From Barenyo Chowdhury, Indic Knowledge Operations Network (iKOnet), Kolkata
Posted 25 October 2010
I work with Indic Knowledge Operations Network (iKOnet). iKOnet collects data, processes information, manages knowledge and preserves wisdom utilizing the best available Information Technology Enabled Services (ITES) infrastructure through a nationwide network.
We are in the process of strengthening our knowledge hub www.towner.in on WASH issues in India. A presentation on the same can be found at ftp://ftp.solutionexchange.net.in/public/wes/cr/res-21101001.ppt. We are trying to further develop the presentation to elaborate the findings of the secondary research, particularly in relation to the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in the planning, maintenance and monitoring of community water and sanitation facilities.
In this regard we are seeking members’ inputs on:
- What is the existing capacity of PRIs to plan, monitor and maintain community water and sanitation facilities?
- Are there any examples that prove that higher involvement of PRIs in planning, monitoring and maintenance of community water and sanitation facilities leads to better results?
- Are the design, construction and maintenance of community water and sanitation facilities supported by MGNREGS and other livelihood promotion schemes of the central and state governments?
We look forward to receiving evidence/research based findings which will be incorporated in the presentation. As a knowledge sharing exercise, we will be uploading the revised presentation on the website www.towner.in with due acknowledgements to members’ inputs. We hope to update this WASH knowledge base at regular intervals.
Please see attachment below for the responses.