Objectives
To design a livelihood planning intervention and pilot test it:
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To encourage partner organizations to undertake livelihood planning through gram panchayats across the country.
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To encourage gram panchayats themselves to be pro-active in the area of economic planning for the area, with special emphasis on livelihoods for women.
Geographical spread
Gollapalli gram panchayat, Jagadevpur mandal, Medak district, Andhra Pradesh
Key areas / components
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The data collection method included interviews, informal meetings, observations, group discussions
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Special exercises were designed to help specific groups think through issues on livelihoods from their own perspective
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Discussions on issues of economic planning
Key outputs
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Analysis of the exercises undertaken
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Profile of the village: Demographic details, resources available and economic feasibility of using the resources
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Formulation of a vision for the village
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Identification of alternative sources of income
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Draft of livelihood planning for the gram panchayat
Year/period
November 2005-March 2006