Our Vision And Mission
Our Vision and
Mission Statement
CRISP envisions a nation where public schemes and social policies are designed and implemented in a participatory manner for the social and economic empowerment of the people, and the poorest in particular, and strengthen the bridge between policy intent and outcomes — enabling State governments, local governments, academic institutions, community organisations and civil society to co-create solutions that are effective, equitable, and sustainable.
Our Vision
To be the leading Organisation promoting people-centred good governance, working voluntarily along with Governments and partners for improving the effectiveness of public service delivery, resulting in large-scale welfare gains, especially for the poor, underprivileged and the marginalised.
Our Mission
To help Governments in designing policies using the collective experience of civil servants, learning from the best practices validated through field work, and bridging the gap between policy and on-ground outcomes by integrating appropriate technology, research & data analytics, and institutional capacity-building into the heart of governance.
CRISP pursues this mission through:
Focus on 7 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Focus on 7 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that bring high welfare gains, especially for the poor viz SDG 1: No Poverty, SDG 2: Zero Hunger, SDG 3: Health for All, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 13: Climate Action, and SDG 16: Institution Strengthening.
Working with Governments
Working with the leadership and all levels in Government, through high-quality and empathetic social sector professionals mentored by senior civil servants, for designing and adopting schemes and policies that enhance the effectiveness of governance, particularly covering the urban/rural poor disadvantaged, and while the ensuring socially such interventions are fully owned by the respective Governments.
Capacity Building and Learning Systems
Designing programmes for building capabilities of the personnel at all levels, governmental and non-governmental, in charge of implementing programmes.
Policy Research & Development and Evaluation
Conducting rigorous, data driven studies on government schemes and social programs to identify what works and why, through a robust Monitoring, learning and Evaluation system.
Technology and Innovation in Governance
Promoting innovation in governance; and designing digital tools and platforms for real-time monitoring, social accountability, impact assessment, and citizen feedback.
Knowledge Partnership and Collaboration
Serving as a knowledge bridge between government, academia, industry, and civil society, and supporting evidence-based policy formulation.
Inclusive and Sustainable Development Focus
Promoting gender equity, ecofriendly livelihoods, and social justice.
Core Values | And What They Mean for CRISP
Integrity
Upholding independence, transparency, and ethical rigour in all research and partnerships.
Collaboration
Building bridges among government, academia, and communities in a non-partisan manner to co-create solutions.
Innovation
Encouraging creative approaches and technology-driven frameworks to solve complex governance challenges.
Inclusiveness
Ensuring that the voices of the poor, marginalised, and underrepresented are reflected in every policy dialogue.
Excellence
Striving for quality, precision, and continuous improvement in research, analysis, and communication.
Functioning Modalities
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Pro Bono Expertise
Working at no charge to Governments – all expert members work pro bono.
02
Building Champions
Creating champions of change in each sector and each State.
03
Interventions
Design interventions covering focus areas in each State, owned by all levels in the State Governments to ensure outcomes.
04
Capacity Building at Scale
Capacity building and training at scale at all levels so that they internalise the initiatives.
05
Resource Mobilisation
Mobilising resources for effective functioning through teaching and training activities and from philanthropic sources aligned with the vision, mission and values.
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Action Research
Undertake action research with rigorous research methods to guide policy action.
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Social Sector Leadership
Creating social sector leaders who are competent and committed, who can work with the people as well as Government leadership at all levels.