Common use of Special Studies Clause in Contracts

Special Studies. The M&E Plan will include a description of the methods to be used for special studies, as necessary, funded through this Compact or by MCC. Plans for conducting the special studies will be determined jointly between MCA-Philippines and MCC before the approval of the M&E Plan. The M&E Plan will identify and make provision for any other special studies, ad hoc evaluations, and research that may be needed as part of the monitoring and evaluating of this Compact. Either MCC or MCA-Philippines may request special studies or ad hoc evaluations of Projects, Activities, or the Program as a whole prior to the expiration of the Compact Term. When MCA-Philippines engages an evaluator, the engagement will be subject to the prior written approval of MCC. Contract terms must ensure non-biased results and the publication of results. As of the date hereof, two special studies are planned: for the KALAHI-CIDSS Project, an evaluation is planned to measure the various benefits of the sub-projects; for the Secondary National Roads Development Project, evaluations are planned to focus on measuring changes in travel times and transportation costs.