Approach Paper: Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Simplified Approval Process (SAP2025)

Martin Prowse; Stephen Perry; Melvin Moore; Elang Mokgano; Marco D'Errico

Approach Paper: Independent Evaluation of the GCF’s Simplified Approval Process (SAP2025)

Martin Prowse
, Stephen Perry
, Melvin Moore
, Elang Mokgano
, Marco D'Errico

School of Global Development

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Abstract

The Simplified Approval Process (SAP), adopted by the GCF Board in 2017 (B.18) and updated in 2022 (B.32), aims to streamline funding access for small-scale climate projects, enhancing efficiency in approval and disbursement. Building on the IEU’s 2020 assessment of the SAP Pilot Scheme, this 2025 evaluation examines how effectively the updated SAP delivers simplified access and meets developing countries' needs.

This approach paper outlines the evaluation’s methodology, key questions, timeline, and deliverables, guiding the independent review of SAP’s performance and impact.

Original language	English
Publisher	Green Climate Fund Independent Evaluation Unit
Number of pages	35
Publication status	Published - Feb 2025

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https://ieu.greenclimate.fund/document/approach-paper-sap2025

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