Knowledge Needs Assessment Report

Knowledge Needs Assessment Report analyses the existing capacities of city officials and identifies the forces driving change to ensure the effectiveness of capacity development efforts for promoting Infant, Toddler and Caregiver-friendly Neighbourhoods (ITCN). The Study provides the building elements for developing a demand-driven capacity-
building strategy for ITCN. The KNA Study is based on assessments in the cities of Bhubaneshwar, Pune, Chennai, Indore, Gwalior, Chandigarh, Udaipur and Hyderabad, which have demonstrated a strong commitment and promise to develop inclusive, accessible, green, playful, safe and child-friendly neighbourhoods.

The aim of the Programme is to embed the young children-related considerations within the work realm of the ULBs (Urban Local Bodies) through spatial mapping tools and service delivery mechanisms, by equipping them with appropriate planning and monitoring tools.

This research was undertaken on behalf of the Foundation by The National Institute of Urban Affairs, under the Infant, Toddler and Caregiver-Friendly Neighbourhoods (ITCN) Capacity Building Programme.