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Nuevo correo electrónico del FIDC: convention2005.ifcd@unesco.org
Project ID: 2022-9287
Name of applicant:
University of Gondar
Country of applicant:
Etiopía
Type of applicant:
Party
Amount requested:
100.000,00USD
Beneficiary country(ies):
Etiopía
Status:
Non Recommended
Total Score: 7

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Preselection | National Commissions Review

IFCD Preselection form - - 08/05/2022 - 23:01

Submitted by on 05 Aug 2022
1. Name and contact details of officer from the National Commission for UNESCO
Title: 
Mr
Family name: 
WOLDEMEDHIN
Given name: 
TEFERI TEKLU
Position: 
DIRECTOR
Address: 
MoCS
Postcode: 
1907
Town: 
ADDIS ABABA
2. Justification of pre-selection
What are the main reasons for having pre-selected this project proposal, as compared to other proposals received by the National Commission for UNESCO?: 
University of Gonder, working on this proposal to explore the untouched traditional music resource in Amhara region. The national commission considers such focus.
3. The applicant institution/organization
What elements demonstrate that the applicant institution/organization is a significant stakeholder in the culture sector (locally / nationally / internationally)?: 
Gonder University is one of MoCS stakeholder and great contributor for the development of creative art in Ethiopia.
4. Relevance of the pre-selected project proposal
4.1. What are the main current needs and priorities in your country in terms of cultural policies and/or cultural industries?: 
to use the diverse culture of the country for peace for sustainable development, especially job creation and economic development activities are priority concerns.
4.2. How do the objectives of this pre-selected project proposal meet the current needs and priorities of the country in terms of cultural policies and/or cultural industries?: 
there are many unrevealed musical arts in the country. This proposal can open doors for the advancement of the policy objectives.
4.3. To what extent do you expect this pre-selected project proposal to have an impact on the country’s cultural policies and/or cultural industries?: 
Azmari (Busker) Professionalism Empowerment project proposal has impact for the implementation of cultural policy.
5. Other information
Please indicate other contextual information that the IFCD Panel of Experts should take into consideration when evaluating the pre-selected project proposal.: 
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6. The pre-selection process at the national level

Dr. BEZAWIT GIRMA

Full name: 
Dr. BEZAWIT GIRMA
Organization: 
NATIONAL COMMISION
Type of organization/Institution: 
Parte
Position: 
REPRESENTATIVE
Date: 
2022
Full Name of the representative of the National Commission as Signature: 
Dr. BEZAWIT GIRMA

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Eligibility | Technical Assessment

IFCD Eligibility form - - 09/29/2022 - 15:23

Submitted by on 29 Sep 2022
Eligibility Status: 
Eligible
Technical Examination
Submitted by the deadline: 
Yes
Application Form submitted either in English or French: 
Yes
Maximum amount requested is US$ 100,000 or below: 
Yes
Project implementation period is between 12 and 24 months: 
Yes
All sections of the Form are completed: 
Yes
Signature of applicant: 
Yes
The applicant does not have an ongoing IFCD funded project: 
Yes
Falls within the areas of intervention of IFCD: 
Yes
IF PARTY OR NGO
Party to the 2005 Convention from developing countries: 
Yes
National Commission Review Form: 
Yes
Signature of National Commission: 
Yes
Official document/ statutes (with English or French translation if necessary): 
Yes

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Experts Evaluations

EVALUATION GRID
8 points The project proposal addresses perfectly all relevant aspect of the criterion under consideration. The answer provides all the information needed and there are no concerns or areas of weakness
6-7 points The proposal addressed the criterion well, although some improvements could be made. The answer gives clear information on all or nearly all of the evidence needed.
5-4 points The project proposal broadly addresses the criterion, but there are still some weaknesses. The answer gives some relevant information, but there are several areas where detail is lacking or the information is unclear.
3-2 points The project proposal does not entirely address the criterion or cannot be judged properly due to missing or incomplete information. The answer does not necessarily address the question asked, or gives very little relevant information.
1 point The project proposal barely addresses the criterion. There is a clear lack of relevant information that makes it extremely difficult to judge whether the question asked is addressed.
0 points The project proposal fails to address the criterion or cannot be assessed due to the lack of pertinent information. The answer does not address the question asked, or does not provide relevant information.

Sub-Total Expert 1 : 2

IFCD Expert Evaluation form - a_wangusa - 10/24/2022 - 17:25

Submitted by a_wangusa on 24 Oct 2022
Brief summary of the project: 
Azmari (busker) are Ethiopian minstrels, poets and singers who perform music or other entertainment in nightclubs, ceremonies, streets or other public places for money using a single string instrument called fiddle (Kimberlin, 2003). Azmari is as old as Ethiopian state and traced aspects of its roots from Axum to Lalibela and Gondar, following the change of political seat of the state (Tigist, 2010; Ebrahim, 2013). Hence, this project is aimed at promoting resilient pathways for Azmari professionalism empowerment towards sustainable development at renowned tourism destinations of Amhara region in Ethiopia. Specific objectives are: Promoting resilient pathways for Azmari professionals to boost values and opportunities that cultural and creative industry contribute to sustainable development; Reinforcing Azmari professionals with acquiring publicizing knowledge, attitude and skills to be more visible on national and international scenes while living their passion and improve professional career development; and Strengthening broad based gender inclusiveness or gender equalities in cultural sectors and equitable access in cultural and creative industry of Azmari professionals;
1. RELEVANCE AND APPROPRIATENESS OF THE PROJECT TO THE OBJECTIVES AND AREAS OF INTERVENTION OF THE IFCD
1.1 Please describe how the project objectives and proposed impact/long-term benefits are aligned with at least one of the IFCD’s outcomes and associated expected results.: 
ER 3.1. Innovation and new business models are applied to creation, production, distribution and access to diverse cultural goods and services: Continuous professional mentorship and consultation will be given to Azmari entrepreneurs about innovation and new business models pertaining to creation, production, distribution and access to diverse cultural goods and services even during crisis times. ER 3.3. Participation in creation, production and distribution of cultural goods and services is widened to previously excluded regions and social groups: The project will organize practical sessions for practical demonstration in events like familiarization trips, nightclubs, weddings, funerals, graduation, and other festivals. ER 4.1. Women’s representation as creators and producers of cultural expressions is increased through strengthened professional networks and capacity development: The proposed project anticipates giving equal chances to women as they represent nearly half of Azmari community. ER 4.2. Specific policy measures and /or funding mechanisms are introduced to encourage and improve equitable access to cultural activities, goods and services: Not relevant response to the result area
1.2 How do the objectives of this project proposal meet the current needs and priorities of the country/ region in terms of cultural policies and/or cultural industries?: 
Thus, this project focuses on revitalizing resilience pathways for Azmari professionalism empowerment that are socioeconomically marginalized at famous tourism destinations (Debark, Gondar, Lalibela and Bahir Dar) through preliminary planning and sensitization meeting, recruiting trainees and surveying their need assessment, preparing training materials and supplies, conducting capacity building training, promotion, monitoring and evaluation. However, the cultural domain being promoted falls under traditional folklore and not contemporary creative expression
1.3 To what extent are the project’s objectives specific and measurable?: 
They are not specific nor measurable
1.4 To what extent does the project contribute to the promotion of gender equality, the empowerment of youth, South-South and North-South-South cooperation and/or the participation of various groups in the areas of intervention of the IFCD?: 
It focuses on gender equality, but not South-South and North-South-South cooperation
Score: 
1
2. FEASIBILITY OF THE PROJECT, AS WELL AS THE RELEVANCE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS MODALITIES OF EXECUTION
2.1 What elements demonstrate the applicant’s organizational capacity (main activities of the institution/organization) and competence (skills and background of staff) to implement the work plan and manage the budget?: 
The applicant has strength in sustainable development thinking, but does not have clarity on the IFCD creative domains
2.2 To what extent do the activities address relevant issues? Please explain how the methodology is appropriate to achieving the objectives?: 
The activities are vague, it is not clear which creative expression will be support. Emphasis in on livelihoods development and promoting tourism destinations
2.3 To what extent is the time frame realistic and coherent with the activities?: 
The time frame is two years
2.4 Have the direct and indirect beneficiaries of the project been clearly identified? To what extent are the outputs/deliverables and main activities relevant to the target beneficiaries and address their needs?: 
Yes, but it’s really vague Direct 200 male and 200 female Indirect 2000 male and 2000 female
Score: 
1
3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
3.1 Does the budget provide for adequate resources (salaries, fees, equipment, travel, communication, etc.) necessary for success of the project? If the budget has been overestimated or underestimated, please explain how.: 
Budget is mainly for salaries and communication
3.2 What proportion of the budget is allocated to project activities versus overhead costs? Does the budget seem adequate and overhead costs estimated in compliance with the limit to a maximum of 30% of the total project budget?: 
Overheads not budget for
3.3 Does the project proposal indicate any additional financial contributions to the project, such as co-funding and/or self- funding?: 
Yes, $20,000
3.4 What actions have been foreseen to ensure financial accountability (e.g. Involvement of a financial officer)?: 
University of Gondar has a strong recognized financial management principle to manage financial resources. Annual external audits are undertaken by internationally recognized firm of certified public accountants, who issue certified reports to development partners, donors and members.
Score : 
2
4. IMPACT AND EXPECTED RESULTS, INCLUDING POTENTIAL FOR STRUCTURAL CHANGE
4.1 Are the project’s expected outputs and/or deliverables concrete, measurable and realistic? To what extent are they likely to achieve the objectives of the project?: 
They are measurable, but vague -not clear what creative expression is to be promoted
4.2 To what extent are the main activities and the budget relevant and appropriate to achieving the intended outputs and/or deliverables?: 
not clear what creative expression is to be promoted -so difficult to establish if there is value for money
4.3 To what extent is it expected that this project will have an impact/long-term benefits on the country/region’s cultural policies and/or cultural industries?: 
Long term benefits are not clear
4.4 To what extent does the project demonstrate potential for structural change (for example: changes in the policy environment; far-reaching changes in public and professional organizational structures; and changes in the way government and regulatory authorities do business)?: 
The project does not demonstrate any structure change potential
5. SUSTAINABILITY
5.1 To what extent are contractors and partners involved in the implementation of the project’s activities? Has the role of each contractor and/or partner been clearly described?: 
The partners are clear, but clearly not relevant partners for promoting the 2005 Convention . Relevant for promoting the 2003 convention
5.2 How does the project relate to and/or complement the work that is already being carried out in the country/region in terms of cultural policies and/or industries?: 
Not indicated in the proposal
5.3 What measures/steps are proposed to ensure that the project’s impact/long-term benefits can be achieved?: 
Not indicated
5.4 What measures/steps are proposed to follow up with the beneficiaries of the project after its completion?: 
The University of Gondar to support the registration of beneficiary communities into community-based organizations to steer the project. They will then be fully charged with management of community-based organizations to be located at accessible radius from the university which will create sense of ownership and sustainability of activities
Overall evaluation: 
The project strength is it aims at promoting women’s representation as creators and producers of cultural expressions through strengthened professional networks, dialogue process and capacity development. However, the project’s main goal is promoting resilient pathways for Azmari professionalism empowerment towards sustainable development at renowned tourism destinations of Amhara region in Ethiopia. The project is primarily focused on promoting cultural tourism, which is not a focus of the IFCD. The activities and outputs are vague, it is not clear which creative expression will be supported. Emphasis in on livelihoods development and promoting tourism destinations.

Sub-Total Expert 2 : 5

IFCD Expert Evaluation form - - 11/04/2022 - 11:33

Submitted by on 04 Nov 2022
Brief summary of the project: 
University of Gondar presents the project “Revitalizing Resilient Pathways for Azmari (Busker) Professionalism Empowerment towards Sustainable Development in Ethiopia”. Azmari (busker) are Ethiopian minstrels, poets and singers who perform music or other entertainment in night clubs, ceremonies, streets or other public places for money using a single string instrument called fiddle. The project is structured around three main objectives: Promoting resilient pathways for Azmari professionals to contribute to sustainable development; Reinforcing Azmari professionals with publicizing knowledge, attitude and skills for more visibility on national and international scenes and improve professional career development; and Strengthening gender equalities in cultural sectors and equitable access in cultural and creative industry of Azmari professionals. Direct beneficiaries of the project are 400 Azmari aged between 18_40 (200 men and200 women) and 4000 indirect beneficiaries during 24 months with an estimated total cost of US$120000 including 20000 usd in self-funding.
1. RELEVANCE AND APPROPRIATENESS OF THE PROJECT TO THE OBJECTIVES AND AREAS OF INTERVENTION OF THE IFCD
1.1 Please describe how the project objectives and proposed impact/long-term benefits are aligned with at least one of the IFCD’s outcomes and associated expected results.: 
The projects objectives are aligned with IFCD outcome 3. It presents EE3.1 and 3.3, whereas it seems more aligned with its EE3.2: capacity building program (Acquired knowledge, attitude and skills on arts markets, social media use, networks, public relations, and business plans to enable them to manage specific income-generation activities, establish linkages and exploit markets and enhance income.). It can be in line as presented with EE 3.3 as it targets Azmari communities as excluded traditional group. The project is aligned with Outcome 4 and EE4.1 for targeting 50% of female direct beneficiaries (200/400), but no relevance for EE 4.2.
1.2 How do the objectives of this project proposal meet the current needs and priorities of the country/ region in terms of cultural policies and/or cultural industries?: 
The project explores the untouched traditional music resource in Amhara region. The national commission considers such focus that meet current priorities of sustainable development, especially job creation and economic development activities. The project is aligned with policies of ministry of tourism, ministry of culture and sport, culture and tourism bureau, culture and tourism offices.
1.3 To what extent are the project’s objectives specific and measurable?: 
To a low extent. Objectives are very large and elements presented in the project frame work document do not allow their measurability.
1.4 To what extent does the project contribute to the promotion of gender equality, the empowerment of youth, South-South and North-South-South cooperation and/or the participation of various groups in the areas of intervention of the IFCD?: 
The project contribute to promotion of gender equality: 200 women beneficiaries (50%)
Score: 
3
2. FEASIBILITY OF THE PROJECT, AS WELL AS THE RELEVANCE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS MODALITIES OF EXECUTION
2.1 What elements demonstrate the applicant’s organizational capacity (main activities of the institution/organization) and competence (skills and background of staff) to implement the work plan and manage the budget?: 
Gonder University is one of MoCS stakeholder and great contributor for the development of creative art in Ethiopia. it runs several important programs and manages national funds for specific projects.
2.2 To what extent do the activities address relevant issues? Please explain how the methodology is appropriate to achieving the objectives?: 
To a very low extent. There is no indication on methodology in the presentation of the activities. The applicant should explain several steps of each activity and not present rough titles: no selection process, no number of meetings, no curricula of the training? How many modules and how to organize them for 400 direct beneficiaries, where? When? How many events, how? For trips also…
2.3 To what extent is the time frame realistic and coherent with the activities?: 
The time frame is not realistic since the activities are not informed.
2.4 Have the direct and indirect beneficiaries of the project been clearly identified? To what extent are the outputs/deliverables and main activities relevant to the target beneficiaries and address their needs?: 
The beneficiaries have been roughly identified as 200 female and 200 male as direct beneficiaries and 2000 female and 2000 male as indirect beneficiaries.
Score: 
2
3. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTABILITY
3.1 Does the budget provide for adequate resources (salaries, fees, equipment, travel, communication, etc.) necessary for success of the project? If the budget has been overestimated or underestimated, please explain how.: 
The budget does not provide for adequate resource since it presents rough costs for only “all activities”. It is recommended to read the IFCD application guide for more indication on the project frame work needed information.
3.2 What proportion of the budget is allocated to project activities versus overhead costs? Does the budget seem adequate and overhead costs estimated in compliance with the limit to a maximum of 30% of the total project budget?: 
No over head costs are presented.
3.3 Does the project proposal indicate any additional financial contributions to the project, such as co-funding and/or self- funding?: 
The project indicates 20000 usd as self funding contribution, 16,16% of total budget.
3.4 What actions have been foreseen to ensure financial accountability (e.g. Involvement of a financial officer)?: 
University of Gondar is applying internal principle and system to safeguard the utilization of university’s resources and ensure proper internal controls over financial function management information systems, custody of assets, and segregation of duty, approval and authorization of transactions. An annual certified external audit is planned.
Score : 
1
4. IMPACT AND EXPECTED RESULTS, INCLUDING POTENTIAL FOR STRUCTURAL CHANGE
4.1 Are the project’s expected outputs and/or deliverables concrete, measurable and realistic? To what extent are they likely to achieve the objectives of the project?: 
The project expected outputs are not realistic. The project lack information to judge this aspect.
4.2 To what extent are the main activities and the budget relevant and appropriate to achieving the intended outputs and/or deliverables?: 
To a low extent. Please refer to previous notes on 2.2 and 3.1 of this evaluation.
4.3 To what extent is it expected that this project will have an impact/long-term benefits on the country/region’s cultural policies and/or cultural industries?: 
The application do not give relevant information.
4.4 To what extent does the project demonstrate potential for structural change (for example: changes in the policy environment; far-reaching changes in public and professional organizational structures; and changes in the way government and regulatory authorities do business)?: 
To a low extent since the project doesn’t address this criteria.
Score: 
1
5. SUSTAINABILITY
5.1 To what extent are contractors and partners involved in the implementation of the project’s activities? Has the role of each contractor and/or partner been clearly described?: 
The contractors and partners are not differentiated, as the applicant presents individuals as partners and are the same listed in the project frame work for “all activities”. Despite the fact that their role are described and their capacities in tourism and heritage field.
5.2 How does the project relate to and/or complement the work that is already being carried out in the country/region in terms of cultural policies and/or industries?: 
Objectives of this project are align with policies of ministry of tourism, ministry of culture and sport, culture and tourism bureau, culture and tourism offices. The overall regional, national and local policies of Ethiopia complement to the envisioned project.
5.3 What measures/steps are proposed to ensure that the project’s impact/long-term benefits can be achieved?: 
The project do not address this question correctly and indicates implementation elements: basic risk management approaches, costs optimization and a participatory approach with stakeholders.
5.4 What measures/steps are proposed to follow up with the beneficiaries of the project after its completion?: 
No specific measures, the applicant indicates that: Stakeholders will have excellent experience and knowledge to scale up and replicate this project. Agencies can take over to continue the process or other NGOs can be looked for support from new donors so that stakeholders have become fully empowered due to enabling core group will ensure the entire community owns the project.
Score: 
3
Overall evaluation: 
The project is dedicate to a specific traditional cultural expression. Despite the fact that the applicant is strong local operator that runs important and significant programs, he did not address the main questions in the project framework: outputs, activities, beneficiaries, timeframe, budget, team, partners… It is strongly recommended to rely on the application guide available on the FICD web site before filling the application form and the project framework document.

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Recommandation review

IFCD Recommendation form - - 12/21/2022 - 14:34

Submitted by on 21 Dec 2022
Recommendation Status: 
Non recommended
Recommended Funding: 
0.00
Evaluation summary: 
When assessed according to the criteria listed in the evaluations the experts did not consider this application suitable to be recommended for funding in this round.
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