Flow Chart for Initial Proposal Approval Process

Initial Proposal Approval Process- Overview

Lega

l arr

ange

men

tsIE or Intermediary

Secretariat

Board

Concept development

(voluntary)

Generation of funding proposals

Submission of funding proposal

No-objection

Analysis and recommendation

Board Decision

1

2 3

4

5

NDA

6

Technical Advisory

Panel

Trus

tee

Based on Board decision B.07/03

Initial Proposal Approval Process- Concept Development (voluntary)

IE or Intermediary

Funding proposal

development

Secretariat

Concept note submission

2-4 weeks

Provide feedback, recommendations

Initial Proposal Approval Process- Funding Proposal Submission & Review

IE or Intermediary

Board

Submission

Secretariat

TAP

Check for completeness

TAP Assessment

Board Decision

1-2 week

Analysis and Recommendation

Submission to the Board

4-6 weeks

2 weeks

3 weeks

* In between meetings or Board meeting

Second level due diligence