Lessons learned from previous projects are not shown or are not made relevant to the proposed project. The proposed beneficiaries of the project had no role in identifying problems and solutions, in designing the project or in carrying out the activities. Therefore, it seems unlikely that benefits will be sustained. Work plans are too vague. They lack specifics on what activities are to be done, why, how, when, in what sequence and by whom.
Weak evidence is presented of ability to meet schedules.
Detailed monthly or quarterly schedules are missing, and timetables for accomplishing work are too optimistic. Management responsibility and capability are not clearly demonstrated in terms of planning activities, budgeting funds, providing commodities, keeping records and writing reports. The quality of the writing is poor. The proposal is hard to read, uses sweeping generalizations and jargon, is excessively repetitive and too long.