AMKP Guiding Questions for CSOs

Criteria

Guiding Questions  

Evaluation 

1. Relevance 

How does the organisation’s activity respond to identified community needs and contribute to Malaysia’s development priorities? 

• Evidence of a clearly identified need or challenge 

• Demonstrated demand or support for the activity from beneficiaries or stakeholders 

• Alignment with Malaysian’s economic strategies and policy reform agendas 

How does the organisation engage the right partners and assess policy windows to maximise influence and relevance? 

• Partnerships with relevant community organisations, local authorities, private sector or other stakeholders, where appropriate

2. Coherence 

How does the proposed activity complement the themes of AMKP and avoiding duplication of existing initiatives? 

• Awareness of AMKP key themes and priorities 

• Identification of opportunities to build on existing efforts rather than duplicate them 

• Collaboration or coordination with relevant stakeholders where appropriate 

3. Effectiveness 

How likely will the proposed activity be to achieve its intended outcomes? 

• Clear and realistic objectives and expected outcomes 

• Logical connection between activities and intended results 

• Demonstrated understanding of potential challenges and mitigation measures 

4. Efficiency 

Does the organisation demonstrate a realistic and cost-effective approach to delivery? 

• Realistic budget and value for money 

• Appropriate allocation of resources to deliver expected outcomes  

• Feasible implementation timeline 

Does the organisation have the capacity to successfully implement the activity? 

• Organisational experience delivering projects 

• Project management and financial management capability 

• Governance and accountability arrangement proportionate to grant size 

5. Impact 

What contribution will the activity make to broader economic and development outcomes in Malaysia? 

• Scale and significance of expected outcomes 

• Direct and indirect benefits for target groups 

• Potential contribution to longer-term community or sectoral development 

6. Sustainability 

How likely are the benefits of the proposed activity to continue beyond the funding period? 

• Emergence of new (or improvement of existing) capacities, systems or processes 

• Emergence of sustainable partnerships, champions or coalitions 

• Degree of local ownership and leadership of reforms 

Has the organisation identified and planned for risks? 

• Practical risk mitigation measures 

• Identification of implementation and operational risks 

• Safeguarding, safety and compliance considerations where relevant 

7. Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) 

To what extent has the organisation integrated gender equality, disability, and social inclusion across its activities and policy work? 

• Mainstreaming of gender in analytical work, technical advice, and policy dialogue 

• Inclusive stakeholder engagement and outreach 

• Use of disaggregated data and intersectional analysis 

• Any organisation measures to promote accessibility, participation and inclusion 

How is the activity expected to improve participation, access, opportunities or outcomes for marginalised groups? 

• Evidence of increased capacity of women or members of marginalised groups within an organisation. 

• Expected benefits for women, people with disabilities, youth, indigenous peoples, or other marginalised groups where relevant

• Reform or advocacy outcomes promoting women's economic or political empowerment and inclusion of people with disabilities or other marginalised groups