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Client: Quest Alliance
The GES program was implemented in 250 government schools of Delhi and was being monitored in 20 schools. Development Solutions supported Quest Alliance to monitor and analyse program data on a monthly basis. The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of the GES program at the end of the pilot phase, understand successes and challenges, and make recommendations for scaling up.
Client: Auriga Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. - WaterAid India
The study gathered evidence on Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Behaviours on FSSM and WaSH among urban poor, and developed an urban specific, comprehensive, evidence-based SBCC strategy, interventions and materials that can be used for improving sanitation practices in slums in Delhi.
Client: Milindia Ltd
Milindia works in the soaps and detergents industry. As a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Milindia provided educational scholarships to students. Development Solutions provided support for the CSR investment and monitoring.
Client: Charities Aid Foundation (CAF)
Development Solutions built an M&E framework and system to enable Microsoft to track the progress and outcomes of their CSR programs, and assess the impact of their initiatives. The M&E framework created clear visibility of the impact of the programs in enabling inclusion, improving livelihoods, and employability.The process involved analysis of the programs of the Microsoft CSR, development of a Theory of Change, development of indicators & reporting formats, enabled buy-in from key stakeholders, and created a dashboard for program managers to monitor projects & outcomes.
Client: Infrastructure and Leasing Financial Services (ILFS)
After the quantitative baseline survey in Noore ki Bhurj, Development Solutions, as part of project management services, supported the implementation of Mobile Medical Units, oversaw the building of a school, and managed delivery of school bags & sports equipment to schools.
Client: Infrastructure and Leasing Financial Services (ILFS)
Saurya Urja Company of Rajasthan Limited (SURAJ), a public-private partnership initiative between IL&FS and Government of Rajasthan was allocated 6000 acres of land in Noore ki Bhurj Panchayat, Jodhpur to develop a solar park. Development Solutions designed and executed the baseline to map the socio-economic characteristics, access to water and health facilities of 1043 households in the panchayat. A quantitative survey tool with closed-ended questions was used. These data points served as a baseline, against which the impact of the CSR interventions could be measured at the end of the project term.
Client: SOS Children's Villages - Asia
Development Solutions undertook the scoping study and consequently developed strategies for youth development in Cambodia and Sri Lanka, with a focus on their livelihoods and empowerment. The studies involved a quantitative survey with 550 youth in the two countries, Focus Group Discussions with young people, both girls and boys, and In-Depth Interviews with key industry stakeholders and development partners.The assignment aimed to understand aspirations and challenges faced by young people, specifically in the SOS children’s villages, on issues of employability and integration into the community. The study also determined the key differentials between the SOS and Government programs; and how the SOS programs are beneficial to young persons.Based on the study, gaps in the existing provisions were identified, and strategies for youth development and empowerment were developed for both countries.
Client: Freedom from Hunger India Trust
The Rajasthan Nutrition Project was implemented by the FFHIT and its partner organisations Pradhan and Vaagdhara in two districts in Rajasthan. Development Solutions supported FFHIT to develop a strategic document and technical guidelines for RNP. The strategic document helps showcase the efforts of RNP and puts together the key strategies, successes, and impact of the program. The assignment involved an extensive review of all project documents, implementation reports and capacity building guides; interactions with senior project staff in Delhi and Jaipur; and in-depth interviews with project implementation staff from partner organizations to understand their perspectives on the implementation, successes, challenges, and sustainability of the project. The strategic document and technical guides were released in a national consultation held in Delhi.
Client: Score Foundation
Development Solutions developed a detailed plan - detailing the context, strategy, project activities, operationalisation plan, and financial plan for a 10-year skill development initiative to enable Score Foundation to catalyse employment of visually challenged persons. The assignment involved extensive review of literature and secondary data, interactions with various stakeholders, and financial planning.
Client: FORRAD - Foundation for Rural Recovery and Development
Development Solutions has been supporting FORRAD (a not-for-profit organisation) document their work in the form of annual reports, process, and project documentation. The reports also document the process of community engagement and the impact that the interventions have had on the local communities in the areas where they work.
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