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Appendix 4 Optional Document

ROMA Plan Sample Template

ROMA Plan—Guidance for Applicants

A successful Results-Oriented Monitoring and Assessment Plan ensures that implementers focus on achieving project results, rather than just activities. Results are the outputs, outcomes, or impact intended by the project. Activities describe specific actions undertaken over a specific time to achieve results. All implementers should align their ROMA with one of the three MEPI Goals along with corresponding MEPI objectives. A complete list of MEPI’s goals and objectives can be found at the following link:

MEPI Results Framework.pdf.

The key elements of the ROMA are:

a) Project Objective(s): statement of the expected results of the project for which implementers will be held accountable

b) Indicators: measures used to gauge progress towards objectives— indicators should be direct, objective, adequate and practical.

c) Project activities: major actions carried out with grant funds; activities are directly linked to and adequate for the achievement of the project objectives.

d) Milestones: target date for the accomplishment of each major activity within the timeframe of the project

e) Data analysis and use: narrative description of how results data will be analyzed and used to inform management actions regarding project performance.

MEPI Grantees are required to report quarterly on their agreed-upon indicators and milestones, provide a narrative assessment of progress, and flag any issues affecting performance to MEPI project officers. As the project proceeds, MEPI grantees confer with MEPI project officers regarding any necessary actions to enhance performance over the life of the project.

Appendix 4 Optional Document

Results-Oriented Monitoring and Assessment (ROMA) Plan

Appendix 4 Optional Document

ROMA Plan Sample Template

ROMA Plan—Sample Template

Instructions: The ROMA Plan template provides an outline for presenting the key elements which were described in the ROMA Plan Guidance for Applicants. All information in blue text should be deleted prior to submitting your ROMA within the project narrative or appendices portion of your application package.

Part 1: Project Context

This project is intended to support the following MEPI Goal:

MEPI Goal: * Select relevant goal from the list below.*

· Pluralistic societies built where diversity is reflected in social organizations, politics, business, media, and government, and where all citizens have equal standing, protected by guaranteed rights and by independent and effective courts of law.

· Participatory societies build where citizens have the regular opportunity to play an active role in making decisions that affect their lives and to hold their governments accountable.

· Prosperous societies build where education, specialized skill training and an environment conducive to business development inspire innovation and create the foundation for long term economic growth and an internationally competitive private sector.

Part 2: Project Objective(s) and Indicators

This project will contribute to the MEPI Objective(s) listed below.

MEPI Objective(s): * Select relevant objective from the list below.*

· Legal systems protect the rights of all individuals.

· A civic culture exists that supports democratic values and the active participation of all individuals in social and political life.

· Media defend the public interest.

· Legal and regulatory framework enables participation.

· Political processes and institutions encourage effective participation.

· CSOs advocate effectively for their causes.

· Entrepreneurship increases.

· A conductive environment for trade, investments, and business development exists.

· Merit-based employment of target populations increases.

The project will be accountable for achieving the project-specific objectives listed below. The project will report against the indicators listed below to measure progress towards achieving its project-specific objectives.

Project Objective 1:

* Objectives should relate to the project scope included in your Program Narrative.*

* Indicators should be direct, objective, adequate and practical measures of the result to be achieved.*

Project Objective 2:

As above

Project Objective 3:

Part 3: Project Activities

The major activities the project will carry out to reach the project-specific objectives are listed below.

Project Objective 1:

(Completion Date)

Project Objective 2:

Project Objective 3:

Part 4: Data Analysis and Use

*This section should include a brief narrative description of how results data will be used to inform management actions regarding project performance.