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Federated States of Micronesia Department of Transportation, Communications and Infrastructure |
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Terms of Reference: Micro-Projectse-Pacifika: Facilitating National ICT
Strategies for Development Objective The micro-projects financed under e-Pacifika are intended to build upon the action items identified in the e-Pacifika National Workshop. The National Committee/Council is requested to seek micro-project proposals that will have a long-term positive impact on ICT development in the country. ICT development can involve increased awareness or usage of appropriate technology, policy formulation and implementation. Description and Criteria The
criteria listed below are provided to assist in the preparation and evaluation
of proposals. Due
to budget limitations e-Pacifika, and to ensure that all countries benefit, can
only allocate a maximum of USD$7,000 in each country. This allocation per country could be dispersed to one project
or several. The funding is not
earmarked for each country and will only be disbursed for approved proposals.
These funds should constitute only a portion of the total micro-project
budget. Specifically, it is
expected that other contributions, either as cash or in-kind form at least 40%
of the total project budget. Proposals,
which can provide higher levels of other funding, will be viewed favorably. Where
possible and practical the National ICT Committee/Council will be asked to vet
the proposals and make recommendations before the proposal is submitted to In-kind
contributions include: time devoted to the project by persons who are not
compensated in any other way for their work on the project and/or donated space,
services or supplies directly related to the implementation of the project. Only
non-government or not-for-profit organizations are eligible to receive funding
under this program. Project
proposals are evaluated on a first-come first-served basis. Sustainability – the initiative started will have a long-term positive impact for ICT development in the country. Applicants are requested to provide a few paragraphs outlining how the proposed project will benefit the community and help promote ICT development. Impact
– there is an identifiable impact towards furthering the action plan
identified in the National e-Pacifika Workshops.
Preference will be given for projects that impact the community at large
rather than particular interests. Social
impacts will be deemed more valuable than the acquisition of hardware and as
such this funding may not be used for hardware purchases. Duration-
the portion of proposed project financed under e-Pacifika is expected to be of
short duration (not exceeding six months) and initiated immediately upon
approval by UNDP/UNOPS. Partnership
– proposals involving multiple partners (private sector, NGOs, Government or
other civil society) are highly encouraged and will be given preference.
Proposals that involve cooperation between organizations within three or more of
the countries participating in e-Pacifika are also encouraged. Capacity
building – proposals that will further develop human resources needed to
promote ICT are also encouraged. Reporting Recipients of funding will be required to provide a status report of funded activities within three months of receipt of funding. Evaluation Table A
committee formed and chaired by the Regional Coordinator of e-Pacifika will
evaluate the proposals based on the criteria and scores listed in the table
below. The Committee shall be
comprised of:
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