The 105 finalist proposals were selected from roughly 2,900 applications through a rigorous two-stage assessment process guided by the principles of fairness, transparency and consensus. Some 220 health and development experts from the World Bank Group and a range of other organizations volunteered their time to serve as assessors, each reviewing 40 to 70 proposals.
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| Assessor Merri Weinger from USAID, and Frank DiSilvestro from the DM listen to three Bank and external assessors discuss a project proposal during the second assessment round, Jan 30. |
Each proposal was evaluated by a minimum of three assessors from a diverse range of backgrounds. Assessors individually read an assigned batch of proposals and then, grouped in teams of three to four, narrowed down the number of proposals through discussion and consensus. At least one person in each assessment team hailed from outside the World Bank Group to ensure a varied perspective.
Proposals were evaluated against the criteria of innovation, measurability, sustainability, growth potential and realism. Special emphasis was placed on innovation, as Development Marketplace is a program that focuses on identifying innovative approaches. As a consequence, many proposals that assessors felt were solid approaches to development with a proven track record may not have been chosen as finalists because they lacked sufficient innovation. The DM’s foremost interest is to find new, creative and innovative approaches to development.
Please click here to find a more detailed description of the assessment criteria.
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