Client: Indus Action
Location: New Delhi
Background Context:
This project was a year-long partnership with Indus Action, a ‘’do-tank’’ that bridges the gap between law and action. IA works towards securing a social protection safety net for vulnerable families by providing sustainable access to a Portfolio of Welfare Entitlements and Rights (POWER). Indus Action’s approach tackles multiple deprivations experienced by vulnerable families. It provides educational access to children, maternity entitlements to pregnant and lactating mothers, income and social security support to parents and senior citizens, and universal healthcare to all family members, to irreversibly move families out of poverty.
Objectives
Impact Learning partnership was responsible for creating and strengthening the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) efforts of Indus Action from an external, independent perspective. This involved,
Approach and Methodology
Impact
Through our partnership with Indus Action, significant progress has been achieved across various fronts. Teams now possess dynamic Theory of Change (ToC) documents, providing clear pathways for project implementation. This initiative has been complemented by enhancements in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) systems and practices, ensuring greater accountability and effectiveness in project management. Additionally, the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guideline documents has empowered project teams to craft robust ToCs, Results Frameworks (RF), and Logical Frameworks (LF), enhancing overall project coherence. Importantly, our collaboration has facilitated the attribution of Indus Action's efforts to the tangible welfare enhancements realized, marking a pivotal step towards sustainable social impact. Furthermore, an independent verification exercise has been conducted to validate impact numbers and ensure rigorous evidence gathering, consolidating the integrity of our endeavors.
[Tags: Partnership, Welfare, Rights, Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning]
Contact
17/109, Lower Ground Floor, Vikram Vihar, Lajpat Nagar IV, New Delhi – 110024