Selection criteria
Individual applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:
Mandatory criteria
- Clear objectives oriented towards specific issues or problems within ISIF scope.
- Demonstrated
need for outcomes proposed, including a justification for the
methodology proposed to reach those outcomes. The groups of population
whom will benefit from the development of the proposal should be
clearly identified.
- The project's ability to provide unique
and innovative solutions to meet the needs of the targeted beneficiary
group, and an assurance that the project is not simply duplicating
existing efforts aimed at the same community.
- Strategy to documentation the innovation processes and outcomes
- Demonstrated
capacity by the applying organisation to conduct and document the
project effectively within the specified budget and time limits
- Feasibility of the proposed activity
- Solid participation and ownership by organisations from the developing Asia Pacific region
Other criteria
- Applicability of the results to developing countries in the Asia Pacific region
- Leverage
of existing techniques and technologies to produce innovative practical
solutions, rather than original 'ground-up' development or basic
research work
- Demonstrated opportunity to build innovative capacities within other organisations in developing Asia Pacific countries
- Clear mechanisms for dissemination of project outcomes
In applying these criteria and selecting a slate of proposals for approval, the grants committee will give consideration to:
- Regional diversity and balance
- Alignment and balance regarding program objectives
- Available funds
- Replication of the proposed outcomes, showing potential for use in other countries
Availability
of co-funding by other agencies or organisations is not a requisite,
but any complementary funding must have to be declared in the budget
section of the application form.
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