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SAFAL (Skills Advancement for Able Leadership) Phase III

Background

PCI Research team partnered with Global Communities to undertake an evaluation study for examining the efficacy and  effectiveness of interventions undertaken in Odisha and Gujarat as part of Personal Advancement and Career Enhancement (PACE) program by Gap Inc. to empower female cotton farmers. The interventions focussed on enhancing leadership, entrepreneurship, and employability among women in cotton farming through targeted training and skill development.

PCI India undertook evaluation to assess the effectiveness and impact of these initiatives, as well as their potential for scalability to other Gap intervention areas.

Scope of Evaluation

  • Assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices around leadership, communication, financial planning, and decision-making.
  • Evaluate the adoption and application of life skills in daily life.
  • Examine awareness and implementation of CRA techniques.
  • Analyze changes in income control, asset ownership, mobility, and social participation.
  • Identify best practices and recommend strategies for scale-up and improvement.

Program Lead & Collaborators

  • PCI India
  • Global Communities
  • GAP Inc.

The Program Plan

  • The baseline survey was conducted in September 2024, and the endline was carried out in January 2025 in Odisha and in March 2025 in Gujarat.
  • A total of 600 respondents (200 in Odisha and 600 in Gujarat) were covered during both the baseline and endline assessments.

Outcome

  • Evaluation Report