DAI,
the implementer of the “USAID-funded Indonesia Urban Water, Sanitation,
and Hygiene (IUWASH) Project” invites qualified offerors to submit
proposals to supply and deliver “The Production of Video on CSR Forum
Lessons Learned” in support of program implementation.
Background: The
Indonesia Urban Water Sanitation and Hygiene (IUWASH) project is a
five-year program funded by the United States Agency for International
Development (USAID). IUWASH works within the partnership framework of
the United States of America and Indonesian government to improve the
quality of environment through better access to safe water supply and
sanitation. In addition, IUWASH also supports the Indonesian government
to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) target for both
services (drinking water and sanitation) particularly for the Low Income
People (MBR) living in urban areas in Indonesia.
IUWASH works with
government, the private sector, NGOs, community groups and service
providers to achieve the following principle results:
- 2,000,000 people in urban area have access to safe drinking water service
- 250,000 people in urban area have access to improved sanitation system
To
achieve these objectives, IUWASH works closely with communities, local
governments, civil society organizations, and service providers. IUWASH
also supports the efforts of local governments in building partnerships
with the private sector, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs
and local CSR forums.
The IUWASH CSR Program : Based
on the increasingly important role of CSR in supporting local
development initiatives, IUWASH has not worked directly with CSR
programs in the impolementation of specific activities (such as CCFI),
but has also become engaged in supporting local government partners in
improving their own ability to encourage CSR support to the sector
through the establishment and / or capacity building of local CSR Forums
in six (6) district/cities (in the provinces of Banten, Central Java,
East Java and Papua).
Lesson Learn IUWASH Program of CSR Forum Capacity Building : Many
people believe that one CSR Gathering or similar activities that brings
together private sector (CSR) and the government, is a powerful way to
communicate government programs that are not funded by local and
national budget (APBD/APBN), and then in one meeting (gathering)
government programs will get the support of the private sector (CSR)
funding. In fact, it is not as simple as that. There are many variables
which enable strong partnership between government, public and private
sector (CSR). If the development and management of CSR Forum is done
improper, it can often even be counter-productive to the expected
partnership.
Based on the IUWASH experience there are three models of management of CSR forum:
- Initiated and managed entirely by the private sector (companies);
- Although in the regulation the establishment CSR forum include a variety of components, but in reality it is managed entirely by government elements; and
- CSR Forum initiated and managed jointly between the government, private sector and community.
Involvement
and openness of companies, governments and communities, in the
establishment and management of a CSR forum in the region is very
important. The CSR Forum need to be a ‘home’ for the company, so there
is trust and confidence of the company to allocate funds for the
development of society through the CSR forum. On the other hand, the
government should also appear as an important partner in the forum, so
that it possible (in accordance with the legislation) to support forums
budget funds for both daily operational funds as well as acitivities
support.
Also the general public can be an important part of CSR forum
with the ability to explore and articulate priority needs and write it
into proposals to be financing through the CSR forum. All of this needs
to be advocated to variety of stakeholders, from Government,
Legislators, private sectors, NGO and local communities. There is
variety of ways to conduct advocacy but a good visual aid (like video)
is considered a strong tool, which can be used in multiple sessions and
regions.
For the above mentioned purpose, We are inviting potential bidders to submit proposal. For further information and complete document of this RFP, please download by this link HERE
Thank you very much for your kind attention
Sincerely yours,
Procurement IUWASH
