1.2 参与方法评估和文件编制的资源人员和机构的联系方式

有助于对方法进行记录/评估的机构名称（如相关）

Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) - 印度

1.3 关于使用通过WOCAT记录的数据的条件

（现场）数据是什么时候汇编的？:

24/09/2025

编制者和关键资源人员接受有关使用通过WOCAT记录数据的条件。:

是

2.1 该方法的简要说明

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 该方法的详细说明

该方法的详细说明:

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 该方法的照片

2.5 采用该方法的国家/地区/地点

2.6 该方法的开始和终止日期

2.7 方法的类型

• 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 该方法的主要目的/目标

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 推动或妨碍实施本办法所适用的技术的条件

3.1 该方法涉及的利益相关者及其职责

3.2 当地土地使用者/当地社区参与该方法的不同阶段

	当地土地使用者/当地社区的参与	指定参与人员并描述活动
启动/动机	自我动员	Community members need to demonstrate their willingness to actively participate in project planning and implementation.
计划	互动	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.
实施	互动	Farmers, CBO members, women, and the project team actively participate in executing activities and in collecting relevant contributions.
监测/评估	互动	CBO members participate in joint monitoring visits and share information for impact documentation and research studies.
	互动

3.3 流程图（如可用）

3.4 有关SLM技术选择的决策

具体说明谁有权决定选择要实施的技术:

• 所有相关参与者，作为参与式方法的一部分

解释:

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

明确做出决策的依据:

• 对充分记录的SLM知识进行评估（基于证据的决策）

4.1 能力建设/培训

是否为土地使用者/其他利益相关者提供培训？:

是

明确受训人员:

• 土地使用者
• 现场工作人员/顾问

如果相关，请说明性别、年龄、地位、种族等。:

Community members of all age groups.

培训形式:

• 在职
• 农民对农民
• 示范区域
• 公开会议

涵盖的主题:

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.

注释:

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

4.2 咨询服务

土地使用者有权使用咨询服务吗？:

是

指明是否提供了咨询服务:

• 在土地使用者的土地上

说明/注释:

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 机构强化（组织发展）

是否通过这种方法建立或加强了机构？:

• 是，非常

具体说明机构的强化或建立程度:

• 本地

说明机构、角色和职责、成员等。:

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.

具体说明支持类型:

• 能力建设/培训

提供进一步细节:

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

4.4 监测和评估

监测和评估是该方法的一部分吗？:

是

注释:

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

若是，该文件是否用于监测和评估？:

是

注释:

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

4.5 研究

研究是该方法的一部分吗?

是

明确话题:

• 社会学
• 经济/市场营销
• 生态学
• 技术

提供进一步的细节，并指出是谁做的研究:

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 该方法中SLM组成部分的年度预算

如果不知道准确的年度预算，请给出一个范围:

• < 2,000

注释（例如主要的资助来源/主要捐助者）:

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

5.2 为土地使用者提供财政/物质支援

土地使用者是否获得实施该技术的财政/物质支持？:

是

如果是，请具体说明支持的类型、条件和提供者:

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 对特定投入的补贴（包括劳动力）

• 无

如果土地使用者的劳动力是一项重要的投入，那么是不是:

• 自愿

注释:

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 信用

是否根据SLM活动的方法给予信用值？:

否

5.5 其它激励或手段

是否有其他激励措施或工具用于促进SLM技术的实施？:

否

6.1 方法的影响

6.2 土地使用者实施SLM的主要动机

6.3 方法活动的可持续性

土地使用者能否维持通过该方法实施的措施（无外部支持的情况下）？:

• 是

若是，请说明如何维持:

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 该方法的长处/优点

土地使用者眼中的长处/优势/机会
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.

编制者或其他关键资源人员认为的长处/优势/机会
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 该方法的弱点/缺点以及克服它们的方法

土地使用者认为的弱点/缺点/风险	如何克服它们？
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.

编制者或其他关键资源人员认为的弱点/缺点/风险	如何克服它们？
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 方法/信息来源

7.2 参考可用出版物

标题、作者、年份、ISBN:

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

可以从哪里获得?成本如何?

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

标题、作者、年份、ISBN:

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

可以从哪里获得?成本如何?

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

7.3 链接到网络上可用的相关信息

标题/说明:

Wasundhara Approach, Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR)

URL:

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

标题/说明:

Water Gives Life, Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR)

URL:

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

标题/说明:

How to do Wealth Ranking in Watershed

URL:

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

标题/说明:

Wasundhara

URL:

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

标题/说明:

A New Beginning

URL:

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

标题/说明:

Rising Together: Building Resilient Communities for a Sustainable Tomorrow

URL:

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