About The Event
Introduction to Community Accountability and CARM
Morning Session:
– *Welcome and Introductions*
– Participant introductions and workshop objectives.
– Overview of CARM and its importance in community accountability.
– *Understanding Community Accountability*
– Definitions and key concepts.
– The role of community accountability in development and humanitarian programs.
*Afternoon Session:*
– *CARM Framework Overview*
– Components of a robust CARM.
– Benefits and challenges of implementing CARM.
– *Case Studies*
– Review of successful CARM implementations.
– Group discussion on lessons learned.
*Activities:*
– Group discussions and icebreakers.
– Case study analysis.
Designing and Implementing CARM*
*Morning Session:*
– *Steps in Designing a CARM*
– Identifying stakeholders and community needs.
– Developing reporting mechanisms.
– *Tools and Techniques for CARM*
– Introduction to various tools used in CARM (hotlines, suggestion boxes, digital platforms).
– Best practices in selecting and using these tools.
*Afternoon Session:*
– *Implementing CARM*
– Planning and rollout strategies.
– Integrating CARM into existing community programs.
– *Role Play and Simulation*
– Practical exercise: designing and implementing a CARM for a fictional community.
*Activities:*
– Group exercise: designing a CARM.
– Role-play scenarios.
Managing and Monitoring CARM*
*Morning Session:*
– *CARM Management*
– Establishing a team for CARM management.
– Roles and responsibilities.
– *Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of CARM*
– Developing M&E frameworks for CARM.
– Indicators for measuring the effectiveness of CARM.
*Afternoon Session:*
– *Data Collection and Analysis*
– Techniques for collecting and analyzing data from CARM.
– Ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
– *Workshop on Data Tools*
– Hands-on session with data management tools.
*Activities:*
– Group discussion on M&E strategies.
– Data analysis exercises.
Community Engagement and Feedback Mechanisms*
*Morning Session:*
– *Engaging the Community*
– Strategies for effective community engagement.
– Encouraging community participation in CARM.
– *Building Trust and Transparency*
– Techniques to build trust between the community and CARM managers.
*Afternoon Session:*
– *Feedback Mechanisms*
– Designing effective feedback loops.
– Ensuring community feedback is incorporated into decision-making.
– *Real-world Application*
– Case studies on successful feedback mechanisms.
*Activities:*
– Group exercises on community engagement.
– Designing feedback mechanisms.
Sustaining and Scaling CARM*
*Morning Session:*
– *Sustaining CARM*
– Strategies for maintaining CARM over time.
– Identifying and addressing challenges in sustainability.
– *Scaling CARM*
– Approaches to expand CARM to other communities or regions.
– Leveraging partnerships and funding for scaling.
*Afternoon Session:*
– *Final Presentations*
– Participants present their CARM design and implementation plans.
– *Wrap-up and Evaluation*
– Review of key learning points.
– Workshop evaluation and feedback.
*Activities:*
– Group presentations.
– Evaluation and Q&A.
Deliverables:
– Workshop materials (manuals, case studies, templates).
– Certificate of completion.
*Target Audience:*
– Community leaders, NGO staff, development workers, and any professionals involved in community development and accountability.
This workshop offers a comprehensive and practical approach to understanding and implementing CARM, ensuring that participants leave with actionable knowledge and tools to apply in their respective contexts.
