DTCE

Model

 

CCB Mobilization starts at the grass roots level; awareness building missions culminate in detailed agreements with Unions within a target District. MoUs are signed at the district and tehsil levels with NCHD (the National Commission on Human Development), a major partner of DTCE, undertaking the role of capacity building of key local government actors at these levels. Local CSOs are also mobilized to carry out capacity building activities at the community level, leading to formulation of Citizen Community Boards (CCBs) and skills for Project Cycle Management (PCM) at the Union level. Local CSOs are also enlisted to support implementation and to monitor community interventions at the union level. The active involvement of women in CCB mobilization activities is assured through requiring a minimum of 1/3 representation, as well as allocation of small grant funds for women councilors. The targets set for registration of CCBs also include registration of at least one women?s or mixed CCB per union. DTCE especially encourages projects proposed by women?s and mixed CCBs. In order to create a demonstration effect, which incentives women to develop future projects, DTCE provides approved proposals with grant funding.