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Along the path
WASSAN developed strong partnerships with large number of NGOs,
AMR Andhra Pradesh Academy of Rural Development (AMR APARD),
Commissionerate, Rural Development (CRD), Project Directors of
DWMA. WASSAN effectively collaborated with projects like Andhra
Pradesh Rural Livelihoods Program (APRLP), Andhra Pradesh Rural
Poverty Reduction Programme (APRPRP - SERP), Indo German Watershed
Development Program (IGWDP - NABARD). These initiatives
contributed significantly in planning and delivery of
decentralized capacity building inputs. The principles of
decentralized and institutional capacity building approach were
reflected in various state level policies.
Financial support from SDC-IC provided the required strength to
build capacities within and also to experiment. SDC-IC also helped
WASSAN reflect on its own institutional processes. Mr. Ravi Kumar
and Mr. Jagannath facilitated this Self Evaluation exercise. DFID’s
support for strengthening AP Rural Livelihoods Program gave us a
large room for experimentation.
Lack of such capacities at the required scale and absence of
institutional systems to use the existing capacities were major
bottlenecks in the state. Innovating on the participatory training
methods, developing resource material were other major issues.
Emphasis on the need and importance of training and proper release
of funds meant for trainings are critical policy issues.
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