This call for bids is for project proposals which aim to support work on institution-building in Malaysia, including good governance and democratisation efforts.
We are looking to support projects in this area by government agencies, civil society organisations, academic or research-based organisations, or multilateral partners.
We are particularly interested in project proposals that aim to deliver in one or more of the following areas:
- assisting government bodies and key institutions in improving their governance processes and structures
- supporting transparency in governance and public life, including e.g. political financing
- supporting parliamentary reform and institution-building
- increasing cooperation between policy makers and civil society on improving transparency, accountability and good governance in Malaysia
- increase cooperation between policy makers and civil society on improving transparency, accountability and good governance in Malaysia
- capacity-building or other measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts
Project timeline and budget
Projects will run from 1 July 2024 to 28 February 2025, with no expectation of funding beyond this period. Maximum budget limit is £25,000.
Assessment
Bids will be assessed against the following criteria:
- alignment with the aims and description above
- outcomes are achievable and measurable within the funding period
- the organisation's safeguarding policies that ensure protection of beneficiaries including supporting gender equality and social inclusion markers
- feasibility of project delivery under current circumstances
- overall value for money
Project implementer must have:
- experience and expertise in project management
- ability to work collaboratively and engage with relevant stakeholders
- ability to produce clear, concise and high quality project reporting in English
Themes/objectives
We are particularly interested in project proposals that aim to deliver in the following areas:
- assisting government bodies and key institutions in improving their governance processes and structures
- supporting transparency in governance and public service delivery, including e.g. political financing
- supporting parliamentary reform and institution-building
- increasing cooperation between policy makers and civil society on improving transparency, accountability and good governance in Malaysia
- capacity-building or other measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts
Bidding guidance
- projects to run between 1 July 2024 to 28 February 2025, with no expectation of funding beyond this period.
- maximum budget limit: £30,000
Process
- project proposals must be submitted by Friday, 21 June 2024
- proposals must be submitted using the project proposal form (ODT, 16.7 KB) and Template Activity Based Budget template (ODS, 10.2 KB)
- proposals must be submitted to
