MEL Gujarat

This document is part of the Dried Fish Matters Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning workflow. Deliverables listed here are taken from the Terms of Reference (Schedule B) of contracts between the University of Manitoba and partner organizations for Scoping Research.

Name	Description	Comments	Due
DFM Gujarat budget and policy documents Zotero collection	Relevant budget and policy documents uploaded to Zotero and tagged with metadata .		2021-12-30
DFM Gujarat literature review	Report of 20-40 pages in length Should review secondary data from various sources including export data from MPEDA, NSSO consumption survey, Nutrition evaluation studies conducted by fisheries research institutions and Agricultural universities Should review policies related to the fisheries sector and make an assessment of their on the conduct and performance of the dried fish economy Should include the annual budget analysis of the state with a view to assess fiscal priorities with respect to fisheries in general and dried fish in particular. Should identify areas for further investigation Should include a review of literature of fisheries in Gujarat.		2021-12-30
DFM Gujarat Zotero collection	Gray literature references and other references identified during literature review uploaded to Zotero with metadata	2021-08-06: Added collection contents to the DFM Gujarat Zotero collection description page. There are 22 items in the DFM India / Panchasara-Gujarat collection, many of which are local publications. (References from the global literature review?) Need to check metadata.	2021-12-30
DFM Gujarat policy review		2022-01-13: Follow-up exchange between Eric and Tara. The May 02 version (with copy-edits by Steven) can be considered final. Requested citation checks on p. 9, p. 10, and table 3 as noted in the comments. Suggested releasing the report in the first week of February; offered to write a 1-2 page lay summary for the blog if Tara does not have time; proposed a 45-minute presentation (25-minute presentation of the report followed by 15-20 minutes discussion). 2022-01-12: @ericthrift check with Tara. Himani was asking about the report, but we're not sure if Tara is still working on it? This was returned to Tara and Himani 2021-03-09 with a request from Derek for some minor revisions. 2021-05-02: (UPDATED): Edited report returned by Tara. "As Steven Smelz starts working on this draft I will also give it a complete reading. I am sure Himani will also find some time to read the draft." Derek responded that the report should not require further substantive revisions. 2021-09-08. With TARA for revision; working on the report. 2021-05-10: Zotero references checked/added by Steven Smeltz; text copyedited based on version from Tara. Still need to insert some missing citations (DFM_RPT_GUJ-policy-review_copyedits-SS_2021-06-04.docx ) 2021-03-09: Returned to authors with comments by Derek (DFM_RPT_GUJ-policy-review_comments-DJ_2021-06-07.docx ) Comment from Derek: I have gone through the revised version of the report and want to reiterate what a marvelously clear and valuable document it is. Sorry that I took so long to get to it. I have only a few minor points, questions, and observations to make. Only a couple of points require follow-up from you: I ask for supporting evidence in a few places, and have a question about fish meal on page 10. Otherwise, I have made a few minor edits, mostly moving from Indian to International English, and pointed out things that particularly struck me, including a few promising points to purse for further analysis, research, and writing. Please take a few minutes to check through my points and, if possible, add the small amount of supporting evidence that I request. Once you send us the final version of the report, we will prepare it for publication and then post it on the DFM website for public consumption. 2020-12-03: Draft (“reworked paper”) received from Tara Nair (DFM_RPT_GUJ-policy-review_2020-03-27.docx ) 2020-01-12: First draft	2021-12-30
DFM Gujarat field survey compilation	Compilation of anonymized interview transcripts or notes for DFM internal project database. May provide a list of key points or themes observed in the data.		2022-03-31
DFM Gujarat report on the rapid survey on dried fish value chains in Gujarat	Report of 20-40 pages in length Should have details of the different participants, methods involved in the survey. The report comprehensively maps the macroeconomic geography of dried fish value chain in Gujarat. The report will detail the social and market linkages (actors, roles, relationships, sites of activities, internal and external) that characterise the different segments of the dried fish value chain in the state. The report will compile species composition of dried fish at the major landing/ processing sites and markets by organised and artisanal sectors. The report will also have the materials and methods used in sorting and drying different fishes across sites	2022-01-18: Email update from Tara. Setback due to COVID but the report preparation is on track. We have completed all the surveys (details below). I would like to also include the rapid survey report of Jafrabad along with this. Some extra information has been collected. I will revise the draft and submit. ... The data entry is about to get over. We will be able to submit the reports on time. Scoping Survey Update Type Veraval Kutch Nalsarovar Total Processors 41 33 35 109 Fishers 31 - 5 36 Wholesalers 11 5 - 16 Retailers 28 2 5 35 Total 111 40 45 196 2022-01-10: Email from Tara -- "The scoping surveys in Gujarat are all over. Currently, data entry is going on. I will mail the progress reports in a couple of days." 2021-02-22: Reviewed by Derek DFM_RPT_GUJ_Jafrabad-Note-based-on-rapid-scoping-study-pilot_DJ.docx 2021-02-18: Jafrabad rapid scoping research completed; field report submitted. DFM_RPT_GUJ_Jafrabad-Note-based-on-rapid-scoping-study-pilot.docx	2022-03-31
DFM Gujarat report on value chain financing of dried fish	Report of 40 to 60 pages in length (this could be considered part b for the preceding report, so as to reduce the need for duplication of material from the dried fish value chains survey report. In that case, the report may be shorter) Report should include: the major actors and relationships that exist within the financing arrangements prevalent in the dried fish value chain in the major production/processing centres in the state. the different financial relationships within the value chain and examine the efficiency of each of them from the point of view of its conduct and governance; how financial relationships improve or hinder overall livelihood security of households and enterprises.		2022-11-30
DFM Gujarat financing survey compilation	Compilation of anonymized interview transcripts or notes for DFM internal project database. May provide a list of key points or themes observed in the data.		2022-11-30
DFM Gujarat report on consultative workshop on Dried Fish in Gujarat	Report of 10 to 20 pages in length Will capture the main proceedings of the workshop The report will also include recommendations on the potential areas of interest for the DFM Gujarat Team.		2022-12-30

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