Project DPro Phase Model, Principles, and Decision Gates

The Aga Khan Foundation is conducting a renewable energy project in Bamyan to install solar panels in rural villages. Before moving forward, the project team conducts an assessment of the need for solar energy, potential risks, and community readiness. Which phase of the Project DPro Model does this process belong to?

• Project Planning

• Project Implementation

• Project Identification and Definition

• Project Closure

A Save the Children project in Kandahar is officially approved, and the team is defining roles, responsibilities, and governance structures. This means the project is still in the Project Setup phase.

• True

• False

A Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) project in Paktika is focused on providing temporary shelter to displaced families. The project team is creating a detailed implementation plan and supplementary plans for monitoring and logistics. This process belongs to which phase?

• Project Planning

• Project Closure

• Project Identification and Definition

• Project Implementation

A CARE International project in Takhar is nearing completion. The project team is confirming deliverables, collecting lessons learned, and completing financial and contractual activities. This means the project is in the Implementation Phase.

• True

• False

A World Food Programme (WFP) project in Herat is facing supply chain disruptions, requiring the project manager to adjust delivery timelines and procurement methods. Which Project DPro Principle is being applied here?

• Participatory

• Adaptive

• Well-Governed

• Integrated

A Handicap International project in Nangarhar is implementing a new rehabilitation program for disabled persons. The project team is ensuring that stakeholders, including local authorities and beneficiaries, are actively involved in decision-making. Which Project DPro Principle is being followed?

• Well-Governed

• Integrated

• Participatory

• Comprehensive

An International Rescue Committee (IRC) education project in Kabul has completed the Planning Phase and is about to start implementation. Before moving forward, the project team holds a decision gate meeting to assess progress and confirm readiness. This step is unnecessary and can be skipped.

• True

• False

A Mercy Corps water sanitation project in Laghman is designed to integrate various processes, such as community engagement, procurement, and infrastructure development. The project manager ensures that each phase and tool builds upon the next. Which Project DPro Principle is being applied?

• Well-Governed

• Integrated

• Comprehensive

• Adaptive