Inputs
- Approved PIF/PFD/Child Project Annex
Deliverables
- Storyline
- Environmental Problem
- Barriers
- Baseline
- Project Strategy (Table B, activities, Theory of Change)
Storyline
Each element of the project framework (environmental problem, barriers, baseline, Indicative Project Overview table, activities, Theory of Change) should be developed based on a tight and logical storyline. A strong storyline will (a) show how all the elements of technical design are linked together, and (b) create flow, consistency, and focus across the project design and in the ProDoc itself. The project framework describes: The environmental problem The project objective The key barriers to that objective being achieved The business-as-usual scenario (or what would happen wit...click to read more
Objective and Environmental Problem
The project objective developed at PIF stage should be reiterated during ProDoc Technical Design. A good project objective describes what the project aims to achieve. Examples of good project objectives are provided below. The Environmental Problem is a brief description of two things: The specific environmental issue that the project aims to address The Global Environmental Benefits that will be impacted if the problem is not solved The Environmental Problem should link to the relevant GEF focal areas/global environmental benefits. One example of a GEF environmental probl...click to read more
Barriers
Barriers can be defined as the underlying causes that are contributing to the environmental problem. During ProDoc Technical Design, the Project Development Team should both (1) reassess the barriers identified at PIF stage (based on changes to the Indicative Project Overview table, project strategy) and (2) deepen their analysis of those barriers. Barriers represent a key part of the project design and storyline. The project should show what barriers are preventing the project objective from being achieved, and then demonstrate how the project strategy will address those barriers to ac...click to read more
Baseline
The baseline is a detailed account of the ongoing and planned activities/policies/initiatives taking place during the project period (e.g., the business-as-usual scenario, taking place without GEF funding) that contribute to: the project objective, solving the environmental problem, and/or the project strategies. A baseline activity/initiative is one that: Will be leveraged to meet project outcomes and outputs. Relevant activities by the Executing Agency and project partners are included in the baseline. Co-financing is the financing associated with the project baseline. The...click to read more
Theory of Change
A Theory of Change is a narrative and/ or diagram that explains the underlying theory that links what the project will do (strategies) to what the project desires to achieve (outcomes and project objective). The Theory of Change drafted at PIF Stage should be validated and detailed during the ProDoc Detailed Design Phase based on: conversations with project stakeholders, refined project strategy (and activities), and a clearer analysis of the baseline and project context. A good Theory of Change meets several key principles: A series of if-then statements (e.g., if we do this i...click to read more
Activities
Definitions An Outcome is the medium-term effects achieved by an intervention’s outputs. An Output is a tangible deliverable (e.g., workshop, report, etc.) and often leads to project outcomes/results. Activities are the actions or tasks being undertaken by project staff or partners to achieve project outputs. During ProDoc development, the Project Development Team should develop the activities needed to achieve project outputs, outcomes, and the project objective. For project activities, the Project Development Team should determine what activities are needed to get to the desire...click to read more
Incremental Cost Reasoning
Incremental Cost is defined as “the increment or additional costs associated with transforming a project with national/local benefits into one with global environmental benefits as well.” The Incremental Cost of a project can be developed using the below matrix. The matrix shows: The “business-as-usual” scenario (baseline) that would take place without GEF intervention . The “GEF Alternative” (project interventions) that explains how the project will address key barriers and build on the baseline. What global environmental benefits will be derived as a result of the GEF funding an...click to read more