This project assessed the performance of Village Resource Development Programme (VRDP) and eco-development activities initiated under Joint Forest Management and to assess the impact of these activities on the local communities.
Objectives:
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To assess the performance of VRDP and Eco-development activities under Joint Forest Management initiated so far.
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To assess the impact of these activities on the local communities
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To gauge the impact level of community involvement in forest protection
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To assess the impact of VRDP and Eco-development activities on forest regeneration
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To assess the extent of awareness regarding concepts of JFM, VRDP and Eco-development Programme among local community, forest staff and other stakeholders
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To analyse the institutional and organizational arrangements developed for planning, implementing and monitoring of VRDP and Eco-development Programme
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To assess the adequacy of the capacity building initiatives taken in the project
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Suggest changes, if any, in the interventions undertaken
Geographical Spread:
Madhya Pradesh, India
Key areas/components:
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Division of issues into Performance related and Effects related
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Identification of Indicators of Performance and Effects
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Sampling
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Use of Participatory Rural Appraisal Approach
Key outputs:
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SWOT analysis
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Assessment of Project Indicators- Technical Feasibility, Social Acceptance & Technical Viability
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Capacity Building Interventions
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Effectiveness Assessment of Structure and Mechanisms
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Major Implications and Suggestions for Change
Year/Period:
1998
Client:
Madhya Pradesh Forest Department and World Bank
