Objectives
The main objective of this assignment was to design and implement a performance monitoring and rating system, on a pilot basis, for gram panchayat assessment, by establishing key performance criteria. The lesson learnt from the pilot will be used for further scaling up.
Geographical spread
Bilaspur, Mahasamund, Rajnandgaon, Raigarh, Surguja, Dantewada, Kanker districts
Key areas/components
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Dialogue with SPU/project director and district CEOs to orient them on the proposed pilot and identify progressive/high potential sample districts and villages
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Identify the sample (30) villages through a consultative process
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Orientation and training of PRIA core team members
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Sensitization of communities and gram panchayats in selected villages before the actual Citizen Report Card (CRC) exercise is carried out
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Generating performance indicators using the CSC methodology in sample villages
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Analyzing and shortlisting (10-12) indicators to generate standardized checklist
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Submitting detailed report that includes methodology followed to develop the standardized checklist and scaling up strategy to implement this in 2046 gram panchyats using the Citizen Report Card (CRC) methodology
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Training selected project staff to implement rating mechanism in 2000 gram panchyats
Key outputs
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Standardized approach and methods
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Standard set of indicators for rating
Year/period
December 2005-March 2006
Client
Chhattisgarh District Poverty Reduction Project (CGDPRP), Raipur
