Evaluation Criteria

Total Marks

Marks Obtained

1. Completeness and Clarity of Application

15

a. Detailed Business Plan presented in the Feasibility Report together with relevant statistics

05

b. Five year’s Projected Financials annexed with Feasibility Report (itemized cost of the project given)

05

c. Required documents attached as required by the Application Form

(Three quotations from suppliers of Plant, Machinery, Equipments, Imported Animals, Civil Works Plan & Land Rights)

05

2. Substantiation of the need for the project and its alignment with the goal of SEDF to improve competitiveness of Sindh’s economy

20

a. Perceived/Identified competitive advantage(s) of the project in Sindh

05

b. Potential for value addition

05

c. Minimization of agri-sector wastages and inculcating efficiencies into Sindh’s agri-economy

05

d. Project introduces innovative solutions and technology upgradation in the sector concerned

05

3. Employment Generation

15

 a.     Employment opportunities created for skilled labour:

Less than   25  jobs: 05 marks

Less than  50 jobs:   07 marks

More than 50 jobs:  10 marks

10

b.      Employment opportunities created for unskilled labour:

Less than   50   jobs: 02 marks

Less than  100 jobs:  04 marks

More than 100 jobs:  05 marks

05

4. Location of the project and impact on Sindh’s rural economy

10

a. Suitability of the geographic location of project – advantages

05

b. Project impact/contribution towards rural economy of Sindh and transformation of agri-sector landscape

05

5. Likelihood of the project’s sustainability and commercial success

15

a. Market identification for commercial success – market demand / supply analysis

05

b. Will the project boost exports

05

c. Pioneer project in Sindh’s agri-business Sector

05

6. Documented ability of the project team to deliver

10

a. Technical capacity and profile of project team to deliver

05

b. Relevant experience and expertise in the sector/industry

05

7. Identification of mitigating cost over runs

10

a. Implementation time table and future upgradation plans

05

b. Identification of factors that can affect the implementation schedule and demonstration of the possible sources of finance for cost overruns / delays

05

8. Monitoring and Evaluation

05

a. Identification of key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor progress

05

Total Score

100