PRIA is an International Centre for Learning and

“PRIA is an International Centre for Learning and Promotion of Participation and Democratic Governance” 42, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi – 110062 Website : www. pria. org e-mail : info@pria. org PRIA, April 2008

Vision A desirable world is one, where relations across individuals, families, communities and nations are characterized by values of equity, justice, freedom, peace and solidarity. PRIA, April 2008

Mission To work towards promotion of policies, institutions and capacities that strengthen the voice and participation of the poor and the marginalized in improving their socio-economic status through democratic governance in society. PRIA, April 2008

PRIA’s PHILOSOPHY

Overarching Strategy y or ic ip at Empowerment h Pa rc Capacity Building ea es R rt y or at Re se ar ip ic rt Pa ch Knowledge Building Participatory Research Policy Advocacy

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Micro Planning Capacity Building Intervention Pre-election Voters Awareness Campaign PRIA, April 2008

PRIA adopts an integrated convergence based approach “Governance Where People Matter” PRIA, April 2008

Intervention Strategy Government, Political system, Para-Statal Inst, International Devt Insts, Industry Assoc. e g ed l ew w no K g. N n ati re PRI, Municipalities, Industry, District Administration C Tr ain ing of Fu tur State Govt. / Political System/ Industry Associations/ Donors e. G Po licy en e Gram & Ward-sabha, Citizen Leaders, Community based organizations, Small Voluntary Organizations Platforms of Civil Society, Networks of Citizen rat ion Assoc, Networks of Locally Elected Reps. s Ad voc acy n io at uc Ed c i l ub P National Network of RSOs/ Partners, Coalitions of Civil Society, Cross-Sectoral Platforms of TUs, media & academia PRIA, April 2008

“Governance Where People Matter” Key Interventions Strengthening Civil Society To develop clear, collective, coherent and concerted voice of the new leadership of the marginalised (women, dalits, tribals, minorities) Reforming Governance Institutions To strengthen institutes of local self governance (Panchayti Raj Institutions, Municipal Bodies) PRIA, April 2008

“Governance Where People Matter” Intervention Levels Micro Level i District Meso Level i State Macro Level i National/International PRIA, April 2008

“Governance Where People Matter” The Current Phase • Enabling Panchayats to deliver national rural employment guarantee scheme (NREGS) • Facilitating delivery of Girl’s Education with Panchayat engagement • Promoting participatory urban planning in municipalities • Facilities comprehensive District Planning in six states • Enabling devolution in local self governance (PRIs & ULBs) • Promotion engagement with RTI • Mainstreaming gender institutionally • Systematisation of knowledge • Pre-election voter’s awareness campaign • Strengthening citizen participation in urban governance • PRIA Continuing Education PRIA, April 2008

Spread of PRIA 2007 -08 1. State Advocacy Promotion 2. District Resource Centre (DRCs) 13 3. Urban Resource Centre (URCs) 12 HP Haryana Rajasthan Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Gujarat Bihar ar Jh nd a kh WB Orissa Chh att 4. Panchayat Resoruce Centre (PRC’s) are operating thru’ local Partner’s PRIA Works Directly Works with Regional Support Organisation (RSOs) a ral Ke 5. Civil Society Coverage 3000 approx. UK arh l isg l 13 PRIA, April 2008

“Governance Where People Matter” International outreach • CIVICUS- Participatory governance regional partner • LOGO LINK – South Asia anchor • FIM – Civil Society & Global Governance • COMMONWEALTH FOUNDATION – Citizens & Governance Program • WORLD BANK, CAMBODIA – Civil Society & Social Accountability • GLOBAL NETWORK OF COMMUNITYUniversity Partnership PRIA, April 2008

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