Coordination in multi-actor policy implementation: case study of a livelihood enhancement programme in India. Issue 4 (19th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patnaik, Srilata; Shambu Prasad, C.
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 31:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 523
• Page End: 532
• Publication Date: 2021-05-19
• Subjects: Civil society – NGOs -- partnership -- Governance and public policy -- Labour and livelihoods – poverty reduction -- South Asia; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2020.1861220
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: There is an increasing involvement of a number of non-state actors such as NGOs and community based organisations (CBOs) in poverty alleviation programmes. This calls for greater coordination among the actors for the effective implementation of such programmes. This article explores the various factors influencing coordination in multi-actor policy implementation, using a case study of a rural livelihoods enhancement programme implemented in the state of Odisha in India. The findings suggest that programme design, frequency of interaction, interdependency among actors, credibility of NGOs, leadership and personal traits have helped in coordination among state, NGOs and CBOs.