Activity Appraisal
~ Relevance Questions
High level question
Is the proposal clearly focussed on the needs, priorities and interests of the key stakeholders?
Important: For guidance on appraising whether cross-cutting issues are covered adequately, refer to the NZAID Screening Guide for Mainstreamed and Other Cross-cutting Issues
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Broad questions
1. To what extent does the proposal embody good development practice as reflected in NZAID policies and strategies?
Specific questions
To what extent does the proposal provide evidence …
1.1 | of how it will address poverty reduction?
1.2 | that the differential impacts on women and men, girls and boys have been identified and addressed?
1.3 | that it takes account of possible influences and impacts on key human rights issues?
1.4 | that it has considered the potential impact of HIV/AIDS on its implementation?
1.5 | that its potential influence or impact on the environment has been assessed, and that the impact is acceptable?
1.6 | that it has considered the potential impact of conflict related risks and peace-building opportunities?
1.7 | that it has taken into account relevant NZAID sectoral and thematic policies and strategies?
1.8 | that it will contribute to the achievement of one or more international development targets?
2. To what extent is the proposal aligned with & supportive of the policies and systems of the partner government & of other partners & agencies?
To what extent does the proposal …
2.1 | provide evidence of how it is linked to partner government and/or sector policies and key strategy documents (e.g. national development plans and poverty reduction strategies) and systems?
2.2 | demonstrate that it has considered what other donors are doing and how it harmonises with them?
3. To what extent is the proposal relevant to the needs and capacities of other key stakeholders?
To what extent does the proposal …
3.1 | provide a clear stakeholder analysis including sex-disaggregated data on the socio-economic status of the target group?
3.2 | show how the initiative will benefit those in the lowest socio-economic groups and those in marginalised groups (e.g. minorities, disabled, children)?
3.3 | provide a clear analysis of problems and/or opportunities facing the target group?
3.4 | show how the initiative will meet the different needs, priorities and interests of women, men, girls and boys?
3.5 | provide evidence that the initiative will address local priorities?
3.6 | identify and analyse existing or potential conflicts between stakeholders?
3.7 | demonstrate how it will be compatible with the institutional capacity of the proposed implementing partner?
3.8 | provide clear evidence of local ownership including active local participation in decision making?
3.9 | show that representatives of key stakeholders have ‘signed-off’ on the proposal?
4. To what extent does the proposal take account of lessons learned from past and existing development experiences?
To what extent does the proposal …
4.1 | reference and include lessons learned from research and other initiatives implemented in the sector or in similar contexts elsewhere?
4.2 | explain how it will complement other on-going or planned activities, including those supported by other donors?
4.3 | explain why the proposed approach or strategy was chosen?