Developing a Programme Strategy

Annex 6: Appraisal Checklist for a Programme Strategy

To what extent does the strategy: Relevance

demonstrate alignment to partner priorities, plans and processes
have a high level of partner ownership
enact NZAID’s policies
take account of lessons learned from the past
describe the country context accurately
reflect NZAID’s size and role in this country/sector
reflect New Zealand’s areas of excellence or comparative advantages
identify connections to other NZ supported activities (e.g. multilateral, regional, WHoG)

Effectiveness

provide a basis for monitoring and evaluation and results reporting
identify opportunities to harmonise with other development partners
provide an adequate analysis of risk and risk management
provide practical, feasible implementable options

Efficiency

ensure a focus on fewer, deeper and longer activities
consider the partner’s economic and financial realities (affordability)

Impact

contribute to poverty elimination

Sustainability

integrate mainstreamed and other cross-cutting issues
ensure that the benefits to the target group will continue after it has been completed

Process

reflect adequate participation by key stakeholders
provide a clear rationale linking the context and issues with the proposed strategy
cover all areas identified in the contents guideline