ifpri - naip pme in icar - survey results and workshop recommendation - mryuthunjaya
DESCRIPTION
National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP), ICAR and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) organized a two day workshop on ‘Impact of capacity building programs under NAIP’ on June 6-7, 2014 at AP Shinde Auditorium, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. The main purpose of the workshop was to present and discuss the findings of the impact evaluation study on capacity building programs under NAIP by IFPRI. The scientists from ICAR and agricultural universities were sent abroad to receive training in specialized research techniques. Post-training, scientists were expected to work on collaborative projects within the ICAR, which would further enrich their knowledge and skills, expand their research network and stimulate them’ to improve their productivity, creativity and quality of their research. The ICAR commissioned with IFPRI (International Food Policy Research Institute) to undertake an evaluation of these capacity building programs under NAIP in July 2012. The workshop shared the findings on the impact of capacity building programs under NAIP and evolve strategies for future capacity building programsTRANSCRIPT
PME in ICAR
Status, Survey Results
& Recommendations of the Workshop Held
on 27 May 2014, New Delhi
6 June 2014NASC Complex, New Delhi
Mruthyunjaya
IFPRI, NEW DELHI
Outline
• PME Initiatives in ICAR
• PME Survey Results
– General Observation
– Composition and functional Status
– Constraints
• Workshop Recommendations
– Institutionalization
– Research Priority Setting
– Functional Excellence
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PME Initiatives in ICAR
• Formal/Informal monitoring efforts existed earlier (RCMU/ Technical Cell/PMC Section/RPC Cell, etc.)
• 1998: O&M Task Force and PME Task Force; NATP-32PME Cells
• 2006: NAIP-14 PME Cells
• 2010:S.L.Mehta Committee
• 2011: ICAR Order on constitution of PME Cells in all institutions to integrate and mainstream
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PME Organogram
Priority Setting
Project allocation
Project Monitoring/
Evaluation
Technology Validation /
Impact Assessment
Capacity Creation
Information Management
PME Cell
Functions
PMC
Director
PMC
Act on Priorities as recommended by PME
Allocate priority projects to Scientists
Constitute committee of 2 experts (internal +
external) , and report to PME – annual
Plan for Capacity Creation – annual
Validating/ vetting Information – six monthly
Constitute committee of 2 experts (internal +
external) , and submit report to PME – annual
Coordinate / synthesise QRT, IRC, RAC and Vision
Docs & recommend Priority list to Director
Recommendation to Director – annual
Coordinate with 2 experts (internal + external) -
annual
Coordinate with 2 experts (internal + external) -
annual
Execute Capacity Building Programme
Information Management and Dissemination
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PME
Survey Results
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General Observation
• PME Cells exist and PME is practiced in all, but professional and analytical back-up weak
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Staff Strength
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Average Work-time Spent By PME Staff
60%13%
27%
Biological
Scientists
Social Scientists
Support Staff
Small Institutes3-4
Large Institutes5-11
25%
75%
Scientists Support Staff
PME Functions
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Mandated• Research Prioritization / Project Allocation• Project Monitoring and Evaluation• Impact Assessment / Technology Validation• Capacity Creation• Information Management
Other Tasks
• Reports • Secretarial Work• General Maintenance• Web-hosting• Seminar/workshops/meetings• MoUs, ISO certification, RTI, Fellowships
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Key PME Functions, Less Priority
Note: Figures indicate percentage of institutions performing these PME functions
90%
58% 58% 56%46% 44%
14%
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Info
Mgt
M&
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Pro
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Allo
cati
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Pri
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ty S
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Imp
act
Ass
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Constraints Identified
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AdministrativeSkill
Statutory Recognition
Manual
Dedicated Staff
Wtg. In Assessments
Mainstreaming
Hierarchy / Role
Directors’ Interest
Trained Staff
Training
Financial
Earmarked and adequate
budget
Coordination
Intra-Institute &
ICAR HQ
Facilities
State of Art Facilities / IT
set-up
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Note: Figures indicate percentage of institutions indicating constraints
72% 72%
56%44%
38%
Ad
min
Skill
Faci
litie
s
Co
ord
inat
ion
Fin
ance
Admin and Capacity Major Constraints
Workshop Recommendations
Held on 27 May 2014
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Institutionalization
Change of Mind-set
Be Clear;PME is at the
Core
Integration &
Mainstream
Status&
Incentives
Reach Out
Research Priority Setting
National Priorities Farmers’ Needs
Functional Excellence
Coordination- Policy
Division at ICAR – HQ
Develop Manual
and 24x7 Helpline
Develop Indicators for
M&E and
Impact Assessment
Harmony and Help
Ingredients for Functional Excellence
Trained Staff Capacity Creation
Budget and Financial Powers
Using PME for Decision making
Thank You