Transition to demand driven approach to development has ensured application of people/stakeholder centric processes at all the stages of project cycle. While there are numerous tools and techniques applied to facilitate stakeholder dialogue to feed in the information needs of the project, it is required to be pragmatic while deciding on the best-fit mix of participatory tools/techniques to be used. Further to this it is imperative to customize the tools to the local socio-economic coordinates along with systematizing the oft-neglected data analysis processes so that the information generated fits in the M&E requirements of the project.

On this premise, Sambodhi Research & Communications, announces the Training Programme on “Qualitative Analytics for Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation” from 11-13 July at New Delhi. The earlier programmes on research, monitoring, evaluation and data analysis have been subscribed by leading agencies in the sector viz. UNICEF, OXFAM, CARE, CRY, HLFPPT, BBC, FHI, PSI, WST, MPRLP etc. This programme, aimed at augmenting the knowledge and skills, is for operational and middle level development managers involved in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of community level projects.

The objectives of the programme are:
1. Understanding participatory technique and approaches for collecting information
2. Selecting appropriate tool and techniques for participative Research
3. Augmenting participants skill on processing and analysis of qualitative data
4. Orienting participants on computer assisted content analysis using ATLAS/Ti and N6 Vivo

Upon completion of training programme participants would be able to appreciate, select and apply appropriate participative research tools and techniques for collecting data. Participant shall also be able to process, analyze and interpret qualitative data for informed decision-making.

This training has been designed as a participatory programme that would build-upon the experiential learning of participants. The pedagogy focuses on interactive group learning and aims both at knowledge development and skill upgradation through peer learning. Training material developed by leading subject experts augments classroom learning.

The fee for the training programme is Rs. 8,000/- per participant that includes tuition fee, reading material, lunch at the training venue and other training expenses. Outstation candidates are encouraged to make their own arrangements for boarding and lodging. Sambodhi can make these arrangements on payment of an additional fee of Rs.5,000/-. Service tax at 12.24% would be levied on the course fee and has to be included in payments. Fee can be paid through Cheque/Demand Draft in favour of "Sambodhi Research & Communications Pvt. Ltd." payable at Delhi.

For further information, contact:
rajata@sambodhi.co.in
swapnil@sambodhi.co.in