community planning in guatemala; let the people speak up!
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Community Planning in Guatemala; Let the people speak up!
Licenciada Teresa Janet Wright, 2010-2012
Municipal Development Program
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3 Peace Corps Goals 1. Provide technically
skilled volunteers to assist with efforts in host countries.
2. Increase understanding about Americans in host countries.
3. Increase amongst Americans their understanding and awareness of other cultures.
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Guatemala: Land of
Eternal Spring
Land area:108,890 sq km (approx Tennessee)
Population: 13, 824,463
Languages: 24 totalSpanish, 21 Mayan languages, Garifuna & Xinca
Govt: 22 departments &333 cities (municipios)
Natural resources: petroleum, nickel, rare woods, chicle, hydropower
San Bartolo
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Geography
Natural & Manmade Threats
Earthquakes Tropical Storms Deforestation
Varied ecosystems
33 Volcanoes
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San Bartolo Aguas Calientes Mayor: Amarildo Chun Champet + 7 city councilmen Population:17,000 total residents- (2,000 en el centro) Average education level: 6th grade Ethnicity: 100% Indigenous - Mayan K’iche’ Elevation: 6,971 ft (2125 m.)/ Size: 16 sq km 15 Villages (aldeas) & 60+ hamlets (parajes)
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Centro
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San Bartolo Aguas Calientes
Primary occupations: agriculture & small commerceMain crops: corn, beans, potatoes, orangesFarming: pigs & chickensPhysical features: 3 rivers, pine forests, hot springs
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Amenities: Baños termales•Main source of municipal income •Unbeatable price: 1 quetzal ($.15)•5 Public baths•1 swimming pool•Multiple private rooms•Micro (van) from center of town
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Challenges to Citizen Involvement in Community Planning
Relatively new laws and planning practicesMachismo- exclusion of womenWeak governmental institutions & public
distrustCorruption/political partiesNGOs- culture of dependency
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Strengths of the CommunityStrong social ties Safe community with little crimePresence of NGOs and institutionsSource of municipal income: hot springsReligious leaders and communityNew city leadersOpen to new ideas
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Challenges Faced by the CommunityLow education levels/ illiteracyPoverty: inadequate housing and
malnutritionHigh birth rateDeforestationLack of or difficult transportationEnvironmental effects on health
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Main Functions of Municipal Planning and Municipal Women’s offices
•Support and advise Community and Municipal Development Councils•Coordinate with NGOs and institutions
•Encourage and support participatory planning in communities in order to identify and prioritize their needs •Compile demographic information•Develop and manage projects
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Peace Corps Municipal Development Program
Goal 1: Improve management ability and strengthen the organizational capacity of municipalities through their Municipal Planning Office and Municipal Women’s Office
Activities: Work with counterpart to create an Annual Operating Plan Promote social communication tools Teach technical skills as necessary
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Peace CorpsMunicipal Development Program
Goal 2: Empower and motivate community groups to actively participate in the identification, design, implementation and evaluation of community development projects or activities.
Activities: Train community leaders on project management Design training programs for needs identification, team
building, and leadership development Organize community groups
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Planning Laws Enacted in 20022002- Two important new laws
General Law of Decentralization 14-2002 Facilitate participation and oversight of public work
projects
Law of Urban and Rural Development Councils 11-2002
Establishment of a system of development councils as the principal means of participation by all sectors of the population in planning
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Community Development CouncilCOCODE
Consejo Comunitario de Desarrollo
Municipal Development Council COMUDE
Consejo Municipal de Desarrollo
Departmental Development
Council CODEDE
Regional Development
Council COREDE
CONADE
Hierarchy of Development
Councils
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Establishment of Municipal Women’s Office (OMM)
Reform to the Municipal Code- 22-2010
The Municipal Council will establish a Municipal Women’s Office by December 2010
The OMM will be responsible for: addressing women’s needs forming community leadership encouraging social, economic, and political
participation
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Women’s rights & education
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Ideal vs Actual PlanningObras grises vs other projectsProjects seeking beneficiaries –ovejas,
viviendas
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No. SNIP Nombre del Proyecto Nombre de la Comunidad
APORTES
CODEDE MUNI COMUNIDAD TOTAL.
1 94598 MEJORAMIENTO PUESTO DE SALUD CABECERA MUNICIPAL. Q400,000.000 Q50,000.000 Q2,000.000 Q452,000.000
2 94599 AMPLIACION INSTITUTO BASICO FASE II. CABECERA MUNICIPAL. Q500,000.000 Q100,000.000 Q2,000.000 Q602,000.000
3 94600 MEJORAMIENTO CAMINO RURAL PARAJE NUEVE PINOS, ALDEA XEABAJ. Q450,000.000 Q50,000.000 Q2,000.000 Q500,000.000
4 94601 MEJORAMIENTO CAMINO RURAL PARAJE RETALJOC, ALDEA CHOCANULEU. Q300,000.000 Q150,000.000 Q2,000.000 Q452,000.000
5 94602 AMPLIACION ESCUELA PRIMARIA PARAJE PASAQUIQUIM, ALDEA PITZAL. Q250,000.000 Q50,000.000 Q2,000.000 Q302,000.000
6 94603MEJORAMIENTO SISTEMA DE TRATAMIENTO AGUAS RESIDUALES Y PROCESAMIENTO DE DESECHOS SOLIDOS, ESCUELAS
VARIAS COMUNIDADES, SAN BARTOLO AGUAS CALIENTES.
Q680,000.000 Q20,000.000 Q12,000.000 Q712,000.000
7 94604 PRODUCCION VIVEROS ALDEAS PARRAXCHAJ Y CHOCANULEU. Q250,000.000 Q20,000.000 Q2,000.000 Q272,000.000
8 94605 MEJORAMIENTO CAMINO RURAL PACUNTZE, PARAJE CHOTZAGUE, CABECERA MUNICIPAL
Q300,000.000 Q50,000.000 Q2,000.000 Q352,000.000
9 94606 MEJORAMIENTO CAMINO RURAL CENTRO ALDEA TZANJÒN, Q400,000.00 Q50,000.00 Q2,000.00 Q452,000.00
10 94607 AMPLIACION INSTITUTO BASICO POR COOPERATIVA ALDEA TIERRA BLANCA Q405,000.00 Q75,000.00 Q2,000.00 Q482,000.00
11 94608 CONSTRUCCION POZO(S) MECANICO PARAJE CHOTZAGUE CABECERA MUNICIPAL Q400,000.00 Q50,000.00 Q2,000.00 Q452,000.00
12 94609 MEJORAMIENTO VIVIENDA VARIAS COMUNIDADES, SAN BARTOLO AGUAS CALIENTES.
Q480,000.00 Q50,000.00 Q2,000.00 Q532,000.00
ASISTENCIA Y NUTRICIONAL ALDEA CHOQUI Q210,000.00 Q20,000.00 Q2,000.00 Q232,000.00013 94610
14 94611 PRODUCCION PORCINOS GRANJAS COMUNALES ALDEAS PAXBOCH Y PACHUCHUP, Q210,000.000 Q20,000.000 Q2,000.000 Q232,000.000
15 98549 AMPLIACION EDIFICIO, MODULO BAÑOS TERMALESCABECERA MUNICIPAL, SAN BARTOLO AGUAS CALIENTES.
Q500,000.000 Q10,000.000 Q1,000.000 Q511,000.000
T O T A L E S………………………………………………………….Q5,235,000.000 Q755,000.000 Q38,000.000 Q6,028,000.000
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My Work in Engaging Community Conduct community diagnostic
assessmentsOrganize women’s groupsCoordinate with other institutionsGrant-writing and seeking funds for projectsWorkshops and trainingEnvironmental EducationPromote idea sharing
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Community Assessments
Aldea Tzanjon – 12 July 2011
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Applying Principals of Community Planning
1. Doing whatever is necessary to encourage participation
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2. Reaching people at their level
Community Mapping in Aldea Tierra Blanca
Community Mapping in Aldea Choconuleu
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3. Being inclusive Community Meeting Aldea Tzanjon
Boys in Paraje Chicorral
Girls in Aldea Parraxchaj
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4. Looking for Community Leaders & Ideas
Community oven- Xeabaj
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5. Being Fair in Allocating ResourcesDaily Schedule of Men & Women Aldea Parraxchaj
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My current projects Environmental education & emergency planning Organizing & training women’s groups School garden with eco-bricks (ecoladrillos) Library improvement project
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Current & Future Projects/Ideas
Estufas mejoradas
Tree Nursery (Choconuleu)
Low Impact Development strategies
Biodigestor
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Learning k’iche’Xokaq’ab winaq= Buenas noches a
todosNub’ï’ Terës= Me llamo TeresaKinel pa tól miq’in ja’= Vivo en San
Bartolo Aguas CalientesK’in k’ikotik in k’o iwuk= Estoy
feliz de estar aquí con ustedes.Utz’ woch alaq’?= ¿Cómo están
ustedes?Utz maltiox= Muy bien, gracias.