Issue
Trocaire's Head office wanted to establish a standardized programme monitoring and evaluation framework for its Governance and Human Rights (GHR) programme in different countries. India office was selected as the pilot country for conducting the baseline and creating a programme monitoring framework and SDRC was selected as the consultant.
Intervention
The GHR programme had already started in India and SDRC spported Trocaire India office in implementing the baseline study for the GHR Programme with eight programme implementing partners. Participatory AAA tools were designed for assessing the level of
- Awareness on three rights clusters: MGNREGA, PESA, Women's Rights
- People's Access to the duty bearers
- Action taken by people in cases of violation of the rights
- Capacity assessment of CBOs promoted under the programme
- Capacity assessmet of the partners implementing the programme.
Key contributions include:
- Designing of participatory tools for data collection
- Leading data collection, analysis, and drafting the Baseline report
- Creation of a GHR framework based on participatory baseline methodologies
- Training partners' staff on the implementation of the tools and methods for data collection
- Support partners to implement GHR monitoring systems
Go to Case Study
The overall aim of “Clean e-Bhubaneswar” under the ‘IFC-EU Eco-Cities program’ is to support BMC in putting in place a sustainable e-waste management eco-system in Bhubaneswar. SDRC in consortium with SOFIES ( a sustainability consulting and project management firm delivering professional services based on industrial ecology and circular economy) and Shree Ganesh Recycling Pvt. Ltd. (SGR – an organization engaged in Operations, collection logistics and aggregation of e-waste and coordinate with agencies such as PROs and recyclers for scheduling and invoicing matters) is currently performing the following activities on the “Clean e-Bhubaneswar” program:
- Conducting an on the ground survey to document the current models for aggregation and disposition of waste.
- Creating an awareness and communication campaign for proper disposal of waste at institutions (schools, universities, companies, households).
- Developing the local capacity for waste recycling.
- Reporting and documentation of the project.
This project focused on creating awareness among legislators by presenting evidence based data on various health issues, so that they would raise more health-related questions in the Assembly. As the knowledge partner, SDRC provided factsheets and scorecards based on latest published government statistics on health, and policy briefs.
This project focused on creating awareness among legislators by presenting evidence based data on various health issues, so that they would raise more health-related questions in the Assembly. As the knowledge partner, SDRC provided factsheets and scorecards based on latest published government statistics on health, and policy briefs.
Provided technical support to NHRM GOJ for review of medical mobile units (MMU) with a monitoring framework and Standard Operating Protocols (SOP) for review. The overall objectives were:
- To review the existing recording formats/registers and data base and recommend a mechanism and framework for review of the implementation of the MMU program.
- To provide support for the roll out of a reporting process and utilize the DevInfo software to monitor the access (through the GPS markers) and create a dashboard for key monitoring indicators at the state and district level.
Unique in consultation with Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Chhattisgarh wanted to use the Census data that is available for only 18 districts of Chhattisgarh to create a database repository for all 27 districts of the State. Since the block level boundaries haven't changed, the block level data was used to compute data for all the new districts and revise data for the old districts in the database. Factsheets were created based on these datasets for all the 27 districts of the state. A comprehensive factsheet for the state was also developed and printed in the form of a booklet for circulation and advocacy purposes.
The purpose of this assignment was to develop visually rich yet succinct factsheets for each district of Chhattisgarh as well as a consolidated factsheet at the state level. This involved:
Compilation of data sets on three rounds of AHS into a DevInfo database
Preparing a list of key indicators to be analysed and presented in the form of factsheet
Develop Factsheets to present the AHS data for the 16 districts of Chhattisgarh.
Create a consolidate state level factsheet presenting the overall status in comparison to the country.
Towards evidence based policy advocacy, UNICEF Odisha, in consultation with the Planning and Coordination Department of Govt. of Odisha proposed to develop factsheets analysing key social indicators focussing on situation of women and children for the state and all districts of Odisha. SDRC, as the consulting organisation, tried to achieve the basic project objective of making available datasets, organised by theme and geography, that could be presented as an effective advocacy tools for legislatures, policy makers, practitioners, academia, media as well as research scholars/organisations. These factsheets were to be used as a tool for programming, policy making research and also for discussions and debates for supporting informed decision making.
SDRC had to enter data from two nation-wide surveys DHS 2002 and EPHS 2010, with Indicator-Units-Subgroups(IUS) as specified and develop an integrated Devinfo database. National and regional Fact Sheets were also created from the newly generated DevInfo database.
Issues
Annual Health Surveys were conducted for nine selected states for three years. Unicef Bihar office wanted to understand the situation of Maternal and Child Health in the State as well as the districts of Bihar, using data from Annual Health Survey reports for the three time periods for their own programme planning and development.
Intervention
SDRC supported Unicef Bihar office in compiling all the AHS data related to maternal and child health into a DevInfo database and design factsheets for the State as well as districts of Bihar using data from Annual Health Survey. These profiles were created using DevInfo.
Outcome
One state level factsheet and 37 district level factsheets on the Maternal and Child Health indicators were available for sharing with UNICEF and Govt. stakeholders for more strengthening a more focused programme planning and implementation."
Key Deliverables:
- 75 two-page statistical country profiles.
- Each profile provided in Excel (modifiable) and PDF.
Conducted an evaluation to provide an independent assessment and to give feedback of the effectiveness of the project. The evaluation included:
- To develop key performance indicators(process and impact available) for each component based on the project logic framework.
- To validate the value-added of the Social Arts and Population Education(SAPE) approach and how it supports the technical component through behaviour change and for long term sustainability of the water and sustain program.
- To document key lessons and the way forward for future programming based on SWOT analysis(strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) regarding the project management process, the social arts methodology and results and impact.
- To assess the quality of water purification technologies.
Provided technical support for Results Monitoring Survey as an independent external expert. The following major task have been envisaged as part of this assignment:
- Review the proposed methodology for RMS and provide feedback.
- Review the tools developed for the survey and provide necessary inputs.
- Guide the survey team through different stages of data collection- selection of survey sites, listing, household survey, facility survey, back checking etc.
The midline study was taken in phase two of the project in which the study assessed the progress made by the Trocaire Governance and Human Rights Programme against the targets set for the two year monitoring period. These targets were set for the five year programme cycle against the baseline data. The study report presented the progress made in three areas:
- Increase in awareness of the communities on the rights and their access to the duty bearers in claiming rights.
- Change in capacity of the Community based organisations in their abilities to claim rights and work for upliftment of their communities.
- Change in the capacity of the partner organisations in their ability to advocate for right based policy changes.
Created a booklet to present existing available data on child marriage at the National, State and District levels. It included graphs, tables and maps and a brief analysis of the data. The data was sourced from population census and survey data including all rounds of NFHS and DLHS.
Supported UNICEF Odisha and OPEPA (Odisha Primary Education Programme Authority), Government of Odisha, in Strengthening Girl Child Education Programme in Odisha. Prepared booklet on Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (Elementary School Residential Schooling Programme for Girls); Prepared Hostel Management Guide towards increasing gender sensitivity in the school/hostel environment.
Reviewed available education data from multiple sources, process and analyze the data sets and prepared set of graphs on status of water and sanitation facilities in schools disaggregated by rural/urban, exclusion, etc.
Undertook an extensive desk review of available secondary reports to appreciate the key aspects of the Comprehensive Newborn Care Initiative (CNCI) strategy. SDRC harnessed the experiential learning of key staff including project managers so as to capture their personal experiences and give the report a personal touch. It also sought the perceptions of mothers who have been able to avail the benefits from the CNCI project. Other key stakeholders engaged include front line service delivery Personnel.
Issue
Trocaire Uganda wanted to implement the India GHR framework, that was accepted as global Trocaire GHR baseline framework, for its GHR programme in Uganda.
Intervention
Supported Uganda office of Trócaire in the planning, implementation and write-up of the Trócaire Uganda GHR Programme baseline study, ensuring the appropriate application of the global Trócaire GHR baseline framework.
Key contributions included:
- Review documentation related to the Trócaire Uganda GHR Programme
- Joint planning with stakeholders for key steps including finalisation of tools, methodology, sampling design and training of partners and local consultants in implementing the methodology
- Advised data collection, tabulation of the data collected and analysis to present key findings
- Review of the baseline report drafted by Uganda consultants
Supported Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) in finalisation of data for DevInfo India. The major tasks included:
- Provide technical advisory support for finalisation of indicators (more than 300) and their meta data.
- Facilitate the in-house creation of databases in a format for easy migration to the DevInfo.
- Support scrutiny and finalisation of data obtained from the various Ministries/Departments.
- Provide technical oversight for agency specific requirements in creating DevInfo databases.
Supporting the UNICEF India country office in analysing latest statistics and presenting the state of women and children in India through ready reckoner factsheets. Key contributions included:
- Desk research and compilation of social statistics on women and children covering several sectors including child environment, health, and education
- Creation of MDG radar charts, other graphical representation of status on several indicators for each state to highlight the gender, economic, and social inequalities
Supported the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) with data analysis on the implementation status of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000. The assignment resulted in a factsheets for each State and Union Territory depicting the achievements w.r.t institutional arrangements for children in conflict with law, children in need of care and protection as well as mechanisms for rehabilitation of children with special needs.
Undertook brief study in select villages across three blocks of East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. The study was an inquiry into the relevance, utility and data quality of Village Information Boards. It provided corroborated facts on the relevance of the village information boards, data flow processes, and indicators tracked. It also provides pointers on the way forward with respect to modifications in the content, layout and design of the village information boards.
Supporting the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) with data analysis for a study on the prevalence of corporal punishment in schools. The study was conducted in seven states of India covering 7000 respondents. We undertook data analysis to enable evidence based advocacy for effective child rights legislation.
Computing, tabulating and classifying all relevant data in proper manner from the responses received from the States/UT's regarding the implementation status of the Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection of Children) Act, 2000. Also submitted a report on the basis of the analysis along with a macro picture as well as state-wise Fact Sheets on the implementation status/scenario of the JJ Act, 2000.
Background
"Strengthening Forest and Forest-based Livelihoods in Odisha" was a unique initiative of CYSD that aimed to positively impact the livelihoods of 4000 households in Koraput district spread across five blocks, 25 gram panchayats and covering 250 villages. The program intends to increase the income of the forest dependent communities by at least 30 per cent by the end of year three of the project period.
Intervention
SDRC, on behalf of CYSD, undertook a baseline study to estimate the current status of livelihood patterns and income in the project villages. The target population for the project included all households that were dependent on minor forest produces for their livelihoods. It also included households that were engaged in subsistence agriculture practices and lived on the fringes of the forest area. Mobile based data collection was done at three levels: at household level, at village level, and at facility level.
Outcome
The outcome of the baseline was a results based monitoring framework for the project. This was later expanded to include other projects of the organisation as well.
Issue
NSDC’s Affirmative Action division is dedicated to facilitating skill training among all these communities by understanding their unique needs and finding customized solutions. This baseline study was a part of NSDC’s action research model that would help ensure holistic development of Mangalajodi Gram Panchayat with specific focus on Skill Training covering 100% households.
Intervention
SDRC designed the baseline study using a mix of qualitative and quantitative tools, Android based household survey tool, Focussed group discussion, Paired comparison/ranking tool, Visioning tool for village development and Key stakeholder interview. Based on the findings of the survey, SDRC not only identified the key issues/challenges faced by Mangalajodi and the opportunities that would enable skill development in the GP but also listed the way forward for skill development by defining the action points. These action points were summarised in terms of immediate steps (within 3 months), short term actions (3-6 months), long term actions (above 6 months). Promoting eco-tourism was identified and prioritised as the most important area of skill development for the youth of Mangalajodi.
Outreach
- From the 1736 households of Mangalajodi GP
- Profile of 8007 persons in the GP
- Skill profile and aspirations of 2197 youth mapped
- Disability profile of 236 persons with disability
