1.2 Detalhes do contato das pessoas capacitadas e instituições envolvidas na avaliação e documentação da abordagem

Nome da(s) instituição(ões) que facilitou(ram) a documentação/avaliação da Abordagem (se relevante)

Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) - Índia

1.3 Condições em relação ao uso da informação documentada através de WOCAT

Quando os dados foram compilados (no campo)?

24/09/2025

O/a compilador/a e a(s) pessoa(s) capacitada(s) aceitam as condições relativas ao uso de dados documentados através da WOCAT:

Sim

2.1 Descrição curta da abordagem

The Capacity Building Process for Participatory Watershed Development is a structured approach to strengthen the technical, managerial, and social skills of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Partner Implementation Agencies (PIAs), and Village-level Institutions (VIs). It includes orientation, training, participatory tools, mentoring, exposure visits, monitoring, and institutionalization. The process enhances competencies, fosters creativity and confidence, promotes community ownership, and ensures effective, sustainable planning, implementation, and management of watershed-based natural resource management and climate-resilient interventions.

2.2 Descrição detalhada da abordagem

Descrição detalhada da abordagem:

Capacity Building Process for Participatory Watershed Development:
Many Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Partner Implementation Agencies (PIAs), and Village-level Institutions (VIs) aspire to implement participatory natural resource management (NRM) using a watershed approach. However, they often lack the technical expertise, practical skills, and experience needed for effective implementation. To address this gap, a structured capacity-building and induction strategy is essential. Such a strategy strengthen the technical and managerial competencies, nurtures creativity, and enhances their confidence to plan, implement, and sustain watershed interventions. In turn, it transforms their approach to resource mobilization, management, and sustainability. A common environmental challenge—such as water scarcity, land degradation, and climate change—creates opportunities to unite communities around shared needs. The Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) has effectively used watershed development as a unifying framework to bring people together, encouraging collective action for improving livelihoods and building resilience—especially among the poor and vulnerable.

Purpose of Capacity Building:
The overarching goal of the capacity-building process is to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and confidence of NGOs, PIAs, and VIs in designing, implementing, and sustaining participatory, watershed-based NRM and climate-resilient development interventions.
Expected Outcomes:
•Improved competence in managing watershed-based NRM and climate change adaptation.
•Strengthened community ownership and participation.
•Effective and sustainable implementation of interventions.
•Positive transformation in approaches to resource mobilization and local governance.
Methodology and Key Steps:
The capacity-building approach comprises a series of interlinked steps, each reinforcing the others. Together, they form a comprehensive and adaptive learning process.

Step 1: Orientation and Sensitization
Objective: Build a common understanding and motivation among all project stakeholders.
Approach:
•Conduct orientation sessions explaining linkages between natural resources, livelihoods, and resilience.
•Share success stories and best practices to inspire commitment.
•Define roles and responsibilities of community-based organizations and NGOs.

Step 2: Capacity-Building Training Modules
Objective: Strengthen technical and managerial skills, especially among field-level stakeholders.
Core Modules:
•Technical Skills: Soil and water conservation, water budgeting, sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, and ecosystem-based adaptation.
•Social & Institutional Development: Social mobilization, gender inclusion, facilitation, group dynamics, and strengthening local institutions.
•Project Management: Planning, budgeting, reporting, and monitoring for effective implementation.

Step 3: Participatory Tools and Methodologies
Objective: Equip local groups with practical tools for participatory planning and action.
Tools and Methods:
•Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) tools such as resource mapping, seasonal calendars, and wealth ranking.
•Participatory Net Planning (PNP) for micro-level watershed planning.
•Use of digital tools and simple MIS platforms for data management and progress tracking.

Step 4: Mentoring and Handholding Support
Objective: Ensure continued learning, quality implementation, and motivation.
Approach:
•On-site technical and managerial guidance by experienced facilitators or resource NGOs.
•Regular review and feedback meetings to troubleshoot challenges.
•Peer learning and cross-visits among different project sites for shared learning.

Step 5: Exposure Visits and Learning Exchanges
Objective: Promote experiential and peer-to-peer learning.
Approach:
•Organize visits to successful watershed and NRM sites.
•Facilitate interactions with experienced community institutions and farmer groups.
•Encourage farmer-to-farmer extension to build local confidence and innovation.

Step 6: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
Objective: Foster accountability, reflection, and adaptive learning.
Approach:
•Train partners in participatory monitoring, data collection, documentation, and reporting.
•Develop and use simple, participatory monitoring tools to track outcomes and learning.
•WOTR’s existing participatory MEL tools are adapted for partners to ensure consistent data and insights.

Step 7: Institutionalizing Knowledge and Ensuring Sustainability
Objective: Build long-term local ownership and reduce dependence on external support.
Approach:
•Develop local resource persons, for example para-professionals.
•Establish local training and resource centers for continuous on-the-ground support.
•Document best practices, lessons learned, and local innovations for knowledge sharing.
•Gradually transfer leadership and responsibility to community institutions.

2.3 Fotos da abordagem

2.5 País/região/locais onde a abordagem foi aplicada

2.6 Datas de início e término da abordagem

2.7 Tipo de abordagem

• The capacity-building process (approach) combines traditional and indigenous knowledge, recent local innovations, and project or program-based approaches for effective and sustainable watershed management.

2.8 Principais metas/objetivos da abordagem

The main aims/objectives of the Capacity Building Process for Participatory Watershed Development are
• Strengthen technical, social, and managerial skills of NGOs, PIAs, and Village-level Institutions for effective watershed management.
• Promote participatory planning, community ownership, and active engagement in watershed interventions.
• Build project management capacity, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Support continuous learning through mentoring, exposure visits, and peer exchanges.
• Ensure sustainability by institutionalizing knowledge, developing local resource persons, and transferring leadership to communities.

2.9 Condição que propiciam ou inibem a implementação de tecnologia/tecnologias aplicada(s) segundo a abordagem

3.1 Partes interessadas envolvidas na abordagem e seus papéis

3.2 Envolvimento do usuários de terra/comunidades locais nas diferentes fases da abordagem

	Envolvimento do usuários de terra/comunidades locais	Especifique quem estava envolvido e descreva as atividades
Iniciação/motivação	Automobilização	Community members need to demonstrate their willingness to actively participate in project planning and implementation.
Planejamento	Participativo	Farmers, CBO (Community-Based Organisation) members, women, and village-level animators actively participate in planning and review meetings, and contribute by passing resolutions in CBO meetings.
Implementação	Participativo	Farmers, CBO members, women, and the project team actively participate in executing activities and in collecting relevant contributions.
Monitoramento/avaliação	Participativo	CBO members participate in joint monitoring visits and share information for impact documentation and research studies.
	Participativo

3.3 Fluxograma (se disponível)

3.4 Decisão sobre a seleção de tecnologia/tecnologias de GST

Especifique quem decidiu sobre a seleção de tecnologia/tecnologias a serem implementadas:

• todos os atores relevantes, como parte de uma abordagem participativa

Explique:

The NGO plays a leading role in initiating the process, while community members become actively involved as the process progresses.

Especifique em que base foram tomadas as decisões:

• Avaliação de conhecimento bem documentado de GST (tomada de decisão baseada em evidências)

4.1 Reforço das capacidades/ formação

Foi oferecida formação aos usuários da terra/outras partes interessadas?

Sim

Especifique quem foi capacitado:

• Usuários de terra
• Equipe de campo/consultores

Caso seja relevante, especifique gênero, idade, status, etnia, etc.

Community members of all age groups.

Tipo de formação:

• Em exercício
• Agricultor para agricultor
• Áreas de demonstração
• Reuniões públicas

Assuntos abordados:

Key concepts and topics include: Environmental degradation, Natural Resource Management, Watershed Development, Participatory planning and monitoring tools, Community participation and contributions, Role of stakeholders, Portfolio management, Women empowerment, Gender inclusion, Sustainable agriculture, and Post-project management.

Comentários:

Training modules are designed to meet the specific needs of the project and location.

4.2 Serviço de consultoria

Os usuários de terra têm acesso a um serviço de consultoria?

Sim

Especifique se foi oferecido serviço de consultoria:

• nas áreas dos usuários da terra

Descreva/comentários:

In today’s era of climate change and volatile markets, Indian farmers face growing challenges that affect productivity and food security. Unlike urban areas that benefit from the digital revolution, rural farmers need timely, localized, and actionable information on sustainable farming practices. WOTR’s FarmPrecise app addresses this need, providing a comprehensive, data-driven tool to support informed agricultural decisions. Previously, WOTR developed an Agromet Advisory System delivering crop- and location-specific advisories via SMS using data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While valuable for weather forecasts, this system lacked personalization and direct farmer engagement.
WOTR launched the FarmPrecise app in 2019 to provide dynamic, farm-specific advisories. Since then, it has grown substantially, with over 1 lakh downloads, covering 30 crops across the Indian States of Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh, and is available in five languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, and Odia.

4.3 Fortalecimento da instituição (desenvolvimento organizacional)

As instituições foram fortalecidas ou estabelecidas através da abordagem?

• Sim, significativamente

Especifique a que nível (níveis) as instituições foram fortalecidas ou estabelecidas:

• Local

Descreva instituição, papéis e responsabilidades, membros, etc.

Village Development Committee (VDC): Responsible for planning and executing project activities, selecting beneficiaries and work sites, managing conflicts, overseeing community contributions, ensuring quality supervision and monitoring, maintaining records, and conducting social audits.

Self-Help Groups (SHGs): Organize women into savings and credit groups and manage SHG operations.

Village Water Management Team: Promote water budgeting, coordinate water governance, and support sustainable water management practices.

Especifique o tipo de apoio:

• Reforço das capacidades/ formação

Dê mais detalhes:

Capacity-building inputs are delivered in a sequence of trainings aligned with the project cycle tenure.

4.4 Monitoramento e avaliação

Monitoramento e avaliação são partes da abordagem?

Sim

Comentários:

In regular Community-Based Organization (CBO) trainings, the monitoring component is a key focus area.

Caso afirmativo, esta documentação é destinada a ser utilizada para monitoramento e avaliação?

Sim

Comentários:

It is used for follow-up purposes as well as for knowledge dissemination.

4.5 Pesquisa

A pesquisa foi parte da abordagem?

Sim

Especifique os tópicos:

• Sociologia
• Economia/Marketing
• Ecologia
• Tecnologia

Dê mais detalhes e indique quem realizou a pesquisa:

The baseline survey tool is used for impact documentation. It helps reach beneficiaries to record their quality of life and assess the effects of project activities.

5.1 Orçamento anual para o componente de GST da abordagem

Caso o orçamento exato seja desconhecido, indique a faixa:

• < 2.000

Comentários (p. ex. principais fontes de recursos/principais doadores):

Main sources of funding / major donors: National and international donors, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions.

5.2 Apoio financeiro/material concedido aos usuários da terra

Os usuários da terra receberam apoio financeiro/material para a implementação de tecnologia/tecnologias?

Sim

Caso afirmativo, especifique tipo(s) de apoio, condições e fornecedor(es):

Although not through direct financial or material support, land users (community) benefit from improved skills and knowledge, and gain advantages through active participation and involvement.

5.3 Subsídios para entradas específicas (incluindo mão-de-obra)

• Nenhum

Se a mão-de-obra pelos usuários da terra foi uma entrada substancial, isso foi:

• Voluntário

Comentários:

While labor is not required, participation of land users in the capacity-building process is essential. Landowners contribute their knowledge and time to share ideas and insights.

5.4 Crédito

Foi concedido crédito segundo a abordagem para atividades de GST?

Não

5.5 Outros incentivos ou instrumentos

Foram utilizados outros incentivos ou instrumentos para promover a implementação das tecnologias de GST?

Não

6.1 Impactos da abordagem

6.2 Principal motivação dos usuários da terra para implementar a GST

6.3 Atividades de sustentabilidade de abordagem

Os usuários da terra podem manter o que foi implementado através da abordagem (sem apoio externo)?

• Sim

Caso afirmativo, descreva como:

The principle of ‘learning by doing’ is central to the capacity-building process. Communities gain hands-on experience in various project components, developing strong technical and managerial skills at the local level. This enhances sustainability, as trained village institutions such as VDC members and community workers possess the necessary knowledge and skills for continued implementation and impact documentation.

6.4 Pontos fortes/vantagens da abordagem

Pontos fortes/vantagens/oportunidades na visão do usuário da terra
Inclusion of Indigenous Knowledge: The approach allows local and traditional knowledge to be integrated into planning and implementation, making interventions more relevant and practical to the local context.
Enhanced Knowledge on NRM: Land users gain valuable knowledge and information about Natural Resource Management (NRM), helping them make informed decisions on soil, water, and land use practices.
Leadership Development: Community members get opportunities to take leadership roles in planning and decision-making processes, strengthening local governance and ownership.
Social Inclusion: The process ensures participation from all sections of society, including marginalized groups, women, and youth, promoting equity and collective action.

Pontos fortes/vantagens/oportunidades na visão do/a compilador/a ou de outra pessoa capacitada
Systematic Approach: The capacity-building process follows a structured and step-by-step framework, ensuring consistency, clarity, and efficiency in planning, implementation, and monitoring.
Tested and Proven Strategy: The approach is based on field-tested methodologies and past experiences, which have demonstrated successful outcomes in participatory watershed and NRM projects.
Operational Guidelines: Well-defined operational guidelines provide a clear roadmap for facilitators and implementing agencies, helping to standardize procedures and maintain quality across different project sites.
Set of Tools: The process includes a comprehensive toolkit—such as participatory planning tools, training modules, and monitoring formats—which helps streamline learning, participation, and evaluation.

6.5 Pontos fracos, desvantagens da tecnologia e formas de superá-los

Pontos fracos/desvantagens/riscos na visão do usuário da terra	Como eles podem ser superados?
Time Constraints: The capacity-building process requires continuous engagement, which can be time-consuming and may interfere with regular livelihood activities of land users.	Flexible Organization of Capacity-Building (CB) Events: Conduct training and awareness sessions at times and locations convenient for community members to ensure higher participation, especially for women and farmers with field responsibilities. Use of Social Media and Digital Platforms: Share project updates, training materials, and success stories through WhatsApp groups, community radio, and other social media tools to reach a wider audience effectively.
Lack of Confidence to Participate: Some community members, especially those with limited education or exposure, may initially hesitate to engage actively in discussions or decision-making.	Rapport Building: Establishing trust and positive relationships with community members helps facilitators engage participants more effectively and encourages open communication. Interactive Methods – Games, Exercises, Personal Talks, and Corner Meetings: Use participatory and informal methods to make learning enjoyable, build confidence, and promote active involvement among community members. Use of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Tools: PRA methods like mapping, ranking, and seasonal calendars help participants express local knowledge and experiences, increasing confidence and ownership in the planning process.
Social Constraints and Gender Barriers: Cultural taboos and social norms may restrict women’s participation in meetings or leadership roles, limiting their ability to contribute fully to capacity-building and project implementation.	Encouraging attendance and use of Information: Motivate community members to regularly attend meetings, apply shared knowledge in their practices, and contribute ideas for better project outcomes. Confidence Building Among Men and Women: Conduct targeted sessions to enhance the confidence of both men and women, ensuring balanced participation and reducing gender-based hesitation in community discussions.

Pontos fracos/vantagens/riscos na visão do/a compilador/a ou de outra pessoa capacitada	Como eles podem ser superados?
Language and Cultural Barriers: Differences in language and cultural practices can make it difficult to communicate technical concepts effectively, especially in diverse and multi-lingual communities.	Rapport Building and Understanding of the Community: Spend adequate time in the field to understand local culture, traditions, and social dynamics. Building mutual trust enhances participation and improves the quality of capacity-building interventions.
Limited Literature in Local Language: The scarcity of training materials and technical documents in local languages restricts understanding and limits wider participation at the grassroots level.	Translation of Reading and Training Materials: Translate manuals, handouts, and key reference materials into local languages to make technical content accessible to all community members and ensure uniform understanding.
Communication and Facilitation Skills: Successful capacity building depends on skilled facilitators. In some cases, inadequate communication or facilitation skills among trainers can reduce the effectiveness of training sessions and field interactions.	Upgrading Skills of Trainers and Facilitators: Provide regular refresher training and exposure opportunities for facilitators to enhance their communication, facilitation, and technical skills—ensuring more effective delivery of capacity-building programs.

7.1 Métodos/fontes de informação

7.2 Referências às publicações disponíveis

Título, autor, ano, ISBN:

WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES (Revised 2001), Community and Rural Development Department,

Disponível de onde? Custos?

https://megcnrd.gov.in/forms/WSD.pdf

Título, autor, ano, ISBN:

The Wasundhara Approach. 2013. Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR).

Disponível de onde? Custos?

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/19427351/the-wasundhara-approach-wotr

7.3 Links para informação relevante que está disponível online

Título/ descrição:

Wasundhara Approach, Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR)

URL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3YHpkm9qFY&t=364s

Título/ descrição:

Water Gives Life, Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR)

URL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thdevpZ-vio&t=149s

Título/ descrição:

How to do Wealth Ranking in Watershed

URL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygiAy7f7Gpc

Título/ descrição:

Wasundhara

URL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3YHpkm9qFY&t=364s

Título/ descrição:

A New Beginning

URL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBzF7DXbedM&t=2s

Título/ descrição:

Rising Together: Building Resilient Communities for a Sustainable Tomorrow

URL:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gCFkwkfwdg&t=2s