Objectives
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To develop and field test survey instruments in Orissa and Uttar Pradesh
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To revise the instruments in order to prepare a detailed questionnaire which can be implemented across the states to understand the current status of decentralization in the health sector in the states.
Geographical spread
Orissa and Uttar Pradesh, India
Key areas/components
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Understanding the health, nutrition and population sector by conducting discussions and interviews with various key authorities at different levels.
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Analysis of range of choices over roles that panchayati raj institutions and the civil administration at district, block and village levels can play and assess their capacities to do the same.
Key outputs
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Designing and testing of study instruments
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Comprehensive study on level of decentralization in health services in Orissa and Uttar Pradesh. This would provide the basis for future World Bank interventions in the health sector in these states.
Year/period
2006-2007
Client
World Bank and Government of India
