Data Management Systems for Improved Governance

Objectives:

a. Operationalizing the GP monitoring system in one district

• To explore the possibility of electronic sharing of GP wise data from the existing MIS of different programmes implemented within the GP and if not, then ways to capture the data at the GP level after extracting the data from the MIS/ collecting the data from the service providers.

• To work out what data are to be captured locally for programmes/own activities of the GP taken up under GPDP and critical social sector services being delivered by the GPs, to feed the GP database as envisaged in the monitoring framework.

• To develop a GP database hosted in the GP computer keeping the connectivity issues in view and develop a roadmap for data to be uploaded in a state-level server to facilitate regular GP, block and district wise analysis and feedback proper supervision and guidance.

• To develop software to be installed in the GP offices to capture and compile data, aggregation of the block and district-wise data for appropriate analysis, ranking of GPs and guiding facilitation/interventions.

• To identify the capacity needs at all levels of governance in the use of the monitoring system and build the capacity of the GP level functionaries for effective monitoring.

b. Scoping study of databases (health, education and WCD) for assessing the feasibility of developing an integrated database for better social protection

• To take a stock of all the data which are collected in respect of Education, Health and Women and Child development through various programme MIS existing at the state level. To further delineate an optimal set of fields which could be useful for knowing the progress and coverage of schemes and programmes on the said fields for the GP and even individual level. Field analysis of databases linking to PRI level will be done in Kolhapur district.

• To identify the data structure and how the relevant data can be shared to populate an integrated data structure which will cover all the relevant dimensions of development in one platform for the state and down to panchayats.

• To understand the required data structure of the proposed unified database, which can be used for the analysis of status covering all the important aspects of development covering the fields mentioned before.

c. Rapid Assessment Survey in Maharashtra on Impact of Covid-19 on Households and Role of Gram Panchayats with reference to Access to Essential Services

• To assess the level of awareness of the relief measures that government has taken for tacking covid 19 pandemic

• Delivery of the relief measures as well as other services which are critical for the women and children

• Assess the role played by GPs to reduce the impact of the disease/imposed lockdown on the lives of people and their capacity for the same.

Name of Partner:

UNICEF, Maharashtra

Start date:

May, 2020

Completion date:

Nov-21

Location:

Maharashtra

Baseline Study for project titled New Horizons Plus 2020-2023 in West Bengal

Objectives:

1. To assess the present status of education level, vocational or skills training, employment and income generation among adolescents and youths and their family members in the project intervention area

2. To assess the knowledge level and access of SRHR and social protection schemes in the project intervention area

3. To understand the knowledge level of parents, community social groups and employers, in the project intervention area, about gender sensitive practices regarding education, employability and safety

4. To capture the perspective of the community on contributing factors to poverty and its consequences in adolescents’ and youths’ life and wellbeing and the impact of employability and income generation of adolescents and youths in their life and that of their family in the project intervention area

5. Provide recommendations to formulate the strategies for an integrated intervention leading to improved knowledge and practices of the target group and strengthening the project intervention

Name of Partner:

Save the Children

Start date:

January, 2021

Completion date:

May, 2021

Location:

West Bengal

Baseline Evaluation of Adaptation to climate change and resilience building on the Sundarbans Islands through afforestation and promotion of sustainable livelihoods

Objectives:

1. To obtain reliable data about the current (initial) indicator figures – measuring the outcome and outputs in the project region and of the target group (3,000 households from 13 villages within the defined project region).

2. To check the indicators for complying with the SMART principles.

3. To refine the indicators where needed

4. To set up a clear methodology for their measurement. By that, the baseline study will lay the foundation for the mid-term evaluation and the end-term evaluation.

5. To inform the selection of project beneficiaries

6. To identify potential obstacles, risks and alternatives to overcome the foreseen challenges.

7. To support the project quality assurance measures implemented by SoH.

Name of Partner:

Hoffnungszeichen | Sign of Hope e.V.

Start date:

August, 2021

Completion date:

February, 2022

Location:

Sundarbans, West-Bengal

Endline evaluation on Climate Adaptation and resilience building on the Sundarbans Islands

Objectives:

The overall objective of the project was to regenerate and protect the endangered flora and fauna of the Sundarbans in a sustainable manner, via reforestation and empowerment of the local population with regard to positive resource management strategies, thus contributing to the improved resilience of the target group in the face of natural disasters.

The specific objectives are:

(i) To evaluate the relevance and coherence of the project intervention.

(ii) To understand the achievements of the project with regard to its pre-determined objectives and also sustainability of the achievements.

(iii) To know the participation and ownership of the target group during the project intervention.

(iv) To identify strengths and weakness in terms of planning, management, implementation and monitoring.

(v) To know the overall impact of the intervention in the project area.

Name of Partner:

Hoffnungszeichen | Sign of Hope e.V.

Start date:

August, 2021

Completion date:

September, 2021

Location:

Sundarbans, West-Bengal

Study to understand the landscape of vector borne diseases in India

Objectives:

With the aim to understand the landscape of vector borne diseases in India better through a detailed desk review study, a desk review is to be undertaken with the following objectives:

• Explore the landscape of vector borne disease

• Understand government program and priorities, key gaps, competitive landscape, donor landscape, and donor priorities

Name of Partner:

Catholic Relief Services-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Start date:

September, 2021

Completion date:

October, 2021

Location:

India

Situational Analysis (Baseline) – Creating Learning Opportunities and Better Nutritional Practices for the Children on Move in West Bengal

Objectives:

The broad objectives of the proposed Situation Analysis (Baseline) study are:

(i) To assess an overall scenario of the children on move, especially related to education, nutrition care and WASH practices

(ii) To understand the accessibility and continuity of education in ICDS centers and schools of migrant children in brick kiln areas

(iii) To assess the current knowledge and practice of mothers/care-givers and service providers on the nutrition care and WASH practices for children

(iv) To understand the knowledge and capacity of the School Teachers and Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) on psychosocial support and well-being of children, School Safety protocols and WASH practices to be followed in emergency context including COVID 19

(v) To understand the status of service delivery of ICDS centres and its coverage with respect to immunization, health check-up, growth monitoring, referral services etc.

(vi) To assess the preparedness and awareness of government with regard to Safe Return of Children to School and ICDS Centres and identify the gaps to address those issues

Name of Partner:

Save the Children

Start date:

October, 2021

Completion date:

March, 2022

Location:

West Bengal

Endline Evaluation of “Ready to Learn: Strengthening Quality of Early Learning For 3-6 Years Old” in Khorda District, Odisha

Objectives:

Save the Children aims at strengthening the quality of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) in the age group 3-6 years in Khorda district of Odisha through multi-pronged intervention. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention following the OECD-DAC framework of evaluation. The evaluation will be based on both quantitative analytics and qualitative assessments juxtaposed by relevant case studies for further reference.

Name of Partner:

Save the Children

Start date:

Dec-21

Completion date:

January, 2022

Location:

Odisha

Scoping study of malaria surveillance in the private sector

Objectives:

The specific objectives of the study are as follows:

a) Operational review of the existing malaria governance structure, role of stakeholders and policies to determine how the surveillance system can be strengthened

b) Evaluate and identify gaps in the surveillance guidelines, protocols, standard operating procedures, data collection tools and training materials to improve private sector participation, including possible regulation and trainings

c) Assess the patient pathways at rural and urban settings for Malaria diagnosis, treatment, and cure

d) Study best practices of private sector engagement and surveillance from other health programs

e) Review and explore the existing malaria digital tools for private sector reporting

f) Develop an engagement framework with the private sector by exploring various delivery models

Name of Partner:

William J. Clinton Foundation

Start date:

April, 2022

Completion date:

Oct-21

Location:

Telangana, Punjab, Chhattisgarh

Baseline and Knowledge Attitude Practice (KAP) Study for Project “Increased Preparedness in Schools for Safe and Secure Education Continuity in Bihar”

Objectives:

1. To assess the knowledge and skills among children and teachers to develop safe and protective environment in and around schools contributing to education continuity. 2. To assess the status of readiness / functionality of the schools in creating a safe and protective environment in and around schools. 3. To assess the knowledge and skill of the School Management Committee to develop safe school plan, conduct school safety audit and create a safe and protective environment in school. 4. To assess the present status of implementation of Safe Schools parameters as per Bihar governments policies, frameworks and programmes (components which relates to Save the Children’s Safe Schools approach). 5. To generate evidence on the status of safe school interventions in increasing children’s resilience. 6. Provide recommendations to formulate the strategies for an integrated intervention leading to improved knowledge and skills of the target group and strengthening the project intervention.

Name of Partner:

Save the Children

Start date:

June, 2022

Completion date:

October, 2022

Location:

Bihar

Endline Study on Improving WASH in Healthcare Facility Project in Canning Sub-Division, South 24 Parganas

Objectives:

The objective of the study will be to understand the situation of human trafficking, especially child trafficking in the state of Assam and recommend actionable measures to prevent and combat the crime.

Name of Partner:

Sundarbans Social Development Centre (SSDC)

Start date:

October, 2022

Completion date:

December, 2022

Location:

South 24 Parganas, West Bengal