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tinue. The implementation role is relevant but the activity for which it needs to be imdertaken requires to be carefully chosen. The funding role may have to wait a little bit until the support role strengthens. The linkage with the govemment seems like a weak link that needs strengthening. New ideas and opportunities perhaps
will have to be explored and action with them facilitated. The linkage with the govemment is an important one for ARAVALI and it would be foolhardy to break it. It gives the organization very valuable positioning and it would be important to make good use of it. ^ « v
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Suresh Sharma Associate Dean The Livelihood School (Basix Group), Hyderabad e-mail: suresh@thelivelihoodschool.org
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he case is about the dilemma ARAVALI is faced with—whether to increase its coverage in terms of number of client organizations, geographical area and/ or diversification of activities and role or not to increase its coverage. While the decision is critical for the future of ARAVALI, it is a usual part of the growth process of any organization. The case introduces the evolution of social development organizations in the state and their contributions for the deprived sections of the society. ARAVALI, established by the Govemment of Rajasthan as a support organization, has been working for collaboration between NGOs and govemment departments for effective implementation of the programmes/projects aiming at social development. In about eight years of its active working, ARAVALI has grown into a leading support organization of the state, with a reputation for efficiency and values. With an increasing need and demand for sustained growth, it has to take a decision about its futiire course. There are five options, which ARAVALI could consider for decision - (i) to maintain status quo; (ii) to increase number of clients; ( iii) to engage in implementation of projects directly; (iv) take up funding/fund management role; and (v) a combination of
will have to be explored and action with them facilitated. The linkage with the govemment is an important one for ARAVALI and it would be foolhardy to break it. It gives the organization very valuable positioning and it would be important to make good use of it. ^ « v
Case Analysis 11
Suresh Sharma Associate Dean The Livelihood School (Basix Group), Hyderabad e-mail: suresh@thelivelihoodschool.org
T
he case is about the dilemma ARAVALI is faced with—whether to increase its coverage in terms of number of client organizations, geographical area and/ or diversification of activities and role or not to increase its coverage. While the decision is critical for the future of ARAVALI, it is a usual part of the growth process of any organization. The case introduces the evolution of social development organizations in the state and their contributions for the deprived sections of the society. ARAVALI, established by the Govemment of Rajasthan as a support organization, has been working for collaboration between NGOs and govemment departments for effective implementation of the programmes/projects aiming at social development. In about eight years of its active working, ARAVALI has grown into a leading support organization of the state, with a reputation for efficiency and values. With an increasing need and demand for sustained growth, it has to take a decision about its futiire course. There are five options, which ARAVALI could consider for decision - (i) to maintain status quo; (ii) to increase number of clients; ( iii) to engage in implementation of projects directly; (iv) take up funding/fund management role; and (v) a combination of