The aim of Phase Four—Design is to ‘map’ how the desired outcomes will be achieved through the project implementation. The Local Secretariat is to develop a meaningful project design with facilitated assistance from the International Secretariat. At the completion of Phase Four—Design, a city submits their Final Project Plan and is able to demonstrate sufficient support (financial and human resources) to commence implementation.
The Local Secretariat to develop a Detailed Project Design including key project milestones and measures of success.
Local Secretariat to develop an Indicator Set (using the Indicator Selection Tool) to track and report on performance. This is based on the identified 'needs' of a city.
Local Secretariat to consider undertaking a Facilitated Design Workshop.
* Note: this is optional
Local Secretariat to finalize Detailed Project Design and Indicator Set and In Country Convenor to submit to International Secretariat for review.
International Secretariat provides feedback to In Country Convenor regarding Detailed Project Design and Indicator Set to 'ready' the city for Implementation Phase.