Impact Evaluation of Development Projects & Policy Influencing
We undertake impact assessment & training for well being of community
About bhaskara center of impact assessment and training
About Us
Bhaskara Center of Impact Assessment and Training Solutions LLP is a New Delhi-based company registered under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. The Center’s vision is to improve people’s wellbeing by being a knowledge exchange hub for sharing information and knowledge with various stakeholders in social and economic development.
Our Partners
We provide impact evaluation and training services for various stakeholders in social and economic development across India. We work with corporates, government, public sector organizations, not for profits, community based organizations, trusts and international donors.
Our Team
The center has a team of professionals and field survey specialists who have extensive experience in evaluation and impact assessment in various areas of social and economic development. The team members work as consultants for the center.
Team Members
Mr. Rahul Kumar, the Principal Consultant, has Masters degree from Institute of Development Studies, United Kingdom. He has more than fifteen years of experience of working on research projects and project implementation in Asian Development Bank, Pradan and Sehgal Foundation.
Mr. Somen Chakraborty is the Honorary Director of Society for Social Development and People’s Action. He is a senior legal analyst and an academic. He is a renowned scholar and writes on WTO, TRIPS and Intellectual Property rights. He has published over 100 research articles and ten books.
Mr. Mohan R. Zade is a water expert with twenty years of experience in river basin planning, hydrology, remote sensing and GIS. He has worked as a river basin planning expert at Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resource Management Investment Program. He has prepared reports on Tungabhadra and Vedavati river basins in Karnataka. He has published on water resource management, water requirements, water saving and land use. He has a B.Tech. and M. Tech in Agriculture Engineering from Dr PDKV, Akola, Maharashtra.
Ms. Sheeba Chowdhry is a development professional with more than twenty years of multi-sectoral experience in India, Africa, South East Asia with UN organizations, multilateral donors, corporates and not for profits. She has coordinated implementation, research and evaluation projects of PACS (DFID), USAID, UNICEF and UNESCAP. She has expertise in education, self-help groups, forests, land rights, decentralized governance, gender equality and life skills.
Dr. Deepankar Mukherjee is an Ex-Director of Jagan Institute of Communication Management and a former Professor at IILM, New Delhi. He is a visiting Professor to various universities and management institutes in India such as Delhi Technological University, Jamia Milia - Delhi, AIMA, Sri Vaisnav Institute, Jaipuria Institute of Management and IIM - Indore. He has two decades of teaching experience and one decade of corporate experience. He has published in reputed journals of India.
what we do
Impact Evaluation
Training / Capacity Building
Training / Capacity Building
Measuring the impact of the development projects of corporates, not for profit organizations, public sector organizations and other institutions is of significant importance as it provides insights for scaling up the projects, replicating the projects in different locations and making evidence-based policies. The objectives of the stud
Measuring the impact of the development projects of corporates, not for profit organizations, public sector organizations and other institutions is of significant importance as it provides insights for scaling up the projects, replicating the projects in different locations and making evidence-based policies. The objectives of the studies are to assess the outcomes and effectiveness of CSR projects and development projects in order to help organizations design projects as per the needs of the community and locations.
The evaluation and impact assessment seek to address the cause-effect questions mainly focusing on the outcome and effects of the program / project. We use quantitative, qualitative and participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools to gather data and the analysis is done within the overall development framework of wellbeing of the community.
We use the research methodologies of quantitative methods such as randomized sampling, control and experimental groups, baseline – end line and time series tools.
In order to capture the cause properly and effectively, we use participatory rural appraisal tools. The use of mixed methods such as quantitative, qualitative and PRA within the framework of Logical Framework
Analysis and Story of Change helps in capturing the impact from all the dimensions such as social, economic and environmental.
Bhaskara center helps corporates, not for profit organizations, public sector organizations and other institutions to design appropriate monitoring and evaluation frameworks for development projects and carry out the impact evaluation of development programs and projects.
Training / Capacity Building
Training / Capacity Building
Training / Capacity Building
The center undertakes training / capacity building of not for profits, corporates, government, international donors on leadership, team dynamics, project management, planning and managing corporate social responsibility projects, and civil society role in the development of India. The center believes in using the conceptual framework
The center undertakes training / capacity building of not for profits, corporates, government, international donors on leadership, team dynamics, project management, planning and managing corporate social responsibility projects, and civil society role in the development of India. The center believes in using the conceptual framework of Paulo Freire’s “Praxis” in the training programs. The trainees are facilitated by the trainer to reflect on the social reality through various participatory exercise tools and are encouraged to plan for action for self-development and societal development.
The center also organizes training / capacity building of community leaders, community based organizations, farmer producer organizations, farmers, youth and women groups (self-help groups) using the conceptual framework of Paulo Freire. The center trains these stakeholders on the themes relevant to them. Two / Three / Five days Training of Trainers can be organized for the trainers of various organizations on the themes identified by them.
We also undertake training on themes such as climate change, water budgeting at local and district level, livelihood opportunities for the community and sustainability, local planning and other development themes.
Reports
Training / Capacity Building
Reports
The center prepares ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) reports for corporates and public sector units. The center also produces project, program and compliance reports as per the needs and requirements of the clients or stakeholders. We also assist in making strategic plans, project and business proposals.
knowledge hub
LIVELIHOOD PROMOTION AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
LIVELIHOOD PROMOTION AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
LIVELIHOOD PROMOTION AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
We help the rural poor, who mostly depend on agriculture and animal husbandry, to increase their income by transferring information, knowledge, skills and credit through livelihood and enterprise development programs.
We use mixed methods of evaluation and impact assessment to measure income, social empowerment, value chain linkages and
We help the rural poor, who mostly depend on agriculture and animal husbandry, to increase their income by transferring information, knowledge, skills and credit through livelihood and enterprise development programs.
We use mixed methods of evaluation and impact assessment to measure income, social empowerment, value chain linkages and institutional efficacy. We assess the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities of the livelihood and enterprise development components.
We cover the three pillars of livelihood inclusion: 1) vulnerability reduction, 2) livelihoods enhancement and diversification, 3) skill building and micro enterprise creation. We map out the achievements, opportunities and challenges for better program planning and implementation.
AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE
LIVELIHOOD PROMOTION AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
LIVELIHOOD PROMOTION AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
Agriculture is the main livelihood for most rural households in India. India produces the most milk, pulses and jute, and ranks second in rice, wheat, sugarcane, vegetables, fruit and cotton. However, the yield per acre is low.
Various stakeholders are implementing interventions to improve soil health, fertilizer and pesticide use, farm
Agriculture is the main livelihood for most rural households in India. India produces the most milk, pulses and jute, and ranks second in rice, wheat, sugarcane, vegetables, fruit and cotton. However, the yield per acre is low.
Various stakeholders are implementing interventions to improve soil health, fertilizer and pesticide use, farm mechanization, farmer producer organizations, credit and market access, and custom hiring centers.
Climate change is a major challenge for small and marginal farmers. Reduced rainfall and increased temperature have caused droughts and dry spells. Therefore, climate change mitigation strategies and interventions are needed in rural India.
We use quantitative, qualitative and participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tools to evaluate and assess the impact of agriculture development interventions. The quantitative research uses household surveys and interviews, the qualitative methods use focus group discussions, case studies, and key informant interviews, and the PRA tools use problem tree analysis and transect walk with the community. We use control vs. experimental design to measure the impact of agriculture development interventions. The objective is to map the changes in knowledge, income, mechanization, market linkages, climate change risk management, and farmer institutions.
GENDER EQUALITY AND INCLUSION
LIVELIHOOD PROMOTION AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
GENDER EQUALITY AND INCLUSION
We work for gender equality, women’s rights and empowerment, and inclusion of women in decision making in institutions. We aim to make women and men integral parts of policy and program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation at political, societal and economic levels. We implement various programs on women empowerment and ge
We work for gender equality, women’s rights and empowerment, and inclusion of women in decision making in institutions. We aim to make women and men integral parts of policy and program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation at political, societal and economic levels. We implement various programs on women empowerment and gender equality in livelihood, employment, education, health etc.
We measure the impact of these programs through direct and indirect indicators of women’s agency and power. We use qualitative and participatory rural appraisal tools to capture the complex process of women empowerment in different contexts. We also work for inclusion in development programs and projects, which is a key priority in international development and the Sustainable Development Goals.
We believe that open and inclusive societies are more peaceful, prosperous, effective and resilient. We assess the participation, power relations, norms, legal rights and access to benefits of different groups in society. We use quantitative, qualitative and participatory rural appraisal tools to measure the different dimensions of inclusion in development.
knowledge hub
Water Management
Education and Skill Development
Education and Skill Development
Water is essential and scarce. It is decreasing due to population growth, agriculture use, urban waste, poor rainwater conservation and lack of water saving devices. Various stakeholders are trying to save water by reviving or constructing water structures, planning water sheds, subsidizing water devices, making water laws and policie
Water is essential and scarce. It is decreasing due to population growth, agriculture use, urban waste, poor rainwater conservation and lack of water saving devices. Various stakeholders are trying to save water by reviving or constructing water structures, planning water sheds, subsidizing water devices, making water laws and policies and managing river systems.
We assess the impact of water conservation and saving in agriculture using specific indicators in a location. We also measure the behavioral change and sustainability actions of water committees.
We study both the supply and demand side of water conservation, as community engagement is crucial for balancing water use. Drinking water is a major health issue in rural India. The government has launched Jal Jeevan Mission to provide safe and adequate tap water to all rural households. Other stakeholders are also providing safe drinking water through water purification systems and local solutions like bio sand filters. Jal Jeevan Mission has a community based approach, where the community collects user fees and maintains the system. It also promotes behavioral change for using tap water, good sanitary practices and local filtration solutions.
We evaluate the availability and use of safe drinking water and its impact on health. We use quantitative, qualitative and participatory rural appraisals for assessing the impact..
Education and Skill Development
Education and Skill Development
Education and Skill Development
Education access and quality are challenging in most parts of India. Various stakeholders are making efforts, but the challenge is huge in curriculum, teaching tools, teacher training, school infrastructure, governance, books, materials and technology. The initiatives for school improvement need to be continuous and measured comprehen
Education access and quality are challenging in most parts of India. Various stakeholders are making efforts, but the challenge is huge in curriculum, teaching tools, teacher training, school infrastructure, governance, books, materials and technology. The initiatives for school improvement need to be continuous and measured comprehensively, as they build human and social capital for society. We use quantitative, qualitative and participatory rural appraisal tools to measure the educational interventions.
Social Protection
Education and Skill Development
Social Protection
Poverty is a concern in India. Various stakeholders are working to reduce poverty through social protection programs such as direct benefit transfer and cash or in kind transfer. We evaluate and assess the impact of these programs at all levels, so that the right beneficiaries can access them and the procedural hassles are minimized.
We provide feedback to the stakeholders on the design and implementation of the policies and programs to prevent people from falling back into poverty. We analyze the causes and effects of poverty in different contexts and assess the household capacities for poverty reduction. We also explore the suitability, interaction and challenges of different social protection types for different social groups and contexts.
We use research tools such as household surveys, interviews, qualitative tools and life history analysis for the studies on poverty. We keep the efficiency and effectiveness data updated through timely impact assessment, as social protection programs will expand in the future.