Governance Framework
A transparent framework for managing consultation, participation, evidence, ethics, review, validation, and publication of the annual State of Kashmir Crafts assessment.
Why Governance Comes Before the Report
The report is the final output, but the first step is a clear governance and consultation framework. This ensures credibility, transparency, inclusion, neutrality, evidence quality, and public trust. A robust governance model guarantees that the findings reflect ground realities, free from undue bias.
Core Principles
Public Interest
Driven solely by the long-term cultural and economic interest of Kashmir crafts.
Non-Partisan Participation
Open to all, irrespective of political or institutional affiliations.
Stakeholder Inclusion
Ensuring marginalized and grassroot voices are actively sought and heard.
Evidence-Based Documentation
Conclusions are rooted in verifiable ground data and documented submissions.
Consent and Respect
Strict adherence to data privacy, cultural sensitivity, and informed consent.
Methodological Transparency
Openly publishing how data is collected, weighted, and analyzed.
Draft Validation
Allowing public review of findings before final publication.
Public Accountability
Maintaining an open registry of stakeholders and evidence logs.
Governance Structure
Convening Institution
Hamadan Craft Revival Foundation
Advisory Council
Respected voices from artisans, academia, industry, heritage, media, women, youth, and former officials.
Research & Documentation Team
Responsible for data collection, interviews, records, evidence, field notes, and report drafting.
Stakeholder Groups
Artisans, manufacturers, exporters, retailers, institutions, government, political parties, media, citizens, diaspora, and others.
Expert Review Panel
Subject experts, former officials, academics, export specialists, GI experts, and master artisans.
Public Validation
Draft findings are opened for correction, clarification, and public response before finalization.
Non-Partisan Statement
The State of Kashmir Crafts assessment is a non-partisan public-interest initiative. Participation is open to all stakeholders regardless of political, institutional, professional, social, or ideological affiliation. No political party, institution, or individual controls the findings.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
All advisory members and contributors may disclose relevant affiliations.
Stakeholder submissions are recorded by category.
Political parties may contribute policy perspectives, but do not control methodology or findings.
HCRF retains editorial responsibility for the report.
Consent & Data Ethics
Consultation Governance Timeline
Decision Rights
| Activity | Responsible Body |
|---|---|
| Initiative Convening | HCRF |
| Stakeholder Outreach | HCRF Field Team |
| Data Collection | Research & Documentation Team |
| Public Submissions | Stakeholder Registry Portal |
| Advisory Input | Advisory Council |
| Expert Review | Expert Review Panel |
| Draft Validation | Public and Stakeholders |
| Final Editorial Decision | HCRF Editorial Team |
| Final Publication | HCRF |
Accountability Measures
Official Documents
A complete governance, methodology, participation, review, publication, and compliance architecture.
Foundation Documents
Governance Framework
Defines governance, accountability, transparency, ethics, and oversight.
Consultation Framework
Defines stakeholder engagement, methodology, participation, hearings, and validation.
Terms of Reference
Defines how the assessment operates.
Advisory Council Charter
Defines the role and responsibilities of the Advisory Council.
Participation Documents
Participation Guidelines
Explains how individuals and institutions participate.
Evidence Submission Guidelines
Defines acceptable evidence standards.
Public Hearing Guidelines
Governs online public hearings.
Quality Assurance
Compliance & Ethics
Consent Protocol
Defines participant rights, privacy, evidence use, and publication policies.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Required for reviewers, advisors, fellows, and contributors.
Data Protection Policy
Governs participant data.
Publication & Outreach
Operations
Fellowship Handbook
Operational manual for fellows.