2. PRINCIPLES Objectivity Fairness Competence Professionalism Relevance to the results to be achieved

3. UDG REVIEW PANEL (UDGRP) UDGRP will consist of min 5 members  one of the Reviewers will be designated as the Anchor Reviewer Appointed by the UGC/MoHE Any potential conflict of interest should be prevented in the evaluation process  reviewers will not be allowed to evaluate proposals submitted by his/her own university or the institution that he/she has affiliation, financial connection or personal interest

4. KEY STEPS Ratification Recommendation Desk Evaluation Site Evaluation Eligibility Check

5. ELIGIBILITY CHECK  will be conducted by the MoHE  those satisfying the eligibility criteria will be forwarded for Desk Evaluation  Updated University/Institution Corporate Plan will also be forwarded to the review panel along with the proposal

6. DESK EVALUATION  Undertaken by a UDG Review Panel (UDGRP) – 5 members; One as the Anchor Reviewer  Carried out according to a set of evaluation criteria  Detailed Feedback will be provided to all – in the form of Reviewers’ Comments

7. DESK EVALUATION  If the proposal meets the selection criteria only partially, then  Revise and Resubmit  If the proposal fully meets the selection criteria, then  Site Evaluation

8. SITE EVALUATION  By the same UDGRP that has conducted the Desk Evaluation  Main Objective – to assess the conformity between the written proposal & the ground realities, and – to draw a final judgement on the feasibility & implementability of the proposed plan  In particular – Validation of the data included in the proposal – Clarification of issues that have arose during the desk evaluation – Assessment of the university/institution’s commitment to the project activities outlined in the proposal

9. EVALUATION CRITERIA Institutional Commitment, Feasibility & Implementabilit y Relevance & Quality Enhancement Efficiency & Effectiveness

10. Relevance & Quality Enhancement  Relevance – responsiveness to the social demand & labour market needs  universities are encouraged to make their programs more demand driven  Also, Relevance to the Results to be Achieved (Performance Targets)  Proposed plan should also be in line with the updated University/Institution Corporate Plan

11. Relevance & Quality Enhancement  Proposal should demonstrate how the proposed activities would improve the quality & relevance of programs  as a result provide graduates with knowledge, capabilities, skills and attitudes required by the labour market and the society  special emphasis on the employability of graduates of Arts & Humanities, Management and General Sciences  Proposal should demonstrate the commitment to submit a separate proposal for improving the quality & relevance of the EDPs, where applicable  Innovation and creativity in designing the activities is encouraged and will be highly appreciated

12. Relevance & Quality Enhancement Improvements in Teaching & Learning Process Corporate Plan Mechanism & Design of Activities Improvements in Assessment Methods Performance Targets Reviewers will look at

13. Institutional Commitment, Feasibility & Implementability  Institutional Commitment  Provision of Tangible Support to the Proposed Plan  Feasibility & Implementability  Availability of Physical & Human Resources  Availability of Required Conditions  Realistic Time Schedules  Some Examples of Hindering Factors Unrealistic and/or Over Ambitious Targets Over Optimistic Assumptions Inadequate Number of Qualified & Experienced Staff to carry out the project activities Other Limitations due to external factors etc.

14. Institutional Commitment, Feasibility & Implementability Project Planning Access to Data & Information Space to carry out activities Physical & Human Resources Proposed Budget Performance Targets Activities & Activity Plan Reviewers will look at

15. Efficiency & Effectiveness  Efficiency – Relationship between Input & Process  shows the degree of the proposed plan’s frugality in using resources  Effectiveness – Relationship between Process & output  shows the results of a process using specified resources to achieve the objectives  Proposed Budget should be based on Solid Rationale  efficient and effective use of proposed investment as well as the existing resources to achieve the objectives  Beneficiary Population & Performance Targets would also demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed plan

16. Efficiency & Effectiveness Improvement Plan – Mechanism & Design of Activities Utilization/Sharing of Resources Beneficiary Population Performance Indicators Reviewers will look at