CSR Project Monitoring and Evaluation - Midline and Endline

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Use our expertise in compliance review, data handling advisory, report preparation and effective communication.

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Mumbai, Kochi, Thane, NCR, Indore, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, Guwahati, Jamshedpur

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25+ Thematic Areas

as an independent CSR Impact Assessor, we have worked with

15,00,000+ Beneficiaries

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100000+ Stakeholders

we have covered through interactions, interviews, FGD, KII etc. to understand their expectations and perceptions.

400+ CSR Projects

we have completed till now across 22 states of India

30+ Languages

we use to communicate with the beneficiaries and other stakeholders for these CSR projects.

15+ Industy Sectors

trusted us for conducting these CSR Impact Assessments.

Overview

CSR Project Monitoring and Evaluation Consultancy

Consultivo carries out Independent Midterm (or Midline) and End line Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of CSR and other development projects in India during its entire life cycle. We ensure that the projects are executed as per the plan.

CSR or development project monitoring, evaluation, and reporting is a management need for the successful implementation to ensure that the said project achieves the required objective. It is also equally important to ensure that the project makes the desired impact.

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Carry out a Need Assessment Study and identify the Baseline Profile of your development projects.

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Methodology for Independent Monitoring & Evaluation – M&E

The M&E methodology consists of the following major activities:

Primary Research: Collection of information, key data and figures on operation and implementation activities

M&E Framework & Plan: Designing of the monitoring and evaluation framework & M&E plan which includes identification of relevant parameters, indicators, selection of appropriate data collection tools, Logical Framework Matrix (LFM), Theory of Change Model. The indicators are generally SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic & Time Bound).

Site Visits:  Consists of verification, assessment, interviews with relevant company staff and stakeholders, collection of data

Evaluation: Based on planned and actual activities & outcomes. The inferences drawn from the analysis are substantiated with quantitative data comprising of facts and figures as well as qualitative data like views, opinions, perceptions of the relevant stakeholders.

Reporting & Communications: Reporting insights, compliance and opportunities for improvements

Reporting

As mandated by SEBI, CSR performance is disclosed & reported in the Annual Business Responsibility Report. Besides it is also mandatory for CPSE who publishes their report as per the DPE guidelines.

Consultivo prepares independent CSR Report, Business Responsibility Report as per the NVG guidelines & report based on DPE guidelines for the CPSE.

CSR Impact Assessment

Projects and programs are evaluated mid-course during their implementation as well as at the end of the specified period. This evaluation is carried out mainly to assess the output, outcome, and impact on the target population. The impact evaluations cover:

  • Achievement of project objectives
  • Outcomes leading to impact
  • SROI – Social Return on Investment – Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Identification of reasons for non-achievement of objectives and contributing factors for achieving target

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CSR Impact Assessment Project - Water

The internationally reputed company is a leading FMCG player with global presence. They have more than 20 ongoing CSR projects across India.

We started with the defined objectives and scope of the assessment, including the social, environmental, and economic impacts to be evaluated and the stakeholders to be included.

We collected data through various methods, such as surveys, interviews, FGDs and site visits.

Finally, we analyzed the data to evaluate the effectiveness of the CSR initiatives and identify areas for improvement, and prepared the independent CSR Impact Assessment Report for communicating the results to stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.

Relevant Standards and Protocols used:

Consultivo ImpactMap, National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC), ISO 26000, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, SDG Guidelines, Theory of Change (ToC), Good Industry Practices

Industry

FMCG

Multiple Locations across Indian States

20+ Major CSR Projects

Thematic Areas

Livelihood Promotion, Skills Development

Healthcare

Women Empowerment

Environment

Water and Sanitation

Impact Assessment of CSR Projects - Agency - Education

The internationally reputed company is a leading FMCG player with global presence. They have more than 20 ongoing CSR projects across India.

We started with the defined objectives and scope of the assessment, including the social, environmental, and economic impacts to be evaluated and the stakeholders to be included.

We collected data through various methods, such as surveys, interviews, FGDs and site visits.

Finally, we analyzed the data to evaluate the effectiveness of the CSR initiatives and identify areas for improvement, and prepared the independent CSR Impact Assessment Report for communicating the results to stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability.

Relevant Standards and Protocols used:

Consultivo ImpactMap, National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC), ISO 26000, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, SDG Guidelines, Theory of Change (ToC), Good Industry Practices

Industry

FMCG

Multiple Locations across Indian States

20+ Major CSR Projects

Thematic Areas

Livelihood Promotion, Skills Development

Healthcare

Women Empowerment

Environment

Water and Sanitation

Impact Assessment of CSR Projects - Company Consultivo - Women Empowerment

The organisation is a a leader in packaged power technology and has been one of India’s most reliable brands for more than seven decades.

First, the objectives and scope of the assessment were defined, which included evaluating the social, environmental, and economic impacts and identifying relevant stakeholders.

Next, data was collected through various means, including surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and site visits.

Finally, the data was analyzed to assess the effectiveness of CSR initiatives, pinpoint areas for improvement, and develop an independent CSR Impact Assessment Report, which was communicated to stakeholders for transparency and accountability purposes.

 

Relevant Standards and Protocols used:

Consultivo ImpactMap, National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC), ISO 26000, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, SDG Guidelines, Theory of Change (ToC), Good Industry Practices

Industry

Engineering and Automobile

30+ CSR Projects spread across 10 states of India

Thematic Areas

Environment, basic education, health, women empowerment and community development

Livelihood Promotion, Skills Development

Healthcare

Women Empowerment

Environment

Water and Sanitation

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Some more answers to your questions – FAQ

CSR Project Monitoring and Evaluation

There is an increased emphasis on development project governance. Stricter monitoring and reporting obligations are also in place which requires companies to be more disciplined and strategic in their monitoring and evaluation approach.

Efficient governance, alignment with its core purpose, values and objectives, efficient structure to facilitate implementation, credible partners for delivery on the ground, robust monitoring, evaluation and reporting frameworks are now part and parcel of any CSR or development project.

Since most of the development requires long-term commitments and their impact often takes a while to accrue, good practice requires a company to develop a long-term (three to five years) vision and strategy which is reviewed periodically against the planned activities, budgets and outcome.

Criteria for better Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Effectiveness of CSR or development activities: 

    Is the project achieving its pre-set goals?
  • Project relevance:  Are project activities well-directed towards material issues of the beneficiaries and stakeholders’ requirements?
  • Coherence/Complimentarily:  Are activities of the development or CSR project well-coordinated?
  • Efficient use of resources:  Are the resources allocated for such activities utilized efficiently?
  • Development-policy effects:   Are CSR project efforts contributing to the overall policy or vision?
  • Sustainability of the project:  Will these initiatives needed and keep continuing for long duration?

Benefits of CSR Project Monitoring and Evaluation

Apart from keeping a track of the progress, Independent Monitoring & Evaluation can help in enhancing the ability to consult, coordinate and engage with various stakeholders. The well-structured and independent monitoring and evaluation process leads to identification of relevant issues in a time-bound manner which in turn can enhance the ability to address the issues through proper performance indicators of CSR activities.

Insights gathered from the assessment protects an organisation from making an ineffective and uncalculated CSR approach or heading in an unsustainable direction with their business.

A CSR Audit or an evaluation will also help identify gaps and potential opportunities which will improve the decision making process including legal obligations.

Consultivo is one of the leading Social Impact Consulting Firms with the 12+ years of extensive experience as CSR Consultant in development and Impact projects. We help organisations with Independent Audit, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Social Impact Consulting and SROI Study in a systematic way.

The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) of projects are conducted in line with statutory and obligatory requirements.

  • The 10 principles of the UN global compact
  • UN guiding principles on business and human rights
  • ILO tri-partite declaration of principles on multinational enterprises and social policy
  • OECD
  • Clause 135, Indian Companies Act, 2013
  • NVG
  • ISO 26000
  • Sustainable Development Goals

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With the 12+ years of extensive experience in CSR Strategy Consulting & development, we help organisations to develop their CSR strategy, policy in in a systematic way. The Strategy development is being dome through structured stakeholder mapping, materiality assessment.

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