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SWITCH Project – Cali, Demonstration City Learning Alliance

Workshop 03 – 2008 Cali, November 19, 2008

Workshop Report

November 19, 2008

Workshop Report 03 - 2008: November 19th, 2008

Learning Alliances - SWITCH Project ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 1

2 OBJECTIVES............................................................................................................... 1

3 METHODOLOGY ....................................................................................................... 2

4 OUTCOMES................................................................................................................. 3

4.1 PARTICIPANTS........................................................................................................ 3

4.2 PRESENTATIONS .................................................................................................... 4

4.2.1 Introduction. Cali, a demo city .................................................................................. 4 4.2.2 Review of Plans, Programs, and Projects. Identification of Synergies, Gaps, and

Conflicts ..................................................................................................................... 5 4.2.3 Continuation of the task of building scenarios: examples in the south expansion area

with the possibility of incorporating innovative strategies......................................... 6 4.2.4 Douglas Laing's wastewater management proposal for the South Canal................... 8

4.3 OUTCOMES OF THE WORK GROUPS ................................................................. 9

4.3.1 Group No. 1, Subject: Proposing strategies for harmonizing institutional plans, programs, and projects................................................................................................ 9

4.3.2 Group No. 2, Subject: Douglas Laing's proposal for controlling contamination in the south drainage system............................................................................................... 10

4.3.3 Group No. 3, Subject: Continuation of the work for building scenarios: Learning alliance for the south expansion area of Cali with the possibility of implementing innovative strategies. ................................................................................................ 12

4.4 ACTION PLAN FOR 2009...................................................................................... 14

4.5 COMMENTS ABOUT THE QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION .......................... 15

ANNEXES


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LIST OF ANNEXES ANNEX 1. Guest institutions, letter of invitation, and agenda of the workshop held on

November 19, 2008 ANNEX 2. Questions for Reflection ANNEX 3. List of participants

LIST OF TABLES

Table 3.1 Agenda of Workshop 03 - 2008, November 19, 2008 ......................................... 2 Table 4.1 Institutions and number of participants .................................................................. 3

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 4.1 Participants' professional background.................................................................. 4 Figure 4.2 Most uncertain and most important key factors identified at the

workshops held on May 14 and 21, 2008............................................................. 7


Learning Alliances - SWITCH Project 1

1 INTRODUCTION Universidad del Valle has been conducting activities aimed at encouraging team work with other institutions engaged in the water sector in a search for sustainable management solutions for the cities of tomorrow within the frame of the SWITCH project, in which Cali is considered a demo city. In this setting, Universidad del Valle is now participating in the SWITCH project "Sustainable Water Management Improves Tomorrow’s Cities´ Health" with the support of the European Union and the participation of institutions from different countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The SWITCH project anticipates a change in the water management paradigm in urban areas and seeks generating innovative strategies and sustainable solutions for wastewater management in the city of Cali. As agreed by the members of the alliances, some of the activities which were carried out within the scope of the Project in 2008 included the following: i) The workshops “Water Resources Integrated Management in Cali: Searching Orientation for Sustainable Solutions” held in Cali on May 14 and 21, 2008; ii) several meetings and visits of the members of the three Learning Alliances; iii) a field visit at the South Drainage System on July 31, 2008; iv) a walkthrough of the future expansion area in the south of Cali on August 14, 2008; and v) a meeting with the Cauca River Water Quality Management team at the Puerto Mallarino Water Treatment Plant on August 2, 2008. In addition to these activities, other meetings have been held with some members of the 3 Learning Alliances with a view to carry out the activities proposed in the workshops and field visits. In order to present a progress report of activities completed within the frame of the Learning Alliances in the SWITCH Project, the third workshop was held on November 19, 2008. The main discussion subjects were as follows: i) results of the review of plans, programs, and projects that the institutions involved have completed with regards to wastewater management in Cali where synergies, gaps, and conflicts were identified; ii) refining the "visioning" exercise in building scenarios and presenting the action plan for the completion of the period from February 2008 to January 2009; and iii) a work proposal for the period from February 2009 to January 2010. Additionally, a spot was reserved in the agenda of the Workshop for a presentation by Dr. Douglas Laing, a member of the Learning Alliance, about wastewater management in the South Canal. This document provides a description of the working methodology and the main outcomes of the workshops, including a summary with the number of participants, the institutions they represent, the conferences, and the results of team work. 2 OBJECTIVES To present the results of the review and analysis of plans, projects, and programs being

developed by the member institutions of the alliances with regards to water management in urban settings.



To continue with the "Visioning" exercise which focuses on building and refining the factors, scenarios, and strategies proposed in order to accomplish the vision of each of the three subjects developed in the Learning Alliances.

To present a proposal for the Action Plan for 2009.

3 METHODOLOGY The main stakeholders who have engaged in the various activities of the Learning Alliances were convened to participate in the Workshop. The guest institutions include different agencies and departments from the local and departmental administration, environmental authorities, public utility companies, universities, foundations, associations, and representatives of community organizations, including independent individuals interested in the issues of concern to the Alliances. A listing of the guest institutions, the letter of invitation, and the agenda for the third workshop held on November 19, 2008 are shown in Annex 1. The activities in the Workshop were completed as originally planned in the agenda. The actual agenda is shown in Table 3.1. During registration the participants were given a 2-item questionnaire encouraging the members to reflect and identify the meaning of the Learning Alliances and opportunities for their institutions to work and contribute to the accomplishment of the objectives (the questions and participants' answers are shown in Annex 2).

Table 3.1 Agenda of Workshop 03 - 2008, November 19, 2008

Hour Activity 8:00 – 8:15 Participants' arrival and registration 8:15 – 8:30 Summary of activities completed by the Learning Alliances (A. Galvis) 8:30 – 9:00 Plans, Programs, and Projects. Identification of synergies, gaps, and

conflicts (D. A. Cardona) 9:00 – 9:30 Revision of the Vision, Factors, and Scenarios for the three working

subjects for each Alliance (D. A. Zambrano) 9:30 – 10:00 Presentation of the wastewater management proposal for the South Canal

(Douglas Laing) 10:00 – 10:30 Coffee break 10:30 – 12:00 Group work 12:00 – 12:15 Presentation of the work plan for 2009 (A. Galvis) 12:15 – 12:30 Reflection and agreements. Plenary session

The key aspects of previous presentations were further discussed in groups. Participants got together into 3 work groups, each of which discussed one of the following topics: Preparing proposals for strategies to harmonize plans, programs, and projects developed

by the institutions.



Continuing the "visioning" exercise for building scenarios for the expansion area in the South of Cali.

Analyzing Douglas Laing's proposal for managing wastewater from the South Canal.

Lastly, the outcomes of the work groups were made known to everyone in attendance at the Workshop at a plenary session. 4 OUTCOMES 4.1 PARTICIPANTS In total, 33 people from 12 different institutions and some of their agencies, departments or divisions attended the workshop. The number of participants and the overall percentage by type of institution are listed in Table 4.1. The listing of participants is provided in Annex 3.

Table 4.1 Institutions and number of participants Type of institution Name of institution and/or dependency Number of

participants Percentage

(%) Alcaldía Municipal de Cali - UMATA 2 Municipal and Local

Administration Gobernación del Valle - Secretaría de Vivienda 4 18,2

Corporación Autónoma Regional del Valle del Cauca - CVC 2 Environmental

Authorities Departamento Administrativo de Gestión del Medio Ambiente - DAGMA 4

18,2

Utility Companies EMCALI EICE E.S.P 6 18,2 COMFANDI 2 Foundations and

associations Fundación Cenipacifico 1 9,1

Community organizations Red de Acción Social y Ambiental Verdeverdad 1 3,0

Internacional Institutions IRC - International Water and Sanitation Centre (socio de SWITCH) 1 3,0

Universidad del Valle - Instituto Cinara 8 Internacional and nacional universities Universidad de San Carlos (Guatemala) 1 Others Independiente 1

30,3

TOTAL 33 100 Table 4.1 shows that approximately 55% of the participants are members of key institutions for water management in Cali, i.e. the Valle Governor's office, DAGMA, CVC, and EMCALI. There were also a good number of representatives from foundations, guilds, and associations who participated in the workshop for the first time.

With regard to their educational level, approximately 82% of the participants have an engineering background. 58% of whom are sanitary and environmental engineers; 12% are industrial engineers; 6% agronomic engineers; and the remaining 6%, civil and chemical engineers. Only 3% of the participants have an administrative background (see Figure 4.1). About 61% of the participants completed graduate studies in different disciplines at the specialization, master's, or doctoral level.



Also in attendance as an observer at the workshop was a representative from the University of San Carlos in Guatemala.

Chemistry engineering3%Agronomist

engineering6%

Industrial engineering12%

Civil engineering3%

Bussines administration

3% Biology, Ecology9%

Philosophy, Social Work6%

Sanitary/Environmental engineering

58% Figure 4.1 Participants' professional background

4.2 PRESENTATIONS 4.2.1 Introduction. Cali, a demo city

Engineer Alberto Galvis from the Cinara Institute at Universidad del Valle gave a brief introduction about the current problems associated with water management in the region, including an explanation of how the objective of the SWITCH project could contribute to seeking sustainable solutions to accomplish the vision of the Learning Alliances for Cali in the SWITCH project. His presentation provided a compilation of the main results accomplished from the activities completed in 2007 and thus far in 2008, with an emphasis on the visions for the three working subjects of the Learning Alliances, i.e. the South drainage system, water quality in the Cauca River and its impact on the water supply system and the southern expansion area, and the possibility of incorporating innovative strategies. He also emphasized on the commitment of institutions to the project now that Cali has become one of the demo cities of the SWITCH project.



4.2.2 Review of Plans, Programs, and Projects. Identification of Synergies, Gaps,

and Conflicts Engineer Diana A. Cardona from the Cinara Institute at Universidad del Valle made a presentation of the results of the review of the plans, programs, and projects of the institutions, including the identification of synergies, gaps, and conflicts. This work was completed with the cooperation of some members of the Alliances. Her presentation also provided a description of the working methodology for gathering and analyzing information, focusing on the main limitations that arose in completing this activity. She also presented a summary of information reviewed, including the primary synergies, gaps, and conflicts established after completing a review of the documents. Synergies Thorough diagnosis of the situation in the area of study and the issues involved. Most issues can be resolved within the short term Interinstitutional work is a useful/powerful planning strategy The plans for arranging the river basins and decontaminating the wetlands. Synergies promote the use of innovative practical technologies (Cleaner Production and

Efficient Use of Water) in the manufacturing industries. Synergies emphasize on both community participation and community work. Synergies incorporate the need to strengthen automation and use of modern measuring

instruments for checking and monitoring contamination of water resources and sewerage systems.

It emphasizes on the importance of establishing/building monitoring networks. Conflicts Although sustainable water management is desirable, solutions focus on end-of-pipe

solutions. There isn't a clear vision of efficient information transfer between institutions.



There is no perception of articulation of plans, programs, and projects on a regional and local level.

Water management is run by individual sectors, thus giving rise to conflicts between the goals of different environmental authorities, i.e. DAGMA and CVC

Some of the goals set by the environmental authorities differ from the goals and activities of the institutions as well as their financial capability to accomplish their objectives.

There is a discussion about the concept of efficient use of water in planning the expansion area (high supply in the calculation of the water supply estimates).

Gaps A thorough diagnosis of the situation is available. In some cases there are no proposals

for direct solutions or strategies for citizen involvement mechanisms, sub-normal settlement control, interinstitutional participation, cleaner production, and efficient use of water.

In some instances general issues are presented, but there is no specific mention of the

activities to be completed. For example, one of the potential projects is the general topic of "Urban Drainage".

Plans (such as the PGAC or POT) devised or run by the municipal administration are

not effectively articulated or monitored because of a lack of institutional memory and staff and administrative changes.

There isn't a long-term planning vision. Planning is subject to changes in the

administration. Planning is completed in different periods of time.

Some plans fail to describe the activities associated with potential projects, but they do

have fairly accurate budgets for each program. There isn't a clear view of the use of innovative technologies (e.g. upgrading monitoring

equipment or using modeling tools). There is fear of change because of: ignorance and/or use of well-known technologies, scant dissemination or transfer of technology, investment losses, preconceived ideas, and the need for investment in the investigation of innovative technologies.

4.2.3 Continuation of the task of building scenarios: examples in the south expansion

area with the possibility of incorporating innovative strategies Engineer Diana A. Zambrano from the Cinara Institute at Universidad del Valle began her presentation by making a reflection about the need to change in order to face the future management of wastewater in Cali. She also explained how the planning process involves becoming acquainted with the past. Nevertheless, decisions about the future call for



adjusting to changes, which are feasible only if they take place slowly and predictably or if we are alert and flexible. Considering that there were both old and new members of the learning alliances in the audience, brief comments were made about the progress made at the workshops held on May 14 and 21, 2008 in building scenarios, identifying key factors, and classifying them according to their importance and uncertainty levels (see Figure 4.1).

Figure 4.2 Most uncertain and most important key factors identified at the workshops held on May 14 and 21, 2008

This methodology resumes the vision as a goal to be accomplished and views scenarios as a tool for building a strategy to achieve the vision. Her presentation included an example or an exercise of building a scenario based on two key factors: 1. Innovative housing and rainwater management strategies, taking into account

decentralization of the water and sanitation systems. 2. Transparent socially accountable inter-institutional work. This exercise included a presentation of two conditions (i.e. a positive and a negative one) for each of these factors, thus resulting in four different situations. In turn, these situations were combined together to create four different scenarios; two scenarios with a positive and

• Territorial zoning plan (review of the municipal POT), but it is yet to be approved and disseminated.

• Resources (economic development) • Environmental education • Seismic risk (especially at Navarro)

• Extent of application of innovative technologies (quality, quantity)

• Water leaks into the area • Inter-institutional cooperation • Efficient use of resources • Adherence to and compliance with urban

planning requirements • Effects of climatic change

• Growth of regulated population • Industrial growth • Income level classification remains

unchanged (low for Navarro; and middle-high for the stretch from Cali to Jamundi)

• Technological development (water treatment, drainage, etc.)

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Growing uncertainty

Vision for 2040: “The expansion area of Cali has utilities available (i.e. water supply, sanitation, and drainage) based on an intraresidential and internal infrastructure,

which is environmentally sustainable and in harmony with the landscaping setting and forest and lagoon reservation areas.



a negative situation for each factor, another very positive scenario with both positive factors for it; and the other one with both factors against it. This was followed by a description of extreme scenarios (both positive and negative) and the creation of strategies for achieving a positive scenario. These results were the starting point to continue polishing the scenarios of the three learning alliances for Cali during the group discussions. 4.2.4 Douglas Laing's wastewater management proposal for the South Canal

This presentation was conducted by Dr. Douglas Laing, an active member of the Learning Alliances who is interested in these problems and in proposing water management alternatives for the South drainage system. The purpose of his proposal is to facilitate recovery of the canals in the system and contribute to decreasing the impact on the Cauca river, which is the main source of water supply to the city of Cali. Dr. Laing began with a description of the main factors associated with the contamination problem, i.e. El niño and La niña phenomena, changes in urban microclimate, increase of waterproof areas that cause floods, discharge of industrial and residential wastewater, and resuspension of solids in the South canal.

In light of the above mentioned considerations, his proposal would be completed in the seven following stages: 1. Collecting and using gravity (where possible) to carry wastewater from the south area

in Cali to Stage 4. 2. Control gates and final sand trap at the mouth of the South Canal for wastewater in the

last stretch (after the highway). 3. Pumping wastewater from the last stretch of the South Canal through the Cauca river to

the anaerobic ponds in Stage 4. 4. Primary treatment in anaerobic ponds. 5. Secondary treatment in artificial wetlands (FSHL-type) 6. Tertiary treatment in free surface ponds. 7. Use of treated water for irrigation purposes and/or for returning it to the river. One of the core concepts of this proposal involves segregating (as early as possible) wastewater from rainwater so that the two most important rivers and fluvial canals are ready and free to receive the waters of pouring rain, which will constantly occur in the future. It also entails facilitating wastewater treatment without the complications associated with the flow rate fluctuations in the South Canal.



“This proposal is both physically and economically more viable with a lower flow rate, but with an equal or greater amount of organic load", Douglas Laing 4.3 OUTCOMES OF THE WORK GROUPS Three different subjects were selected to be discussed in groups. With regards to the first subject, i.e. "Proposing strategies for harmonizing institutional plans, programs, and projects", the relevant work group discussed strategies to harmonize the plans of different institutions focusing on common goals around integrated water resource management in the city. The second work group discussed the viability of Douglas Laing's proposal for controlling contamination in the south drainage system, and the third group addressed the issue of devising scenarios for the expansion area in the south of Cali. 4.3.1 Group No. 1, Subject: Proposing strategies for harmonizing institutional plans,

programs, and projects Participants Adiela Pabón Secretaría de Vivienda y Desarrollo – Gobernación del Valle Amparo Duque Dirección Técnica Ambiental - CVC Liliana Salazar Instituto Cinara – Universidad del Valle Victor M. Silva Asesor – UMATA Alcaldía Municipal Jairo Clavijo Coordinador – UMATA Alcaldía Municipal Oscar Saavedra Secretaría de Vivienda y Desarrollo – Gobernación del Valle Jenny Peña COMFANDI Ruth A. Eraso DAGMA Diana P. Bernal Instituto Cinara – Universidad del Valle Diana A. Cardona Instituto Cinara – Universidad del Valle

Comments with respect to this subject



There isn't a goal from a joint perspective; each institution wants to play a leading role. There are differences in the timetables that provide the basis for preparing the plans.

This occurs because these are circumstantial situations that result from local political plans associated with the issuance of national regulations or standards.

The lack of institutional memory also has a negative impact on the timetables of the plans.

The political component becomes a threat that hinders continuity of previously well-thought out plans.

Isolated planning is an obstacle that hampers the achievement of plan harmonization. Multiple stakeholders participated in the preparation of the Regional Environmental

Management Plan (PGAR in Spanish). However, the only agency responsible for keeping track of the proposals is the CVC.

There isn't a specific water management policy in place which provides the guidelines for other policies because, often times, rules and regulations keep us from working together in synch.

Planning is affected by so many different visions and perspectives which only drift away from the general vision.

Strategies proposed for harmonizing plans Collective planning among various institutions engaged in water issues is considered as

a proposal. There could be changes in the actions taken by each institution, but there is a commonly

shared vision of the future. Project proposals should focus on the same vision. A specific regional policy should be created which contributes to the joint synchronized

effort of different institutions, given the fact that the regulations address a wide range of issues.

Creating a regional forum for discussion, assessment, and follow-up which is used as a

methodological tool that allows channeling that water policy. In a final contribution, Engineer Ruth Eraso presented a report of the DAGMA-run project named "Cali, city of waters" to the members of the group. She sees this project as an opportunity for team work with the Learning Alliances. This project consists of three work groups. The first one is responsible for diagnosis and characterization, the second is responsible for education and advertising matters, and the third group is going to engage in a joint task to write up a draft for a water policy. 4.3.2 Group No. 2, Subject: Douglas Laing's proposal for controlling contamination

in the south drainage system Participants Gilberto Sepúlveda EMCALI Diego Fernando Grajales EMCALI



Raúl Mauricio Rodríguez Fundación Cenipacifico Miguel Sepúlveda DAGMA Karin Rivas U. de San Carlos – Guatemala Adriana Montaño Rojas EMCALI Douglas Laing Independiente Anny Y. Martínez Instituto Cinara – Universidad del Valle Ana M. Otero Instituto Cinara – Universidad del Valle

Remarks about Dr. Douglas Laing's proposal It is an end-of-pipe solution It is a breakthrough proposal. It is a macro solution, and these kinds of solutions are difficult to materialize. It is different from what EMCALI had planned for the south drainage system. In order

to address the issues associated with the area of influence of the south drainage system, EMCALI is planning on building a wastewater treatment plan in the south.

These kinds of proposals constitute an opportunity for including citizen participation with a view to devising public policies. As an example, it resumes the progress achieved with the referendum for water.

Compared to the costs of a wastewater treatment plant, this is an economically viable solution.

From an environmental perspective, plant coverage will be restored in both the municipal and suburban areas.

There are opposite opinions within EMCALI around the issue of whether or not a wastewater treatment plant should be built in the south.

Strategies proposed The proposal needs to undergo a technological, economical, social, and environmental

assessment. Integrated solutions should be proposed for the south drainage system, taking into

account sub-normal settlements, solid waste, river basin zoning, segregation structures, environmental education, etc.

The problem calls for an approach on a basin level.



Emphasis is placed on the fact that the wastewater problem does not only concern EMCALI, but also everyone in the city. Thus, it is necessary to get all stakeholders involved.

There is a need for intersectorial work in order to devise a solution for the problems of the south drainage system.

The participants agreed to conduct a meeting about the Cañaveralejo wastewater treatment plant in order to raise a discussion about its role in controlling contamination from wastewater discharges in Cali. This meeting could take place in the offices of the Cañaveralejo wastewater treatment plant. 4.3.3 Group No. 3, Subject: Continuation of the work for building scenarios:

Learning alliance for the south expansion area of Cali with the possibility of implementing innovative strategies.

Participants Luis H.Villaquirán EMCALI Jorge A. Noguera COMFANDI Alexandra Izquierdo CVC Omar Suarez Gobernación del Valle Yolanda Otero DAGMA Patricia Zuluaga DAGMA William Salazar Fundación Verdeverdad (Comunidad) Diana A. Zambrano Instituto Cinara – Universidad del Valle-

Description of the positive scenario Inhabitants in the expansion area use low-power consumption appliances and water

recirculation systems, so the amount of the invoices for their utilities is low. There are rainwater storage systems in place to dampen flow rate and solid peaks.

These systems are in harmony with the landscaping setting in the area. The high quality of water in the South Canal and the Lili River makes it suitable for

recreational purposes. Institutions in Cali are spending less thanks to their efficient use of resources and the

coordinated work with other institutions in this sector. Regulated population in this area has grown. There is harmonic, organized urbanistic development. Thanks to the environmental education they have received, inhabitants in this area make

proper use of water resources. There are large green areas. Inhabitants have a feeling of belongingness, so they take care of the resources

conscientiously. Efforts are made towards a common goal.



Strategies for accomplishing the vision 1. A specific strategy for implementing innovative housing and rainwater management

technologies based on decentralization of the water and sanitation systems. Environmental education Dissemination of and training in innovative strategies and professional refresher

training. Adjusting current regulations and rules Participation with examples of innovative strategies in demos and events. Modification of a territorial zoning arrangement plan which is consistent with a

common vision with the participation of stakeholders involved for building knowledge. Tax incentives Subsidies

A great deal of emphasis was placed on the issues of training and dissemination because it is necessary to promote new technologies and communicate the experience from other locations in order to visualize feasibility of implementation in our setting. There was also reiterated emphasis on the need to adjust current regulations to push for the use of other water management approaches. 2. A specific strategy for implementing transparent socially accountable interinstitutional

work Political control; improved governance. Culture and attitude change Change in the ethical behavior of professionals Adjusting the laws to incorporate stringent penalties to eliminate corruption Review of planning periods

In completing this work, most participants in the group found it very difficult to place themselves in the year of the vision (2040). Thus, it was hard for them to discuss aspects such as the description of the scenario.



It is also evident that the members of the institutions have a strong commitment to the issues they are facing now. They want to resolve these issues, but they don't have a clear idea of how to go about it, so this forces them to continue to cope with these issues. The participants constantly want to express their opinions of the current situation, but this leads to losing focus on the purpose of the exercise. They are also very pessimistic about the possibility of a change, but overall there is consensus about a positive view of the future scenario. 4.4 ACTION PLAN FOR 2009 Engineer Alberto Galvis presented the Work Plan for completing the activities of the third year of the SWITCH project (period from November 2008 to January 2009) and a work plan proposal for the fourth year (from February 2009 to January 2010). Suggested activities to be completed from November 2008 to January 2009 Gathering information for the plans, programs, and projects (continuation) Reviewing documents gathered (continuation) Workshop on November 19 New projects to be completed in 2009 (profiles) Preparing the work plan for 2009 (final) Third Annual Meeting of the SWITCH Project in Belo Horizonte (Brazil) from

November 26 through December 4 Seminar about concepts related with the paradigm change in integrated water resource

management (IWRM) in urban settings (December 11). 2008 Activity Report

Suggested activities for the period from February 2009 to January 2010 Training: Workshop about conflict mediation 3 workshop-seminars about training (topics to be selected) in issues such as community

participation, sustainable drainage, real-time control/monitoring, etc. Seminar about the use of natural IWRM methods International workshop-seminar about a paradigm change in IWRM in urban settings

(Water 2009). 2 diploma courses (IWRM; efficient use of water)

Academic Education: Undergraduate thesis students Graduate thesis students from Univalle Graduate thesis students from other universities Internships

Projects:



Sentinel of water quality in the Cauca River (Emcali, Univalle) Reservoir modelling (Emcali, Univalle) Efficient use of water at Univalle (Univalle) An innovative solution for the South drainage system (D. Laing) A conceptual wastewater management proposal for Cali (Univalle, UNESCO – IHE) Short-length course at Agua 2009 (Univalle, UNESCO – IHE) Contest about sustainable urbanization design (J.T. Visscher, Univalle) Urban management models/approaches towards a paradigm change (Universidad

Autónoma de Occidente) Dissemination: Updating and maintaining the website Bimonthly bulletin about Cali as a demo city Documenting the process Preparing 3 articles - one for each Learning Alliance Video Photography/video contest Other dissemination strategies (radio, press, Cinara bulletin, Comfandi bulletin)

4.5 COMMENTS ABOUT THE QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION The participants' answers to the two questions for reflection are shown in Annex 2. Their main comments are summarized below: Approximately 63% of the participants (excluding 8 members from the Cinara Institute)

completed and handed out the questionnaire. With regards to the question "What do the Learning Alliances mean to you?", most

participants have a clear understanding of the concept and purpose of the Learning Alliances.

With regards to the question "How would you evaluate your participation and that of

your institution in the Learning Alliances?” the answers of most participants were not clear. They don't have a clear picture of the activities or the role they could play in the Alliances or their extent of commitment to the suggested activities.

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ANNEXESS


Workshop Report 03 - 2008 Cali, Noviembre 19 de 2008.

ANNEX 1 Guest institutions, letter of invitation, and agenda of the workshop held on

November 19, 2008.

Annex 1. Guest institutions, letter of invitation and workshop agenda

Learning Alliances – SWITCH Project

ANNEX 1 GUEST INSTITUTIONS, LETTER OF INVITATION,

AND WORKSHOP AGENDA A1.1 GUEST INSTITUTIONS Table A1.1 lists the guest institutions at the third workshop held on November 19, 2008.

Table A1.1 List of institutions invited to the workshop held on November 19, 2008 Type of institution Name of the institution and dependency

Secretaría de Planeación - Alcaldía de Cali Secretaría de Salud Pública - Alcaldía de Cali Unidad Municipal de Asistencia Técnica Agropecuaria - UMATA - Alcaldía de Cali Secretaría de Vivienda - Gobernación del Valle Secretaría de Hacienda - Gobernación del Valle Secretaría de Planeación - Gobernación del Valle Secretaría Departamental de Salud - Gobernación del Valle

Municipal and Local Administration

Unidad Ejecutora de Saneamiento UES VALLE - Gobernación del Valle ACODAL COMFANDI Corporación Centro Regional de PmL Associations

Peña & Asociados Corporación Autónoma Regional del Valle del Cauca - CVC Environmental

Authorities Departamento Administrativo de Gestión del Medio Ambiente - DAGMA Ingenio del Cauca CENICAÑA Industrial Sector Cervecería del Valle -Bavaria EMCALI Utility Companies EMSIRVA S.A. Fundación Construyendo País Fundación Rio Cauca Foundations Fundación SER Junta Administradora Local Pance Community

organizations Red de Acción Social y Ambiental Verdeverdad Universidad del Valle - Instituto Cinara Universidad del Valle - Escuela de Salud Pública Universidad del Valle -Escuela de Ingeniería de Recursos Naturales y del Ambiente -EIDENAR Universidad Nacional de Palmira Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Universities

Universidad Autónoma Independent profesionals Others Consultants



A1.2 LETTER OF INVITATION AND WORKSHOP AGENDA Cali, Noviembre 10 de 2008 Profesión NOMBRE CARGO INSTITUCIÓN /EMPRESA. Referencia: Invitación Taller No. 3 Cali, Noviembre 19 de 2008. Proyecto SWITCH. Cali Ciudad de

Demostración. Alianzas de Aprendizaje Apreciado Ingeniero Dando continuidad al trabajo relacionado con las Alianzas de Aprendizaje de Cali como ciudad de Demostración en el Proyecto SWITCH (http://calienswitch.wordpress.com) y con la participación de las instituciones de la ciudad y de la región vinculadas a estas Alianzas, se ha venido trabajando en la revisión de los planes, programas y proyectos para analizar las sinergias, simbiosis y vacíos como una etapa fundamental para la definición de estrategias para la búsqueda de soluciones sostenibles en la gestión de los recursos hídricos de la ciudad de Cali. Para analizar el estado de avance de este trabajo y dar continuidad al ejercicio de “visioning” iniciado en los talleres de Mayo 14 y 21 de 2008 le estamos invitando a participar en el Taller No. 3 del 2008, el cual que ser va a realizar el día 19 de Noviembre de 2008 en el Hotel Mudejar, Calle 8 No. 5-53, Salón Sebastián, en el periodo 8:00 a 12:30. Adjunto a la presente la agenda del Taller. Agradezco su atención. Cordial saludo. ALBERTO GALVIS C. Coordinador por UNIVALLE Proyecto SWITCH Favor confirmar su participación con: Ing. Diana Amparo Cardona Zea e-mail: [email protected]

[email protected] Teléfono: 3392345 Ext. 152 Celular: 311 3187165



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Proyecto SWITCH. - Cali Ciudad de Demostración. Alianzas de Aprendizaje

Taller 3 - 2008

Cali, Noviembre 19 de 2008 Lugar: Hotel Mudejar, Calle 8 No. 5-53, Salón Sebastián Hora: 8:00 – 12:30 Objetivo general: Presentar el Estado de avance de las actividades realizadas en el marco de las Alianzas de Aprendizaje del Proyecto SWITCH Agenda 8:00 – 8:15 Llegada e inscripción de los participantes 8:15 – 8:30 Recuento sobre las actividades desarrolladas en las Alianzas de

Aprendizaje (A. Galvis) 8:30 – 9:00 Planes, Programas y Proyectos. Identificación de Sinergias, vacíos y

conflictos (D. A. Cardona / D. A. Zambrano) 9:00 – 9:30 Revisión de la Visión, Factores, Escenarios para los tres temas de

trabajo de cada Alianza (D. A. Cardona / D. A. Zambrano) 9:30 – 10:00 Presentación Propuesta para el manejo de las aguas residuales del

Canal Sur (PhD. Douglas Laing) 10:00 – 10:30 Refrigerio 10:30 – 12:00 Trabajo en grupos 12:00 – 12:15 Presentación del Plan de Trabajo para el año 2009 (A. Galvis) 12:15 – 12:30 Reflexión y acuerdos. Plenaria


Workshop Report 03 - 2008 Cali, November 19, 2008.

ANNEX 2 Questions for Reflection

Annex 2. Questions for reflection


ANNEX 2 QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

What do the Learning Alliances mean to you? - They provide us with an opportunity to analyze water management issues in the urban

areas and seek joint solutions from an interinstitutional (group) perspective - They are strategies that enable us to expand our knowledge in order to implement and

improve current ideas about a concept. - To have a very clear understanding of the vision of the future, growth, and

development; to share and to learn by watching. - An option to assemble multidisciplinary teams to resolve the problems of a city. - They are a strategy to tackle problems and design solutions from a multisector and

multidisciplinary perspective in order to optimize the approach to the use of resources and communities with a common goal.

- Creating synergies between different disciplines, roles, and responsibilities for building

collective solutions for problems. - An opportunity to co-create the conditions for re-establishing a harmonious relationship

between the members of society. - It means to join community and interinstitutional efforts to face and resolve the

problems of the city (in this case, water supply problems). - 1. Exchanging knowledge and experience. 2. Open minds willing to engage in discussion for devising common solutions 3. Possible change in the paradigm; searching for and exploring into new fields

(Wiliam Salazar-Verdeverdad)

- It is an opportunity to learn, share, strengthen, and innovate in an efficient, friendly, and current manner (Luis H. Villaquirán -EMCALI)

- It means interinstituitional and interdisciplinary efforts coming together to build

strategies that contribute to improving environmental concepts and proper water management.

- It means a group of people working together as a team to learn about good

environmental practices from each other. - It is of critical importance for the progress of a city like Cali.

Annex 2. Questions for reflection


- It is the merging of the knowledge and strengths of a group of institutions working together and exchanging knowledge for a common goal.

How would you evaluate your participation and that of your institution in the Learning Alliances? - Sharing information. - My own knowledge and that of my institution expand thanks to clear ideas that enable

implementing necessary changes which cannot be overlooked. - Conceptualizing and appreciating experiences and scenarios that provide a vision of the

future and create solid options. - It has been a very productive learning experience: adjustments to the designs of the

institution. - Despite the limited institutional participation, this has been a productive experience that

has not only enriched our perspective for analyzing problems and solutions, but has also expanded our knowledge and our methods to approach them.

- It has been passive at times. I understand the methodology, but sometimes to me it is

not clear where we are headed. In the future, it would be convenient if the methodology would be chronologically contextualized.

- Although we have previous experience with collective work, we are now just taking the

first steps down this road. After overcoming our egos, the processes will run smoothly. - It is also of vital importance to provide feedback about the actions taken on an

institutional level. Institutions visualize ongoing projects and programs. - In-depth investigation about the rootcauses of the problems and generation of creative

proposals that contribute to finding solutions collectively. - It could be better, more energetic. - Despite our multiple occupations, we have been participating in the workshops, which

allow us to strengthen our commitment to this institution. - We are just beginning, but we couldn't be more interested. - Friendly As an institution, EMCALI makes a great contribution to the learning alliance considering that is the company which provides the rainwater and wastewater collection services in the city.


Workshop Report 03 - 2008 Cali, November 19, 2008.

ANNEX 3 List of participants

Annex 3 List of participants

Learning Alliances - SWITCH Project A3-1

ANNEX 3 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS

Tabla A3.1. List of Participants Workshop 03-2008, November 19, 2008

No. Name Institution Post Profession Phone e-mail

1 Adiela Pabón Secretaría de Vivienda - Gobernación del Valle

Profesional Universitario Trabajadora Social Tel: 6200000 Ext. 2519

Cel: 3165021646 [email protected] [email protected]

2 Adriana Montaño EMCALI EICE E.S.P Profesional Operativo I Ingeniera Sanitaria Tel: 8996427

Cel: 3206678648 [email protected]

3 Alberto Galvis C. Universidad del Valle - Instituto Cinara

Coordinador Proyecto SWITCH Univalle

Ingeniero Sanitario Tel: 3308961 Fax 3393289 [email protected]

4 Alexandra Izquierdo CVC - DAR Suroccidente Ingeniera de Proyectos Ingeniera ambiental Tel: 3310100 Ext. 432

Cel: 3163192801 [email protected] [email protected]

5 Amparo Duque CVC Profesional Especializado Ingeniera Civil Tel: 3160507 Ext. 323


6 Ana M. Otero Universidad del Valle - Instituto Cinara

Ingeniera de Proyectos Ingeniera Sanitaria Tel: 3392345

Fax: 3393289 [email protected]

7 Anny Y. Martínez Universidad del Valle - Instituto Cinara

Ingeniera de Proyectos Ingeniera Sanitaria Tel: 3392345 ext. 152


8 Carlos Diez EMCALI EICE E.S.P Profesional Operativo I Ingeniero Sanitario Tel: 8996355


9 Diana A. Cardona Universidad del Valle - Instituto Cinara


Fax: 3393289 [email protected] [email protected]

10 Diana A. Zambrano Universidad del Valle - Instituto Cinara



11 Diana P. Bernal Universidad del Valle - Instituto Cinara



12 Diego F. Grajales EMCALI EICE E.S.P Profesional Operativo III Ingeniero Industrial Tel: 8996266


13 Douglas Laing Independiente Jubilado Biólogo Tel: 5552247 [email protected]

14 Faber Montaña Universidad del Valle - Instituto Cinara

Auxiliar de Ingeniería Ingeniero Sanitario Tel: 3392345




Tabla A3.1. List of Participants Workshop 03-2008, November 19, 2008 (cont.)

No. Name Institution Post Profession Phone e-mail

15 Gilberto Sepúlveda EMCALI EICE E.S.P Jefe Departamento de Producción Agua Ingeniero Sanitario Tel: 8996324/21

3113246447 [email protected]

16 Gloria I. Almario EMCALI EICE E.S.P Ingeniera de Proyectos I Ingeniera Sanitaria Tel: 8996212 [email protected]

17 Jairo A. Clavijo Alcaldía Municipal de Cali - UMATA

Profesional Universitario Ingeniero Agrónomo

Tel: 6600780 Fax: 6600780 Cel: 3153221679

[email protected]

18 Jan Teun Visscher IRC - International Water and Sanitation Centre

Asesor Proyecto SWITCH Ingeniero Sanitario [email protected]

19 Jenny Peña COMFANDI Analista de Proyectos Ingeniera Industrial Tel: 3340000 ext 1163


20 Jorge A. Noguera COMFANDI

Analista de Planeación y Desarrollo Corporativo

Ingeniero Industrial Tel: 3340000 ext. 1116 - 1123 Cel: 3174336155

[email protected]

21 Karin R. Rivas Universidad de San Carlos Investigadora Ingeniera Industrial Tel: (502)77631978

Cel:54084832 [email protected]

22 Liliana M. Salazar Universidad del Valle - Instituto Cinara

Auxiliar de Ingeniería Ingeniera Sanitaria Tel: 3392345 ext. 103


23 Luis H. Villaquirán EMCALI EICE E.S.P Profesional Operativo I Ingeniero Sanitario Tel: 8996213 [email protected]

[email protected]

24 Marino Viveros Secretaría de Vivienda - Gobernación del Valle

Profesional Especializado Ingeniero Sanitario

Tel: 6200000 ext 2513 Fax: 6200000 ext 2509 Cel: 3155545548

[email protected] [email protected]

25 Miguel A. Sepúlveda DAGMA Técnico Operativo Técnico Ecologista Tel: 6605515 ext 119


26 Omar A. Suarez Secretaría de Vivienda - Gobernación del Valle

Profesional Especializado Ingeniero Sanitario

Tel: 4394778 Fax: 6200000 ext 2509 Cel: 3113071956


27 Oscar Saavedra Secretaría de Vivienda - Gobernación del Valle

Profesional Universitario

Administrador de Empresas

Tel: 5573569 - 8860192Cel: 3167710496 [email protected]



Tabla A3.1. List of Participants Workshop 03-2008, November 19, 2008 (cont.) No. Name Institution Post Profession Phone e-mail

28 Patricia Zuluaga DAGMA Profesional de Control de Vertimientos

Ingeniera Sanitaria Tel: 332 26 10 - 3965058 Cel: 3113011740

[email protected]

29 Raul M. Rodríguez Fundación Cenipacifico Director Ejecutivo Biólogo Marino Tel: 3748888 Cel: 3154434917


30 Ruth A. Eraso DAGMA Coordinadora de Predios Ingeniera Sanitaria Tel: 6680580


31 Víctor M. Silva Alcaldia Municipal de Cali - UMATA Asesor Ingeniero Agrónomo

Tel: 6600780 Fax: 6600780 Cel: 3014242281

[email protected]

32 William H. Salazar Red de Acción Social y Ambiental Verdeverdad Director Ejecutivo Filosofía

Tel: 5582401 Fax: 5585052 Cel: 3172293711

[email protected]

33 Yolanda Otero C. DAGMA Profesional Control Ingeniero Químico Tel: 3304963 Cel: 3155321661 [email protected]

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