This project prepared a strategy for the training of elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Bihar and to explore ways for women representatives to involve themselves in the democratic governance process.
Objectives:
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To prepare a strategy for the training of elected representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Bihar.
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To explore ways for women representatives to involve themselves in the democratic governance process.
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To enable elected representatives to upgrade their knowledge and skills to perform their responsibilities and to excel in these in the development of the Panchayat.
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To build their confidence in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the Central and State programmes which have defined roles for Panchayat.
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To integrate them in the planning process by incorporating their demands in the Plan pertaining to their areas.
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To provide orientation to the key officials and other stakeholders like media, CSOs, representative of legislatures and key citizen resources associated with the functions devolved to the Panchayat.
Geographical Spread:
Four District. Madhubani, Jamui, Nalanda and Samastipur
Key areas /components:
Training Need Assessment of Panchayati Raj Institutions, Consultations at the Districts, Configuration of the ER's consulted and interviewed, Inferences, Felt Training Need at a Glance, Strategic Framework for the Training of Panchayati Raj Institutions, The Ways Forward
Key outputs:
Compiled Report with analysis
Year/Period:
Dec 2007 to Feb 2008
Client:
UNICEF and Dept. of Panchayati Raj
