{"id":31398,"date":"2021-05-25T10:53:59","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T15:53:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=31398"},"modified":"2021-05-25T10:53:59","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T15:53:59","slug":"british-embassy-panama-call-bids-2021-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/panamaadvisoryinternationalgroup.com\/blog\/british-embassy-panama-call-bids-2021-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"British Embassy Panama: call for bids 2021 – 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"
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UK Government<\/h4>\n
The British Embassy Panama is now accepting applications from not-for-profit, civil society and multilateral organisations for project proposals that directly support the following thematic areas:<\/p>\n
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open societies (democracy, human rights, media freedom)<\/li>\n
COVID-19, vaccines, recovery and health security<\/li>\n
climate and biodiversity<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Background<\/h2>\n
The International Programme (IP) of the United Kingdom was launched in 2015 as a responsive and agile fund to support Strategic Objectives of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The IP facilitates adaptive, short-term projects that respond to specific policy outcomes, influence policies and create networks that open opportunities for further engagement and diplomacy.<\/p>\n
We are particularly interested in short-term interventions in the following specific areas:<\/p>\n
Open societies (democracy, human rights, media freedom)<\/h3>\n
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open data\/access to information \u2013 including but not limited to digitalisation of government services and information<\/li>\n
improving the quality of and access to government\/national statistics\/information<\/li>\n
supporting human rights<\/li>\n
supporting LGBT+ rights in Panama<\/li>\n
supporting media freedom<\/li>\n
supporting indigenous rights and inclusion in policymaking<\/li>\n
supporting gender equality in Panama<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
COVID-19, vaccines, recovery and health security<\/h3>\n
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supporting inclusive, green and sustainable economic recovery and growth after the impacts of the pandemic<\/li>\n
supporting data-driven initiatives to tackle COVID-19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Climate and biodiversity<\/h3>\n
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tackling biodiversity loss\/deforestation, with a particular interest on tackling this issue in the indigenous regions<\/li>\n
policy support in solid waste management and recycling<\/li>\n
capacity building and preparation ahead of COP26, including in climate negotiations and implementation of NDCs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Exceptions<\/h2>\n
To ensure the best value of investment during these challenging times, we are unable to support proposals that involve:<\/p>\n
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procurement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), oxygen-related equipment (e.g. ventilators and respirators), diagnostic tests\/materials and COVID-19-related medicines<\/li>\n
purchase or maintenance of any IT and other equipment<\/li>\n
direct cash transfers to vulnerable individuals or families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Funding terms<\/h2>\n
Proposals must be submitted in United States Dollars (USD) currency.<\/p>\n
Full project spent must be completed by early to mid December 2021. Applications that exceed this funding period will not be accepted.<\/p>\n
Project budget<\/h3>\n
From $10,000 to $30,000 USD<\/p>\n
Official Development Assistance (ODA)<\/h3>\n
All expenditures must qualify as ODA eligible. ODA is a term created by the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This term serves as a measurement of international aid. ODA projects have, as a primary objective, the promotion of economic development and welfare.<\/p>\n
Important milestones<\/h2>\n
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Date<\/th>\n
Activity<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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27 May 2021 (9:00 AM Panama Time)<\/td>\n
Outreach session<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6 June 2021 (11:59 PM Panama Time)<\/td>\n
Call for Bids closes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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21-25 June 2021<\/td>\n
Confirmation to participants<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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July 2021<\/td>\n
Projects initiate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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31 October 2021<\/td>\n
Projects must reach a minimum 85% spend<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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15 December 2021<\/td>\n
Projects must reach 100% spend, activities must have been completed and Project Completion Report (PCR) submitted<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
Application process<\/h2>\n
Please ensure that project proposals are designed and submitted in accordance with the following guidelines. Proposals that do not meet the guidance will be rejected.<\/p>\n
Assessment criteria<\/h2>\n
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strict alignment with aforementioned priority areas<\/li>\n
evidence of urgent or priority need<\/li>\n
activities are value for money (VfM) and cost-efficient<\/li>\n
clear, tangible, and achievable deliverables within the funding period<\/li>\n
clear monitoring and evaluation procedures included<\/li>\n
good risk & stakeholder management<\/li>\n
project feasibility, including capacity of implementing organisation and ability to deliver under current circumstances<\/li>\n
sustainability – project benefits continue after the funding ends<\/li>\n
the organisation\u2019s safeguarding policies ensure gender equality and protection of beneficiaries (i.e. against harassment and discrimination of women and children)<\/li>\n
administration costs for delivering the project do not exceed 10% of the total project budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n