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State Capture and Beyond: Entrenching Accountability and Democracy <p>Overall objective: To contribute to strengthening accountability and transparency and to support anti-corruption initiatives to enhance public governance in South Africa.</p><p>Specific objective:</p><p>To improve capacities, engagement, dialogue, collaboration, and awareness on anti-corruption and accountability in both public and private sectors among CSOs, media, and local governments.</p>
Communication & visibility for the Support Programme to the National System of Innovation The overall objective of this contract is to increase awareness, understanding and support for the unique EU-SA development and research & innovation cooperation and its achievements in South Africa, with a particular focus on the work we do under budget support interventions. By the end of the campaign, the targeted audience should have a better understanding and appreciation of the scale and scope of the ongoing EU budget support programme, as well as the developmental objectives and values that underpin them.
Joint Action for enhancing manufacturing capacities and access to vaccines, medicines, and health technologies in South Africa <p>This is a contribution agreement with GIZ to support local manufacturing facilities for health products</p>
Asivikelane: reducing the impact of Covid-19 on informal settlements by improving government water, sanitation and refuse removal. To improve the quantity and quality of basic services to informal settlement residents in South Africas metropolitan municipalities (metros) and secondary cities.The key activity of Asivikelane will be to design, implement, write up and disseminate the above-mentioned assessments of informal settlement service delivery in local governments. To support these assessments we will conceptualize, write, design, print and disseminate analyses of the budget allocation and budget implementation.
Support Programme to the implementation of the EU-SADC EPA in SA The Action will support inclusive sustainable growth, job creation and youth employment (country priority 3) through a programme that aims to support the implementation of the EU-SADC EPA. It will focus on working with key government departments  namely the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries  as well as civil society, public and private institutions to overcome non-trade barriers and Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary issues.
Technical Assistance Facility to Support Sustainable Infrastructure Development in South Africa <p>The purpose of this contract is provision of technical assistance to improve policy and regulatory environment and institutional framework for stimulation of innovative technical and financing models for sustainable infrastructure development within all three spheres of government in South Africa ¿ national, provincial and local. The contractor is deliver practical and effective technical assistance to support the realisation of three main Expected Outputs of the programme (EO) 1 ¿ 3.</p><p>EO 1: Improved policy, strategy and regulatory framework, including the analytical ¿ evidence base for sustainable infrastructure delivery;</p><p>EO 2: Enhanced capacities, training programmes and expertise resources for evidence-based planning and implementation of innovative financing strategies and environmentally friendly, sustainable and resilient infrastructure;</p><p>EO 3: Improved coordination, planning, implementation and accountability mechanisms for infrastructure delivery and alignment with NDP and Agenda 2030.</p><p>Beneficiaries will include the South African authorities, notably National Treasury of South Africa, other infrastructure stakeholders at national, provincial and local levels of the government. The activities will also include private sector organisations, civil society organisations and community-based organisations.</p>
Addressing the lack of accountability for gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in 18 selected communities in South Africa The Action aims to improve accountability through improved  Improved measurement of incidence of GBVF and support to Community base organizations to address root caused of GBVF in community.
Protecting and Promoting Whistleblowing in South Africa <p><strong>Overall Objective </strong>: To promote high moral and ethical standards of behaviour in government and the private sector by supporting initiatives aimed at rooting out corruption.</p>
Activity under preparation Partnering for Impact This action will contribute to all specific objectives of priority area 3 ¿Partnerships¿ of the&nbsp;Multi-annual indicative programme (MIP) 2021-2027. The MIP explains in detail the special relationship between South Africa (SA) and the European Union, formalised in the Trade, Development and Cooperation Agreement (TDCA), the EU-SADC Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and the fact that South Africa is the EU¿s only strategic partner on the African continent. Conscious of this special relationship, the activities proposed operationalise the rationale behind PA ¿Partnerships¿ that is to intensify dialogue and collaboration between institutions and people-to-people exchange in areas of mutual interest. In line with specific objective 2 of PA 3, the action will not only support cooperation IN South Africa but also WITH SA on regional integration and safeguarding global public goods.Mindful of the fact that SA is an upper middle income country with its unique transition challenges, many activities will focus on research towards evidence based, inclusive and gender-responsive policy-making, such as in the continuation of support to the Southern Africa ¿ Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme which has successfully benefitted the National Treasury with world class research, and in enhancing research capacity of South African Research Councils on issues of mutual interest ¿ with a link to focus topics under priority areas (PAs) 1 and 2 of the MIP.A current flagship in the EU¿s portfolio in South Africa, the ¿Dialogue Facility¿ will be continued. This much-hailed programme enables demand-driven knowledge exchange and dialogues towards strengthened policy development capacities. The Dialogue Facility successfully brings the aspirations of the EU-SA Strategic Partnership to a very concrete level as it brings together institutions and individuals. It will be adapted from its current model by also allowing dialogue projects at sub-national level and providing some funding for the implementation of pilot projects emanating from promising dialogues. Responding to a change in the Erasmus+ architecture that finds South Africa without an earmarked allocation and competing for resources with other countries, the action proposes an Erasmus+ support facility. This will provide Technical Assistance to institutions of higher learning, including those serving previously disadvantaged communities, and to TVET institutions which are now eligible under Erasmus+, to contribute to continued success in accessing Erasmus+ opportunities. This support will complement the efforts of the Erasmus+ National Focal Point.
Covid-19 Southern African Vaccine Facility The project supports the expansion of Biovacs manufacturing facilities in South Africa. The facilities would have capability at its end state, to manufacture both Drug Substance and Drug Product and would be able to service the African Continent for a portion of its vaccine needs.
Gender Equality and Women Empowerment Programme Programme focusing on building State capacities to adress Gender Equality and Women Empowerment
Support Programme to the implementation of the EU-SADC EPA in SA To enhance SA's trade and business opportunities by promoting the full implementation of the EU-SADC EPA in SA while advancing regional integration, with a specific focus on agricultural products. Agricultural exports face particular requirements, but their expansion can have significant multiplier effects on employment and economic development.
Strengthening Action Against Corruption (SAAC) <p>Overall objective: To improve democratic accountability and transparency in South Africa through the empowerment of its citizens.</p><p>Specific objective 1: To enhance the role of rural communities in contributing to governance, accountability, and transparency in the Eastern Cape Province (ECP).</p><p>Specific objective 2: To improve advocacy at local and national level to eradicate corruption utilising knowledge and evidence gathered in rural communities of the ECP.</p>
CSO engagement with Commissioner Visit 2023 Contract related to: CSO engagement with Commissioner Visit 2023 - The proposed Action intents to contribute to Specific-Objective 1.3: Support CSOs as actors of good governance and development in partner countries and to the achievement of the related result 1.3: Civil Society Organisations¿ (CSOs) ability to engage as actors of good governance and development at country level is improved.The Action rolls out the EU support to country-level CSO initiatives aimed at implementing priorities reflected in the NDICI-GLOBAL Europe, Annex III CSO Thematic Programme and the subsequent draft Multiannual Indicative Plan for the same. In line with the policy of geographisation, a majority of funds under the CSO MAAP 2021-2024, will be allocated under the Action to support civil society in partner countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and Caribbean, and in Neighbourhood countries and Russia. Activities funded under the Action will support a broad range of civil society actors including and prioritising, but not limited to, women and youth organisations, In the framework of the Country Roadmaps for EU and Member States engagement with civil society (CSO Roadmaps), all initiatives under the Action will aim at and contribute to strengthening civil society partner¿s institutional and operational capacity through a comprehensive approach; enabling and ensuring their participation; and on improving the environment in which they operate. Particular attention will be paid to CSOs capacities to benefit from the digital transformation which will pay attention to accessible digital technology and reduce the gap on access to ICT.
Promoting Democracy and an equitable society Contract inherited from multiple actions, related to: Promoting Democracy and an equitable society - 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.
Enhancing Legislature Oversight Programme Enhancing Legislature Oversight Programme in South Africa-Enhancing Legislature Oversight Programme
Technical Assistance for the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) South Africa Transnet Decarbonization Framework Loan <p>The purpose of the contract with EIB is to support Transnet during project preparation and implementation of essential infrastructure investments on its low-carbon pathway, while promoting investments in enabling public sector infrastructure, sustainable growth and action on energy, transport and logistics, as well as climate change.</p>
Public service training and capacity building programme This project will focus on capacity and institutional strengthening of the recently established National School of Government (NSG), which replaces a previous institution, PALAMA (Public Administration Leadership and Management Academy). It will contribute to the overall objective 3 of the 2014-2020 Multi-annual Indicative Programme between South Africa and the European Union, and more particularly, its specific objective 3: 'The authority, experience, competence and support provided to public s
Promoting access to justice for persons with disabilities in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa The Specific Objectives/Outcomes (OC) of the Action are:Oc 1 Traditional leaders respect & fulfil the rights of persons with disabilities to equality before the law & equal access to justice in the traditional courtsOc 2 National & international role players use knowledge products based on the monitoring of access to justice for people with disabilities in traditional courtOc 3 The implementing partners have increased capacity concerning disability, gender, access to justice,  the traditio
Local publication _Human Rights & Democracy Call for proposals(cfp) Contract related to: Local publication _Human Rights & Democracy Call for proposals(cfp) - Human rights and democracy are founding values of the EU. Protecting and promoting HR&amp;D is therefore a key priority of the EU¿s external action. It is also a precondition for sustainable development and for building more inclusive, open and resilient societies.Yet, recent data show that globally, most countries are far from having acceptable human rights and democracy track records. In this context, worsened by the COVID crisis, the EU re-affirmed its commitment to support human rights and democracy worldwide by adopting the `Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy 2020-2024¿. The Action Plan identifies priorities and key actions, to ensure that the EU plays a greater role in promoting and defending human rights and democracy throughout its external action. The Regulation (EU) 2021/947 (Global Europe) establishes the legal basis for the human rights and democracy actions. Particularly, its annex III details the areas of intervention for human rights and democracy.The overall objective of the present action is to contribute to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law worldwide. The action will achieve this objective by supporting and strengthening civil society organisations (CSOs), democracy activists and human-rights defenders working on critical human rights and democracy issues in non-EU countries. It may also cover, where relevant, the promotion of international humanitarian law. Consequently, it will contribute to the 5 priorities of the Multiannual Indicative programme 2021-2027 as well as the specific priorities set out for the additional funding coming from the cushion.This action will mainly be implemented by EU Delegations in-country so as to: (i) better respond to the country-specific contexts; (ii) be as close as possible to the needs of the rights holders; and (iii) promote a sense of `ownership¿ of the action among local actors. The actions financed at country level will be in line with: (i) the EU action plan for human rights and democracy; (ii) EU guidelines on human rights; and (iii) the respective Human Rights and Democracy country strategies or priorities under the EU accession process. All actions will follow a human rights based approach putting people at the centre of actions and also focusing on promoting gender equality.
Budget Support Programme for the Transformation of the Wine and Spirits Sector in South Africa Restructuring of the wines and spirits sector i.e. land reform; education, training and development; and socio-economic development
Infrastructure Investment Programme for South Africa (IIPSA) The main purpose of the programme is to contribute to the promotion of essential infrastructure investments in South Africa and in the SADC Region in various sectors, which serve the needs of the final beneficiaries.
Activity under preparation Support to South Africa's Just Energy Transition The underlying intervention logic for this Action is to contribute to South Africa (SA)¿s efforts to achieve a well-managed and sustainable just energy transition that will drive job creation and skills development as well as sustainable economic growth notably through the support of green economy value chains, social justice and poverty alleviation.
Education for Employability (E4E) Budget Support Sector Reform Programme Mid-Term Review <p>Mid Term Review of the E4E Budget Support Programme including the Technical Assistance Contract, the Communications and Visibility Contract and the Grant.</p>
Employability for Youth and Women in South Africa (EYWA) <p>The overall objective of the project is to strengthen the capacity of national and local CSOs in South Africa, in particular women's and youth organisations, to engage in gender equality and youth inclusion.</p>
Bridging the international and national: Towards more effective and meaningful implementation of international and regional human rights norms in South Africa Contract related to: Bridging the international and national: Towards more effective and meaningful implementation of international and regional human rights norms in South Africa -
Parliamentary Oversight Dashboard: Improving Transparency and Accountability in Parliamen <p>Overall objective(s): To improve accountability and transparency of South African Parliamentary proceedings as a mechanism for enhancing oversight of the Executive. This will empower citizens, and Members of Parliament, to hold the National Legislature and Executive to account.</p><p>Specific objective(s):</p><p>¿ Effectively use data and technology to improve Parliamentary accountability;</p><p>¿ Improve transparency of Parliamentary proceedings;</p><p>¿ Enable more accurate tracking and monitoring of</p><p>Parliamentary proceedings;</p><p>¿ Provide a user-friendly and open-source dashboard for citizens and MPs to access and utilise the information for both research and policy-design purposes;</p><p>¿ Utilise the Inter-Parliamentary indicators for Democratic Parliaments to advance a transparent Parliament;</p><p>¿ Reinvigorating Parliament as a site for democratic accountability;</p><p>¿ Support an ecosystem of South African Parliamentary oversight and participation.</p>
Budget Support Programme to the National System of Innovation The overall program objective is to support the government of South Africa to improve the functioning of a coherent and coordinated National System of Innovation (NSI) that will enable SA's development, competitiveness and transformation.
AFD Transnet Green Hydrogen <p>The purpose of this Agreement is to provide a financial contribution to finance the implementation of the action referred to the EU IIPSA 7 million EUR grant to support green hydrogen development in SA</p>
Sustainable tourism enterprise programme Specific objective: To develop a more effective management structure for tourism routes that will promote and support rurally-based SMMEs (route participating enterprises) and youth, increasing their income and creating jobs.Specific objectives: including  (i) to employ and train local route coordinators in each province to support route management structures and Route participating entrepreneurs; and (ii) to transform dependent Route Fora into sustainable social enterprises.
Review of additional documents re. expenditure verification (EVR) of CTR. EIDHR/2015/357-880 Tackling Torture and Sexual Abuse in South Africa's Detection Facilities <p>The purpose of the contract is to cover the expenses for review of additional documents re. expenditure verification of CTR. EIDHR/2015/357-880 WITS by EY</p><p><br></p><p>The Expenditure Verifier is expected - to carry out the agreed-upon procedures additional review and to issue EVR report which will support the Contracting Authority's conclusions on the eligibility of the reported expenditure and the related follow-up.The purpose of the contract is to cover the expenses for review of additional documents re. expenditure verification of CTR. EIDHR/2015/357-880 WITS by EY</p><p><br></p><p>The Expenditure Verifier is expected - to carry out the agreed-upon procedures additional review and to issue EVR report which will support the Contracting Authority's conclusions on the eligibility of the reported expenditure and the related follow-up.</p>
Contract to top up Service Contract (AFS/2018/394-978) for late payment Interest due to late invoice payment and make use of this Decision BL balance-Contract to top up Service Contract (AFS/2018/394-978) for late payment
Technical Assistance for the Public Financial Management Capacity Development Programme for Improved Service Delivery Republic of South Africa The National Treasury (NT) of South Africa fulfils a pivotal role in the implementation and management of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) No 1 of 1999 as well as the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) No 56 of 2003.  In that context, a capacity development strategy for public finance management has been developed (2012) to overcome a complex array of challenges facing local government, provincial and national departments. The objective is to provide technical assistance that will contribute to the development of improved financial management capacity at the three spheres of the Government with a dedicated focus on local government (municipalities). Expected results are: 1.Increased Professionalization of Public Financial Management within all spheres of government (national, provincial and local)2.Enhanced Capacity of Provincial Treasuries to perform their roles with respect to provincial departments and municipalities3.Improve Capacity of municipalities to manage public funds and deliver services
Civic Action for Change: enhancing public service accountability and good governance in South Africa through citizen-led action for greater transparency and deepened public participation. Overall objective:Improved public governance and strengthened citizen agency in South AfricaSpecific Objective(s):Strengthen and reinforce the role of civil society, the private sector and specific state institutions to enhance accountability, democratic engagement and transparency in South Africa by supporting active citizens, responsible leaders and accountable institutions to shift norms and behaviors; equip reformers for collective action; and influence policies, processes and practices.