When Should International Organisations Use Third-Party Due Diligence in Africa?
Third-party due diligence in Africa provides international organisations with an independent way to verify implementing partners, assess potential risks and strengthen funding decisions before an award is made. The preferred implementing partner has been identified. The technical evaluation is complete. The proposal is strong, the budget has been agreed and the award recommendation is ready. […]
Pre-Award Due Diligence in Africa: Why Local Insight Matters
Pre-award due diligence in Africa is critical for donors, foundations and development partners assessing whether prospective implementing partners have the governance, financial management, institutional capacity and operational readiness required to manage funding responsibly. But there is an important distinction between verifying what an organisation says about itself and understanding how that organisation is likely to […]
NGO Due Diligence: How to Conduct Due Diligence Before Awarding a Grant
Selecting an organisation to receive grant funding is a significant decision. A strong proposal may demonstrate technical competence, a credible methodology and a realistic budget, but it does not necessarily demonstrate that the organisation has the governance, financial controls, operational capacity and institutional maturity required to manage funding responsibly. This is where NGO due diligence […]
Organisational Capacity Assessment: How to Assess Local Implementing Partners Before Funding
Selecting a local implementing partner is one of the most important decisions a donor, development partner, foundation, financial institution or international organisation can make. A strong proposal may demonstrate technical expertise, relevant experience and a convincing implementation approach. But a proposal alone cannot tell you whether an organisation has the governance, leadership, financial systems, internal […]
Organisational Due Diligence: Why Strong Organisations Still Fail
Winning a grant, securing donor funding or being selected as an implementing partner does not depend on the strength of a proposal alone. An organisation may have an excellent technical team, an impressive track record and a well-designed implementation plan. Yet it can still raise concerns during Organisational Due Diligence. Why? Because funders are not […]