European Union has announced the call for proposals from Non State Actors to support actions aimed at promoting an inclusive and empowered society in Nepal. The program also aims in building the capacity of Nepalese Non-State Actors in participating in the definition of sustainable development strategies and implementation of actions aiming at poverty reduction.
Whenever possible, particular attention should be paid to cross-cutting issues contributing to the achievement of the global objective of poverty reduction, such as the promotion of gender equality, human rights and democracy, the protection and promotion of children’s rights, integration of environmental questions, and Linking Relief Rehabilitation and Development in Nepal.
All interventions proposed should be aligned with and complementary to Government of Nepal and line ministry policy, strategy and plans.
The target groups of the call for proposal are the poorest and most vulnerable/ marginalised /excluded groups.
Objectives:
Good governance
– Penal Justice-Improvement of prisons conditions
– Electoral education and observation.
– Fight against corruption
Trade and economic capacity building
– Development of consultancy development centres (CDS) and business development services
(BDS) for trade enabling environment
– Capacity development for trade expansion and integration
– Knowledge for trade and economic development
Size of Grants:
– minimum amount: EUR 300,000
· maximum amount: EUR 500,000
Eligible Entities
Eligible entities are the Non-State Actors including non governmental organisations, organisations representing indigenous peoples, organisations representing national and/or ethnic minorities, local traders’ associations and citizens’ groups, cooperatives, trade unions, organisations representing economic and social interests, organisations fighting corruption and fraud and promoting good governance, civil rights organisations and organisations combating discrimination, local organisations (including networks) involved in decentralised regional cooperation and integration, consumer organisations, women’s and youth organisations, teaching, cultural, research and scientific organisations, universities, churches and religious associations and communities, the media and any non-governmental associations and independent foundations, including independent political foundations.
This is a restricted Call for Proposals. In the first instance, only Concept Notes must be submitted for evaluation. Thereafter, applicants whose Concept Notes have been pre-selected will be invited to submit a Full Application Form.
Deadline for submitting the concept notes is July 29, 2011. For further information and details, please visit the link.
