Tool: Guidance for the task manager to include a disability perspective at the Identification phase

(As described, p. 4.3. of the PCM guidelines, section 4.3. Identification)

1. In relation to information requirements
2. General tasks manager at the identification phase
1. For Individual projects – no financing decision made at this stage

Tasks manager	Key questions for Disability inclusion	Related tools
Identify project ideas that are consistent with partner and EC development priorities;	Are the project ideas relevant to disability Which possible degree of inclusion?	Is disability inclusion relevant to your field of work? Different degrees of inclusion Rapid disability analysis : Word (177 Ko) - PDF (95 Ko)
Assess the relevance and likely feasibility of these project ideas;	Are the project ideas relevant to disability Are the project ideas accessible for all?	Different degrees of inclusion Planning for all : Word (201 Ko) - PDF (92 Mo)
Prepare a Financing Proposal or an Identification Fiche; and
Prepare a financing decision for a Programme of projects, or determine the scope of further work required during the formulation stage for individual projects.	Are the terms of reference including a disability dimension	Preparing Terms of reference – at identification phase : Word (1 Mo) - PDF (73 Ko)

Tasks manager	Key questions for Disability inclusion	Related tools
(Primary responsibility for managing these tasks should rest with Delegations, appropriately supported by staff from HQ.)
Organise and participate in consultations with key stakeholders throughout the phase and ensure their active involvement in decision making.	Are disability stakeholders identified? Are they invited to participate?	Who are the stakeholders for disability inclusion : Word (203 Ko) - PDF (111 Ko) Accessible meetings or events : Word (171 Ko) - PDF (91 Ko)
Analyse project concepts/proposals that have been prepared and submitted by those eligible to do so, and collect additional available information as required.	Are the project ideas relevant to disability Are the project ideas accessible for all? Are the project ideas excluding persons with disability?	Different degrees of inclusion Planning for all : Word (201 Ko) - PDF (92 Mo) Rapid disability analysis : Word (177 Ko) - PDF (95 Ko)
Make a decision on whether or not project concepts/proposals merit and require further development prior to finalising the Identification Fiche (e.g. conduct of a prefeasibility study).
As required, prepare Term of Reference for the conduct of a pre-feasibility study(s), manage the implementation of the study, assess the content and quality of study reports, and decide on next steps.	Are the terms of reference including a disability dimension	Preparing Terms of reference – at identification phase : Word (1 Mo) - PDF (73 Ko)
If the concept is expected to proceed to the formulation stage, prepare an Identification Fiche, including the TOR for the formulation stage.
Submit the Identification Fiche for QSG screening and consideration for approval (to proceed to the formulation stage) by line management.

3. Programme of projects – financing decision made at end of this stage