey, Preah Vihea, Phnom Penh and home/office based.

Deliverables

1. Questionnaires in English and Khmer on irrigation system management in the context of agricultural production
2. Final report on the findings and results of the survey in English and Khmer, including recommendations for the selection of the four target provinces and specific target districts and all data and information collected
3. Stakeholder map/power analysis on all actors in irrigation system governance and agricultural extension and market systems
4. Suggestions for follow up studies to deeper analyse the power dynamics and governance processes within the intervention area and
5. A list of potential governance indicators derived from a suitable monitoring system proposed by the study.

Indicative Timeline

(The exact timeframe is subject to negotiation)