Synthesis………
MOST SIGNIFICANT CHANGE (MSC)
Presented by : N.C. Pradhan
Synthesis….Contd
MSC: A new concept for us in Odisha
MSC is important for use in M&E
Why do we need MSC ?
To know/measure the changes in economic, social and political life of a person
Self education/learningChangeEvaluate and improve our strategiesLearn the global impact of our work
MSC Principle
MSC for usChanges in farmers’ lifeWhile working some changes take placeChange is important for transferring aspects of
our lifeImprove relationship in other village/place
What is the MSC Technique ?
Process: By story tellingWhat was life of a personChanges made in lifeWhat was difficulties
STEP-I Story collectionSTEP-II Analysis of the story
What is M&E differences?
M&E is......
NumbersObjectiveExpected answers (y/n)Limitations
What is M&E differences?
MSC is......
Real life storySubjective analysisUnexpected informationComplicity & emotions capturing
How to collect story?
Process to be followed:
Environment creation Details & importance
InterviewerVideo makerInterviewedStory writerObserver
Observation from the interview
How much time for questionsPreparation of questionsPreparation/suggestion of answersObserver roleHow did you create the environmentThe videosMotivation
Video analysis of story
Most Significant Change (MSC)
Difficulties
New ideas/innovations
Feedback on quality Video
Avoid unnecessary sound to make it clear
Video recording need to be closure of the interviewed and interviewer
Technical difficultiesCamera should in between interviewer and
interviewedAsking technique to get real story & more
participationPeople shy in the village but ask question properlyAsking question frequently to the interviewedSpent time explaining to get answerCreate environment to be more familiar with the
interviewedConclusion of the interviewer
How to record a good video ?
Keep the video still/move slowly
Only interview to be recorded
Do not make the video up side/not down side
Do not zoom
Thank You