Considerations linked to the specific content of the proposed activity Are the objectives of the request clearly stated and achievable? Is there a clear work plan for achieving the results, including a timeline for its implementation? Is the work plan reasonable? Does the agency/organization responsible for implementing the proposal have the capacity to do so, and is there a responsible person identified for ongoing contacts? Are the professionals proposed to be used (whether national or international) qualified to carry out the work being requested? Are there clear terms of reference for them, including adequate period of their involvement? Is the involvement of all relevant parties taken into account in the proposal (for example stakeholders, other institutions, etc.)? Are the technical requirements clearly expressed and are they reasonable? Is a clear plan for reporting the results and for continued monitoring, including appropriate indicators for success? Is there a commitment of the State Party for appropriate follow-up after the activity is completed? Budgetary / Financial considerations Is the overall budget reasonable for the work that is proposed to be carried out? Is the budget detailed sufficiently to ensure that the unit costs are reasonable and in line with local costs and/or UNESCO norms and rules as appropriate? Does the request act as a catalyst (multiplier) for other funding (are other sources of funding, either cash or in-kind clearly specified)? Considerations for specific types of International Assistance Emergency Assistance Requests Does the threat or disaster covered by the request conform to the definition of an emergency within the (unexpected phenomena)? Operational Guidelines Can the proposed intervention be carried out with reasonable safety for those involved with its implementation? Does the intervention respond to the most critical issues related to the protection/conservation of the property? Preparatory Assistance Requests For requests for preparation of nomination files
Considerations linked to the specific content of the proposed activity Are the objectives of the request clearly stated and achievable? Is there a clear work plan for achieving the results, including a timeline for its implementation? Is the work plan reasonable? Does the agency/organization responsible for implementing the proposal have the capacity to do so, and is there a responsible person identified for ongoing contacts? Are the professionals proposed to be used (whether national or international) qualified to carry out the work being requested? Are there clear terms of reference for them, including adequate period of their involvement? Is the involvement of all relevant parties taken into account in the proposal (for example stakeholders, other institutions, etc.)? Are the technical requirements clearly expressed and are they reasonable? Is a clear plan for reporting the results and for continued monitoring, including appropriate indicators for success? Is there a commitment of the State Party for appropriate follow-up after the activity is completed? Budgetary / Financial considerations Is the overall budget reasonable for the work that is proposed to be carried out? Is the budget detailed sufficiently to ensure that the unit costs are reasonable and in line with local costs and/or UNESCO norms and rules as appropriate? Does the request act as a catalyst (multiplier) for other funding (are other sources of funding, either cash or in-kind clearly specified)? Considerations for specific types of International Assistance Emergency Assistance Requests Does the threat or disaster covered by the request conform to the definition of an emergency within the Operational Guidelines (unexpected phenomena)? Can the proposed intervention be carried out with reasonable safety for those involved with its implementation? Does the intervention respond to the most critical issues related to the protection/conservation of the property? Preparatory Assistance Requests For requests for preparation of nomination files
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