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Performance Based Payments

1.0

Step

Select responsible party for PBP.

Responsible Party

Project developer,Project manager

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

Regular policies apply for selection of responsible parties.

2.0

Step

If over $300,000, select independent assessor of international repute, agreed by all parties.

Responsible Party

Project developer,Project manager

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

Not applicable for low-value payments; see Guidance on Selecting Evaluators: Individuals versus Firms.

UNDP Evaluation Guideline
 

2.1 OPT

Step

Initiation plan or advance authorization (if necessary).

Responsible Party

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

May be necessary if the assessor is contracted before project approval.

3.0

Step

Assess capacities and perform due diligence.

Responsible Party

Project Developer, Project Manager

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

4.0

Step

Appraisal of PBP agreement in the local project appraisal committee or project board.

Responsible Party

Project developer,Project manager

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

Validation of the theory of change, result formulation, payment-linked indicators and validation method by the independent assessor and the draft agreement must be included in the submission to the project appraisal committee or project board.

5.0

Step

Signature of agreement.
 

Responsible Party

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes