Rotary Club (Mumbai)
Needs Assessment study conducted in three slums of Mumbai to identify development issues, build stakeholder collaborations, and develop solutions
Partner/Client
Member of Rotary Club (Mumbai)
Sector
Individual Donor
Location
Cuffe Parade, Mumbai
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- 221 respondents across 3 slums were reached as a part of the study
- Only 20% had studied post 10th standard.
- 44.44% of the respondents had a monthly family income of less than INR 10,000.
- 17.78% of the respondents were unemployed.
- 42% of respondents rated sanitation as the biggest concern.
Needs Assessment Study in Cuffe Parade Slums of Mumbai
The overall objective of the project was to record demographic profiles of people in the area and assess the level of services and infrastructure available to them (water supply, sanitation, facilities, roads, etc.). 4th Wheel had to engage, map and prioritize key stakeholders to get an objective depiction of local needs, to ensure any actions taken are per needs expressed. Sanitation and water were seen as urgent priorities, but research revealed that many deeply rooted systemic and behavioural issues need to be resolved. Based on findings, skill development training and waste management interventions were identified as the key focus areas for support and investment.
RESEARCH TOOLS
01 Transect walks
02 Hypothetical budgeting
03 Venn diagram
04 Surveys
05 Priority ranking exercises
APPROACH
The study focused on understanding the multi-dimensional nature of development issues and building stronger stakeholder partnerships. Participatory research methods were used to gather both qualitative and quantitative data. 4th Wheel used tools such as hypothetical budgets, wealth ranking, and Venn diagrams to gauge local needs and issues. Stakeholder and systems mapping was undertaken to gain deeper insights into the local context/geography. The research was solution-oriented and resulted in three programmes developed in partnership with reputed Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) working on civic engagement, education through sports and entrepreneurship support, and youth training.
