APPLICATION FOR
PARTY PROJECT
ANNEX 3 – NOVEMBER 2015
A. SUMMARY
Title
Local partner
Other partners
Local or international
Country
Period
Budget
DKK
Date
Place
Signed by
A.1. Objectives and strategy
Brief summary of the overall purpose and objectives of the project, as well as the strategy designed
to achieve the objectives. Should be written as a narrative which can be used as a presentation for
the public.
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A.2. Activities
Brief description of the major types of activities to indicate the scope of work during the duration of
the project.
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DIPD Party Project: xxx
A.3. Expected results
Which changes will the project help bring about? Will the partnership be able to have an impact on
the broader democratic dynamics in the district/region/ country?
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A.4. Recommendations of the DIPD Secretariat
The secretariat will highlight how the application corresponds to DIPD’s strategy and principles, especially emphasizing the relevance of the project overall, the quality of the application, and how it is
expected to impact the partner and democratic development in the country.
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DIPD Party Project: xxx
B. APPLICANT
B.1. History and mission
Briefly describe the history and mission of the party.
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B.2. Experience with international cooperation
Summarise the international links and networks which the applicant is part of as well as experience
with international partnerships and projects, and how this can play a role in the partnership.
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B.3. Special competencies
In what organisational, institutional or thematic areas do the party or individuals in the party hold particular knowledge, experiences and competencies, which can be of value to the partner.
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B.4. Organisational structure and rooting within the Danish party
Explain how the project is rooted or positioned in the party (part of existing international committee or
managed by a new dedicated committee), and how the project will be utilised internally (information
work, linkages to other party activities, involvement of MPs, etc)
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DIPD Party Project: xxx
C. PARTNER
C.1. History, mission and organizational profile
Brief description of the history and mandate of the organization/party; an assessment of the overall
organizational profile including organizational structure and financial situation; the democratic characteristics of the partner.
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C.2. Position in political landscape
Explain how the partner is positioned in the political landscape (ruling party, part of government coalition, opposition, political movement, think thank, etc.); what alliances and agendas are pursued by
the partner in particular?
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C.3. Choice of partner
How did the cooperation start (was it e.g. part of a long-time relationship in a global network); explain
why this partner was chosen (in particular if there were other potential candidates).
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C.4. Strengths and weaknesses of partner
What are the overall strengths and weaknesses of the partner? What are the strengths and weaknesses related to the purpose of cooperation – does the partner have previous experience in working
within the proposed project field?
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DIPD Party Project: xxx
D. BACKGROUND
D.1. Political situation of the country
Describe the general political situation in which the project activities will be implemented; is the country in transition; is it characterized as being a fragile country; is multi-party democracy already accepted; etc. Describe the overall challenges within the focus area of the project (like challenges facing women, involvement of youth, local level structures, etc.).
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D.2. Relevance of partnership
Explain how the proposed partnership can contribute to a strengthening of the democratic culture
and development of the country (the issue of relevance to the partner more specifically is covered in
section E).
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D.3. Related activities by other stakeholders
List related activities by other stakeholders, e.g. related projects in which the partner is involved
and/or actors working with similar themes. Can existing knowledge, materials etc. be utilized in the
project at hand? Please indicate possible synergy with other DIPD activities/use of DIPD materials.
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D.4. Project preparation
Explain how the focus of the project was identified and how the partner has been involved in the development of the project; If this project is the second phase of a project or if preparatory activities
have been carried out prior to this application - please present the main conclusions/lessons learned.
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E. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
E.1. Problem and needs analysis
Briefly describe and analyse the situation within the partner organisation that point to the relevance
of the suggested activities (should also include description of key target groups).
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E.2. Objectives and Results Matrix
Based on the analysis of the problems and needs identified, explain the overall objective of the project and specific objectives/focus areas agreed with the partner. Preferably no more than 1-2 focus
areas or objectives should be identified. Show which are the key intended results.
Please work out the matrix in Annex together with the partner – and use the DIPD Guidelines for advice and guidance.
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E.3. Change Strategy and Activities
Outline the overall strategy chosen to address the problems and achieve the objectives identified.
Are the chosen activities and approaches necessary and sufficient to bring about the desired
change? What are your basic assumptions ( if we do this abc, the following xyz will happen) . Link to
DIPD strategy.
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The table/matrix below will help present the activities of the project; the 1-2 objectives agreed upon;
the activities to achieve the objectives
Overall Objective
Objective 1
Activity line 1.1: xxxxx
Xxx
Activity line 1.2: xxxx
Strategy observations
Activity line 1.3: xxxxx
Activity line 1.4: xxxx
Objective 2
Activity line 2.1: xxxxx
Xxx
Activity line 2.2: xxxx
Activity line 2.3: xxxxx
Activity line 2.4: xxxx
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Strategy observations
DIPD Party Project: xxx
E.4. Sustainability and exit strategy
Please reflect on how the activities initiated under the project will be embedded in the organization
long-term and how sustainability of results will be secured; what particular initiatives will be taken as
an exit strategy.
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E.5. Risk factors
Risks can damage, destroy, delay or impact negatively on the project implementation; such factors
need to be mitigated. Internal risks (within the organisation or party); risks linked to the activities of
the project; external risks [referring to national landscape). Particular attention to be given to the Security Policy of DIPD.
Risk level
Describe the type of risk
Internal to the party/organization
Xxx
Suggest mitigation
Xxx
Xxx
Xxxx
Risks linked to the
project activities
Xxx
External to the party/organization
Xxxx
xxx
Xxxx
Xxx
Xxx
E.6. For fragile states/fragile situations
If the project unfolds in a fragile state/situation, please describe the experience of the Danish and local partner of working in the given context and measures taken to address challenges to project implementation and security risks
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E.7. Information activities
Please touch upon the purpose, goal and target group of the information activities, the activities
planned, the types of media to be used, and who will be involved in the activities (incl. the role of the
partner). Remember that the budget should be made specifically within the 2% max.
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F. BUDGET
F.1. Budget lines
Costs must be presented in Danish kroner (DKK).
Definition of the various budget lines can be found in the DIPD Guidelines.
1a.
Activities in Denmark
1b.
Activities in Partner country
2.
Investments
3.
Internal consultancy costs
4.
External consultants
5.
Local staff
6.
Local administration
7.
Travel costs (international)
8.
Monitoring and review
9.
Information activities in DK (max. 2% of 1-8)
10.
Budget margin [max 10% of 1-9]
11.
Project costs total [1-10]
12.
Audit costs
13.
Sub-total [11 + 12]
14.
Administration in Denmark [max 7% of 13]
15.
Grand Total
F.2. International travel costs
Explain the need for travel between Denmark and the partner for the Danish partner – and the other
way around as well. Costs should include per diem as well as accommodation/hotel.
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F.3. Consultancy costs
Explain the need for internal consultancy costs, including the reasons for not relying on local resources, if this is the case. Also indicate the level of payment per hour used.
Explain the reasons for recruiting external consultants – compared to relying on resources within
the partner organisation.
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G. ORGANISATION AND ADMINISTRATION
G.1. Division of responsibilities
How are tasks in project implementation divided between the applicant and partner organisation?
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G.2. Applicant organisation
How will the project be administered and organised within the party; how are responsibilities divided
and who will be involved in project implementation.
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G.3. Partner organisation
How will the project be administered and organized within the partner organisation; how are responsibilities divided and who will be involved in project implementation?
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G.4. Monitoring
How will monitoring of the project take place; How will you trace the milestones in the resultsmatrix in
annex? How often will reporting take place; have monitoring visits been planned ?
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G.5. Reviews
Has internal reviews been planned? If yes, who will participate?
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DIPD Party Project: xxx
H. CONTACT INFORMATION
Applicant
Postal address
Telephone
E-mail
Contact - name
Contact - phone
Contact - email
Bank account
Legal responsible
Auditor
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…short description 3 line
The following specific objectives have been defined for this project:
(2) Internal procedures for democracy and transparency improved
1. Xxxx
Project objectives
(1) Enhancement of women and youth in politics
(3) Capacity to develop policies and communicate improved
Result Field
Project
Profile
PARTY PROJECT: TITLE [XX]
(4) Capacity to represent and involve members local level improved
(5) Platform to improve multiparty dialogue
(6) Internal democratic culture strengthened
2. Xxxx
3. Xxxxx
(7) Codes of conduct for parties and members followed
Objective 1
(8) Democratic legislation and regulation of party system enhanced
Baseline
Milestone 1/year 1 - Reported
Milestone 2/year 2 - Planned
Milestone 3/year 3 - Result
xxx
 xxx;
Xxxx
 xx;
 xxx;
xxxx
 xx;
 xxx;
 xx;
 xx.
 xx.
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Objective 3
Objective 2
DIPD Party Project: xxx
Baseline
Milestone 1/year 1 - Reported
Milestone 2/year 2 - Planned
Milestone 3/year 3 - Result
xx.
 xx.
Xxxx
 xx;
 xx.
xxxx
 xx;
 Xx .
 xx;
Baseline
Milestone 1/year 1 - Reported
Milestone 2/year 2 - Planned
Milestone 3/year 3 - Result
xx
 xx.
Xxxx
 xx;
 xx.
xxxx
 xx;
 xx.
 xxxx
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