New Zealand Partnerships for International Development Presentation outline Round 12 Activity Designs ADD processes amp tools Lessons learned Sections 24 of the ADD Tips for a successful ADD ID: 1018632
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1. Tips for a successful Activity Design Document (ADD) New Zealand Partnerships for International Development
2. Presentation outlineRound 12 Activity DesignsADD processes & toolsLessons learnedSections 2-4 of the ADDTips for a successful ADD
3. Moving from concept to designYour ADD must convince MFAT (appraisal) that the proposed Activity is likely to successfully and cost effectively achieve a sustainable change. Content guidance is available throughout the ADD template. Guidance as to how MFAT assesses the likely effectiveness of the design is available in the appraisal template & the Activity Quality policy. Round 12 Activity Designs
4. ADD (design) timeframesTimeframes:Draft ADD due 31 January 2019Final ADD due 28 February 2019MFAT appraisals will take place over March 2019Approved ADDs progressed to contracts April 2019Process: ADD appraisalCTE paymentContract drafting, sign offImplementationRoles:Design leadRelationship managerSector SpecialistBilateral/PostRound 12 Activity Designs
5. Round 12 Activity Designs Lessons LearnedLocal ownership is criticalGovernance structuresUse data and evidence Realistic timeframes and costsBurden on recipient communitiesIn-country government priorities
6. Lessons Learned continued In-country partner capacity/capabilityYour organisation’s capacity/capabilityThink carefully about coordination Sustainability and exit planningAvoid increasing budget from the IDSP approved Concept NoteRobust and proactive risk assessment, including health & safety and safeguardingRound 12 Activity Designs
7. Development needCheck for assumptions and draw on your local partners’ knowledgeSocial, economic, political contextWhat is the capacity of the community/ partner/sector to take on more development initiatives?How will duplication be avoided/coordination be ensured?Lessons learnedRound 12 Activity DesignsContext Analysis
8. What will the Activity do?Results diagramActivity and InputsWorking with partner government systemsConsistency with New Zealand development objectivesBudget outline – breakdown between outputsWho is the activity intended to benefit?Who are the key activity stakeholders? Round 12 Activity DesignsActivity Description
9. Section 4: Implementation ArrangementsImplementation ArrangementsPartnersGovernance arrangementsManagement arrangements
10. Round 12 Activity DesignsImpact and SustainabilityIs the Activity expected to continue beyond the end of the period of funding?Ownership of the ActivityOngoing funding/resource commitments Integration of Activity exit plan into the designHow will long term impact be sustained?
11. Tips for ADDsClarity Ensure content flows logically Peer review Follow the guidance notes in templates, apply the quality rating scale & appraisal criteriaAvoid repetitionTables, diagrams and mapsRound 12 Activity Designs
12. Partnerships Fund: ToolsPartnerships Fund GuidelinesADD template, Appraisal Template https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/working-with-us/contestable-funds/partnerships-for-international-development-fund/partnerships-fund-guides-and-templates/Activity Quality Policy http://https://www.mfat.govt.nz/assets/_securedfiles/Aid-Prog-docs/Activity-Quality-Policy.pdfNew Zealand Aid Programme Strategic Planhttps://www.mfat.govt.nz/assets/_securedfiles/Aid-Prog-docs/New-Zealand-Aid-Programme-Strategic-Plan-2015-19.pdfNew Zealand Aid Programme Investment Prioritieshttps://www.mfat.govt.nz/assets/_securedfiles/Aid-Prog-docs/Aid-Investment-Priorities-2015-19-web.pdf Cross-cutting analysis guidancehttps://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/working-with-us/tools-and-guides-for-aid-activities/#ThematicTools