Transcript Slot Analysis: Phase I

MID TERM REVIEW MEETING
RESA PROJECT
SLOT ANALYSIS: FIRST PHASE
1ST APRIL 2009
UDAI S. MEHTA, CUTS INTERNATIONAL
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
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S - TRENGTHS
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L - IMITATIONS
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O - PPORTUNITIES
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T – HREATS
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WAY FORWARD
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STRENGHTS
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Effective link between grassroots consumers and policy makers
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Support of media, government and regulatory bodies
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Active involvement of the RG/PAC Members: Sense of ownership
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Capable and experienced team members
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Active support of RESA partners: Territory and local level
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Developed strong and sustainable networks at the grassroots level
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Demand from local partners to further undertake activities and broaden
the geographical scope
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LIMITATIONS
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Limited geographical coverage
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Short duration: demand for continuous engagement
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Trainings needs to be conducted more often
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Different level of competence of local partners
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Mindset problem at local level
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OPPORTUNITIES
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Indication of government and regulatory bodies to be further
involved
Demand from Local CSOs to undertake further activities at
grassroots level
Establishment of a consumer cell at local level: Rajasthan
Undertaking capacity building activities at more frequent
intervals
Replicate the model in S-E Asia or Africa region: CLV
region
Demand to further engage with the media, policy makers,
etc
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THREATS
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Political instability or uncertainty
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Frequent shuffling of local representative may hinder the
advocacy efforts
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Targeted consumers from GIM Phase I may not be available
for the GIM Phase II
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Limited time period to cover Phase II
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WAY FORWARD
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RESA – a positive step towards reducing gap between
consumers and policy makers
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Demand for long term engagement with consumers at
grassroots level
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Capacity building on a wider scale: cover new consumers
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Continued support of NORAD
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Initiate RESA model in new territories
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Continue the work in the existing territories
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Thank You
[email protected]
http://www.cutsccier.org/RESA/index.htm
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