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USAID Training for Pakistan Project
Quarterly Report January– March 2016
Prepared for: USAID/Pakistan
Contract No. AID-OAA-I-12-00008
Task Order Number: AID-391-TO-13-00004
Submitted April 15, 2016
Disclaimer:
This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID). It was prepared by the USAID Training for Pakistan Project. The views expressed in this
publication do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.
Training for Pakistan Project
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World Learning presents the following summary of Project activities in the stated period in accordance
with Task Order contract section F.4.2.
Table of Contents:
Table of Contents: ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Executive Summary: ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Summary of Quarterly Workplan Review: ................................................................................................... 3
Consolidated Monthly Report Information: ................................................................................................. 7
Monitoring and Evaluation: ........................................................................................................................ 31
Attachments: ............................................................................................................................................... 55
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Executive Summary:
The Project received a signed MOU with the Ministry of Interior indicating that World Learning is
registered in Pakistan on March 25, 2016.
During the quarter, the Project worked closely with Mission Development Objective (DO) Offices
to discuss and finalize Energy, Agriculture and Economic Growth training plans for 2016.
Finalization of Stabilization and Governance and remaining training plan from Economic Growth
will be completed early in the coming quarter.
During the quarter, 11 Training Requests were approved for 1 U.S., 2 third-country, and 8 in-
country training programs including three Training Requests for large Let Girls Learn (LGL)
programs. 7 Training Implementation Plan were approved for 1 U.S., 2 third-country, and 4 in-
country training programs
During the quarter, the Project hosted five major events for participants, the media and USAID
partners, including the Non-Bank Finance Sector and Capital Markets Conference, Energy
Internship Program, and Community Mid-Wifery Program Debriefs and Media Events, Ministry
of Law, Justice and Human Rights Debrief, Participant Training Working Group (PTWG) meeting
in Islamabad.
Two “Strengthening the Rights and Justice Framework/Agenda” trainings were conducted for 31
participants in January, 2016.
A “Non-Bank Finance Institutions and Capital Markets Conference” was conducted for 200
participants in January, 2016. The opening session was presided by the Mission Director, the
Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, and the Governor of the State
Bank of Pakistan.
A Quarterly work plan review meetings were conducted on January 28, 2016.
A debriefing and media event for the “Energy Sector Internship Program” was conducted for 115
participants in January, 2016. The Mission Director and the Secretary of the Ministry of Water
and Power attended the event.
Afshan Huma, a small grant recipient and TFP alumnus, conducted an International Conference
on Research and Practices in Education for 300 individuals representing universities from all
over Pakistan and some from abroad in February, 2016.
February 24, 2016, the USAID Mission approved three training requests to initiate LET GIRLS
LEARN Pathways to Success in South Punjab, Sindh and KPK
Three requests for proposals (RFP) were advertised in national newspapers and on the Project’s
website to identify potential implementing partners for LGL. 135 organizations from three
regions submitted proposals.
The Project conducted a media event and experience sharing session for 159 participants of the
Community Midwifery Program on February 18, 2016. The USAID Mission Director and the
Health Minister for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa attended the event, which received broad media
coverage.
The Project conducted a debriefing for the Strengthening the Rights and Justice Framework and
Agenda program in March, 2016. The debrief was attended by the Joint Secretary and Officials
of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Human Rights and Director and Mission representatives.
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A quarterly work plan review meeting was conducted on March 25, 2016.
The Project conducted debriefing sessions for the “Advancing Use of Wind and Solar Forecasting
to Facilitate Integration of Variable Renewable Energy to the Grid” and “Renewable Energy
Regulation” programs on March 21, 2016.
March 15, 2016, Raana Zafar TFP's Training Manager was sent on the extended maternal leave
and was replaced by Ivanna Reed.
The following participants successfully passed the oral defense of her dissertation,
Ms. Asifa Qasim of the University of Memphis on March 15, 2016.
Ms. Asma Khan of the University of Rochester on February 19, 2016.
Mr. Sajid Yousuf Zai of the University of Arkansas successfully on March 29, 2016. He
informed the Project on March 11, 2016 that an article about him had been published
on the University of Arkansas’s news page, and can be found here:
http://news.uark.edu/articles/33912/pakistani-u-of-a-doctoral-student-serves-as-
cultural-ambassador.
Summary of Quarterly Workplan Review:
The Project staff, the COR and ACOR participated in a quarterly review of the Annual Work Plan on
March 25, 2016, that also continued and concluded in another meeting. The following was discussed:
Program:
The quarterly Work Plan review meeting was attended by the COR Amy Hagan, ACOR, Project
Management Specialist Ijaz Khaliq and Paul Mason, from the Program Office.
The Project provided updates on programs development and training requests approved during
the quarter.
The Project will share next quarter US bound training plan and their timeline with the COR.
The Project shared PhD scholars’ tracker, including their program completion duration, travel
history, and budgets projections beyond Project completion date.
The COR discussed Alumni Association Launch draft agenda, scheduled to take place on April 27,
2016 and provided her feedback.
It was agreed to conduct the PTWG Islamabad meeting on April 28, and Karachi meeting on May
12, 2016.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
The TFP Project staff is working on modifying reports, including monthly and quarterly reports,
as per earlier discussions with TOCOR, on revising the Project reports for sharing with the
Mission.
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The Project has sent questions of clarity to the Mission on PIRS it received for several MSF
indicators. It was agreed that the Mission will follow-up with its Performance Management Unit
and get back to the Project with response.
The Mission has requested the Project to provide one or two tables, showing impact of TFP
programs. It was agreed that the Project will include such a table in the upcoming quarterly
report.
The Project requested Mission’s feedback on the Annual M&E Report submitted on October 14,
2015, in which the Project suggested changes to a couple of indicators. The Mission has agreed
to look into the report and provide necessary feedback. However, the Project will continue to
use earlier indicators, until it gets the Mission’s concurrence on proposed changes.
Communications:
The Mission was requested to review Dr. Saeed Shafqat’s success story which was submitted for
approval
The Project will send Alumni Association registration forms to Implementing Partners COPs
through emails also, apart from distributing them on PTWG meeting.
The Project newsletter timeline is revised and due for submission in May in order to include the
Alumni Association launch as well.
All documentary videos created by the Project which were not approved will be resubmitted to
the Mission as a reminder.
The Project explained that instead of January 2016, a standalone program documentary video
was developed for Energy Internship Program in December 2015. Next standalone documentary
will be played on the Alumni Association launch. This will be the documentary created by DOCS
through Saatchi and DAWN News Channel on one of the successful USAID alums. The video will
be edited as per USAID's branding and marking guidelines before showing at the event.
C.4.1. Training Plan, Design and Coordination:
C.4.1.b. Development of Consolidated Mission Participant Training Plan and Budget:
Outcomes of meetings held during the quarter with the Energy, Agriculture and Stabilization and
Governance (OSG) DOs were reviewed. The meetings were conducted to finalize each DO’s work plan
for the coming year. A similar meeting scheduled with the Economic Growth DO was postponed twice
due to security concerns and will be rescheduled next quarter.
The Mission approved 11 Training Requests (TR) and 7 Training Implementation Plans (TIPs) during the
quarter, including three TRs for LGL Pathways to Success and five TRs for Energy DO (Renewable Energy
Regulation, Renewable Energy Forecasting, Project Management, Utilities Management, and
Communication and Leadership) were approved. In total the Project submitted 9 TRs for new Program
under Energy DO to the Mission. TIPs and TRs for four Agriculture training programs including Exposure
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Visit in Feedlot Fattening Practices, Exposure Visit in Cold Storage and Drip Irrigation and Exposure visit
in Vegetable Productions were approved. TIPs for the Non-Banking Finance Conference, Massachusetts
Institutes of Technology Entrepreneurial Development Program (MIT-EFP) US-based Program, Drip
Irrigation, Feedlot Fattening, Vegetable Production, Energy Regulation and Energy Forecasting were
approved.
C.4.1.c. Facilitating Extended Participant Training and Exchange Visitor Program Working Group
(PTWG)
Seventh Participant Training Working Group (PTWG) Islamabad Chapter meeting was conducted on
February 11, 2016 as per the revised timeline and the Project received praise from the COR for
conducting successful PTWG. 16 representatives from 10 implementing partners attended the meeting.
It was agreed to hold the next PTWG Islamabad meeting on April 28, and Karachi meeting on May 12,
2016, focusing mainly on Participant Training (PT) regulations and TraiNet/VCS for Implementing
Partners (IP).
The COR will ask CORs/AORs for possibility of receiving implementing partners database and to
encourage their participants for joining the USAID Alumni Association.
C.4.2. Interventions, Implementation and Logistics Services:
C.4.2.a. General Implementation Services for all PT Programs Customized According to Training
Venue:
The Project implemented two TC, one US and four IC program. The COR asked to share DO wise trainings
list, along with number of participants and timelines.
C.4.2.f. US Trainings – Long-term Academic and Short-term:
The Project shared trackers of the PhD Scholarship program travel analysis, program completion dates
projections, approved budget and estimated expenses beyond the TFP completion timeline (May 2017).
The COR provided feedback and Project will submit revised tracker with relevant information and
budget projections. A similar tracker about Teachers Education Masters Scholarship Program (TEMSP)
has also been prepared for sharing with the COR.
C.4.3. Data Management:
C.4.3.c Mission-wide TraiNet Data Reports:
The Mission had questions on the TraiNet report that the Project sent with the last quarterly report,
which the Project clarified. The Mission acknowledged that the Project has started to provide TraiNet
report in a format that is much easier to understand. It was agreed that the TraiNet and TFP tabular
reports, needs to have appropriate headings, making it easier to differentiate the two reports.
The Project continued to provide necessary support to USAID Participant Training (PT) partners. Asia
Samreen who has been the main Point of Contact for providing technical assistance to USAID PT
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partners, has recently resigned and her last working day with the Project is April 15, 2016. Before her
departure, Asia will organize extensive on-the-job training and mentoring of two TFP Project staff
members on TraiNet and related documentation to ensure smooth continuation of necessary assistance
to PT partners.
One of the PT Partner, based in Karachi, requested TFP for TraiNet related assistance. In consultation
with the Mission, it was decided that the Project will invite the said PT partner to Islamabad PTWG
meeting and provide possible necessary support there. Any additional support can be provided during
the Karachi PTWG meeting on May 12, 2016. It was also agreed that the Project will direct the said PT
partner to Travis (TraiNet) for any immediate assistance it requires.
Consolidated Monthly Report Information:
Stabilization and Governance (OSG):
Administrative component:
The Project provided ideas for programs supporting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) region youth Councilors
training to the Mission during the quarter and met with the Mission and other partners to discuss this
ideas on January 25, 2016. Meeting notes were shared with all stakeholders on January 26, 2016.
Detailed concept notes for two potential programs for the KP Planning and Development Department,
and youth Councilors were developed and submitted to the Mission on February 9, 2016.
A meeting was held with the Mission to discuss programs to support the Auditor General of Pakistan
(AGP) on March 9, 2016. Meeting notes were shared with the Mission on March 10, 2016.
Program Component:
Strengthening the Rights and Justice Framework/Agenda (November, 2015-January, 2016; In-country;
60-70 Participants):
The Project conducted Pre-Program Orientations (PPO) for 15 Lahore-based participants of the program
on January 4, 2016 and 16 Karachi-based participants on January 18, 2016.
Following the trainings, the Project met with the training provider, Strengthening Participatory
Organization, to get feedback on the trainings. The Project also met with its point of contact at the
Ministry of Law, Justice and Human Right and three training participants to solicit feedback on the
trainings.
A debriefing session conducted on March 18, 2016 was attended by the Joint Secretary and Officials of
the Ministry of Law, Justice and Human Rights; the Deputy Director of OSG and other Mission staff;
program partner Strengthening Participatory Organization (SPO) and training participants. Action Plans
presented by four participants received positive feedback from the OSG staff and the Joint Secretary of
the Ministry thanked USAID and the Project for providing the program and expressed the need for
similar programs in future.
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Health:
Program component:
Master of Science in Public Health (June 2014 – May, 2016; In-country; 24 Participants):
The program is progressing smoothly and six students are working on their final thesis.
Master of Science in Public Health - II (October, 2015 – July, 2017; In-country; 16 Participants):
The Project conducted a monitoring call with the training provider, Health Services Academy, and two
participants on January 29, 2016. No major issues were reported that could be shared with the Mission.
The Project conducted monitoring calls with participants on February 25, 2016. Notes from the call were
shared with the Mission on February 26, 2015.
Community Midwifery Program (CMW) (February – October, 2015; In-country; 185 Participants):
The Project received final grades for the participants, 96% of whom successfully passed their program.
The Project conducted a media event and experience sharing session for the program on February 18,
2016 in Islamabad. The USAID Mission Director, John Groarke, the Health Minister for Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, Shahram Tarakai, and 159 participants attended the event which received broad media
coverage. During the event, an expert in midwifery conducted a career counseling, Action Planning and
motivational session for the midwives. The session was also attended by USAID FATA/KP representatives
and the Project’s COR and ACOR.
Master of Public Health (6 Participants from February, 2015 – February 2016 and 2 Participants from
February, 2015 – September, 2016; In-country; Total 8 Participants):
The Project visited the training provider on January 27, 2016 and February 26, 2016 for monitoring
purposes. The program is progressing smoothly and six students are working on their final theses.
Education:
Teacher Education Master’s Scholarship Program (TEMSP) (May 2015 – Dec 2017; U.S.; 26 Participants
In-Training, 1 Participant Terminated):
Scholar Achievements:
Mr. Asif Masoad of the University of Arkansas scored above the TOEFL ITP minimum score of 550 on
January 8, 2016 and successfully matriculated into his Master’s degree program as planned in January
2016.
Two TEMSP scholars at Northern Illinois University, Ms. Kaneez Fatima and Mr. Dhani Bux Shah,
informed the Project on February 23, 2016 that they were selected by the university’s Division of
International Affairs to participate in the Global Friends Network Program. The scholars were selected
through a competitive application process based on leadership promise and interest in international
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collaboration. Each student is matched with a partner help further develop their leadership skills and
enhance their intercultural knowledge.
Ms. Kaneez Fatima of Northern Illinois University informed the Project on February 23, 2016 that she
was invited to join the prestigious Golden Key International Honour Society Chapter in recognition of
placing in the top 15% of her class. Ms. Fatima will participate in activities for advancement of
academics, leadership, service, professional development, and networking opportunities.
Mr. Asif Masoad of the University of Arkansas attended the English as a Second Language (ESL)
Symposium in Fayetteville, Arkansas on February 26, 2016 as a professional development activity. The
event was arranged by the U.S. Department of Education and the University of Arkansas’s Curriculum
and Instruction Department as part of the project, “Realizing and Increasing Student Excellence (RISE).”
The topic was focused on “Advances in Teaching Academic Literacy to English Language Learners:
Practice That Makes a Difference.”
Mr. Shahid Hussain of Louisiana State University (LSU) attended and presented at the LSU Curriculum
Camp on February 19-20, 2016 as a professional development activity. The event showcased graduate
students’ research work on topics including curriculum theory, gender, race, culture, higher education
research (K-20), and policy analysis.
Mr. Sher Ahmed of George Washington University participated in the 15th Annual Graduate Student
Research Conference: Education for Sustainable Development at American University on February 27,
2016. Mr. Ahmed shared his research with students and faculty members of various international
universities about exploring the practices of a principal in enhancing community participation in a public
secondary school in Pakistan.
Mr. Dhani Bux Shah of Northern Illinois University informed the Project on March 22, 2016 that he was
invited to join the Delta Epsilon Chapter of the prestigious Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in
Education in recognition of placing in the top of his class.
Program Management:
On January 20, 2016, Ms. Anam Ikram of the University of Rochester informed the Project that she had
delivered a baby in Rochester, New York on January 13, 2016. Ms. Ikram had not previously disclosed
her pregnancy. The Project immediately informed the Mission of this development in an email on
January 21, 2016.
The Project’s Senior Program Officer, Ms. Jessica Ellerbach, conducted an emergency site visit to the
University of Rochester on February 8-9, 2016 to assess Ms. Anam Ikram’s and her roommate’s current
living situation after receiving a letter of complaint from Ms. Ikram’s roommate, who is also a USAID
sponsored student through a different USAID Mission. In addition, the site visit served to assess Ms.
Ikram’s academic performance and the well-being of her dependent daughter. The Project submitted a
memo to the Mission with a full update on February 10, 2016.
Based upon documented violations of program rules and regulations, the Project received approval from
the Mission to send a termination letter to Ms. Anam Ikram of the University of Rochester and to begin
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the logistical arrangements of the scholar’s termination from TEMSP on February 18, 2016. The Project
sent Ms. Ikram the termination letter after a verbal notification of her upcoming termination from the
program on February 25, 2016. To enable Ms. Ikram to obtain the necessary travel documentation for
her daughter to accompany her to Pakistan, the Project informed Ms. Ikram that her program would be
terminated with an effective date of March 24, 2016. The Project received final confirmation that Ms.
Ikram departed the U.S. and arrived to Pakistan on March 26, 2016 as planned.
On January 21, 2016, the Project notified the Mission that Ms. Rahma Abbasi’s husband received a B2
visa. Mr. Shahryar Ahmed Siddiqui arrived in the U.S. on January 22, 2016 and was approved by
immigration officials at his port of entry to stay in the U.S. until July 21, 2016. The Project informed the
Mission on February 9, 2016 that Ms. Abbasi’s spouse purchased a return ticket to Pakistan and would
depart from the U.S. on February 19, 2016. The Project confirmed with Ms. Abbasi on February 22,
2016 that Mr. Siddiqui departed from the U.S. on February 19, 2016 as planned. Ms. Abbasi further
informed the Project that her spouse has not determined when he will return to the U.S.
The Project was informed by the University of Northern Colorado on February 17, 2016 that Ms. Aasma
Shakoor’s husband had arrived in the U.S. on February 16, 2016. Ms. Shakoor confirmed with the
Project in a call on February 18, 2016 that Mr. Irfan Gani had arrived on a B2 visa and intends to stay in
Greeley, Colorado with Ms. Shakoor for one month before attending a conference in California and
visiting family in New York. Ms. Shakoor informed the Project that Mr. Gani has purchased a flight to
depart from the U.S. on April 27, 2016.
Mr. Shahid Hussain of Louisiana State University notified the Project on March 15, 2016 that his spouse,
who is currently in the U.S. on a B2 visa, purchased a return ticket to Pakistan and will depart from the
U.S. on April 25, 2016. Ms. Nasreen Baloch arrived in the U.S. on December 20, 2015 and was approved
by immigration officials at her port of entry to stay in the U.S. until June 19, 2016.
The Project submitted possible options to the Mission regarding next steps for scholars who have
spouses in the U.S. on B1 or B2 visas in an email on February 22, 2016. The Project received guidance
from the Mission on March 24, 2016, and Project staff are beginning to plan next steps accordingly.
The Project’s Senior Program Officer conducted a site visit to the University of Montana from March 28-
29, 2016. The Senior Program Officer met with Ms. Madiha Mohsin Syeda and Mr. Farrukh Nazir, their
academic advisor, Dr. Lucila Rudge, as well as staff from the International Programs Office and the
Foreign Student and Scholars Services Office. Both students continue to progress well in their academic
programs and remain on track to graduate in May 2017, which is their TIP approved deadline.
Scholar Progress Updates
All 11 scholars returned to the U.S. following their USAID-approved personal travel to Pakistan during
their university winter breaks.
Ms. Aasma Shakoor of the University of Nevada-Reno was approved by the Mission to transfer to the
University of Northern Colorado on December 21, 2015. Ms. Shakoor returned to the U.S. from Pakistan
on January 18, 2016 to begin her Master’s degree program in Educational Psychology at the University
of Northern Colorado.
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Mr. Nawab Rahoo of the University of Arizona reported to the Project on January 19, 2016 that some of
his personal belongings were stolen from his apartment, but he was not harmed during this incident.
Mr. Rahoo received support from the University of Arizona and reported the incident to the police. Mr.
Rahoo submitted a copy of the police report to the Project on January 20, 2016. Project staff will
continue to provide ongoing support to Mr. Rahoo.
The Project received approvals from the Mission for Ms. Madiha Syeda and Mr. Syed Hassan Raza to
operate and own motor vehicles on February 1, 2016. The scholars will provide the Project with required
auto insurance documentation and a U.S. state-issued driver’s license before purchasing a vehicle.
Ms. Yusra Madiha of the University of Wisconsin-Madison confirmed her return to the U.S. on February
15, 2016 after traveling to Pakistan on approved emergency personal travel to visit her mother-in-law
who was diagnosed with end-stage lung cancer.
Two TEMSP scholars underwent minor medical procedures during the weeks of March 21, 2016 and
March 28, 2016. They are now recovering. Project staff are following up with all parties to ensure that
their recovery time does not negatively affect their academic progress or performance this term.
PhD Scholarship Program (Ongoing; U.S.; 19 Participants In-Training, 13 Participants Completed, 3
Participants Terminated):
Program Management:
The Project’s Program Officer conducted a site visit to Dowling College on February 17, 2016 and met
with Mr. Hamid Ikram, Mr. Syed Shah, and Dowling College faculty and administration. Mr. Ikram is on
track to complete a full draft of his dissertation by the end of March 2016. The Project will continue to
monitor Mr. Ikram’s progress closely and will keep the Mission informed. Mr. Shah is scheduled to
defend his research proposal on February 25, 2016 and will be collecting data in the U.S. for
approximately one month beginning in March 2016. Mr. Shah is on track to complete his program and
return to Pakistan prior to his August 31, 2016 deadline.
Scholar Achievements:
Ms. Asifa Qasim of the University of Memphis successfully passed the oral defense of her dissertation on
March 15, 2016. Ms. Qasim is completing final edits and university requirements and will arrive in
Pakistan on May 13, 2016 following her program completion and degree conferral.
Ms. Asma Khan of the University of Rochester successfully passed the oral defense of her dissertation on
February 19, 2016. Ms. Khan is now working with a professional editor to incorporate the edits required
by her committee. Ms. Khan will be working to complete a final course, finalize her dissertation, and
complete required university paperwork prior to the final university deadline of May 2, 2016. Ms. Khan
is expected to complete her degree and graduate by May 31, 2016, prior to her August 31, 2016
deadline.
Mr. Sajid Yousuf Zai of the University of Arkansas successfully passed the oral defense of his dissertation
on March 29, 2016. Mr. Zai will now work on completing required edits and university requirements
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prior to his graduation date of May 14, 2016. The Project will arrange Mr. Zai’s arrival back to Pakistan
within seven days following his graduation ceremony in line with ADS requirements. Mr. Zai is on track
to complete his program by May 31, 2016, well ahead of his TIP approved deadline of August 31, 2016.
Moreover, Mr. Zai informed the Project on March 11, 2016 that an article about him had been published
on the University of Arkansas’s news page. The article discussed Mr. Zai’s role as a cultural ambassador
on campus and in the U.S. in general, and can be found
here: http://news.uark.edu/articles/33912/pakistani-u-of-a-doctoral-student-serves-as-cultural-
ambassador.
Ms. Najia Zulfiqar of the University of Nebraska, Lincoln successfully passed her comprehensive exams
on February 3, 2016 and is now a PhD candidate.
Mr. Ziauddin Chaudhry of Howard University successfully passed the defense of his Master’s thesis and
has progressed to PhD candidacy in his program. Mr. Chaudhry is now working to develop his
dissertation proposal. As has been previously reported to the Mission, Mr. Chaudhry is facing a delay of
approximately one semester and is currently anticipated to complete his program by December 2016.
Scholar Requests:
The Mission approved a Data Collection Travel Request for Ms. Samina Yasmin of the University of
Arizona on March 29, 2016. Ms. Yasmin’s anticipated travel date has been delayed by approximately
two weeks due to a family emergency of one of her committee members, but the Project anticipates
that she will be able to complete her data collection as anticipated, with a slight delay in her return. Ms.
Yasmin intends to travel to Pakistan to collect data for her dissertation from approximately April 17 –
June 10, 2016.
The Mission approved a Data Collection Travel Request for Ms. Shaista Syeda of the University of
Nebraska, Lincoln on February 12, 2016. Ms. Syeda departed for Pakistan on March 5, 2016 and expects
to return to the U.S. on April 15, 2016. While in Pakistan, Ms. Syeda is collecting data for her
dissertation.
Mr. Azhar Qureshi of Georgia State University returned to the U.S. on March 15, 2016 following the
successful completion of his data collection in Pakistan. The Mission approved Mr. Qureshi’s Data
Collection Travel Request on December 1, 2015.
Ms. Sumaira Taj Khan of the University of Iowa returned to the U.S. on March 1, 2016 following her
successful data collection. Ms. Khan will now work to analyze and write up her findings into her final
dissertation. The Mission approved Ms. Khan’s Data Collection Travel Request on December 1, 2015.
Scholar Progress Updates:
Ms. Shamaila Chaudhry of Dowling College informed the Project that she relocated to Islamabad from
Quetta to have better access to internet and power to complete her final dissertation edits. Ms.
Chaudhry submitted her final edits to her dissertation advisor on February 23, 2016. Ms. Chaudhry will
now work with Dowling College to complete the final requirements for her degree conferral. It is
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anticipated that all necessary requirements will be met by the end of April 2016. Once all requirements
have been met, the Project will mark her in-country TraiNet program as complete.
Mr. Hamid Ikram of Dowling College submitted a full first draft of his dissertation to his advisor on
March 15, 2016. Following the review and revision of his dissertation in coordination with his advisor, it
will be submitted to his full committee for its review in anticipation of his final dissertation defense,
which is expected to occur in early May 2016.
Mr. Nasrullah of Dowling College informed the Project that he submitted his final edits to his advisor and
is awaiting final confirmation that he is eligible for degree conferral. His dissertation is now pending the
approval of an external editor hired by Dowling College before it can be finalized. Mr. Nasrullah’s
advisor, Dr. Stephanie Tatum, anticipates that Mr. Nasrullah will complete all requirements and be
eligible for degree conferral by the end of the spring 2016 semester. Mr. Nasrullah has already returned
to Pakistan. Once all requirements have been met, the Project will mark his in-country TraiNet program
as complete.
Mr. Muhammad Riaz of Dowling College has met all requirements for degree conferral and is working
with Dowling College to complete the publication of his dissertation. Mr. Riaz is expected to complete
this process and his program by the first week of March. Mr. Riaz has already returned to Pakistan. Once
all requirements have been met, the Project will mark his in-country TraiNet program as complete.
Let Girls Learn (LGL):
The Project conducted a meeting with potential program stakeholders and partners in Multan on
January 6, 2016. Following the meeting, Project staff visited two potential training institutes, the
Institute of Blue Pottery and the College of Tourism, Hospitality and Management. Meeting notes were
submitted to the Mission on January 8, 2016.
After meeting with the Mission on January 4, 8, and 15, 2016 to refine the Training Requests (TRs),
budget and program document, the Project submitted revised TRs to the Mission on January 20, 2016
for approval. The Project received approved TRs to conduct LGL activities in Sindh, Khyber-
Pakhtunkhwa, and South Punjab on February 25, 2016.
Project staff attended an LGL workshop for USAID implementing partners on February 8, 2016 and gave
a presentation on the activities to be conducted through TFP.
After receiving feedback from the Mission on its draft Request for Proposals (RFP), the Project posted
the RFP in three national newspapers on March 6, 2016. The RFP was re-advertised on March 13, 2016
because the deadline to submit proposals was extended. Responses were provided to queries received
from potential applicant organizations by March 16, 2016 on the Project website. The Project received
135 proposals from Sindh, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Project began developing a comprehensive Communications and Media Strategy for the LGL
program.
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Energy:
Administrative Component:
The Project met with the Director of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), the
Director of the Planning and Coordination of Oil and Gas Regularity Authority, and the Director General
of the Islamabad Electric Supply Company Ltd. (IESCO) on January 27, 2016, January 29, 2016 and
February 9, 2016, respectively, to discuss upcoming energy sector programs.
The Project sent letters to energy entities regarding the nomination of staff for trainings.
Program Component:
Energy Sector Internship Program (January – November, 2015; In-country; 148 Participants):
The Project conducted a debriefing and Media Event for the program on January 26, 2016. The event
was attended by the Mission Director and other Mission representatives, the Secretary of the Ministry
of Water and Power, 21 officials from partner energy entities, and 115 energy interns from across
Pakistan. Seven interns and five representatives from hosting energy entities made presentations on the
impact of the program.
The Project submitted the final program and financial report to the Mission on March 4, 2016.
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) (Date TBD, 2016; U.S.; 18 Participants):
Training Requests for four activities to be conducted under this program were revised following input
received from the training provider US Army Corps of Engineers (USACEs) and the Mission and were
resubmitted for approval.
The Project staff, USACE, and Ministry of Climate Change representatives met on March 17, 2016 to
discuss the trainings and participant nominations.
Renewable Energy Regulation Training for The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)
Officials (February 22 – 26, 2016; Hungary; 4 Participants):
The Project received an approved Training Request and Candidate Approval Form (CAF) from the
Mission on January 28, 2016. A Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) was held for the four participants on
February 19, 2016. Monitoring calls were conducted on February 24 and 26, 2016 and notes were
submitted to the Mission on February 26, 2016. A debrief session was conducted on March 21, 2016
with the participants and Mission representatives.
Advancing the Use of Wind and Solar Forecasting to Facilitate the Integration of Variable Renewable
Energy to the Grid Workshop (February 16 – February 18, 2016; Thailand; 2 Participants):
The Project received an approved TR and participant nominations from the Mission on January 7, 2016
and an approved TIP on February 10, 2016. A Pre-Departure Orientation was conducted on February 11,
2016 and was attended by Mission representatives and the two participants. The Project conducted a
monitoring call with the participants and notes were shared with the Mission on February 19, 2016. The
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participants attended an Action Planning orientation prior to the debrief session. The Debrief was
conducted on March 11, 2016. The participants presented their Action Plans and received positive
feedback from Mission representatives.
Project Management Training (May 2-6, 2016; In-country; 10 Participants):
The Project received an approved TR on March 18, 2016 and began coordinating with energy entities to
identify participants. A Request for Training Proposal (RFTP) for local training provider was released and
a number of proposals were received from potential training providers.
Communications and Leadership Skills Training (May 16-20, 2016; In-country; 20 Participants):
The Project received an approved TR on March 18, 2016 and began coordinating with energy entities to
identify participants. An RFTP for local training provider was released and a number of proposals were
received from potential training providers.
Utilities Management Training; (July 18 – August 5, 2016; In-country: 50 Participants):
The Project received an approved TR on March 22, 2016 and contacted energy entities to identify
participants. The Project also coordinated with Karachi Electric and Sui Southern Gas Company to
coordinate a field visit that will take place during the program. An RFTP for international training
provider was released to identify a training provider with a submission deadline of April 18, 2016.
Economic Growth and Agriculture (EGA):
Administrative component:
The Project received a revised Agriculture Training Plan from the Mission on March 31, 2015, which
includes a new U.S. training for dairy producers.
Program Component:
The Non-Bank Finance Institutions and Capital Markets Conference (January 13-15, 2016; In-country;
250 Participants):
The Project submitted the TIP and budget to the Mission for approval on January 8, 2016 and submitted
a revised budget on January 20, 2016.
The opening session of the conference was presided by the Mission Director, the Chairman of the
Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), and the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan.
Approximately 50 professionals made presentations during the conference, which was attended by over
200 participants.
The Project submitted the final program report to the Mission on March 3, 2016 along with materials
prepared for each presentation that took place during the conference.
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MIT Entrepreneurship Development Program and Road Shows (January 23 – February 18, 2016; U.S.; 3
Participants):
A Pre-Departure Orientation was conducted in Karachi on January 18, 2016. The Project submitted the
Candidate Approval Form and TIP to the Mission on January 20, 2016 after receiving program
information from OPEN Enterprise Forum. The Project conducted a monitoring call with the participants
on January 23, 2016 and again on February 1 and 2, 2016. Notes from the calls were submitted to the
Mission separately. Additionally, Project staff attended the OPEN Enterprise Forum hosted for the
participants near Washington, DC on February 4, 2016 for monitoring purposes. A final monitoring call
was conducted after the participant’s arrival in California on February 9, 2016. A debrief was scheduled
for April 7, 2016 based on availability of the Mission representatives and participants.
Exposure Visit–Vegetable Production in a Controlled Environment (January 25-26, 2016; In-country; 25
Participants):
The Project submitted a Training Implementation Plan and Candidate Approval Form to the Mission on
January 20, 2016. Project staff attended the program on January 26, 2016 and concluded the program
by conducting a debriefing session. The final report was submitted to the Mission on February 1, 2016.
Exposure and Study Tour: Cold Storage and Transportation (April, 2016; U.S.; 10 Participants):
The Project received an approved Training Request for the program on January 8, 2016. An RFTP was
sent to five training providers including two training providers recommended by USAID. The Project
received two proposals from potential training providers on February 19, 2016 and a recommendation
memo was sent to the Mission for feedback and approval on February 26, 2016 and was approved. The
Project was informed by the U.S. Embassy that one of the participants would not receive a visa and
began processing a replacement candidate.
Exposure Visit and Training of Livestock Farmers on Modern Feedlot Fattening Practices (February
2016; In-country, Participants - 27):
The Project received an approved Training Request from the Mission on January 27, 2016, and a signed
Candidate Approval Form on February 2, 2016. A training provider was identified and a recommendation
memo was submitted on February 26, 2015. The Project initiated budget negotiations with the
recommended Training Provider while awaiting Mission approval. After receiving an approved TIP from
the Mission on March 10, 2016, a service provider contract was signed with the training provider. The
training and exposure visit was successfully implemented after a Pre-Program Orientation and
concluded with a debrief session.
Exposure Visits on Drip Irrigation for Farmers and Members of Farm Services Centers from KP, FATA
and Gomal Zam Dam Command Area (March 27-31, 2016; April 24-28, 2016 In-country; 100
Participants):
The Project received participant lists for two trainings to be conducted as part of the program on March
4, 2016, an approved TR on March 7, 2016, and an approved TIP on March 18, 2016. The Project
implemented program and conducted the debrief session for the first Exposure Visit with 45 participants
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on March 30, 2016. The participants provided positive feedback and expressed gratitude to the Mission
for arranging the training.
Support for the Pakistani Dairy Industry Leaders - II (July, 2016; U.S.; 18-20 Participants):
The Project received a TR from the Agriculture Office on March 25, 2016.
Deliverables:
The Project submitted weekly updates to the Mission on January 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2016.
On January 6, 2016 exemption request packages were submitted to USAID for the following:
o Islamabad Serna Hotel-E014/15;
o Karachi Marriot Hotel- E015/16;
o Karachi Marriot Hotel- E016/16
The Project received questions about the November, 2015 monthly financial report on January
7, 2016 and responded to the Mission.
The Project submitted a monthly report for December to the Mission on January 8, 2016.
World Learning submitted its annual income tax return for tax years 2014 and 2015 to the
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on January 11 and 12, 2016.
The Project submitted a quarterly report for the period October 1 through December 31, 2015
to the Mission on January 15, 2016.
The Project submitted a monthly financial report for December to the Mission on January 25,
2016.
The Project submitted weekly updates to the Mission on February 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2016.
The Project submitted a monthly report for January 2016 to the Mission on February 10, 2016.
The Project submitted a finance report for January 2016 to the Mission on February 25, 2016.
The Project submitted weekly updates to the Mission on March 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2016.
The Project submitted a monthly report for February 2016 to the Mission on March 10, 2016.
On March 9, 2016, exemption request packages were submitted for the following:
o Tax paid on Electricity bill (TFP-WL-RU-01/16)
o Ministry Of Law Justice and Human Rights training debrief (TFP-WL-E018/16)
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o Alumni Launch (TFP-WL-E019/16)
On March 11, 2016, exemption request packages were submitted for the following:
o TFP-WL-E020/16 ( Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy)
The Project submitted a finance report for February 2016 to the Mission on March 31, 2016.
Implementation Team:
In Pakistan:
The IT Officer Khalid Hussain resigned on January 15, 2016 and the Project began recruiting a
replacement.
TFP’s office was closed on January 18, 2016 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
COP Martin Schulman was on leave from January 18-22, 2016.
The Communication & Outreached Specialist Aisha Sarwari’s last day was January 27, 2016.
The Social Media Associate Urooj Khan began serving as Acting Communication & Outreach
Specialist on January 28, 2016.
World Learning’s new Country Representative, Nadya Shaw, arrived in Pakistan and met with
TFP staff on January 29, 2016
Services of a consultant to support the Project’s communication activities in the absence of the
Communication and Outreach Specialist were engaged starting February 4, 2016 to March 10,
2016 but were extended until April 30, 2016.
Recruitment for the position of Communication and Outreach Specialist is ongoing.
The field office closed on February 5, 2016 for Kashmir Day.
The Project notified the CO of its intention to hire a short-term expatriate staff member to
provide coverage during the Training Manager’s upcoming maternity leave and requested the
CO’s consent to move $36,000 within the Total Labor Costs category of the budget from
Consultants year 3 and 4 to Personnel year 3 in the final version of the pending budget
realignment request. Approval was received on February 8, 2016.
The Project received travel approval for the Director of Finance and Operations on February 20,
2016.
Services of a consultant to support the Alumni Association were engaged for a period of three
months. The consultant joined TFP on March 1, 2016.
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A drill was conducted for TFP staff on March 9, 2016 in order to practice utilizing the
communication tree.
Muhammad Zubair was selected for the vacant position of IT Officer and joined the Project on
March 14, 2016.
The Project identified an individual, Ivanna Reed, to provide coverage while the Training
Manager is on maternity leave. Ms. Reed began providing support to the project in mid-March,
2016.
A Short-Term Participant Training Advisor began supporting the Project remotely on March 15,
2016 because she has not yet received visa to Pakistan.
Program Officer, Asia Sumreen resigned from her position on March 15, 2016. She is currently
serving her one month notice period.
The Project’s Training Manager began her maternity leave on March 16, 2016 and the Assistant
Training Manager assumed the role of Acting Training Manager.
The TFP Project Office was closed on March 23, 2016 because of Pakistan Day.
Services of a consultant to support energy related programs was extended to March 31, 2016.
The vacant post of Program Officer was advertised on March 29, 2016. The closing date to apply
against this post is April 4, 2016.
ORA visited the United Nations Department of Safety & Security (UNDSS) office and met with a
UN Security Officer and National Security staff to strengthen the relationship and improve
communication between WL and UNDSS regarding security information and improved
coordination.
In the US:
Nothing to report.
LEAD Capacity Development:
A quarterly meeting with LEAD was scheduled on March 28, 2016, however, postponed due to security
concerns and non-availability of LEAD senior management. The meeting was rescheduled for April 2016.
Working Groups:
Participant Training Working Group (PTWG):
The Project conducted the seventh PTWG meeting at the US Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in
Energy (US-PCAS-E) at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) office in Islamabad.
Sixteen participants from 10 implementing partners attended the meeting along with the Project’s COR
and ACOR. Meeting notes were submitted to the Mission on February 17, 2016.
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The Project continued to support the PTWG members by sharing information about ADS and TraiNet. In
consultation with the Mission, the PTWG Islamabad meeting was scheduled for April 28, 2016 and the
Karachi meeting was scheduled for May 12, 2016.
Communication Working Group:
Nothing to report.
Training Plan Updates/Alterations:
The Project and USAID staff met on February 12, 2016 to finalize seven U.S. and three in-country energy
trainings for 2016.
A revised Agriculture training plan was received from the Mission which includes a new U.S. program for
Dairy Leaders and Producers.
Project Impacts: Nothing to report.
TraiNet Data: Attached.
Data Quality Management:
After consulting with the COR, the Project created a Mission-wide Participant Training data summary
report for FY 2010 – 2015 and a TFP specific data summary report and submitted both to the Mission on
January 14, 2016
The Project assisted the Center for Advanced Studies Projects; John Snow International; the Pakistan
Center for Advanced Studies in Energy at the National University of Science and Technology; the
University of Science and Technology, Peshawar; Sindh Capacity Development Project/Deloitte Karachi;
the USAID Karachi Mission; International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center CIMMYT-Pakistan and
the U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies Agriculture University Faisalabad regarding TraiNet
queries and J-1 visa processes.
PakInfo:
The Project submitted required data to PakInfo on January 29, 2016.
Coordination Meetings and Outcomes:
No Date Name of Official
or Organization
Designation Department Agenda
1 January 5, 2015 USAID, TFP
Project
Ijaz Khaliq PMS, Martin
COP, Fahim DCOP,
Ambreen Program
Officer, Asma Assistant
Training Manager
Project Team Let Girls Learn (LGL)
budget review
meeting
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2 January 7, 2015 TFP Project COP, Aisha
Communication
Specialist, Asma ATM
Project Team Non-Bank Finance
Sector Conference
preparation
internal meeting
3 January 8, 2015 USAID, TFP
Project
Amy COR, Ghani, Ijaz
PMS, Raana TM
Project Team Meeting to discuss
Agriculture Office
new Training
Requests (TRs)
4 January 11,
2015
TFP Project All Staff Project Team Energy Media Event
and Debriefing
preparation
internal meeting
5 January 22,
2015
TFP Project DCOP, ATM, Saqib
M&E, Owais Finance
Officer, Shabnum
Program Associate
Project Team Small Grants
Committee
meeting to review
proposals from
alumni
6 January 25,
2015
USAID, UNDP, TFP
Project
Edward, Amy, Ijaz,
Marty, UNDP
Governance Unit team
and TFP Project staff
Project Team Local Government
new training
intervention
planning meeting
of representatives
from USAID, UNDP
and TFP
7 January 26,
2015
SPO, TFP Project TM, Asfar Program
Associate and SPO
team
Project Team Meeting with the
Strengthening
Participatory
Organization (SPO)
to discuss
Debriefing
preparation
8 January 27,
2015
Ministry of Law,
Justice and
Human Rights,
TFP Project
Ministry Officials, TM,
Asfar Program
Associate
Project Team Meeting with the
Ministry officials to
discuss Debriefing
preparation
9 January 27,
2015
NEPRA, TFP
Project
Asma, Ahmad, Asif, DG
Hammad Shamimi,
Project Team Meeting with the
National Electric
Power Regulatory
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Bilal, Adnan Authority (NEPRA)
to discuss planned
energy trainings
10 January 28,
2015
TFP Project Marty, Fahim, Raana,
Imran, Urooj, Adnan
Project Team CMW Media Event
preparation
internal meeting
11 January 28,
2015
USAID, TFP
Project
Amy, Ijaz, Marty,
Fahim, Raana, Asma,
Saqib, Urooj
Project Team Quarterly work-
plan review
meeting with the
Mission
12 January 29,
2015
OGRA, TFP Project Asma, Ahmad, ED
Anwar Ali and his team
Project Team Meeting with the
Oil and Gas
Regulatory
Authority (OGRA)
to discuss planned
energy trainings
13 February 2,
2016
Islamabad Electric
Supply Company
(IESCO), TFP
Project
From IESCO: Mushtaq
Director General HR,
Ali Waqas, Assistant
Manager HR
From TFP Project:
Ahmad, Training
Consultant (TC) and
Asma, Assistant
Training Manager
(ATM)
Program Team Meeting with the
Islamabad Electric
Supply Company
(IESCO) to discuss
energy training
plan
14 February 8,
2016
USAID, TFP
Project
Representatives of
USAID and LGL
program implementing
partners
Amy Hagan, COR and
Ijaz Khaliq, Project
Management Specialist
(PMS)
From TFP Project:
Martin, Chief of Party
(CoP), Ambreen Senior
Project Team One-day Workshop
at USAID on Let
Girls Learn (LGL)
Program with all
implementing
partners for
presenting their
program
components,
collectively
designing M&E
indicators and LGL
communications
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Training Officer, Saqib,
M&E Manager
strategy/branding
guidelines
15 February 11,
2016
USAID, TFP
Project
From USAID: Amy
Hagan, COR and Ijaz
Khaliq, PMS
From Project: Martin
CoP, Raana Training
Manager (TM), Ahmad,
TC, Asia, Program
Officer (PO)
Project Team Seventh Participant
Training working
Group (PTWG)
Meeting In
Islamabad
16 February 12,
2016
USAID, TFP
Project
From USAID Program
Office: Amy Hagan,
COR and Ijaz Khaliq,
PMS
From USAID Energy
Office: Timothy Moore,
Deputy Director, Imran
Ahmad PMS, Kashif
Hasnain
From Project: Martin,
CoP, Raana, TM,
Ahmad, TC, Asia, PO
Project Team Meeting to finalize
Energy Training
Plan 2016
17 February 12,
2016
USAID, TFP
Project
From USAID: Ijaz
Khaliq, PMS (Program
Office), Imran Ahmad,
PMS (Energy Office)
From Project: Martin,
CoP, Asma, ATM,
Ahmad TC, Saqib, M&E
Manager, and Asif,
Program Associate (PA)
Project Team Pre-Departure
Orientation for the
Renewable Energy
Training in
Bangkok, Thailand
18 February 16,
2016
USAID, TFP
Project
From USAID: Amy
Hagan, COR, Ijaz Khaliq,
PMS, Shehla Rizwan,
Communications
Specialist (CS, DOCs)
Project Team Community Mid-
Wifery Program
Media Event
coordination
meeting to finalize
the event
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USAID Training for Pakistan Project, Year 3 Quarter 4, 2016 Report 24
From TFP Project:
Martin, COP, Fahim,
DFO, Raana, TM,
Adnan Mushtaq,
Communications
Consultant (CC), Urooj,
Senior
Communications
Associate (SCA)
preparations
19 February 17,
2016
TFP Project All Project staff Project Team Community Mid-
Wifery Program
Media Event
preparation
internal meeting
20 February 18,
2016
USAID, TFP
Project
Mission Director, COR,
PMS, representatives
of USAID Health and
Program Offices, KP
Health Minister,
Maternal Neo-natal
Child Health KP and
FATA Offices and TFP
Project Staff
Project Team Media Event and
Debriefing of the
Community Mid-
Wifery Program
21 February 19,
2016
USAID, TFP
Project
From USAID: Ijaz
Khaliq, PMS(Program
Office), Ibrar Ahmad,
PMS (Energy Office)
From Project: Martin,
COP, Asma, ATM,
Ahmad, TC, Saqib M&E
Manager, and Asif, PA
Project Team Pre-Departure
Orientation for
Renewable Energy
Regulation Training
in Budapest
Hungary
22 February 29,
2016
USAID, TFP
Project
From USAID: Amy
Hagan, COR, Ijaz Khalid,
PMS, Shehla Rizwan, CS
DOCS
From Project: Martin,
CoP, Raana, TM, Asma,
ATM, Ambreen (STO),
Project team USAID and TFP
Project Monthly
Meeting
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Urooj (SCA), Fahim,
DFO, Adnan (CC),
Saqib, M&E Manager
23 February 29,
2016
USAID, TFP
Project
From USAID: Amy
Hagan, COR, Ijaz Khalid,
PMS, Shehla Rizwan, CS
DOCs
From Project: Martin,
COP, Fahim, DFO Asma,
ATM, Ambreen, STO,
Urooj SCA, Adnan
Mushtaq, CC
Communications
Team
Discussion on LGL
Communications
and outreach
strategy;
Implementing
partners; Request
for Proposals and
advertisement
24 March 9, 2016 USAID, TFP
Project
From USAID:
Edward Gonzalez,
Deputy Director, OSG;
Rebecca Krzywda,
Controller, OSG; Amy
Hagan, Program
Manager and COR; Ijaz
Khaliq, Program
Management Specialist
(PMS), ACOR; Shiraz
Ashraf, Chief Analyst,
Office of Financial
Management (OFM);
Muhammad Imran
Yusuf, Financial
Analyst, OFM
From TFP Project:
Martin, Chief of Party
(COP); Fahim, Director
Finance and
Operations (DFO);
Raana, Training
Manager (TM); Asma,
Assistant Training
Manager (ATM)
Project Team Meeting with the
USAID Program
Office, Stabilization
and Governance
(OSG) and Office of
Financial
Management
representatives to
discuss new
trainings for the
Auditor General of
Pakistan (AGP)
25 March 11, 2016 USAID, TFP From USAID: Project Team Debriefing of
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Project Eric Florimon-Reed,
Deputy Director Energy
Office; Ijaz Khaliq, PMS,
ACOR; Imran Ahmad,
PMS Energy Office
From TFP Project:
Martin, COP; Raana,
TM; Ahmad, Training
Consultant (TC); Saqib,
Manager M&E; Asif,
Program Associate (PA)
Advancing Use of
Wind and Solar
Forecasting to
Facilitate
Integration of
Variable Renewable
Energy to the Grid
26 March 17, 2016 USAID, TFP
Project
Representatives from
USAID Program and
Energy Offices, US
Army Corps of
Engineers, the Ministry
of Climate Change,
Amy Hagan, COR and
Ijaz Khaliq ACOR
From Project: Marty,
COP; Asma, ATM;
Ahmad, TC
Project Team Meeting with the
Ministry of Climate
Change /GCICS
concerning
USAID/USACE
Climate Change
Adaptation Training
27 March 18, 2016 USAID, TFP
Project
From USAID:
Amy Hagan, COR, Ijaz
Khaliq, ACOR, Edward
Gonzalez, Deputy
Director, OSG
From Ministry:
Humera, Joint
Secretary and other
officials and
participants
From Project:
Marty, COP; Asma,
ATM; Asfar, Program
Officer; Saqib, M&E
Manager; Urooj,
Communications
Project Team Debriefing
Conference:
Strengthening the
Rights and Justice
Framework and
Agenda
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Associate (CA)
28 March 21, 2016 USAID, TFP
Project
From USAID:
Ijaz Khaliq, PMS, ACOR;
Ibrar Ahmad, PMS, and
Kashif from Energy
Office
From Project:
Marty, COP; Asma,
ATM; Ahmad, TC;
Saqib, Manager M&E
Project Team Debriefing of
Renewable Energy
Regulation Training
29 March 21, 2016 TFP Project From Project:
Fahim, DFO; Asma,
ATM; Saqib, Manager
M&E; Owais, Finance
Officer
Project Team USAID Small Grants
Proposals Review
Meeting
30 March 25, 2016 TFP Project From USAID:
Amy Hagan, COR and
Ijaz Khaliq ACOR
From Project:
Martin, COP; Fahim,
DFO; Asma, ATM;
Saqib, Manager M&E;
Urooj, CA
Project Team Quarterly Work
Plan Review
Meeting
31 March 28, 2016 TFP Project From USAID:
Haroon Shuaib; Amy
Hagan, COR and Ijaz
Khaliq ACOR
From Project:
Martin, COP; Adnan,
Communications
Consultant; Urooj, CA
Project Team Meeting with the
Mission DOCs office
about Project
Communications
related work
Success Stories:
The Project submitted pictures of success story of Saeed Shafqat, a beneficiary of Urban Futures
Workshops and Meetings, on March 21, 2016.
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Follow-on Activities and Findings:
USAID/Pakistan Participant Alumni Association:
Two provisional board members, Noshaba Shehzad and Haris Qasim, agreed to research the registration
process for the Alumni Association. They shared their findings with the Project on January 20, 2016. Two
other provisional board members, Aqif Palijo and Mohammad Khaliq, developed an Alumni Association
Operational Plan, including by-laws for the Association.
The Project held two strategic meetings with the Board and has coordinated with them on the Alumni
Association launch event. Additionally, the provisional board developed a fundraising strategy and
researched registration requirements for the Association.
Small Grants Program:
Afshan Huma, a small grant recipient and TFP alumnus, conducted an International Conference on
Research and Practices in Education on February 2-3, 2016. The conference, which was funded by
Allama Iqbal Open University and USAID TFP under the small grant program, was attended by 300
individuals representing universities throughout Pakistan and abroad.
Amin Ullah was awarded a small grant to conduct a project called "Capacity Building for Clerks, Junior
Clerks, and Account Officers on Accounting and Financial Management” on February 9, 2016.
Shahbaz Hussain was awarded a small grant to conduct a project entitled “Teachers’ Training Program
on School Improvement Plans” on February 16, 2016.
The Project continued working with Zahib Iqbal to close out his small grant entitled “Youth Life and
Entrepreneur Skills Program.”
The Project received the following small grant proposals, which were submitted to the Mission for
feedback:
Mohammad Ahmed Bilal submitted a proposal on March 8, 2016.
Syed Zafar Ilyas submitted a proposal on March 9, 2016.
Mohammad Arif submitted a proposal on March 16, 2016.
Aqif Usman submitted a proposal on March 17, 2016.
Syed Nadeem submitted a proposal on March 28, 2016.
Taimur Khan submitted a revised proposal on February 29, 2016.
Best Practices that can be taken to Scale:
Nothing to report this period.
Upcoming Events:
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No Date Event/Meeting Location Contact Person
1 April 1, 2016 Quarterly work plan review meeting II COP, ATM, M&E
Manager
2
April 5, 2016 Meeting with USAID Program Office, Economic
Growth representative and PREIA Project to
discuss new trainings
COP, ATM
3 April 7, 2016 MIT Entrepreneurial Development Program
and Road Shows, US Program Debrief
ATM, PO
4 April 23–May 2, 2016 Exposure and Study Tour: Cold Storage and
Transportation
ATM, Imran
Program Officer
5 April 27, 2016 USAID Pakistan Alumni Association Launch COP, ATM
6 April 28, 2016 Participant Training Working Group Quarterly
Meeting in Islamabad
COP, ATM
7 April, 2016 Communications and Leadership Training for
energy entities
ATM, TM
Consultant
8 May 12, 2016 Participant Training Working Group Meeting -
Karachi
COP, ATM
9 May, 2016 Utilities Management Training ATM, TM
Consultant
10 June/July, 2016 Project Management Training ATM, TM
Consultant
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Pakistan and/or US Media Exposure:
The Project conducted a debriefing session and Media Event for the “Energy Sector Internship Program”
on January 26, 2016. The event was attended by Mission representatives, officials from partnering
energy entities and energy interns from across Pakistan. The Mission Director and the Secretary of the
Ministry of Water and Power attended the event. A media coverage report for the Event was shared
with the Mission on January 29, 2016. The event was covered by 21 newspapers (6 English, 15 Urdu) and
three TV channels.
A “Non-Bank Finance Institutions and Capital Markets Conference” was conducted in Karachi from
January 13-15, 2016. The conference was appropriately branded, covered by the media and was
documented through photography and videography.
A media event for the Community Midwifery Program was conducted on February 18, 2016. The event
was appropriately branded and folders and calendars were provided to all in attendance, which included
the Mission Director and the Minister of Health for KP. The event was covered by 20 newspapers, five TV
stations and Radio Pakistan BPC and several participant were interviewed.
Suggested infographics and creative message for the LGL program were submitted to the Mission on
March 3, 2016. Additionally, a link to Let Girls Learn was added to the Project’s home page.
Project staff participated in a live radio show about Let Girls Learn - Pathways to Success which was
aired on FM 101 on March 17, 2016.
Social Media and website statistics for the Project are as follows:
Number of unique visitors on TFP website this quarter: 1,650
Total number of hits on TFP website: 2.682
Total Facebook likes: 24,060
Total Twitter followers: 249
Total tweets posted: 369
Problems/Challenges and Proposed Solutions:
The Project received a request for additional information from the Federal Board of Revenue about
taxes paid on administrative expenses by World Learning on January 19, 2016. A response was
submitted on January 27, 2016.
Submission of General Sales Tax exemption requests remain an issue due to scheduling and security
factors that do not allow the project enough time to meet the 45 days advance notice requirement for
these requests, especially when selecting venues for large events. The Project is making every attempt
to provide enough lead time.
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It is likely that municipal authority will require the Project to relocate due to new restrictions on building
usage in residential neighborhoods. The Project began seeking a new office space in a commercial
district at the end of the quarter.
World Learning has registered with the Ministry of Interior, however its registration status does not
seem to have improved the ability of HQ based staff to get visas to travel to Pakistan in support of the
Project.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
As of March 31, 2016, the Project conducted trainings for 2,145 participants (1,593 males and 552
females), which is about 36% of the Project’s total target of 6,000 participants. The table below indicates
the number of participants that began training programs before the quarter’s end by DO, training
location and gender.
Table 1: Summary of participants disaggregated by DO, training location and gender
S. No Development Objective
Participants Total
Participants In-Country US Third-Country
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
1 Economic Growth and Agriculture
1189 215 1404 43 17 60 43 15 58 1522
2 Education 76 0 76 32 29 61 0 0 0 137
3 Energy 107 49 156 0 0 0 5 1 6 162
4 Health 40 196 236 0 0 0 0 0 0 236
5 Stabilization and Governance
28 18 46 2 0 2 28 12 40 88
Total 1440 478 1918 77 46 123 76 28 104 2145
The total number of participants who began or completed training by March 31, 2016 was 2,145. Of
these, 2,049 participants have completed their programs, while 96 participants’ programs1 were ongoing
as of March 31, 2016.
1 These include, PhD, TEMSP, MPH (KP), MSPH Sindh Batch 1 and 2.
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Table 2: Detailed list of trainings and gender disaggregation by DO and training status
S. No
Development Objective
Training Status
Trainings Name Male Female Total
1 Economic Growth and Agriculture
Completed Capacity Building Support and Training for the Government of Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC)
46 16 62
2 Completed Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship - 2013
284 32 316
3 Completed Consumer Protection and Financial Literacy Conference, World Bank (CPFL, WB)
100 24 124
4 Completed Executive Certificate in Agribusiness Management (ECAM)-LUMS
8 2 10
5 Completed Science Technology, Engineering and Development Conference (STED)
180 48 228
6 Completed Entrepreneurial Capacity Building Program MIT EFP (2015)
268 48 316
7 Completed Research Study and Exposure Visit for PIFD College of Design, Hala (Sindh)
9 2 11
8 Completed Non-Bank Finance Sector and Capital Markets Conference Challenges and Opportunities
217 28 245
9 Completed Exposure Visit - Vegetable Production in a Controlled Environment
16 4 20
10 Completed Exposure Visit and Training of Livestock Farmers in Modern Feedlot Fattening Practices
16 11 27
11 Completed Exposure Visit on Drip Irrigation for Farmers and Members of FSC from KP/FATA
45 0 45
12 Completed Fashion Buying and Merchandising: Intensive
0 1 1
13 Completed Growing High Value Vegetable in Controlled Environment-I (2015)
9 0 9
14 Completed Growing High Value Vegetable in Controlled Environment-II (2015)
7 2 9
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15 Completed Growing High Value Vegetables in a Controlled Environment - 2014
6 4 10
16 Completed Halal Meat Production and Marketing Study Tour - Malaysia (2014)
6 2 8
17 Completed Menswear Collection Management and Techniques Training in Paris, France
2 2 4
18 Completed On Farm Water Management Training – Australia (2014)
7 1 8
19 Completed Study of Meat Export Certification and Establishment of Business to Business Contacts, Malaysia (2015)
6 3 9
20 Completed Entrepreneurship Development Program at MIT, USA (2014)
2 0 2
21 Completed Study of Horticulture Value Chains for Growing Table Grapes
7 2 9
22 Completed On-Farm Water Management Training – Colorado (2014)
5 3 8
23 Completed The Art of Traditional Shoemaking
1 1 2
24 Completed On Farm Water Management Training – I (2015)
8 1 9
25 Completed Digital Printed Fabric Course 1 1 2
26 Completed Comprehensive Computer-aided Design and Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) for Jewelry Training
2 0 2
27 Completed PIFD - Fundamentals of Oil Painting and Materials, Methods and Concepts*
1 0 1
28 Completed On Farm Water Management Training - II (2015)
4 2 6
29 Completed Dairy Expo Tour and Training for Dairy Leaders of Pakistan
10 6 16
30 Completed Entrepreneurial Capacity Building Program MIT EDP and Road Shows - US 2016
2 1 3
31 Education Completed FATA Scholarship Program 76 0 76
32 Ongoing PhD Scholars 16 18 34
33 Ongoing USAID Teacher’s Education Masters Scholarship Program
16 11 27
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(TEMSP)
34 Energy Completed Energy Sector Internship Program
107 49 156
35 Completed Advancing the Use of Wind and Solar Forecasting to Facilitate the Integration of Variable Renewable Energy to the Grid
2 0 2
36 Completed Renewable Energy Regulation – Budapest, Hungary
3 1 4
37 Health Completed Community Midwifery Program
0 185 185
38 Ongoing Masters of Public Health Program
11 0 11
39 Ongoing USAID Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) / Sindh - Batch-I
15 9 24
40 Ongoing USAID Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) / Sindh - Batch-II
14 2 16
41 Stabilization and Governance
Completed Strengthening the Rights and Justice Framework and Agenda - December, 2015
28 18 46
42 Completed Gender Diversity Training, Istanbul Turkey
9 1 10
43 Completed Insight into Regional Development, Almaty International Conference
6 6 12
44 Completed Strengthening the Rights and Justice Framework and Agenda - Indonesia
12 3 15
45 Completed Urban Futures Workshop and Meetings
1 2 3
46 Completed International Auditors Fellowship Program – U.S Government Accountability Office (US - GAO)
2 0 2
Total 1593 552 2145
As of March 31, 2016, 552 female participants had either begun or completed their training, which is
approximately 26% of all participants. Participants are selected by the USAID DOs, which set a target of
50% female participants for all programs. When this target is realistically unachievable due to
demographic or cultural reasons a Gender Justification Memo is provided. The graphs below present
disaggregated data for programs and participants, to date.
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Academic Program
9%
Conference58%
Training Program
33%
Participants by Program Type
1522
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Stabilization and Governance
4%
Economic Growth and Agriculture
71%
Education6%
Health11%
Energy8%
Participants by Development Objective
Accumulative Program Achievements as of March 31, 2016:
Stabilization and
Governance13%
Economic Growth and Agriculture
65%
Education6%
Health9%
Energy7%
Programs by Development Objective
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In Country Training
39%Third
Country Training
31%
US Training
30%
Percentage of Programs by Location
Male74%
Female26%
Participants by Gender
Pre-Training and End-of-Training Program Assessment:
The Project administers a Pre-training Survey to participants prior to the start of training programs,
which collects baseline information on participants’ personal learning objectives and ideas they have for
the Action Plans they will create. The Pre-training Survey also records participant feedback on the
quality of information they receive during Pre-departure Orientations (PDO) and Pre-program
1
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InCountryTraining
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ThirdCountryTraining
Stabilization and Governance Economic Growth andAgriculture
Education Health Energy
Number of Trainings by Location and DO
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Orientations (PPO) related to their training, training location, travel, logistics, allowances, health
coverage, etc.
An End-of-training Survey is administered to participants upon completion of each training2 to collect
feedback on various aspects of each training including the trainers, instruction methods, training
materials, pace of instruction, length of the training, and satisfaction with housing and food. It also
collects participants’ feedback on the difficulty and overall quality of the training program.
Response rates to both the Pre-training Survey and the End-of-training Survey are currently 76%i, which
lends the opportunity for cross-comparison. Responses rate for both of these surveys have improved
over time.
Clarity of Information Provided on Pre-Training Essentials:
On average, 89% of respondents reported that the information they received about their program prior
to its start was either “very clear” or “clear.” The lowest scoring category was ‘allowances’, for which
79% respondents reported that the information they received was clear and 14% of respondents felt the
information they received about allowances was “neither clear nor unclear,” and 7% said that it was ‘not
clear’ or ‘not at all clear.’ The overall percentage for pre-training essentials was 90% in earlier quarters
but has dropped to 89%. This is due to the Strengthening the Rights and Justice Framework and Agenda
training, from which 55% of respondents reported a lower score for the allowances category. The
Project clarified ‘allowances’ for the participants. With the exception of this training, the overall score
for pre-training essentials including ‘allowances’ has improved.
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Meeting and Managing Participants’ Personal Learning Objectives:
Following PDOs and PPOs, 91% of respondents reported that they believe the training they were to
attend would meet their personal learning objectives. Following training, 92% of respondents reported
that their training met their personal learning objectives. Responses represented by 4 or 5 in the graphs
below, “agreed” (4) or “strongly agreed” (5) that the training would or had met their personal learning
objectives.
59%64%
52%
40%
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48%
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Clarity of Information Provided During PDOs and PPOs
Very clear Clear Neither clear nor unclear Not clear No at all clear
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1% 1%
7%
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1 2 3 4 5
Pre-training Survey: Expects Training to Meet Personal Learning Objectives
1% 2%
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1 2 3 4 5
End-of-training Survey: Training Met Personal Learning Objectives
Action Planning:
Seventy-two percent of respondents reported that they had a partial or complete idea of what they
would include in their Action Plans in Pre-training Surveys. Upon completion of training, 86% of
participants developed and submitted their Action Plans to the Project.
Most of the respondents that did not develop Action Plans were those who participated in trainings
during the first year of the Project. Participants from the recent training for the Ministry of Commerce
(MoC) also had an uncharacteristically low rate of Action Plan submission. Despite rigorous follow-ups
through phone calls and emails, the Project team could only get Action Plans from 19 participants of
total 62 participants that attended the MoC training. With the exception of this training, development
and submission of Actions Plans has improved from 77% to 86% in this quarter. The Project’s M&E and
program teams review all Action Plans submitted by participants and provide feedback for
improvement. The most common reason Actions Plans are not implemented is because they are too
ambitious and require financial resources to complete, which participants find difficult to secure. The
Project works with participants to make their Action Plans specific, realistic and achievable in a nine-
month timeframe.
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No28%
Partially37%
Yes35%
Participants with Acption Plan Ideas Prior to Training
Satisfaction with Various Aspects of Training Programs:
Eighty-seven percent of respondents reported being either “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the overall
quality of their training program. The lowest scoring category, “Length of the Training,” received a
satisfaction rate of 74%. Qualitative data suggests that respondents who were “neither satisfied nor
dissatisfied” or “dissatisfied” would have preferred more training days and time for independent
excursions or networking.
Yes86%
No14%
Participants with Action Plans After Training
36% 37% 39%50%
39% 38%
26% 25%20%
51% 49% 45%
37%49%
43%
51% 54%
54%
9% 11% 11% 11% 10%14%
17% 16%17%
2% 3% 3% 2% 2% 3% 4% 4% 8%
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Satisfaction with Quality of Training
Very satisfied Satisfied Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied
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Training Effectiveness and Potential for Multiplication of Knowledge, Skills and Methods (KSMs):
Of all respondents, 87% “strongly agreed” or “agreed” that they have acquired new or improved KSMs
which they intend to use in their work. Respondents have also shown the intent to transfer newly
acquired KSMs to others in their profession.
Eighty-three percent of respondents reported that trainings met their overall expectations. The slightly
lower average score for this category resulted primarily from responses of participants of the Halal Meat
Production and Marketing Training held in Malaysia in 2014 who felt the training was not fully designed
with their needs in mind. The following year, using the feedback from participants, the training on Halal
Meat Production and Marketing included a business-to-business component, which helped to address
the gap identified following the first training in 2014. Satisfaction with various training aspects have
shown a slight downward trend (between two to four percentage point in this quarter), however it is
still above the related indicator targets for these aspects.
Social and Cultural Aspects of U.S. Training Participants:
Ninety-three percent of respondents who travelled to the U.S. to attend training programs, including
short-term and long-term programs, reported that they had opportunities to observe how American civil
society works; 86% reported they had opportunities to observe how American government works; and
39%32%
49% 52%46%
52%
53%
51%
39%40%
41%
38%
6%
13% 8%5%
9%6%
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Personal learningobjectives met
Overallexpectations met
Program providedKSM* that I willuse in my work
Things I learnedare useful to my
organization
Acquired new orimproved KSM*
Will train others inmy organization
Trainings' Effectiveness and Potential for Multiplication of Knowledge and Skills
Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
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81% said they had opportunities to observe how American business works. Ninety percent of
respondents reported having the opportunity to meet with organizations similar to their own. Around
79% of respondents said they had the opportunity to discuss misconceptions Americans have about
Pakistan with Americans, while 53% said they learned that they had misconceptions about the United
States and Americans.
Post-Training Assessment:
The Project administers post-training surveys at three, six and nine month intervals following each
training to assess the extent to which participants use new KSMs, make progress on their Action Plansii
and improve their professional performance as a result of training programs. This section of the report
aggregates results of three, six and nine month Post-training Surveys.
Response rates for Post-training Surveys are low compared to Pre-training Surveys and End-of-training
Surveys. Of the Post-training Surveys, the three-month survey has the highest response rate at 49%,
whereas response rates for the six and nine month surveys were 24% and 22%, respectively.
17%
36% 40%33% 31%
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50%
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Learned that I hadmisconceptions
about the US andAmericans
Opportunity toexplain to
Amercians some ofthe
misconceptionsthey had about
Pakistan
Opportunity tomeet with
organizationssimilar to my own
Opportunity to seehow American
government works
Opportunity to seehow Americanbusiness works
Opportunity to seehow American civil
society works
Social and Cultural Aspects for US Training Participants
Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree
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The Project believes response rates to Post-training Surveys are low because participants create overly
ambitious Action Plans that they are later unable to implement because they are too broad or require
financial resources. Because Post-training Survey questions focus on progress participants make in
implementing Action Plans, the Project suspects that participants who make little progress on their
Action Plans simply decline to submit Post-training Surveys. TFP has made efforts to streamline the
Action Plan template and to assist participants in developing Action Plans that are achievable within a
nine-month timeframe and do not require resources that participants may find difficult to secure.
One strategy the Project started to use in the current quarter to improve the Post-training Survey
response rates is to issue “Training Completion Certificates” to participants only after all surveys have
been completed, usually nine months after each training is completed. This has started to positively
impact the response rate for 9 months survey, which improved from 16% to 22% in the last quarter.
The Project will not administer the post-training surveys to participants of some trainings. These include
Community Mid-Wife Program (CMW), FATA scholars, PhD, Energy Internship Program, and in-country
exposure visits of less than 5 days. However, for CMW the Project will engage the health departments
KP and FATA to obtain information on post-training impact and may also make field visits to collect
information. For FATA scholars, the Project will make annual phone calls to students to track impact. For
PhD Scholars, the Project already has an annual survey of graduates that the returned PhD scholars and
scholars of any other academic program will complete. For the Energy Internship program, instead of
standardized post-training survey instruments, the Project will use an employment survey specifically
created for this program. For the in-country exposure visits of less than five days (three such exposure
visits have already been conducted), the Project will use phone calls (once, nine months after
completion of the program) or field visits to collect information on the results. The Project will evaluate
these methods for effectiveness.
Transfer of Knowledge, Skills and Methods:
Participants who responded to the survey reported sharing new experience, knowledge and skills with a
total of 4,157 people, or 38 people per participant on average. Out of 118 respondents, 109 reported
skills multiplication, which equates to 92% of all respondents. Please see the first graph on following
page.
Among the more recent trainings, shown on the right end of the below graph, two trainings, the Dairy
Expo Training and the Strengthening Rights Justice Framework and Agenda, have higher results for skill
multiplication compared to other trainings. The Project plans to contact, visit and verify outliers that
reported sharing knowledge and skills with a significantly higher number of people than the other
participants.
Respondents used a variety of methods to share their new KSMs with colleagues thereby multiplying the
impact of the programs they attended. “Informal training or mentoring” was the most commonly used
method for impact multiplication, possibly because these usually do not require significant resources.
“Formal training” and “giving a presentation” related to TFP programs to colleagues following a
participant’s program were the second and third most common method of multiplication used by
participants.
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Progress on Implementation of Action Plans:
On aggregate, only 8% percent of respondents reported that they did not make any progress on their
Action Plans and 13% percent reported making “little progress.” Alternately, 28% reported making
“some progress” on Action Plans, 30% reported completing “most of it,” and 21% reported to have “fully
completed” their Action Plans. In total, 51% of respondents reported to have either fully completed or
mostly completed their Action Plans. Action Plan completion status has shown 4% point improvement as
compared to the previous quarter.
None8% A little
13%
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Completed21%
Action Plan Completion Status
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Action Plan Completion Status (Training Disaggregated)
Completed Most of it Some A little None
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The table above indicates the extent to which respondents reported completing their Action Plans by
training. Trainings in the table appear in chronological order from left to right so that the Australia On-
Farm Water Management Training, which was the first TFP program to be initiated, is listed first and the
PIFD Research Study and Exposure program, which was the most recent training to be initiated, is listed
last. The first 20 trainings that appear on the list were completed more than nine months prior to the
publication of this report. Therefore, all M&E has been completed for those programs. Because the
response rate for the 9 months survey is lower for these programs, the Project continues to encourage
participants to complete the nine-month survey, even though the deadline has passed, so that
maximum information on post-training impact can be gathered. It is possible that those who did not yet
respond to the six and nine month surveys may have made progress on their Action Plans since the
three month survey and actual progress made is greater than what was reported.
In addition to this rigorous follow-up, regular M&E will continue for the final six programs listed in the
graph. Therefore, participant progress in completing Action Plans is expected to increase in the coming
months. As stated above, respondents who did not make significant progress on their Action Plans
included activities in their Actions Plans that were either too ambitious and broad or required resources
that participants could not arrange. Therefore, TFP worked rigorously with participants to help them
develop realistic Action Plans. Responses to surveys for the most recent trainings show improved Action
Plan completion rates (see the later end of the above chart with more dark and light green colors
indicating completion), and suggesting that the efforts are working well.
Utilization of Newly Acquired Knowledge, Skills and Methods (KSMs):
Forty-six percent of respondents reported using new KSMs “much” and 30% reported using them “very
much” following trainings. Nineteen percent of respondents reported using new KSMs “some,” while
only 2% and 3% reported using them “a little” and “not at all,” respectively, following trainings.
Data on the respondents’ utilization of new KSMs following training disaggregated by program indicates
very positive results, particularly for those programs for which the M&E cycle has concluded. Results for
Not at all3%
A little2%
Some19%
Much46%
Very Much30%
Utilization of Newly Acquired Knowledge, Skills and Methods
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the trainings for which M&E has not concluded are expected to strengthen as M&E for those programs
continues. Most respondents of most of the trainings reported utilizing KSMs. The exception is the
International Auditor’s Fellowship Program, which had only two participants. One participant reported
that he was not able to make progress on his Action Plan or utilize the newly acquired KSMs because he
no longer works in a related field. As a result, he has no plans to finish or implement an Action Plan. The
graph below presents utilization of newly acquired KSMs for each program.
Improvement in Work Performance as Result of Training:
Ninety-eight percent of respondents reported that their work performance improved as a result of
training. Thirty-seven percent of respondents reported that their performance improved “very much;”
44% reported their performance improved “much;” 12% reported “some” improvement and 5%
reported improving “a little” as a result of trainings. Just 2% reported improving “not at all.” The charts
below show improved performance disaggregated by training.
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Utilization of Knowledge, Skills and Methods (Training Disaggregated)
Very Much Much Some A little Not at all
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In addition to the utilization of skills, performance improvement and Action Plan progress tracking, the
Project also obtained employment information from participants who have successfully completed their
tertiary education programs. In total, 20 participants who have completed tertiary education programs,
including 10 participants of the Executive Certificate in Agribusiness Management (ECAM) program and
10 PhD scholars were contacted in August, 2015 to obtain information on their employment status.
Not at all2%
A little5%
Some12%
Much 44%
Very much37%
Improvement in Work Performance
38% 33%
50%
67%
33%25%
63%71%
50% 50%
100%
100%
50%
25% 25%
60%
10%6%
100%
17% 20%
70%
25% 33%
50%22%
44%
75%
25%
29%
50%
100%
75%
33%
75%
40%
70%
56%
83%
50%
100%
40%
30%
13%
33%
11%
11%
13%
50%
67%
10%
17%
50%40%
25%
11%
17%
50%
10%6%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Improvement in Work Performance (Training Disaggregated)
Very much Much Some A little Not at all
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Seventeen graduates (85%) reported being employed. Two of the 20 graduates are self-employed and
the others are employed in the private and government sectors. The PhD scholars are teaching at
universities such as the University of Peshawar, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Allama Iqbal Open
University, the University of Karakorum and the University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Progress against Logframe Indicators
The Performance Indicator Tracking Table (PITT) below tracks progress on Project indicators included in
TFP’s logframe. This section of the report indicates progress on each indicator listed in the Project’s
logframe and PIRS which were submitted in April, 2015. The Project is currently reviewing a list of
Mission Strategic Framework indicators to identify any that are relevant to the Project for PakInfo
reporting. Once new indicators are identified, the Project will include them in the logframe and make
the necessary changes to other indicators as suggested in the table below and endnotes, and submit the
revised logframe with the related PIRS to the Mission for record and approval.
Table 5: Performance Indicator Tracking Table as of March 31, 2016
S. No Indicator Name Target Progress
On-Track
Signal3 Remarks
1-a Percentage of participants who reported utilization of new knowledge, skills and methods acquired as result of participant training
70% 76% On-Track
1-b Percentage of participants who reported improvement in their work performance as result of participant training
60% 81% On-Track
1-c Percentage of participants who reported to have trained others (skills multiplication) on what they learned or experienced during the training
70% 92% On-Track
1-d Number of people who benefited through skills multiplication activities carried out by TFP participants
N/A 4157 On average, 38 people per participant.
3 Green color represents activity on track in terms of progress. ‘Orange’ is slightly low and expected to improve, and ‘Red’ means progress is significantly low.
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1-e
Percentage of small grants projects successfully completed
100% 4.5% Two grants projects successfully completed. While in total 5 small grants have awarded so far.
Sub-Objective-1a
Percentage of programs for which a PDO and a debrief session is organized
90% 100% On-Track
Sub-Objective-1b
Percentage of participants who started and completed their programs on schedule
85% 99% On-Track
Sub-Objective-1c
Percentage of participants who reported satisfaction (4 on a Likert scale of 5) with quality of information provided on pre-training essentials
90% 89% Slightly lower than the target, but it is expected to improve and exceed the target.
Sub-Objective-1d
Percentage of participants who rate (at least 4 on a 5-point Likert scale) the quality of the overall training program
75% 87% On-Track
Sub-Objective-1e
Percentage of participants who report (at least 4 on a 5-point Likert scale) that they will use knowledge/skills/methods acquired from the program in their work
75% 88% On-Track
Sub-Objective-1f
Percentage of participants who developed Action Plans for utilization of knowledge and skills after the training
90% 86% On-Track
Sub-Objective-1g
Percentage of U.S long-term training participants who reported to have the opportunity to see how the American society works.
90% 93% On-Track
Sub-Objective-2a
Percentage of participants who reported to have acquired new or improved knowledge/skills/methods from participant training program
75% 87% On-Track
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Sub-Objective-2b
Percentage of participants who developed Action Plans reported progress (at least 4 on a Likert scale of 5) on implementation of their Action Plans
70% 51% Low percentage due to low response rates for post-training surveys as explained above.
Sub-Objective-2c Percentage of graduates from
USG supported tertiary education programs reporting themselves as employed (F Indicator)
80% 85% On-Track. Data was collected through surveys and in addition phone calls.
Sub-Objective-2d
Number of capacity assessments, training needs assessments, organizational assessments (standalone or linked to HICD) carried out
6 1 On-Track. Technical assistance MOC completed WAPDA TNA pending finalization.
Sub-Objective-2e
Number of staff of Lead Pakistan trained in participant training systems and procedures
6 6 On Track
Sub-Objective-3a
Percentage of PTWG members who report (4 on a Likert scale of 5) that the PTWG is a useful platform for information and experience sharing related to participant training and exchange visitors programs (C.4.1.c)
75% 82% On-Track. Based on 11 respondents’ feedback.
Sub-Objective-3b
Percentage of alumni who report (4 on a Likert scale of 5) that the USAID/Pakistan Alumni Association is a useful platform for networking, learning, and information and experiences sharing
60% NA To be administered this year in August-September following the establishment of Alumni Association which will launch April, 2016.
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Sub-Objective-3c Number of alumni who
registered for USAID/Pakistan Alumni Association
# 450 Slow progress on Alumni registration and verification.
Sub-Objective-3d
Number of partners staff regularly attend PTWG quarterly meetings
15
4 The project has suggested to revise this indicator, in the Annual M&E Report. However, # staff of USAID IPs have attended PTWG meetings.
1-Indicator 1.1
Annual Participant Training Plan completed
4 3 On-Track
1-Indicator 1.2
Number of PDO/PTOs organized
N/A 37 On-Track
1-Indicator 1.3
Number of debrief sessions organized
N/A 36 On-Track
1-Indicator 1.4
Training Providers’ database developed and updated
1 1 On-Track
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1-Indicator 1.5
Number of training and academic programs implemented
N/A 46 On-Track
2-Indicator 2.1
Number of attendees completing training events in US, third countries and in Pakistan (F.4.10)
5885 1947 These excludes participants of academic programs. The figure 1947, is not to be confused with overall participant count, which is 2145, including 198 participants of academic programs.
2-Indicator 2.2
Number of participants completed academic programs [Target = US: 75, IC: 40]
115 102 On-Track. 198 participants are expected to complete academic programs during the life of the Project. In the coming year, the Project will suggest that this target be revised.
2-Indicator 2.3
Frequency of monitoring calls made to participants during their training programs [Target = once every week for short-term programs, monthly for long-term programs]
Once every week
for short
programs of
duration (15-
30 days), and
monthly call for
longer-term
program of
duration
On-Track On-Track for all programs except long-term in-country programs, of which there are more than the Project originally expected.
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longer than one
month.
2-Indicator 2.4
Number of small grants disbursed to Participant Alumni and organizations
44 5 Fewer grants awarded partly due to the poor quality of grant applications received that require much improvement, in coordination with TFP staff, before award.
3-Indicator 3.1
Number of platforms formed for information and experience sharing for USAID/Pakistan Alumni
1 0 Alumni Association establishment is in process and will be launched in April, 2016.
3-Indicator 3.2
Number of USAID/Pakistan Alumni quarterly meetings organized
10 0 Initial meetings at regional level were conducted. Over 400 members registered. Association formally launches in April, 2016.
3-Indicator 3.3
Number of platforms for USAID/Pakistan Participant Training partners formed
1 1 On-Track. PTWG formed and meetings regularly held.
3-Indicator 3.4
Number of quarterly meetings of PTWG held
12 9 On-Track. 7 meeting were held at Islamabad, whereas 2 meeting held at Karachi.
3-Indicator 3.5
Number of success stories, photographs, and media events that positively represent USAID training and its results
Success Stories:
8. Photogr
aphs: 96.
Media events:
Success Stories: 7. Photographs: 48. Media events: 8
On-Track. Success Stories: 7. Photographs: 48. Media Events: 8
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N/A
Attachments:
Mission Q-I TraiNet Report Jan-Mar 2016
PhD Quarterly Completion Timelines
TFP Q-I TraiNet Report Jan-Mar 2016
Training Plan Mar 2016
Training Tracker Mar 2016
Trainings and Participant Table Mar 2016
i With the exception of programs that the Project inherited from previous USAID partners one-day in-country conferences, and in-country exposure visits of less than 5 days. The Project does not administer pre-training, end of training or post-training surveys to participants of these programs. ii Action Plans submitted by participants are of a maximum duration of nine months. TFP tracks the progress of participants in implementing Action Plans during this period at intervals of three, six and 9 months.