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New Project Categories

The TC programme now has two project categories: new and ongoing. These categories are defined as follows:

New projects are created:

  • To support a new request for assistance;
  • To start a new phase following the implementation of a previous project, due to change in the objective/outcomes in relation to the assistance already provided.

An ongoing project is a multiyear project, previously approved by the Board of Governors (BoG) that is implemented according to the already approved objective/outcomes and timeframe.

The new project categorization terminology will be used for the first time in the documentation presented to the Technical Assistance and Cooperation Committee (TACC)/BoG in November 2008.

Duration

All projects have a specified timeframe, in line with the stated objectives and workplan, of a maximum of five years. If rephasing is necessary due to delays in implementation, the project duration can be extended by up to one year, maintaining the original objective/outcomes.

A streamlined approach to projects

  • A new project is approved once by the TACC/BoG. This approval covers the entire lifecycle of the project.
  • Project budgets for each year are approved annually by the TACC/BoG.
  • Project budgets for ongoing projects can be adjusted, in accordance with the delegated authority limits for budget revision, through the Budget Revision module in the internal TC PRIME system.

More details on the transition arrangements are posted under the ‘Help’ tab.

21 May 2008

PHASE II FOR PCMF

Next steps in the preparation of the IAEA 2009-2011 technical cooperation programme

Counterparts in Member States have the opportunity to design their projects, based on the pre-qualified project concepts. The project design components include background information to the project and a Logical Framework Matrix (LFM) for the project. Please follow Guidelines for the Design of the IAEA 2009-2011 TC programme carefully in designing your projects. There are several documents under the ‘Help’ tab of the PCMF web site to provide support on all aspects of the design process. The draft project designs should be completed and submitted to the Secretariat by 15 March 2008. The Secretariat requests the cooperation of Member States in meeting the submission deadline so that the preparations for the 2009-2011 TC programme can be made in a timely manner. Once Member States have completed their draft project designs they will be able to work with the Secretariat to finalize and agree on all the design components. The finalized project designs will be reviewed by the Secretariat, and compiled into draft Member State programmes, which will be shared for final adjustments during the 52nd session of the IAEA General Conference from 29 September to 3 October 2008.

6 February 2008

About PCMF

The revised TC programme cycle management framework (PCMF) is based on a flexible methodology, which emphasizes IAEA Member States' prioritization and ownership of the project, and relies on current best practices, user-friendly IT web-based systems and the principle of teamwork. The approach enables the Member State to take responsibility for the formulation and execution of its programme, while allowing stakeholders in the Secretariat to support the process and to collaborate in a transparent manner. It is linked to the Country Programme Frameworks through the identification of project concepts, which are then developed into projects, based upon assessed needs of Member States and joint appraisals in the field. More specifically, this improved approach:
  • Focuses more on need assessment and problem analysis supported by the Agency.
  • Reduces the time and effort spent by the Agency on project formulation and budget allocation of TC programme by streamlining, as well as making more efficient and transparent the selection, appraisal and approval processes, while enhancing the project quality.
  • Increases the participation and teamwork of all stakeholders from the outset.
The IT system is being developed in a phased manner, i.e. the portal with full functionality will not be available from day one, however, as the various components are deployed, they will contribute to the overall functioning of the application.