How were the verifiers selected?
The ICVB selected the verifiers through a competitive application process. The ICVB published a Pre-Solicitation Notice and Request for Proposals and applications were reviewed and scored by the Board’s technical committee based on the applicant’s demonstrated grasp of child-centered methodologies, understanding of the cultural conditions in both Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana and capacity to carry out both field research and data analysis, among other qualifications. Shortlisted candidates were then invited to present at the ICVB meeting on April 3-5, 2008. The ICVB selected two organizations, Fafo Institute for Applied International Studies and Khulisa Management Services, to carry out the verification activities. After a rigorous examination of the candidates’ technical and cultural knowledge, the Board chose Fafo AIS as the project leader and Khulisa as the partner organization to carry out the field research. During this process the ICVB took into consideration the recommendations made b
