Grants:APG/FDC portal/Feedback and continuous improvement of the FDC process/Process Survey/2014-15 Round 2

This is the summary of the survey results from the participants of the FDC process, 2014-15 Round 2.

This is the summary of the survey results from the participants of the FDC process, 2014-15 Round 2.

Summary

• Respondents have spent 151 hours on average for APG/FDC related work (60% increase compared to Round 1), and 67% of them feel it’s about the right amount of time.
• Respondents think that :
  • APG helps increase community voice in how movement funds are spent.
  • Application requirements of participants were reasonable and achievable.
  • Expectations and deadlines were clearly and effectively communicated.
• Majority of respondents (89%) were satisfied of the overall process.

What went well

• High quality in data collection, and analysis.
• Staff were always available and competent.
• Inputs for the FDC are getting better all the time.
• Proposals from applicants have dramatically improved.

What could be done better

• May require some rethinking the calendar in order to maintain the same level of quality from staff and FDC in particular.
• The bar was set the very high and it was hard to stay up to standards.
• Change in team dynamics (Anasuya’s absence) affected the consistency.
• More guidance is required on how to set goals for the first time.
• No rules changing during the round.
• As the number of applicants increase, the number of FDC staff, and workload might need increase.
• That the application be made in the language of the chapter.