This project was meant to guide DFID India’s proposed future directions and approaches to work in India.
Objectives:
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To elicit responses and capture key insights from civil society leaders and elected representatives
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To guide DFID India’s proposed future directions and approaches to work in India
Geographical Spread:
Civil Societies across States of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Uttaranchal, Jharkhand, Orissa
Key areas/components:
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Major Developmental Issues
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Poverty
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Basic Human Rights
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Inefficient Leadership
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Drinking water Crisis
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Migration
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GO-NGO Relationship
Key outputs:
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Facilitation of three regional consultations in Lucknow, Hyderabad and New Delhi
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Three Regional Reports based on the discussions in regional consultations
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Preparation of a synthesized report including key suggestions and recommendations
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Some Propositions about DFID’s Role in Poverty Alleviation Strategies, Social Mobilization, Community Ownership of Programmes, Policy Review and Reform Initiatives, Women Empowerment, Research and Policy Advocacy, Perspective Building, Fund Flow
Year/Period:
2003
Client:
Department of International Development (DFID), India
