This project analyzed the financial management of selected Gram Panchayats (GP) in Madhya Pradesh.
Objectives:
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To analyze the financial management of selected Gram Panchayats (GP) in Madhya Pradesh
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To analyze the pattern of expenditure towards social sector
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To suggest ways of augmenting the resources and increase finances of GPs
Geographical Spread:
Madhya Pradesh, India [20 Randomly selected Gram Panchayats (GP)- 5 regions of state, one Zilla Panchayat (ZP) from every region, two Janpad Panchayats (JP) from every ZP, two GPs from every JP]
Key areas/components:
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Data Collection – Quantitative and Qualitative through Questionnaire, Interviews, FGDs, Workshops
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Collaboration with Local People to from local research team
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Evaluation for the financial reports available for the year 1998-99 for the study
Key outputs:
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Financial Reports – Flow of funds, income and expenditure, etc.
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Review of Auditing and Auditing system
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Recommendations for Resource Mobilization
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Capacity Building Initiatives
Year/Period:
2000, May to July
Client:
UNICEF, Bhopal and Directorate of Panchayats, Government of Madhya Pradesh
