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.