Suggestion and Recommendation for IREX Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) and Community Solution program(CSP) Program.pdf
- 1. Suggestion and Recommendation for IREX Community Engagement Exchange (CEE) and Community Solution program(CSP) Program Here are some of the suggestions for the IREX CEE and CSP : 1. Enhance Application Clarity and Focus: * Prioritize Key Actions and Linkages: Explicitly instruct applicants to prioritize their most impactful work and clearly demonstrate how different aspects of their project are interconnected. * Visual Evidence: Require applicants to submit compelling visual evidence (photos, videos) to support their claims and enhance understanding of their work. * Direct and Specific Instructions: Ensure application questions clearly and concisely instruct applicants on how to present their links and pictures. 2. Emphasize Evidence-Based Approach: * Incorporate Outcome Measurement: Require applicants to demonstrate a commitment to measuring the impact of their project through clear and measurable outcomes. * Value-Driven Approach: Encourage applicants to articulate how their project aligns with specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) values, and how these values are reflected in their work. 3. Minimize AI Dependence: * Promote Originality and Authenticity: Discourage excessive reliance on AI tools in project development and writing. Emphasize the importance of original ideas, authentic community engagement, and genuine human-centered solutions. * Guideline on AI Use: Provide clear guidelines on the appropriate and ethical use of AI tools, if any, within the program. 4. Prioritize Community Engagement and Passion: * Center Community Voice: Explicitly assess applicants' understanding of and commitment to community-led solutions. * Demonstrate Passion and Ownership: Encourage applicants to articulate their personal passion for the project and their commitment to driving sustainable change within the
- 2. community. 5. Foster Cross-Community Collaboration and Sharing: * Incentivize Knowledge Exchange: Create opportunities for cross-community learning and knowledge sharing among program participants. * Promote Collaborative Solutions: Encourage applicants to consider collaborative approaches that address shared challenges across different communities. 6. Enhance Communication with the Community: * Transparent and Regular Communication: Establish clear communication channels between the program and participating communities. * Community Feedback Mechanisms: Incorporate mechanisms for ongoing community feedback and input throughout the project lifecycle. 7. Other Suggestions: * Champion Innovation and Sustainability: Encourage applicants to propose innovative and sustainable solutions that address root causes of community challenges. * Focus on Long-Term Impact: Emphasize the importance of long-term sustainability and the creation of lasting positive change within the community. * Promote Diversity and Inclusion: Ensure the program actively promotes diversity and inclusion among applicants and within the communities they serve. * Provide Comprehensive Support and Mentorship: Offer robust support systems, including mentorship and technical assistance, to guide applicants throughout the project lifecycle. By implementing these refined suggestions, the IREX Community Solutions Program can further enhance its impact by attracting high-quality projects, fostering meaningful community engagement, and promoting sustainable and equitable development. BY SHREEDEEP RAYAMAJHI