Roadmap and Funding Opportunities

Ana GoicoecheaIstanbul, May 14, 2015

Project

Impact Evaluation

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Roadmap

follow up

methodology baseline monitoring analysisBrief prop

closingplan approval implementation

Post complet

ionconcept

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In the next 6 months:

1. Brief proposal /expression of interest (EOI)2. Consolidate the team3. Concept note/ methodology

brief proposal• A brief proposal is submitted online to apply for a

preparation grant

• It has:– IE objectives and relevance– Results chain and questions– Preliminary identification strategy– Team and efforts to consult the client

• Drafted by IE facilitator with project team

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team

• Impact evaluation TTL / IE coordinator (TLAP accredited)• Principal investigator• Field coordinator• Research assistant(s)• Project TTL

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• Selected brief proposals proceed to prepare concept note / methodology to apply for an implementation grant

• A detailed technical proposal and an internal World Bank document: To examine strategic rationale for Bank involvement To seek a decision from Country Director To receive technical quality approval To agree on budget, schedule, and team

concept note / methodology

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Upcoming call for proposals is a good start!

Impact Evaluation to Development

Impact i2i

A global platform to expand the use of IE evidence across the developing world and share

knowledge especially in under-researched areas

Funded by DFID Managed by DIME

An umbrella program to improve the ability to manage

for impact and increase the value for money of T&C

interventions

Funded by USAID, DFID, CFTD Canada

Managed by T&C

T&C Investment Climate Impact

Program

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Funding available for next call

DIME• FY16-18• 1,750,000• 10 IEs (25k seed plus

50K for 3 years)• Shared prosperity

window for T&C and F&M

Impact Program• FY16• 1,000,000• 4-5 IEs (25K seed plus

up to 250K)• Investment climate

Selection criteria

Technical review by external experts

Technical quality

Thematic fit

Policy relevance

i2i Shared Prosperity Cluster Investment climate priorities

Rated by Bank’s regional departments

Process and timeline

STEP 3: Complete Bank review and start IE50K for 3 years/ renewed annually or 200-250K in FY16

STEP 2: Concept note for implementation grantComplete within 5 months after approval of EOI

STEP1: EOI (brief proposal) for prep grant4 weeks after window opens/ 25K grant

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Other upcoming opportunities

• T&C trade facilitation fund (TFSP) • Call from jobs CCSA around Sep

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For help

Ana GoicoecheaT&C Impact

Program

Caio PizaDIME focal point

for T&C

Guadalupe Bedoya, DIME focal point

for F&M

How do we work together?

Transform development policy

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1. Financial and technical support to IEs with valid identification strategy

2. Build capacity to integrate IE in project design and support implementation

3. Draw lessons and share them face-to-face to global audiences

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Websites

DIME: www.worldbank.org/dime

T&C Impact Program: https://www.wbginvestmentclimate.org/results/impact-program.cfm

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Thank you!