Cape Mount Development Blueprint

Plan 180 Plan 180 PLAN 180: Here. Now. Together.

PLAN 180

PLAN 180 is a community development plan consolidating the resources of innovative thought-leaders and best-practice organizations to focus them on a single geographic area for the purpose of lifting that community out of post-conflict poverty and into global-class revitalization. 

The strength of PLAN 180 is in its ability to catalyze people and organizations into massive collaboration. PLAN 180 builds partnerships with local and international organizations to work interdependently to rapidly and holistically address the needs in a community. This partnership creates sustainable growth that balances the community's economic vitality with the well-being of its citizens. 

PLAN 180: Grand Cape Mount

PLAN 180 selects a region to work in based on the following criteria:

The criteria for a PLAN 180 program is:1. The region is a post-conflict area.2. The region is undergoing or desiring to undergo reconstruction.3. The local and national leadership support the development of

programs to enhance the quality of life for its citizens and communities.

PLAN 180 has chosen Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia to work in because it meets the criteria and because it has established, visionary leadership in its expatriate association NACA – The National Association of Cape Mountainians in the Americas.

Values

Vision

Mission

Healthcare Education Infrastructure EnterpriseSocial/Cultural

Focus

DefineChallenges, Scope/ Focus Areas, Stakeholders, Influencers, roles and responsibilities

MeasureVoice of the people, On ground assessments, Establish baseline and metrics

AnalyzeExpert deliberation, Best practice import, understand most effective approach, identify resources

ImproveDevelop Strategy, Work plan and Projects, Coordinate and execute

ControlMonitor Metrics and define organizational structures and policies to maintain gains.

Methodology

PLAN 180: Grand Cape Mount

Guiding Beliefs

We believe that all the tools, resources and know-how necessary to transform entire communities-in-need already exist in the world.

We believe that with focused and passionate effort, these resources can be brought together to cause rapid and significant change.

We believe that in order to fuel a renaissance of hopeand to sustain lasting change

we must create a bold shift in mindset.

We believe in complete and total turnarounds.

We believe in swift, intelligent change.

We believe in massive collaboration.

PLAN 180: Here. Now. Together.

PLAN 180 ALLIANCE

Plan 180 is organized as an alliance amongst equal partners all contributing valuable core competencies to the overall vision and mission of Plan 180.

The alliance operates as an ecosystem, with all the interdependent strengths and delicacies inherent in the complex dynamics of an ecosystem.

Plan 180 is not owned by any one organization, but it is operated by a Governing Board. The Plan 180 Governing Board provides leadership, coordination, governance and oversight to the strategic implementation of its goals.

The priority role of the Governing Board is to keep the ecosystem in balance.

Values

Vision

Mission

NACA

How?Partnership/ Collaboration

Alliance

CountyLeadership

NGOs

CMDF

PLAN 180: Here. Now. Together.

SH Fellowship

NubianVillages

LICEF

Initiatives, Skills,

Networks

Collaborators

REAP

CDA

PLAN 180Social FocusSocial Focus

&&EnterpriseEnterprise

Accelerating Women

Entrpreneurs

AWE in Liberia Campaign

Program Elements

• System Development

Assessment

Design

Implementation

• Enterprise Development Zone

• Exploration & Entrepreneurship Curriculum

• AWE Outreach & Education NACA

Strongheart Group

FLOW

NACA Board

Grand Cape Mount County

Legislative Caucus

Grand Cape Mount County

Superintendent

Grand Cape Mount County

District Commissioners

✓ Approved

Plan 180

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Plan 180

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Plan 180

✓Approved

Plan 180

PLAN 180 APPROVED BY STAKEHOLDERS

Grand Cape Mount County

Paramount Chiefs

✓Approved

Plan 180✓ Approved

Plan 180

City of Robertsport

Mayor

PLAN 180 GOVERNING BOARD

The role of the governing board seat is to ensure sustainable, cooperative growth between the individual organizations and the other Plan 180 alliance members. The governing board will operate under the guidelines of a charter.

FOUNDING MEMBER SEATSNACA - President Abraham G. MassaleyStrongheart Group – Founder Cori Stern

ALLIANCE PARTNER SEATS

NACA - Chair, Reconstruction Committee Willie Givens, Jr.

Strongheart Group - Executive Director Zoe Adams

GCMC – Superintendent Hon. Catherine Watson-Khasu

CMDF – Executive Director Mr. Frank Sambola/ Abass Kamara

CMDF – Chairman Board of Directors Hon. Samuel K. Massaley, Sr.

GCMC - Gender Coordinator Magdalene Hajah Fahnbulleh

AWE – Executive Director Jeff Klein

Future Entities Designated Representatives

PLAN 180 ALLIANCE PARTNER ROLES

NACA, Inc.• Expatriate Liaison & Resources, Needs Assessment, In-County & In-Country

Relationships:

CMDF• In-County Coordination

STRONGHEART GROUP• Plan 180 Marketing & New Partner Evaluation:

Sub-teams assigned by GB• Project Evaluation/Assessment

Initiating Alliance Collaborator• Project Implementation:

ExampleAWE: Women Entrepreneur Empowerment & Market Development:

PLAN 180 ALLIANCE PARTNER QUALIFICATIONS

• Alignment with vision and core values

• Proven and tangible competency to effect Plan 180 goals

• References

• Sign Plan 180 Alliance Charter which consists of Plan 180 Mission and Goals

– Area of Interest/impact/ Focus Areas– Description of initiative, resources, competencies– See project application form for ideas

STAKEHOLDERS’ VOICE …………………………

Practical Translation

Develop institutions, policies, and a culture that encourages individuals to dream big and have real hope that they can realize their dream.

Vision

Develop Cape Mount into a County of Unlimited Opportunities to Pursue and Succeed at Novel and Respectable Human Endeavors that Benefit Mankind in All Aspects of Life.

STAKEHOLDERS’ VOICE …………………………

Values Practical Translation Ascribe to the virtues of honesty, reliability, trustworthiness

Respect and strive to preserve and enhance the lives of fellow citizens

Realize entitlement of each person to a fair hearing and expect equal application of the law. No one is above the law. Innocent until proven guilty.

Utilize resources with consideration for future generations. Leave the world in better shape than you met it.

Align your decisions and actions with the spirit of the constitution and challenge interpretations that are not true to the spirit.

Realize the urgency with which we must begin to work and the enormity of the task. This mission requires sacrifice and without dedication and material support, goals can not be achieved.

Value the input of others and objectively evaluate on basis of merit.

Support good governance and concensus building (important democratic ingredients) as essential elements of economic prosperity.

High moral standards - character, integrity, and accountability

Esteem for every human life

Dedication to equal justice and due process under the law

Pursuit of development without diminishing the legacy for posterity

Commitment to the spirit of the Liberian Consitution

Willingness to give sacrificially of time and resources to achieve mission

Healthy respect for diversity of ideas, irrespective of ethnic background, religion, or gender

Commitment to promote democracy and economic development concurrently

STAKEHOLDERS’ VOICE …………………………

Mission Practical Translation

Seek opportunities to work synergistically with and support efforts of potential partner organizations or individuals.

Establish funding mechanisms, processes, and sources that will continuously enable successful implementation of projects sanctioned by Stakeholders.

Develop policies and processes to encourage investment. Showcase art and culture for international consumption. Ensure preservation of attractive environment … place where people want to see and experience repeatedly.

Devise means for maximum participation of citizen of various backgrounds in the development process. Discover and connect individual talents, experience and resources to effect change for the betterment of Cape Mount County.

Create attractive business climate, conducive to tourism, cultural exchange, and equitable trade

Harness individual and collective talents, resources, and capabilities to maximize efficiency and effectiveness with which our vision is realized

Raise the standard of living for all by creating opportunities for all to realize their full potential and asperations as guaranteed by the Liberian Constitution and within the confines of the rule of law and the context of a humane free enterprise economy.

Sensible empowerment, controlled capitalism .. Laws and incentives to ensure hard working serious-minded individuals are rewarded equitably.

Serve as champions for the cause of others with similar vision and goals

Generate funds to implement near-term projects to accomplish aforementioned objectives

PLAN 180 VISION EducationEducation

Education Goals: 1. PLAN 180 envisions a county in which 100% of the youth are in high-quality primary,

secondary, and tertiary schools.

2. PLAN 180 will focus its work on free public schools.

3. PLAN 180 envisions a county with an 80% high school diploma achievement rate.

4. PLAN 180 envisions an adult education school that teaches core competencies.

5. PLAN 180 envisions high quality international teachers being attracted and retained to work in Grand Cape Mount.

6. PLAN 180 envisions a vocational college that operates in collaboration with local industry.

7. PLAN 180 envisions the Polytechnic Institute being a world-class design, engineering and technology college.

CHALLENGES:Mass ignorance, mis-education, illiteracy, and a shattered educational system and programs which translate into a 75% functionally illiterate population. Liberia’s illiteracy rate is over 70%. About 50% of the teachers are not trained. Over 50% of children of school age are not in school. Education gets only 11.4% of the annual national budget allocation. These statistics were recently confirmed by the Liberian Needs Assessment Report (2004) presented to the United Nations. No doubt, the current situation in Grand Cape Mount County exactly mirrors the magnitude and extent of that national problem and the challenges it poses for this generation of stake holders.

VISION: We envision that, predicated upon a conscious strategic plan, in the context of TIME (Teach, Inspire, Motivate, and Empower), Grand Cape Mount County will be recognized as model and leader of Liberia’s educational reconstruction agenda, thus reclaiming her rightful place as the torch bearer of Liberia’s onceacclaimed educational enterprise.

PLAN 180 VISION InfrastructureInfrastructure

Infrasture Goals:

1. PLAN 180 envisions a county in … Transportation

2. PLAN 180 will focus its work … Facilities.

3. PLAN 180 envisions a county … Systems .. Power, Communications, Water/Sewer.

4. PLAN 180 envisions an adult education .. Skill development.

5. PLAN 180 envisions .. Resource management policy (including Ordinances)

6. PLAN 180 envisions ... Commerce

7. PLAN 180 envisions .. Planned Communities (eco-villages) – housing (e.g. bamboo housing)

CHALLENGES:Lack of basic systems and services to facilitate development ..Roads/Bridges, Power Generation, etc to support commerce and industryLack of Clean, Safe, Easily Accessible Water and waste management facilities ..to support public healthLack of suitable, well equipped structures such as hospitals/clinics, schools, etc to support healthcare and education

VISION: Develop a culture and mindset which gives birth to innovative ideas, policies, ordinances, and institutions that ensure economic prosperity while wisely conserving the County’s natural resources and protecting its environment. Expediently employ cutting-edge technology to address challenges.

PLAN 180 VISION HealthcareHealthcare

Healthcare Goals:

1. PLAN 180 envisions a county in … hygiene education, reinforcement campaigns

2. PLAN 180 will focus its work … Facilities, accessible, well equipped.

3. PLAN 180 envisions a county … improved statistics

4. PLAN 180 envisions an adult education .. Skill development/ training.

5. PLAN 180 envisions .. Incentives to enter field of study

6. PLAN 180 envisions ... Help facilitate reach and effectiveness of national policy

7. PLAN 180 envisions .. Preventative behavior reinforcement campaigns

CHALLENGES:Lack of basic systems and services to facilitate development ..Roads/Bridges, Power Generation, etc to support commerce and industry. Lack of clean, safe, easily accessible water and waste management facilities ..to support public health and other needs. Lack of suitable, well equipped structures such as hospitals/clinics, schools, etc to support healthcare and education

VISION: Provide a Health Care System that serves the population, which consists of the young, middle and older adult patients requiring medical treatment.. To provide preventative and restorative health needs for patients to maintain optimum physiological functionality. Provide effective patient education on disease entities and tools that support precautionary measures.

PLAN 180 VISION EnterpriseEnterprise

Enterprise Goals:

1. PLAN 180 envisions a county in … Security to protect investment

2. PLAN 180 will focus its work … good governance, standards of business conduct.

3. PLAN 180 envisions a county … effective images of success

4. PLAN 180 envisions an adult education .. Skill development/ training.

5. PLAN 180 envisions .. Advocate for conducive Legal system and law enforcement

6. PLAN 180 envisions ... Micro loan program

7. PLAN 180 envisions .. Poverty metrics

8. PLAN 180 envisions .. Collaboratives to give farmers incentives to expand agricultural output, especially food. Sustainable, integrated agriculture production and marketing (Agro-enterprise development, processing, livestock, fishery, tree crop nursery, assorted vegetables).

9. PLAN 180 envisions .. Self-sustaining institution that provide appropriate technology, inputs and services necessary for increased production and distribution of agricultural goods and products, with particular emphasis on expanding the role of the local leaders and farmers in these areas.

CHALLENGES:Limited Imaging of SUCCESS, challenging environment that can stifle SUCCESS. Limited Socio-economic Mobility and Support, Lack of Capital. Absence of Economic Strategy and under-developed Agricultural Sector.

VISION: A culture and environment of socio-economic entrepreneurship amongst our people; creating role models and raising the expectation of what is achievable. Supportive mechanisms, incentives, policies and private investments to encourage entrepreneurship. Sustainable economic development that leverages natural and human resources. Support for institutional and human resource development programs that provide for greater participation by farmers in the development process, including policy, planning, to build popular support and acceptance of policies, procedures and programs necessary for self-sustaining growth.

PLAN 180 VISION Social FocusSocial Focus

Social Focus Goals:

1. PLAN 180 envisions a county in … empowerment, gender focus

2. PLAN 180 will focus its work … engagement, i.e. sports.

3. PLAN 180 envisions a county … facilities (parks, playground, fields, courts…)

4. PLAN 180 envisions an adult education .. Skill development/ training.

5. PLAN 180 envisions .. Equipment, materials,

6. PLAN 180 envisions ... Model programs, role models

7. PLAN 180 envisions .. Competition (mind and body)

8. PLAN 180 envisions … Culture showcase, restoration (e.g. Tubman Center)

9. PLAN 180 envisions … metrics (teenage pregnancy rate, etc)

CHALLENGES:At risk youth due to warrior mentality and under employment or lack thereof, lack of facilities and programs to keep youth productively engaged, Pervasive mentality of dependency due to long history of poverty, Culturally entrenched gender bias resulting in violence against and disenfranchisement of women.

VISION: Bold shift in mindset resulting in commitment to continuous self improvement, focus on positive possibilities, and self reliance. A respect for cultural heritage with sufficient flexibility to refine and adapt to global challenges.

PLAN 180 Alliance Application(eMail completed form to Alliance@Plan180.org. Please allow for reply 15 days from date of receipt)

1 Date of Submission:

2 Name of Organization Requesting PLAN 180 Alliance:

3 Address:

4 Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director/ Representative:

NameTitle:

6 Telephone Number:

7 Fax:

8 Email:

9 Website:

10 Is your organization a US based 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit? (yes or no):       (If yes) IRS Tax ID:

Is your organization a Liberian based not-for-profit registered NGO? (yes or no):

11 Organizational Background (one-half page maximum)

Summarize the work and purpose of your organization, including:       A brief description of history and mission.       The need or problem that your organization works to address.       The population that you serve, including geographic location, socio-economic status, gender, age, physical ability etc.

Project Proposal Recommended for Approval:

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2) Literature

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PLAN 180 Project Assessment

Name of project for which alliance is being requested:

Healthcare Education Infrastructure Industry Social Enterprise <-- circle project category

Brief project description: (1-2 sentences):

Total project budget: $

Dates covered by total project budget (mo/day/year): to

Project Proposal Summary (narrative - two to five pages). Attach Support doc.       What is the main purpose of the project and the need that you are seeking to meet.       What is the scope of the project?       Who are the key stakeholder and what roles, responsibilities and influence do they exert?       Population that you plan to serve and how they will benefit from the project.       Strategies that you will employ to implement your project.       Outline likely obstacles/challenges and plans to address.       Anticipated length of the project.

Capacity Building (one page maximum):

In order to ensure that there is lasting community benefit from every PLAN 180 sanctioned

project, local capacity building should be a component of every proposal.

Evaluation (one page maximum):

Please explain how you will measure success of the proposed project.

Evaluation should be able to show the specific impact on the target beneficiaries.

Communications Plan (half page maximum):

      Highlight any current or previous similar programs and accomplishments. Please emphasize the achievements of the recent past.

¨      Explain how PLAN 180's involvement would be communicated to the community, other stakeholders, etc.

      What are the goals and performance indicators that you will measure? (eg. % of target population now in school / literate as compared to before the project?)

What learning and development opportunities will be available to you and the locals?

Pipeline (example)PN Title Category Funding

Requested Location Status

1 Konja Creek Bridge I $ 15,000 Porkpa Phase 2 complete. Phase 3- bridge floor pending additional funds.

2 Market/ Women's Development Center A&ME $ 10,000 Gola Konneh Potential to develop if partnering with reputable NGO operating in Liberia

3 Sienji Polytechnic Institute Completion and Staffing

E $ 400,000 Gawulor

4 Medical Staff Training H $ 6,000 All

5 Tubman Center Revitalization I $ 180,000 Robertsport

6 CAMUSA - Cape Mount University Students Assoc.

E $ 6,000 Monrovia

7 Intercounty Transit I $ 40,000 All

8 Sun Ovens Enterprise A&ME $ 4,000 Liberia

9 Fruit Distribution Enterprise A&ME $ 12,000 All

Appendix

• Amendments

• Funding

Guide and Examples (Feel free to respond with other concepts or inputs not captured below)

Vision Policy Industry Sector Resources Stakeholders Metrics Incentives EnablersHealth CareEducationEnvironmentalEconomy Self sufficiency in

food productionLand, Labor, tax, conservation, safety

Agriculture Food Production Workforce, Machinery, Land, seeds, water, eenrgy

Domestic farmers, consumers, produce markets, export

Production, sales, exports,

tax break, loan guarantees, etc

Transportation, fertilizers, technology

SocialPoliticalInfrastructure Eco-Villages tax,

conservation, recycling, zoning, safety

Construction energy, real estate

clay, rain water, land, wind

villagers Energy consumption

tax breaks technology

Concepts Zoning Agriculture Energy Minerals Foundations Surveys Recognition TrainingTax Transportation Real Estate Rubber Teachers Statistics Awards SewerConservation Tourism Restaurants Timber Government Scholarships Airport

Land Fishery Food Processing WaterPartner institutions Competitions Rail System

Labor Chemicals Manufacturing Workforce students Barge SystemSafety Textile Machinery Schools Waste treatmentTrade Insurance training facilities AccomodationsIntellectual Property CurriculumTraining Cosmetics Driving School

Recycling Communications media Music SchoolEthics Entertainment Theater Printing PressImport/Export Construction Parks & recreation

FurniturePharmaceutical

Business/ Ideas Agriculture Fishery Food Entertainment Accomodations School/Training Tourism Transportation InfrastructureCotton Cold Storage Bakery Amusement parksHotels Libraries Zoo moped rentals Garbage CollectionCoffee Packing Restaurants Gymnasium Villas Home Economics Lake Cruises bicycle rental IncinerationCocoa Toy manufacturingLakeside Trades Hiking Trails Bus System mail/package carrierbanana Beach Front Culture Centers Car rental Power Generationplantains Mountain cargo transitPeanutsCoconuts ManufacturingRubber BroomsCorn ToothpicksCitrusTropicalLive Stock

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