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what went well:

The initial consultation was well done

what can be improved

concrete design of the ToC, log frame, objectives, and activities as a preamble to full design.

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what went well?

The Internal planning was done well, although the execution fell short of some fidelity to the same.

The partners were well coordinated at the initial stages of the process

What can be improved is

having a good proposal calendar with clear dates, actions, and products with SAC, SSUCO, and partners

Constituting a proposal development team that includes assistants to the core team

Respect to deadlines

Improve on the communication (follow-ups, response, and feedback) including some level of professionalism.

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what went well

The coordination from FCA to partners was legit initially

what can be improved

Joint time-to-time planning with partners using other platforms outside meetings

Getting relevant partner information ahead of time to avoid last minute follow ups

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FCA had early internal dead lines way before final date

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FCA had early internal dead lines way before final date

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Establish budget top down budget at concept note level

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Establish budget top down budget at concept note level

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what went well?

Teamwork from SSUCO, SAC, and the Network

what did not go well?

a disconnect of the design team

Differing ideas of the technical team

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I believe regardless challenges lets maintain and sustain dignifying and respectful communication

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What went well?

identified partners early on

What can be improved?

budget division between partners transparently done early on, with room to manouver

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Reviewers can provide direct information on the proposal

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Timing was well but one day meeting was not enough to have in-dept discussion

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Timing was well but one day meeting was not enough to have in-dept discussion

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Proposal budget should have a budget informed by the CN budget.

What needs to improve is that providing feedback should be on the last minute like we are internally competing for limited resources.

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The budget template especially the justification worksheet was confusing at the beginning

Budget allocations and differentiation among partners

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The team was well united we needed team leadership at SSUCO especially

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Proposal planning

Proposal development

Budget development

Partnership development and coordination

ToC and Logframe work development

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SAC Technical thematic leads will have practical input on the design pieces.

Input to the budget with concrete guidance with the necessary details

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Budget allocation for partners is vital

Final Concept Note needs to be shared with partners before submission.

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The project was too ambitious with limited resources

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It is a good reflection meeting to understand areas of improvement and the strengths

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There were so many activities than what probably is equivalent to the resources, budget available

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The plan was well established.

What needs to improve is factoring top down budgeting at onset.

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Managing and sustaining sound strategic relationships with partners

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How about having a logframe and budget at the Concept Note level

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The question could be, should we draft proposal as the lead and ask partners to review.

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Use of archiving and documentation using shared drive were useful

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Cutting partners budget is a huge challenge

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Recruit a proposal development focal person at CO level

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Recruit a proposal development focal person at CO level