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DO I NEED THIS TOOLKIT?
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
ØDeveloping OVC Policies
ØBackground data
ØConsulting with stakeholders
ØDeciding what to do
ØCommon pitfalls
ØTargeting
ØMonitoring and evaluation
ØRoles and responsibilities
ØCosting issues

WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT MY SECTOR?

 
Resources:

PowerPoint presentation: Pitfalls: What goes wrong with projects for OVCs


  Common Pitfalls and how to Prevent them

 

Basic criteria for success

  • Keep the design simple, stick to low-cost basics – such as family placement, and health and education.
  • Be careful about complex and expensive interventions such as micro-credit & most skills training.
  • Implement through local administration, CBOs, and faith-based organizations.
  • Avoid unconditional cash and food transfers by assuring supervision of school attendance.
  • Set up a supervision system.

 


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