Concept note for projects below USD 1 M  [Mandatory]

For projects expected to have a value below 1 million USD, a concept note is required.

The concept should have the following key components:

1. Situation assessment and identification of possible alternative solutions
2. Logical framework outlining the Project’s result chain through presentation of overall objective (impact), specific objectives (outcome(s)), outputs, and activity matrix with details on means (resource inputs) and costs
3. Justification of the selected technical option
4. Conceptual solution for the selected option
5. Detailed budget estimates for the project
6. Basic implementation plan and milestones
7. Identification of Funding and Cost Recovery Options
8. Project’s Socio-Economic Impact
9. Justification in relation to the National Planning Framework and sector objectives
10. Conceptual Study