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Livelihoods Resource Centers in Andhra Pradesh Relevance, Experiences and Lessons Learned

Livelihoods Resource Centers in Andhra Pradesh Relevance, Experiences and Lessons Learned. Context. Watershed Development Projects are the only projects with a clear funding support for Capacity Building (CB) Provision of CB Inputs was not systematic and professional.

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Livelihoods Resource Centers in Andhra Pradesh Relevance, Experiences and Lessons Learned

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  1. Livelihoods Resource Centers in Andhra Pradesh Relevance, Experiences and Lessons Learned

  2. Context Watershed Development Projects are the only projects with a clear funding support for Capacity Building (CB) Provision of CB Inputs was not systematic and professional. Utilization of CB budgets was not in tune with objectives of project. CB Inputs were not in tune with the scale of the project

  3. Experiences • Focus on Institutional Arrangements • APRLP established DCBC; Working Groups for Capacity Building in which CRD, APARD, MANAGE and WASSAN were members • Indira Kranti Patham established Mandal Velugu Training Centers • Several CB related experiences in Civil Society Sector – • APMAS developed system of affiliates • WASSAN established CB Network in RR District/ Pool of Resource Persons • Several other experiences

  4. Conceptualization of Livelihoods Resource Centers Clearly defining roles, responsibilities and functions at all levels Working our details of funding and other administrative arrangements Developing partnerships with Resource Organizations from NGO Sector Workshop of Project Directors; WASSAN Annual Network Meet in 2004; Sub Sequent meetings at CRD/ APARD recognized the “Need for Decentralized and Institutional Systems for Capacity Building and Livelihoods Promotion” Conceptualization of Livelihoods Resource Centers Establishing Consortium of Resource Organizations Establishing Secretariat for Consortium

  5. Functions of Livelihoods Resource Centers Provide diversified CB services which include – communication campaigns; training; hand holding support services; exposure; demonstrations/ pilots; facilitate convergence Institutionalize delivery of good quality CB Inputs to primary stakeholders Strengthen the quality of participation of communities in development project (Watershed Projects; Comprehensive Land Development Project; NREGS AP; AP MIP and others) Develop Action Plans for CB in consultation with Project Management/ Facilitating Teams and Communities

  6. 55 Cluster Level Livelihoods Resource Centers and 17 District are established in all districts Course Directors and APD (CB) are appointed with the support of APARD Series of workshops/ training programs were organized to explain the concept of LRCs at district/ state level Modules/ resource material were developed and shared at LRCs Methodology of developing CB action plans were developed Partnerships with NGO Resource Centers were developed to anchor LRCs in case of 13 LRC Professional Support Agencies (APMAS, CARE and WASSAN) were attached to 12 districts to further strengthen LRCs (45 No) Present Situation

  7. STATUS REVIEW – Positive Features DCBCs are well equipped with infrastructure Clear process guidelines Trained staff and PRP approach Availability of resource materials in all core areas except few (EP) APRLP approach-core areas guide the overall LH framework Sufficient financial resources

  8. STATUS REVIEW – Issues Identified-1 Weak PRP system Weak Systems for Mobilization of participants for trainings Inadequate in-house training facilities Poor at preparation of need assessment, calendar, plans Lack of structured review mechanism Incomplete trainings in the core areas of APRLP Low focus on sustainability of LRCs

  9. STATUS REVIEW – Issues Identified-2 Too much of focus only on training programs Project Leadership is unable to effectively utilize the services of LRC Mismanagement of funds and programs Informal approach Lack of clarity on roles and responsibilities and institutional mechanism Non existence of Convergence and linkage with line departments Not all RD related training programs are organized at/ through LRCs Admin and programmatic systems and procedures are not evolved

  10. Lesson Learned It is important to sensitize project management at district level to benefit from the LRC system Adequate and quality human resources Partnerships with NGO Resource Organizations needs to be further strengthened Rigorous monitoring and feed back Checks and Balances

  11. Lessons Learned Viability of LRCs depend on the level of utilization of LRC and its services Convergence of projects and services require considerable efforts and systematic approaches LRCs have the potential to offer diversified CB and other services to projects and communities, depending on the commitment, support and leadership at LRC and district level

  12. CONCERNS:1 Linking with the RD programs a policy decision is required to use CLRCs as a strategic partner for all CRD capacity building at the primary stakeholder level DWMA to own up these CLRCs, treat as a mandate rather than as just an outcome of RLP Focus on viability/sustainability; include in the main agenda of the district in all reviews Ownership among the staff of LRCs

  13. CONCERNS:2 Long term Mentoring support and institutional support towards self sustainability Planning Vs. Accomplishment – Variance analysis Viability, clientele build up and service expansion Planned activities and ad-hoc programmes Theme or core area wise PRPs and CRPs development Orientation and clarity to DWMA staff for release of funds and routing mechanism ensuring timeliness, cost norms, guidelines Coordination with line departments and sub-staff in mobilisation of secondary and primary stakeholders of the programmes Lack of adequate staff with capacities

  14. WAYFORWARD:1 Focus on strengthening the institution Resource Base Expertise and CB Services Professionalism and Quality of CB Services Partnerships with Resource Organizations Completion of market assessment Preparing 3 year Business plans with pragmatic approach Capacity enhancement of staff Preparation of package of services – category wise or thematic area wise to expand service portfolio for meeting divergent needs

  15. WAYFORWARD:2 Explore and exercise towards clientele building for ensuring viability Preparation of package of services – category wise or thematic area wise to expand service portfolio for meeting divergent needs Required continuous follow-up by CRD/APARD to streamline the process in strengthening LRCs and its mandate Upscale the experiences and instruments to the entire country after making a systematic situation analysis of local conditions Ensure adequate financial support to LRCs on par with Project Management Support

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