FIGURE 1. PROGRAMME CYCLE:
AREAS WHERE IMPACT ASSESSMENT NEEDS CONSIDERATION
IDENTIFICATION
Look at EDIAIS for lessons from other programmes
*PROJECT HEADER SHEET (PIMS, POM, PAM)
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Decision on markings give indication of which TSP checklists to
consider(eg gender, poverty etc)
*CONCEPT NOTE
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Indicate consideration of level and methodology of IA
DESIGN
*STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS
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Which stakeholders will be involved in proposed IA? Are these
the appropriate stakeholders? What methodologies are best for
securing their involvement?
*LOGFRAME
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Agree purpose of IA and indicators
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Agree methodologies and mix to fit
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Agree on baseline data required, & how this will be collected
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Agree frequency/timing of IA
APPRAISAL
*PROJECT MEMORANDUM (& Technical Annexes)
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Ensure IA reflected throughout document including budget
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Collate multi-disciplinary tech annexes (in particular, economic,
social and environmental); negotiate and agree IA strategy for
project with multi-disciplinary Advisers/team members
APPROVAL
*MONITORING ANNEX
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Detail proposals as agreed at earlier stages, ie purpose,
methods, frequency etc
IMPLEMENTATION
*MONITORING
AND MONITORING
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DFID staff monitoring visits at least once a year
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Scoring for PRISM
*REPORTING
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internally written reports by project staff required at least once a
year for projects over £250 000 reporting against logframe
indicators, activities and budget
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End-of-project report will include IA findings
REVIEW / IMPACT
ASSESSMENT
*REVIEWING
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Mid-term review should include a mid-term IA
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Output-to-purpose review held 6mths before end of project;
should include full-term IA
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If extension likely review IA strategy & include in new
PM(Project Memorandum)
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