Stage 2 Workshops November 2022

In November 2022, four events were hosted as part of the Darwin Initiative Stage 2 workshops, for Round 29 applicants that had been successfully invited through to Stage 2.

Webinar – Frequently asked questions and common issues

On 22nd November, we hosted a webinar for applicants under both Round 29 of Darwin Initiative and Round 9 of the IWTCF, that were invited through to Stage 2. This webinar introduced Stage 2 applicants to some of the frequently asked questions and common issues relating to eligibility, finance, Flexi-Grant, gender and safeguarding requirements.

Resources

The slides from this session can be accessed here.

The webinar was recorded and can be accessed here.

Workshop Session – Project design tools and importance of good evidence and indicators

On 23rd November we hosted two interactive workshops for Stage 2 applicants for both Round 29 of Darwin Initiative and Round 9 of IWTCF, repeated to cater for time-zones. These two-part sessions aimed to cover the use of project design tools and methods to ensure that applicants logframes were as robust as possible through the inclusion of “SMART” indicators and appropriate means of verification.

Resources

Part 1: Project Design Tools slides

Part 2: Indicators and Evidence slides

A copy of the exercise sheet used during the session is available here.

A recording of the session is available here.

Darwin Expert Committee: What makes a good application

On 24th November, we hosted a presentation with Joanna Elliott from the Darwin Expert Committee. This session provided applicants with an insight into what the advisory group looks for in an application through outlining the main assessment processes and providing tips on how to improve or strengthen Stage 2 applications.

Resources

Slides from “What makes a good application” presentation is available here.

The webinar was recorded and can be accessed here.