By koliwe , 26 August, 2019
1. Match with the goals and principles of the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms (AfDec).
4
Explanation for rating:
No mention of strategy, even though the proposed activity would contribute to research and monitoring. However, the fact that the applicant makes no reference to the strategy implies that they may have not taken time to evaluate how they can actually contribute to the Coalitions impact.
Explanation for rating:
Applicant clear on two ares of focus
2. Extent to which the proposed activities will (if implemented effectively) contribute to implementation of the AfDec 2019-22
3
3. Extent to which the planned activities are well defined and outputs for each activity are clearly identified
3
Explanation for rating:
Simple and activities are linkaged to each other, which is good for overall impact
4.Analysis of the problem and clarity of objectives
4
Explanation for rating:
Clearly outlined and demonstrated well in context.
5. Extent to which target audiences or participants are clearly defined and are appropriate
5
Explanation for rating:
Good multistakeholder intervention
6. Extent to which planned activities are feasible/realistic within the given time-frame
4
Explanation for rating:
Well planned
7. Extent to which the project plan includes innovative and exciting activities
3
Explanation for rating:
Nothing innovative unless social media will have a mix of
8. Budget - Refer to project budget.
3
Explanation for rating:
Not clear which IGF(D1) on Travel is refering to (Regional or Global) and how does it relate to the other activities?
9. Track record and experience of the organisation
4
Explanation for rating:
Have conducted a number of researches and hosted successfully hosted their Multistakeholder meeting
10. Overall Recommendation | Do you recommend this application for funding?
Yes
Please explain why:
With review of budget line allocations.
By koliwe , 26 August, 2019
1. Match with the goals and principles of the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms (AfDec).
3
Explanation for rating:
This is clearly defined, albeit in C% that speakes to participants/stakeholders
Explanation for rating:
Fair attempt in section C1. Though too many areas of focus.
2. Extent to which the proposed activities will (if implemented effectively) contribute to implementation of the AfDec 2019-22
4
3. Extent to which the planned activities are well defined and outputs for each activity are clearly identified
2
Explanation for rating:
Moderately defined. Need to be streamlined and a lot morefoucus on realistic
4.Analysis of the problem and clarity of objectives
2
Explanation for rating:
Poor analysis of problem and, but can be found throughout proposal
5. Extent to which target audiences or participants are clearly defined and are appropriate
4
Explanation for rating:
Clear . Has both primary and secondary
6. Extent to which planned activities are feasible/realistic within the given time-frame
4
Explanation for rating:
Main activities in said time is reasonable.
7. Extent to which the project plan includes innovative and exciting activities
3
Explanation for rating:
fair attempt with social media, but needs to be explored further especially.
8. Budget - Refer to project budget.
3
Explanation for rating:
Needs revisiting. Coordinations fees rather high – Take up 18% of budget
9. Track record and experience of the organisation
5
Explanation for rating:
Stated well and applicant seems very influential
10. Overall Recommendation | Do you recommend this application for funding?
Maybe
Please explain why:
Maybe, with review of budget.
By koliwe , 26 August, 2019
1. Match with the goals and principles of the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms (AfDec).
4
Explanation for rating:
Clearly states the 3 strategic areas of Coalition building, Capacity building ad awareness raising however the activities are not convincing, especially the website one
Explanation for rating:
Clear
2. Extent to which the proposed activities will (if implemented effectively) contribute to implementation of the AfDec 2019-22
3
3. Extent to which the planned activities are well defined and outputs for each activity are clearly identified
4
Explanation for rating:
Outputs are realistic – Journos and motivating public debate through coverage of issues, reference and use of the Declaration and Comitment of huma rights oganisations. However the activities are unclear especially Coalition website. More can be done on the existing AfDec website
4.Analysis of the problem and clarity of objectives
3
Explanation for rating:
Is logical and in line with the objectives
5. Extent to which target audiences or participants are clearly defined and are appropriate
5
Explanation for rating:
Clear
6. Extent to which planned activities are feasible/realistic within the given time-frame
4
Explanation for rating:
Realistic – although there should be a more defined timeframe and activities around the awareness activities, considering that the activity happens over 3 months.
7. Extent to which the project plan includes innovative and exciting activities
3
Explanation for rating:
There is an attempt to be innovative, but very little evidence of how the activities link to each other
8. Budget - Refer to project budget.
3
Explanation for rating:
Budget needs to be reworked. Too much budgetted for website, and yet little demonstration of activities to support the site.
9. Track record and experience of the organisation
5
Explanation for rating:
Clear track record of the organisations work and impact through its by the applicants membership in other bodies and partnerships with strategic groups like the media that it plans to work with in this project
10. Overall Recommendation | Do you recommend this application for funding?
Yes
Please explain why:
With a review of the budget
By koliwe , 26 August, 2019
1. Match with the goals and principles of the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms (AfDec).
4
Explanation for rating:
It is clear that this falls under legal advocacy
Explanation for rating:
Applicant clearly states that the projects it will challenge laws, regulation, practices and action impinge on digital rights. However what is not clear is which practices and actions will be challenged. By who/ (Authorities or will it also involve cases where citizens violate each others rights?)
2. Extent to which the proposed activities will (if implemented effectively) contribute to implementation of the AfDec 2019-22
4
3. Extent to which the planned activities are well defined and outputs for each activity are clearly identified
4
Explanation for rating:
Only the objective that seeks to put an end to internet shutdowns seems rather ‘high end’ . This could have been made more realistic outputs like statements, citing of the case
4.Analysis of the problem and clarity of objectives
4
Explanation for rating:
Clear – Internet shutsowns and their overall impact
5. Extent to which target audiences or participants are clearly defined and are appropriate
4
Explanation for rating:
Good that applicant partners with AFEX members
6. Extent to which planned activities are feasible/realistic within the given time-frame
5
Explanation for rating:
Realistic
7. Extent to which the project plan includes innovative and exciting activities
3
Explanation for rating:
However, weak on that there seems no publicity/awareness (Hype) around the issues. It just focusses on litigating
8. Budget - Refer to project budget.
3
Explanation for rating:
Budget needs to be worked on. The allocation of 6000 for travel in 4 areas seems much, and it is not clear where and how far the areas are from where the projected will be centred.
9. Track record and experience of the organisation
3
Explanation for rating:
Apart from stating that its lawyers will be the primary implementors, no demonstration of past work.
10. Overall Recommendation | Do you recommend this application for funding?
Yes
Please explain why:
But only with a review of the budget
By koliwe , 26 August, 2019
1. Match with the goals and principles of the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms (AfDec).
2
Explanation for rating:
This proposal largely contributes to awareness raising, but it cites all the strategic areas, presenting a challenge of focus. Although there is an attempt at parntership with the National Youth Council, the applicant does not demonstrate how it goes beyond just the planning of the intervention.
Explanation for rating:
Fair although the proposal does not outline the principles as they are stated in the Declaration it descrices them
2. Extent to which the proposed activities will (if implemented effectively) contribute to implementation of the AfDec 2019-22
2
3. Extent to which the planned activities are well defined and outputs for each activity are clearly identified
2
Explanation for rating:
There are no outputs outlined. It is not clear what they expect to see after the training interventions? There is mention of the national Human Rights Commission and the ACHPR, but no articulation of how the youth will interact with them
4.Analysis of the problem and clarity of objectives
2
Explanation for rating:
Because the problem is not clearly articultated – ie. What has the effect of a lack of digital rights awareness translated to in the country, the related objectives are not defined.
5. Extent to which target audiences or participants are clearly defined and are appropriate
3
Explanation for rating:
With a better focus on the overall impact of the project, this proposal could have identified and targetted other secondary stakeholders such as the authorities related to the laws that the proposal mentions
6. Extent to which planned activities are feasible/realistic within the given time-frame
4
Explanation for rating:
6 regions over 6 months, with 2 trainings being conducted per region is reasonale. However training 100 people per workshop seems overly ambitious. This should be reviewed.
7. Extent to which the project plan includes innovative and exciting activities
1
Explanation for rating:
Not a very exciting proposal, as we don’t see beyond the training.
8. Budget - Refer to project budget.
2
Explanation for rating:
Questionable on the consultants/resource persons. How many will be engaged because not only the Gambia Human Rights Council can address all the issues they highlight in project description.
9. Track record and experience of the organisation
2
Explanation for rating:
Does not demonstrate the impact and extent of their previous training interventions
10. Overall Recommendation | Do you recommend this application for funding?
Maybe
Please explain why:
Not a strong application as it fails to clearly define its problem, have focus on a specific or indivual strategic area and has limited target audience. Outputs of the project not outlined.
By anriette , 25 August, 2019
1. Match with the goals and principles of the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms (AfDec).
5
Explanation for rating:
Good match - focused on media
Explanation for rating:
Good match
2. Extent to which the proposed activities will (if implemented effectively) contribute to implementation of the AfDec 2019-22
5
3. Extent to which the planned activities are well defined and outputs for each activity are clearly identified
5
Explanation for rating:
Good.
4.Analysis of the problem and clarity of objectives
5
Explanation for rating:
Good analysis of the media context and actors.
5. Extent to which target audiences or participants are clearly defined and are appropriate
5
Explanation for rating:
Clearly defined
6. Extent to which planned activities are feasible/realistic within the given time-frame
4
Explanation for rating:
We and they have to move fast.
7. Extent to which the project plan includes innovative and exciting activities
4
Explanation for rating:
Good to focus on one stakeholder group and speak their issues.
8. Budget - Refer to project budget.
5
Explanation for rating:
Seems ok
9. Track record and experience of the organisation
3
Explanation for rating:
Don't know
10. Overall Recommendation | Do you recommend this application for funding?
Yes
Please explain why:
Seems a good opportunity. Would like them to draw on AfDec members in Nigeria.
By anriette , 25 August, 2019
1. Match with the goals and principles of the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms (AfDec).
5
Explanation for rating:
National policy impact.
Explanation for rating:
Clear match for national implementation.
2. Extent to which the proposed activities will (if implemented effectively) contribute to implementation of the AfDec 2019-22
5
3. Extent to which the planned activities are well defined and outputs for each activity are clearly identified
5
Explanation for rating:
Very clear
4.Analysis of the problem and clarity of objectives
5
Explanation for rating:
Clear
5. Extent to which target audiences or participants are clearly defined and are appropriate
4
Explanation for rating:
Good. Would like a bit more detail.
6. Extent to which planned activities are feasible/realistic within the given time-frame
5
Explanation for rating:
Feasible if they start soon.
7. Extent to which the project plan includes innovative and exciting activities
5
Explanation for rating:
Building on previous work
8. Budget - Refer to project budget.
5
Explanation for rating:
Clear budget.
9. Track record and experience of the organisation
5
Explanation for rating:
Excellent track record.
10. Overall Recommendation | Do you recommend this application for funding?
Yes
Please explain why:
Good project.
By anriette , 25 August, 2019
1. Match with the goals and principles of the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms (AfDec).
5
Explanation for rating:
By creating broader awareness.
Explanation for rating:
Good overall match.
2. Extent to which the proposed activities will (if implemented effectively) contribute to implementation of the AfDec 2019-22
4
3. Extent to which the planned activities are well defined and outputs for each activity are clearly identified
3
Explanation for rating:
Seems a bit unfocused.
4.Analysis of the problem and clarity of objectives
4
Explanation for rating:
Objectives not so clear.
5. Extent to which target audiences or participants are clearly defined and are appropriate
4
Explanation for rating:
good.. but not specific enough.
6. Extent to which planned activities are feasible/realistic within the given time-frame
3
Explanation for rating:
Not sure how long it takes to organise a TV show. Might need more time.
7. Extent to which the project plan includes innovative and exciting activities
4
Explanation for rating:
Good to use mainstream media.
8. Budget - Refer to project budget.
5
Explanation for rating:
Seems good.
9. Track record and experience of the organisation
4
Explanation for rating:
Been around. Part of APAI
10. Overall Recommendation | Do you recommend this application for funding?
Maybe
Please explain why:
They don't seem to pay much attention to the existence of digital rights work in Uganda that has been going on for a long time. I would like to see how they will work with other AfDEc members in the country before agreeing to fund.
By anriette , 25 August, 2019
1. Match with the goals and principles of the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms (AfDec).
5
Explanation for rating:
Not so clear what they would like to see happen after the meeting.
Explanation for rating:
Clear match.
2. Extent to which the proposed activities will (if implemented effectively) contribute to implementation of the AfDec 2019-22
4
3. Extent to which the planned activities are well defined and outputs for each activity are clearly identified
4
Explanation for rating:
Our form needs to change to make this clearer. Output is a meeting. Is that enough?
4.Analysis of the problem and clarity of objectives
5
Explanation for rating:
Good.
5. Extent to which target audiences or participants are clearly defined and are appropriate
4
Explanation for rating:
I would like to know more.
6. Extent to which planned activities are feasible/realistic within the given time-frame
5
Explanation for rating:
An event, so fine. But would be good to know what the output is.
7. Extent to which the project plan includes innovative and exciting activities
3
Explanation for rating:
Nothing very new. But not necessary.
8. Budget - Refer to project budget.
5
Explanation for rating:
Good budget. Airfares seem high.
9. Track record and experience of the organisation
5
Explanation for rating:
FOunding member of AfDec
10. Overall Recommendation | Do you recommend this application for funding?
Yes
Please explain why:
Yes, but I would like to know more about what the plan is after the event.
By anriette , 25 August, 2019
1. Match with the goals and principles of the African Declaration on Internet Rights and Freedoms (AfDec).
5
Explanation for rating:
The mapping data will be useful for advocacy.
Explanation for rating:
Good to have a focus on data protection.
2. Extent to which the proposed activities will (if implemented effectively) contribute to implementation of the AfDec 2019-22
4
3. Extent to which the planned activities are well defined and outputs for each activity are clearly identified
4
Explanation for rating:
Good. How they will go about it could be clearer.
4.Analysis of the problem and clarity of objectives
5
Explanation for rating:
Good overall.
5. Extent to which target audiences or participants are clearly defined and are appropriate
4
Explanation for rating:
A bit general.
6. Extent to which planned activities are feasible/realistic within the given time-frame
5
Explanation for rating:
Seems OK.
7. Extent to which the project plan includes innovative and exciting activities
3
Explanation for rating:
But not essential
8. Budget - Refer to project budget.
5
Explanation for rating:
Clear budget even if for more than what we can support.
9. Track record and experience of the organisation
5
Explanation for rating:
They are very reliable.
10. Overall Recommendation | Do you recommend this application for funding?
Yes
Please explain why:
Good implementer. Reliable. Relevant project.