Background
- The World Bank engaged VHS to facilitate implementation of the pilot phase of Knowledge Sharing Initiative to strengthen the Targeted Intervention program.
- VHS partnered with the ‘South-to-South Knowledge Exchange Initiative Secretariat’ of National AIDS Control Organization and State AIDS Control Society / Technical Support Unit / State Training and Resource Centre in Delhi and Rajasthan to implement the planned activities.
- The goal was to facilitate high quality knowledge sharing through a scientific, structured and systematic application of program management tools and practices leading to lasting impact on prevention and control of HIV/AIDS.
- The initiative focused on utilizing the tools and techniques of the ‘Art of Knowledge Capturing and Sharing’, a five step, results driven knowledge exchange bridge model designed by The World Bank –
(1) Anchor
(2) Define
(3) Design and Develop
(4) Implement
(5) Measure & Report
Approach
- VHS facilitated the selection of three TI projects in Delhi (supply state) as Knowledge Exchange Sites (KES) and three TI projects in Rajasthan (demand state) to learn from the KES. A rapid assessment was carried out to identify existing capacity, assess gaps and determine training needs.
- To enable robust exchange of knowledge, practices, strategies and innovations, VHS facilitated an orientation, capacity building and Training of Trainers workshop for the staff of Delhi KES. Technical assistance was given to the three KES in Delhi for developing knowledge assets.
- Staff from the three selected TIs in Rajasthan, along with SACS/TSU/STRC officials, undertook a study tour to the KES in Delhi for observing activities, exchanging knowledge and learning good practices. The visit was followed by on-site mentoring and hand holding support to TI staff in Rajasthan to facilitate adaptation of learning’s in local context.
Process
- Facilitated systematic and structured knowledge sharing between two select states – Delhi (supply) and Rajasthan (demand).
- Applied the tools and techniques of ‘Art of Knowledge Capturing and Sharing’.
- Used experiential knowledge assets for knowledge sharing and transfer.
- Established Knowledge Exchange Sites and facilitated peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, transfer and adoption.
- Recommended scale-up plan based on lessons learned during the pilot phase.
Key Achievements
- Established and built the capacity of 6 KES (FSW, MSM, IDU) in Delhi & facilitated guided study tour for Rajasthan team for learning best practices and new initiatives in TI programs.
- Established model KES in Delhi in each core TI area with knowledge assets such as guidelines, facilitators guide, study tour guide, tools, case studies, etc for replication.
- Capacitated twenty-three (23) personnel from Delhi AIDS Control Society (DACS), SACS, TSU, NGO/CBO & Rajasthan State AIDS Control Society (RSACS), TSU, STRC, Consultants / Mentors and VHS staff on the art of Knowledge Capturing & Sharing.
- Capacitated and equipped sixty (60) TI staff/PEs of three NGO/CBOs at Delhi to establish as KES by mentoring and handholding to showcase their experiences and best practices by using KS instrument and activities.
- Provided on-site and mentoring support to fifty-three (53 TI) staff of three NGO/CBOs at Rajasthan to implement lessons learnt.
- Facilitated ongoing technical assistance to Rajasthan TI team for replicating and scaling up of best practices gained from KES in Delhi.
- The partnership between NACO, World Bank, VHS, SACS, TSU and STRC served as an effective platform for collaborative knowledge sharing between the states of Delhi and Rajasthan.
- Knowledge Sharing Secretariat team along with World Bank and VHS were successful in creating a resource pool of 23 trainers and mentors in various capacities and in different thematic areas to identify, capture & share the expertise & experiential knowledge. The resource pool also consists of officials at NACO, SACS, STRC, NGO staff.
- This knowledge sharing initiative of NACO & the World Bank was piloted at the domestic level. The Project has built the capacity of key stakeholders at the State and the field level (TI team) on the art of knowledge sharing. This knowledge sharing pilot study has provided a synchronized and structured system of capturing and sharing these experiences and learning.
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Director - Projects
CHARTERED - Projects Division
The Voluntary Health Services (VHS)
Rajiv Gandhi Salai, TTTI Post,
Taramani, Chennai – 600 113.
Email ID: williams@vhsprojects.org
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