The project worked towards developing an effective educational and assets-building model for women in India that can be easily adapted to local conditions and contribute to their empowerment.
Objectives:
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To develop an effective educational and assets building model for women in India that can be easily adapted to local conditions and contribute to their empowerment
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Objectives for NGO representatives undergoing the program:;
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To develop an understanding of the macro-policy framework & its impact on poverty in the region;
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Enhance capacities to influence such policies in the interest of the poor & the marginalized; and
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Strengthen linkages between organizations in the region to promote democratic governance, gender equality & sustainable development.
Geographical Spread:
NGOs of South Asia
Key areas/components:
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Course comprises three modules:
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Understanding the Macro-policy framework;
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Strategic planning for advocacy;
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Understanding & Influencing the Policy process.
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The pedagogy chosen was based on interactions and sharing of information.
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Faculty came from countries of South Asia; Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines & Sri Lanka.
Key outputs:
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Outcomes expected from the project were:
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One or more developed & piloted curriculum packages that contribute to women’s increased knowledge & skills and strategies for continued learning in the respective areas.
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Set of materials & strategies for building NGO capacity which contribute to the strengthening of local partners.
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Understanding & development of effective monitoring & evaluation systems developed with local partners & women participants.
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Campaign on issues of poverty eradication, governance & democratization, gender equality etc.
Year/Period:
2000
Client:
Institute for Development Policy Analysis and Advocacy(IDPAA), PROSHIKA – Bangladesh,