Human Development Reports - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Convergence Course

Country:
India

Language:
English

Level of instruction:
N/A

Periodicity:
On demand

Description:

Course Objective

To build up a cadre of Convergence experts at national, state and district level familiar with UNDAF Outcome 3 and requirements for its smooth implementation 

Learning Goal

Comprehend fully the purpose, results framework and implementation plan of Outcome 3 based upon the following:

1. Understanding of the Programme - the results framework and implementation modalities of GOI-UN Joint Programme and its component projects
2. The MDG lag at the district level with particular focus on women and people belonging to disadvantaged groups, possible factors that are responsible for low attainments and rationale of increasing resource utilization to achieve MDGs
3. Understanding of BRGF and Planning Commission guidelines
4. Basic understanding of the mechanism for district and local level planning and implementation including capacity development requirements
5. Familiarity with concept, experience and methodology of change management
6. Familiarity with implementation and monitoring mechanisms of major programmes including resource flows, basis of allocation and information flow
7. Skills for budgetary analysis and resource convergence through Plan Plus and GramDrishti software
8. Familiarity with demographic indicators and use of data for Planning and tools such as CMS

Method of instruction:
Classroom Lecture by practitioners, Panel discussion, Group Work, Market Stalls, Quiz, and Presentation of own learning

Supported by:
UNDP

Support to:
Government of India and UN

Support for:
District Leveragers and Administration, UN Officers and Staff

Commencement:
2010

Contacts:
Suraj Kumar: suraj.kumar@undp.org

Website:

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