10 key attributes of the technical assistance facility model

A short guide for programme designers published by the Guardian.

http://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/gai…

The advantages of a facility programme are often seen as being counterbalanced by the risks involved for the donor in delegating authority to the implementing agent. However, as Adam Smith International's award winning Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Programme (NIAF) has shown, it is possible to significantly mitigate risk through the combination of a trusted implementing partner with a facilities track record and a clear articulation of the programme's place in the donor's overall strategy.