Call for bids, Malaysia 2023/24: good governance and anti-corruption
The British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is inviting bids for project proposals supporting work on good governance including democratic reform and anti-corruption initiatives.
The bids invited are for the 2023/24 Programme Fund (PF).
This call for bids is for project proposals to focus and look for opportunities to support work on good governance in Malaysia including democratic reform and anti-corruption initiatives.
We are looking to support efforts in this area by government agencies, civil society organisations, research-based organisations, and multilateral partners.
We are particularly interested in project proposals that aim to deliver in the following areas:
- assess opportunities to assist government bodies and key institutions to improve governance processes and structures
- support political financing reform and transparency
- support parliamentary reform
- capacity-building and advocacy to improve the public’s understanding of democratic processes
- increase cooperation between policy makers and civil society on improving transparency, accountability and good governance in Malaysia
- capacity-building and advocacy to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts
Project timeline and budget
Projects will run from 1 August 2023 to 31 March 2024, with no expectation of funding beyond this period. Maximum budget limit is £20,000.
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
- project design includes clear monitoring and evaluation procedures
- risk and financial accountability procedures
- the organisation’s safeguarding policies that ensure protection of beneficiaries
- 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
Application process
Bids must be submitted to Farah.Nor@fcdo.gov.uk by 11:59pm (Malaysia time) on Thursday, 28 June 2023.
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Proposal must be submitted using and . Additional information requested by the must be submitted in a separate technical proposal.
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