To assess the importance and the effectiveness of the various activities and programs of the organization.
Objectives:
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To critically assess the relevance of RDAS as an organization in the field of development.
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To assess the importance and the effectiveness of the various activities and programs of the organization.
Geographical Spread:
Secunderabad, three regions of Andhra Pradesh where RDAS works – Rayalaseema, Telegana and Coastal Andhra.
Key areas/components:
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Literature review of all the documents available.
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Study of all the programs of RDAS.
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Study of the organizational context of RDAS as well as the profile of each staff member of the organization.
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Field visits were made and questionnaires were gotten filled to elicit information on the operations of RDAS and their effectiveness.
Key outputs:
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The data collected was analyzed.
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Key findings include identification of issues and proposed suggestions for four broad themes:
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Activities & programs of RDAS such as Training program, Cultural forum, Flanking measures, Women’s program, Drought program etc.
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Organizational structure of RDAS: Organizational philosophy, environment, communication flow, decentralization and finance.
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Relationship with CROSS.
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Future Issues: Areas to look at for future direction.
Year/Period:
August 1986 – July 1987
Client:
Rural Development Advisory Service, Secunderabad
