Virtual Masterclass- Impact Assessment of Covid-19 Relief and Rehabilitation Projects

The Context  

Considering Covid-19, most social sector organisations have had to rethink strategies and adopt new innovative means of reaching out to vulnerable communities, and a considerable part of CSR spends have been deployed for tackling the gross socio-economic repercussions of the pandemic. There is an urgent need to monitor the implementation of relief and rehabilitation programs to ensure rapid course-corrections, and targeted resource allocation to populations that are most in need. Organisations need to ensure that all the measures and stimulus packages that are provided during the outbreak are utilized effectively. 

The Masterclass

India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) expenditure for FY20 stood at more than INR. 15,000 crores. In a positive move to shift the focus from expenditure alone and improve the quality of CSR projects, the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment Rules 2021 made impact assessment mandatory for companies undertaking CSR activities and CSR expenditure above a specified threshold. 

The 2-day training program will lead to an enhanced understanding of ‘Social Impact Management and Assessment’ among development sector personnel, to commission and implement impact evaluation studies for their organisations. 

The training will offer practical advice on conducting impact assessments for relief and rehabilitation programs, focusing on 

1. Food security and ration provisions

2. Education and digital literacy 

3. Healthcare infrastructure

4. Awareness campaigns on safety, health and hygiene

5. WASH infrastructure 

6. Skill Training and Livelihoods 

What you will learn?

At the end of the course, learners would be able to: 

1. Identify key outcomes/indicators to evaluate impact of relief and rehabilitation investments/programs

2. Select an appropriate sample of respondents 

3. Use the right data collection methods, while coping with restrictions on travel, lockdown requirements and health concerns

4. Undertake basic data analysis to understand the achievement/non-achievement of impact outcomes

Who should attend? 

1. NGO Leadership, CSR department decision-makers who want to understand nuances of social program design, implementation, and evaluation considering Covid-19; and boost their strategies and skills to adapt their Monitoring and Evaluation systems, make critical decisions on social impact and improve resource allocation. 


2. Professionals & managers working in NGOs and CSR departments; involved in project design, monitoring and evaluation; and are responsible for commissioning or implementing impact assessments for their organisations. 

Meet the Trainer

Sharon Weir

Co-founder, 4th Wheel Social Impact

Sharon has been involved with capacity building and training programs since the last ten years, focusing on development research, results-based management, M&E strategy, communication for development, reaching more than 5000 development leadership and practitioners. 

With an MSc. in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, she co-founded 4th Wheel Social Impact in 2010 and has designed and implemented more than 100 research, evaluation and communication projects for various Government departments, NGOs, Corporates, social enterprises, multilateral organisations, incubation, and impact investing firms. 

Masterclass Fee (Exclusive of taxes)

Early Bird- INR 5,000 (till 12th August, 2021)

Standard- INR 6,000 (from 13th August, 2021 onwards)

(Participants will gain access to a PDF which will outline key outcome indicators for the six focus themes, steps to be followed for sampling, basic research tool templates to assess programs and steps to be followed for data analysis and assessment) 

Registration Deadline: 31st August, 2021 (subject to availability of the seats)

Registration Process (Limited Seats)

• Online Payment

Please click here https://bit.ly/3wYfgkm for registration page and online payment

• NEFT/ Bank Transfer

Download the offline form from here https://bit.ly/3itouA8 and fill your details. Once completed please send the same along with payment receipt to somya@csrbox.org

Bank Details for Payment Transfer

Account Name: Renalysis Consultants Pvt Ltd.

Bank Name: HDFC Bank Ltd

Branch: Shikohpur (Haryana)

Account Type: Current Account

Bank Account Number: 50200008642388

IFSC CODE: HDFC0003526

Contact

Somya Trivedi

somya@csrbox.org

Mobile: 8130050215

For any immediate escalations or to know more about the Impact Academy, please feel free to write to pooja@csrbox.org

Terms & Conditions:

1. Registration fee is non-refundable; however, the nominee’s name can be changed.

2. Once you submit the registration form along with the payment (online), you will receive the confirmation email within 2 working days. You will receive the details to access the online masterclass along with reading material latest by 1st September 2021.

3. The session recordings will not be shared.