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Botswana Constitution Review Process: Towards a People Driven Constitution <p>This Action is a collaborative initiative by Botswana Council of Non-Governmental Organisations (BOCONGO) as the Lead Applicant, Botswana Network on Ethics, Law and HIV/AIDS (BONELA), DITSHWANELO and Emang Basadi as Co-applicants respectively. The member organisations of BOCONGO led by the thematic groups and regional networks spread throughout the geographic regions of the country will participate as Affiliated Entities based on their competitive and complementary strengths. The Big Governance Issues In Botswana, A Civil Society Submission To The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Report compiled by civil society organisations in Botswana during the course of 2020 and 2021, guided by the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and BOCONGO highlights consensus amongst Botswana civil society on key issues of concern which form the basis for priority setting for the Constitutional Review process. The issues include, Human Rights, Separation of Powers, Public Service and Decentralisation, Citizen Participation and Economic Inclusion, Transparency and Accountability, Vulnerable Groups, Education, Sustainable Development and Natural Resource Management, Access to Land and Infrastructure, Food Security, Crime and Security, Foreign Policy, Research and Development.&nbsp;</p><p>However, recognising that the areas are too broad, they were further distilled and the consensus reached through consultation of broader civil society is that the proposed action should place premium focus on issues of gender equality and women in politics, the death penalty, debt cap, socio-economic and cultural rights,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The action places premium focus on prioritised areas of gender equality and women in politics, the death penalty, debt cap, socioeconomic and cultural rights, civic participation, democratic governance, and human rights.</p>
Botswana  Support Programme to the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation The project will support the implementation of the National EPA Implementation Plan which aims at enabling Botswana to seize opportunities offered by the EPA.
NaturAfrica - Transfrontier Conservation areas in Southern Africa <p>The overall objective of the NaturAfrica initiative is to tackle biodiversity loss through restoring and protecting a network of protected areas and high value ecosystems and promoting the sustainable management of surrounding landscapes whilst creating decent incomes and jobs in green sectors for local populations. Through the financing of the conservation and restoration of natural habitats and ecosystems, and the sustainable management and development of key landscapes, the EU aims also to enhance ecosystem services, including carbon sequestration, soil fertility, water cycle regulation, disaster risk reduction, etc. as well as benefits for the local populations.</p><p>Among the key transbounday landscapes identifies is the trans-frontier conservation areas of Southern Africa (Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Malawi, Mozambique, Angola, South Africa), which are the focus of the Southern African component.</p>
Activity under preparation Accelerating Sustainable and Productive Investment in Renewable Energy & Efficiency Botswana¿s Total Primary Energy Supply (TPES) is largely based on fossil fuels (oil products and coal), complemented by waste to energy and biomass (the last one used in a traditional way, mainly for cooking). Electricity production relies on two major coal-fired power plants, a number of diesel generation units and cross-border imports from South Africa via the Southern African Power Pool. All this is so despite a considerable potential for renewable energy, most notably solar energy, wind energy and modern bioenergy. &nbsp;Unfortunately, this potential remains largely unexploited.
Upscaling Environmental Management & Climate Change Action to Improve Urban Livelihoods The overall aim is to protect the environment and its natural resources, in a way that will create employment for the urban poor, and unlock the potential for access to renewable energy to close the electricity divide.
Empowering Indigenous Communities and community-based organizations in Hukuntsi and Mabutsane districts to promote gender equality and fight gender-based violence <p>Grant awarded in response to 2 specific objectives being:</p><p><strong>Specific Objective 1</strong>: To encourage alliances between CSOs (including grassroots women and youths organizations) to develop a more inclusive, participatory, empowered and independent Civil Society in favour of Good Governance, Climate action, and Women, Girls¿ and Youth Empowerment , child protection and Gender equality.</p><p><strong>Specific objective 2:</strong> To develop the capacity of CSOs so that they can better lobby and advocate in favour of good governance and gender equality and Women, Girls¿ and Youth Empowerment as well as the rights of indigenous people.</p><p>The priority of this call for proposals is the promotion of broad and inclusive political and social dialogue in the Social Sector.</p>
Building an Enabling Environment for a Diverse and Resilient Elephant Economy in the Okavango Delta Action grant-Building an Enabling Environment for a Diverse and Resilient Elephant Economy in the Okavango Delta
Technical assistance to the implementation of the EPA support programme in Botswana Contract related to: Technical assistance to the implementation of the EPA support programme in Botswana - The project will support the implementation of the National EPA Implementation Plan which aims at enabling Botswana to seize opportunities offered by the EPA.
Technical Assistance to the Sector budget support programme to improve TVET reforms in Botswana. provide complimentary technical support to the EU Support Programme for Technical and Vocational Education and Training reforms in Botswana. Based on a gender sensitive approach the action aims to facilitate the development and alignment of the TVET system in Botswana, to improve the quality and relevance of curricula, the employability of the Botswanan youth and their transition into the labour market. Through capacity development of the relevant TVET actors, the action will contribute to the development of TVET policy reforms and to the implementation of the TVET sub-sector plan of the ETSSP for improved performance of the sector as well as the provision of sustainable and market-oriented competences and skills.
Demonstrating Commodity-Based Trade implementation in Botswana for the benefit of people and nature Contract related to: Demonstrating Commodity-Based Trade implementation in Botswana for the benefit of people and nature - The project will support the implementation of the National EPA Implementation Plan which aims at enabling Botswana to seize opportunities offered by the EPA.
Expenditire verification of the BW Policy Dialogue Facility PE Contract related to: Expenditire verification of the BW Policy Dialogue Facility PE - contributing to sustainable and inclusive growth, improving the quality of the policy development and implementation of Botswana's key NDPpriorities in the areas of economic development and diversification, and strengthening stakeholders capacity
Supply of Laboratory equipment and consumables for the Department of Veterinary Services - Lot 1: General laboratory equipmen <p>A tender for the supply and delivery of veterinary equipment and supplies - Lot 1: General laboratory equipment</p>
Programme Estimate for the implementation of the EU Botswana Policy Dialogue Facility The main action of this programme is to strengthen the links and dialogue between Botswana and the EU and other international partners.
Gender Sector Meeting Contract related to: Gender Sector Meeting - The Covid-19&nbsp;pandemic is having significant negative repercussions on human rights, democracy and the rule of law in many parts of the world &nbsp;and on the space for civil society organisations active in the promotion of human rights and democracy. An urgent reaction is required in the third quarter of 2021 to limit the harm done and contain further entrenchment and worsening of the situation. &nbsp;The overall objective of the action is the worldwide promotion and protection of: (i) human rights and fundamental freedoms; (ii) democracy; and (iii) the rule of law. The action will achieve this so by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), democracy activists and human-rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy in non-EU countries. It may also cover, where relevant, the promotion of international humanitarian law. The action will mainly be implemented through competitive processes.This action will mainly be implemented by EU delegations in-country so as to: (i) better respond to the country-specific contexts; (ii) take into account the local challenges of the current COVID-19 crisis; (iii) be as close as possible to the needs of the rights holders; and (iv) promote a sense of `ownership¿ of the action among local actors. The grants will aim at implementing the priorities listed in annex III Annex of the Regulation (EU) 2021/947 in line with Human Rights and Democracy country strategies. Implementing these priorities will also contribute to the EU action plan on human rights and democracy 2020-2024. The actions financed under the country allocations will be in line with: (i) the relevant EU action plan for human rights and democracy; (ii) EU guidelines on human rights; and (iii) the respective Human Rights and Democracy country strategies. All actions will follow a human rights based approach putting people at the centre of actions and also focus on promoting gender equality.
Activity under preparation ACT-60888 - EU Support Measures Facility BW - TCF, Dialogue Facility - FWC <p class="ql-align-justify">The overall objective of the support measures is to contribute to the implementation of Botswana¿s development agenda and support EU ¿ Botswana partnership, by promoting dialogue, expertise exchange, communication activities and engagement with civil society,</p><p class="ql-align-justify">The Cooperation Facility targets capacity development of Government institutions, dialogues in areas of strategic interest, strategic communication and public diplomacy activities towards the wider public and specialised audiences to raise awareness of the EU-Botswana partnership, as well as peer-to-peer knowledge exchanges</p>
Gender Dialogue - 16 Days of Activism Contract related to: Gender Dialogue - 16 Days of Activism - The Covid-19&nbsp;pandemic is having significant negative repercussions on human rights, democracy and the rule of law in many parts of the world &nbsp;and on the space for civil society organisations active in the promotion of human rights and democracy. An urgent reaction is required in the third quarter of 2021 to limit the harm done and contain further entrenchment and worsening of the situation. &nbsp;The overall objective of the action is the worldwide promotion and protection of: (i) human rights and fundamental freedoms; (ii) democracy; and (iii) the rule of law. The action will achieve this so by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), democracy activists and human-rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy in non-EU countries. It may also cover, where relevant, the promotion of international humanitarian law. The action will mainly be implemented through competitive processes.This action will mainly be implemented by EU delegations in-country so as to: (i) better respond to the country-specific contexts; (ii) take into account the local challenges of the current COVID-19 crisis; (iii) be as close as possible to the needs of the rights holders; and (iv) promote a sense of `ownership¿ of the action among local actors. The grants will aim at implementing the priorities listed in annex III Annex of the Regulation (EU) 2021/947 in line with Human Rights and Democracy country strategies. Implementing these priorities will also contribute to the EU action plan on human rights and democracy 2020-2024. The actions financed under the country allocations will be in line with: (i) the relevant EU action plan for human rights and democracy; (ii) EU guidelines on human rights; and (iii) the respective Human Rights and Democracy country strategies. All actions will follow a human rights based approach putting people at the centre of actions and also focus on promoting gender equality.
Expanded Institutional Capacity Building Programme, (EICB) <p><span style="color: rgb(13, 13, 13);">The Action in support of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) aims to help its Secretariat to strengthen its crosscutting institutional capacities in key areas, such as such as project initiation, management and implementation, including enhanced monitoring and evaluation systems; resource mobilization; enhanced research and statistics capacity; and engagement with Non-state actors in the implementation of the Regional Integration Agenda.</span></p>
Supply of Laboratory equipment and consumables for the Department of Veterinary Services - Lot 2: Equipment for Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, Spectrophotometry & Liquid chromatography <p>A tender for the supply and delivery of veterinary equipment and supplies - Lot 2: Equipment for Atomic Absorption Spectrometry, Spectrophotometry &amp; Liquid chromatography</p>
Strengthening the capacity of Botswana Civil Society to play an effective watchdog role for Enhanced Accountability and Sustainable Development. This action is certainly relevant to the particular needs of Botswana as a country. Recently, there have been considerable cases of corruption culminating in significant abuse and embezzlement and/or leakage of substantial public resources, particularly funds. Such malpractices are inimical to effective implementation of NDP 11 and SDGs. As such, this reality makes an action aimed at strengthening Civil Societys watchdog role a fundamental pre-requisite to complement efforts by other institutions. However, in its current configuration and strategy, Civil Society does not demonstrate a formidable force to effectively play its watchdog role, hence efforts to strengthen it through this action are critical.
Communication and visibility of the Botswana and SADC-EU partnership <p class="ql-align-justify">The overall objective (Impact) is to strengthen the EU¿s strategic communication and public diplomacy in Botswana and the SADC region to ensure awareness, understanding and perception of the EU as a key partner of Botswana and SADC.</p>
Activity under preparation EU support to digital transformation in Botswana The overall objective of the support measures is to contribute to the implementation of Botswana¿s development agenda and support EU ¿ Botswana partnership, by promoting dialogue, expertise exchange, communication activities and engagement with civil society,&nbsp;The Action includes two main components: (1) the Cooperation Facility (EUR 1 400 000) targeting capacity development of Government institutions, dialogues in areas of strategic interest, strategic communication and public diplomacy activities towards the wider public and specialised audiences to raise awareness of the EU-Botswana partnership, as well as peer-to-peer knowledge exchanges, and (2) the Support to Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) (EUR 1 000 000) aiming at strengthening CSOs role as actors of governance in the area of public advocacy, transparency and democratic governance. It will also strengthen platforms for dialogue and exchanges in priority areas for the EU, including gender, human rights and youth engagement.In response to the each of the two components two respective main outcomes are expected from this Action: (1)&nbsp;&nbsp;the successful implementation of the Government¿s Development Strategy through the support of sound development programmes and ad hoc activities financed from the NDICI-Global Europe and other EU sources, as well as the implementation of the Strategic Communication and Public Diplomacy And, (2)&nbsp;&nbsp;the support to civil society to strengthen capacity and maintain CSO¿s important role in the space of civic participation, democratic governance and implementation of country¿s development agenda.&nbsp;The Action is fully aligned with sections 3.1 and 3.2 of the Multi-annual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021-2027 measures in support of civil society and cooperation facility and its objectives.This action will include among other things funding for technical assistance, capacity development and institutional strengthening measures, strategic communication, research and studies, training, conference and other related activities.
Second Trade Development Facility Multi Donor Trust Fund Parallel to TF071941 NA
Equitable Lesotho The European Union¿s cooperation strategy with Lesotho, the Multi-Annual Indicative Programme 2021-2027, focusses on two priority areas: (1) green and resilient economy and (2) good governance, peaceful and just society. Under the first priority area, EU cooperation aims to facilitate Lesotho¿s move towards a circular economy that becomes increasingly sustainable and self-sufficient with regard to energy generation and consumption and that provides affordable access for all to energy, water and sanitation. Under the second priority area, EU cooperation supports the process of national reforms undertaken by Lesotho and the improvement of service delivery to the citizenry, particularly social protection. Equitable Lesotho will contribute to the second priority area by reducing multidimensional poverty in Lesotho. Its specific objectives are to improve the well-being and development for children under five, enhance the effectiveness of social assistance, and ensure that policies and programmes designed and implemented by the government and international partners are based on quality data and statistics and address the needs of those living in the most vulnerable situations. It will contribute to the overall strategy to `Leave no Mosotho behind¿, informing all actions under the MIP.The action foresees two components. The first component will strengthen social assistance and, following a ¿cash plus¿ approach, help link cash transfers with additional services such as access to energy, education on nutrition and health, or birth registration. It will also support the Government of Lesotho in the management and updating of the National Information System for Social Assistance (NISSA), which has been established with EU funding under the European Development Fund. Innovative and real-time solutions will be supported to update and maintain the system¿s information.The second component will support the National Statistical System (NSS), which includes all institutions involved in the development of data and statistics, mainly the Bureau of Statistics (BoS). In the absence of up-to-date legal frameworks and coordination mechanisms inside the NSS, the programme will provide support to legal reviews and the establishment of a coordination mechanism. Further, the programme focuses on the mainstreaming of gender and disability in the development of all data and statistics developed in the NSS in Lesotho. Equitable Lesotho is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty) as well as the National Strategic Development Plan II and the National Social Protection Strategy. It also advances the objectives of the EU Gender Action Plan III. By strengthening the link between social protection and access to services, including energy access, it indirectly contributes to the Green Deal Team Europe Initiative.
Expenditure Verification of Service Contact/ Contract 397 609 Contract inherited from multiple actions, related to: Expenditure Verification of Service Contact/ Contract 397 609 - The specific objectives of Phase I will be the enabling conditions for improved sector governance, including adaption of sector reform by key stakeholders and conditions created for full-scale access to modern energy in rural areas.
Lesotho Regional Economic Growth Job Creation EPA implementation Support Programme Lesotho's EUR 6 M share of Regional Indicative Programme-Lesotho Regional Economic Growth Job Creation EPA implementation Support Programme
Socio-Economic Empowerment through Gender-Responsive Policies, Legislation and Action <p>The action seeks to contribute towards the accelaration of development of transformative gendeer policies, laws, peace, democratic governance and build effective institutions. The action will further enhance participation of men and women, in decision-making and promote accountable gender-responsive through constitutional amd legal reform,actions to end GBV and empower women.</p>
Cooperation Facility and Visibility and Communication Strategy for Lesotho Contract related to: Cooperation Facility and Visibility and Communication Strategy for Lesotho - The European Union¿s cooperation strategy with Lesotho, the Multi-Annual Indicative Programme 2021-2027, focusses on two priority areas: (1) green and resilient economy and (2) good governance, peaceful and just society. Under the first priority area, EU cooperation aims to facilitate Lesotho¿s move towards a circular economy that becomes increasingly sustainable and self-sufficient with regard to energy generation and consumption and that provides affordable access for all to energy, water and sanitation. Under the second priority area, EU cooperation supports the process of national reforms undertaken by Lesotho and the improvement of service delivery to the citizenry, particularly social protection. &nbsp;This action will contribute to both priority areas by strengthening civil society and the equitable participation and representation of women, men, girls and boys in all their diversity in policy- and decision-making at all levels, and by establishing a cooperation facility to support the implementation of the Multi-annual Indicative Programme 2021-2027 and Team Europe Initiatives, including strategic communication activities to promote the values that inspire the partnership between Lesotho and the European Union.&nbsp;The action foresees two components. The first component will establish a funding mechanism for civil society that provides diversified types of support tailor-made to the size and capacity of civil society actors. It will also provide capacity building for local CSOs (project management, M&amp;E, financial capacity development, institutional strengthening, human rights-based approach, gender mainstreaming, etc.), promote evidence-based research and advocacy, and a platform for structured dialogues and participation.&nbsp;The second component, the cooperation facility, will help mobilise long- and short-term expertise in a flexible, timely and demand-driven manner to support the preparation and implementation of national strategies, EU cooperation, as well as strategic communication and public diplomacy activities, following an audience-segmented communication approach.&nbsp;This action is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and particularly SDG 17 (Partnership for the Goals). It also contributes to the EU Roadmap for Engagement with Civil Society, the EU Human Rights and Democracy Strategy and the EU Gender Action Plan III. By supporting the implementation of energy and water strategies and programmes and mobilising citizen participation in the definition and implementation of these policies, this action also contributes to the Green Deal Team Europe Initiative.
Participatory Initiative for Social Accountability in Lesotho (PISA) The specific objective is to contribute to increase citizens awareness of governance matters and their capacity to engage in democratic and developmental processes.
Lesotho Rural Energy Hubs Programme The overall objective of the project is to provide consistent high-quality access to renewable household energy products in rural Lesotho, as well as associated after-sales services.