of the goal and results at the program level. The data for indicators is derived from both project and program levels. Quality and Effectiveness in the Partnership’s work Program Level Quality Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanisms Indicators for measuring the program level progress have been set and data will be collected regularly for monitoring purposes. A more detailed program monitoring and evaluation plan will be created during this financial period. At project level, common criteria for a good disability project, common monitoring guidelines and internal and external mid-term reviews and evaluations are crucial for maintaining and measuring quality in all phases of the project. The project cycle management tools aim to be such which will create learning while doing for the project management teams, so that the quality does not only show in results but also in processes. Disability Partnership Finland is member in the quality and effectiveness group of Finnish partnership organizations, which provides needed peer support and benchmarking. Ensuring Sustainable Results To ensure sustainable results of the program, we concentrate on: Longstanding partnerships with Southern DPOs, which allows the processes of capacity building and change of attitude take the time that they need to achieve sustainable change Capacity building of the partner DPOs and capacity building and training of People with Disabilities, their communities, service providers and decision makers Strong ownership in the South. All projects are based on the initiatives of the People with Disabilities of the south and their organizations, which ensures high ownership and commitment. Rights perspective to work Strengthening the resource mobilization capacity of the Southern DPOs Coordination with Other Stakeholders The program members in the North and South coordinate their actions with national plans and frameworks where possible and are strongly recommended and advised to network with other DPOs and likeminded organizations to avoid overlapping and combine efforts to fulfil the Rights of the People with Disabilities. The Istanbul Principles and the International Framework for CSO Development Effectiveness” are used as a guideline. Good Governance and Risk Reduction Through good governance risks that the Program faces can be reduced. Good guidelines for essential program components (division of responsibilities, project management tools, financial management rules, resource mobilization strategies etc.) reduce the risk of getting into situations where unexpected internal or external events disturb the program implementation and risk reaching the program goal. Proper process monitoring methods which incorporate early warning mechanisms help
Annex 2: Program Matrix Program Goal The goal of Disability Partnership Finland’s program is to enhance the human rights, participation in the society and the living conditions of the People with Disabilities in developing countries. Program Objective Expected Results Indicators Means of Verification A) In the South 1. Partner DPOs in the South are strengthened and development cooperation projects achieve results which reduce poverty and enhance the situation of the People with Disabilities. 1.1 The partner DPOs’ capacity to develop, administer, find resources and implement activities to enhance the fulfillment of the human rights of People with Disabilities has risen. 1.1.1 The training needs of the staff and active members of Southern partners have been assessed and they have received training and peer support to develop their organization for example in questions related to administration, programmatic planning, implementation, monitoring and financial sustainability. Project reports, project evaluation reports 1.1.2 The quality of project plans and reports has increased. Project and reports, Annual program reports 1.1.3 Number of paid members and active female and male participants has increased Membership registers, annual reports of the organizations and project documents. 1.2 Through projects, best practises to a) inclusive formal education, which promote life-long learning and consider the special needs of the girls, boys, women and men with disabilities and 1.2.1 Through the projects Skills and knowledge inclusive education of especially primary school teachers have improved Number of teachers with sign language skills and the number of teachers trained to teach visually impaired person has increased Project reports, project evaluation reports
b) non-formal education and support services which strengthen the life skills and employment opportunities of youth and adults with disabilities have been created. Physical accessibility of schools and universities and availability of accessible school material has improved. Discrimination of People with Disabilities in schools and universities has decreased. Life skills, vocational skills and employment opportunities of People with Disabilities have improved through trainings. 1.3 The partner DPOs’ advocacy and lobbying work to promote the rights of the disabled persons and remove the barriers has increased and strengthened 1.3.1 The knowledge about the Human Rights of People with Disabilities and about gender issues of the members of the partner organization has increased and the members disseminate the knowledge in their communities. Project reports, case studies 1.3.2 The volume of advocacy and lobbying work done partner organizations towards decision makers, government officers and service providers has increased. 1.3.3 Some of the partner organizations are involved in the monitoring of the implementation of the UN Convention on the right of the People with Disabilities (the UN-CRPD). B) In Finland 2. Mainstreaming of disability issues into the development policy and instruments has proceeded significantly in Finland and monitoring has been institutionalized. 2.1 The Finnish Development Cooperation Actors’ awareness about the rights of the People with Disabilities and their skills and commitment to enhance and implement measures to enhance them in their projects and programs has strengthened. 2.1.1 Disability Partnership Finland has developed a comprehensive set of training materials on the rights of the People with Disabilities and on their integration in development policy and development work. Training material 2.1.2 Finnish Development NGOs and other development actors have received training and advice about the rights of the People with Disabilities and the Disability and Development issues. Feedback by cooperation partners, training reports 2.1.3 Finnish Development NGOs who have received training from Disability Partnership Finland are using the services and knowledge of Southern DPOs and People with Follow up surveys the trainings
risen. 3.2 The general public has been provided with reliable and current information on the People with Disabilities of the developing countries, on the Disability and Development issues and the 3.2.1 The number of likes on Facebook (FB) grows steadily and the number of visitors at vammaiskumppanuus.fi web site increases. Visitor counters on www.vammaiskumppanuus.fi and the FB site. 3.2.2 The UN-CRPD booklet in Finnish has been distributed to at 200 individuals annually Annual program report of Disability Partnership Finland