Pilot in Rwenzori Region - Western Uganda
We applied these principles in a pilot program in the Rwenzori Region of Western Uganda, with strong indications of success. We worked with local and regional leaders - tribal, religious, administrative and political, as well as local civil society and the local university. We make sure policies are aligned with an understood and agreed strategy, and all critical stakeholders and resources are effectively engaged. We use an adaptive process - a locally-developed "regional framework" that responds at each stage to what has actually been achieved. This prepares everyone to maintain learning and progress as the external facilitation goes away.

2013 on
New holistic strategy implemented with locally determined priorities and good leadership coordination.  This is now primarily facilitated by local civil society.

2012
Regional "Implementation Framework" Plan Developed and Reviewed.
Plan presented at regional Civil Society Fair in Bundibugyo District.
6th Leadership retreat agrees further steps to improve cooperation.

2011
5th leadership retreat with wider attendance achieves consensus on regional strategy
and the principles/priorities for its implementation.

2010
4th "Kasunga" leadership retreat approves core strategy recommended by community.
Plan presented and approved at workshop of key donors coordinaterd by Hivos.

2009
Major workshop develops the management and implementation structure.
Second major workshop develops integrated strategy to recommend to leaders.

2008
Progress presented  to Janet Museveni at Civil Society Fair in Fort Portal, Uganda (Sept)
Led seminar: "Taking Charge of Development" in Washington at the International Food Policy Research Institute (July) 
Achieved regional leadership consensus on how to manage development
and agreed key priority initiatives at the "Kasunga 3" retreat. (April)
Agreed consensus on the best approach with District administrative leaders. (Feb) 

 2007 
Presented initial survey findings at MoM University in Western Uganda, beginning the dialogue that led to major pilot activity.
Developed a plan to enable local ownership with key local players.