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Evaluation of the European Union cooperation with Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal (2014-2021) <p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>The general objectives of this evaluation are</strong>:</p><ol><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-align-justify"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>to provide the relevant external cooperation services of the European Union and the wider public with an overall independent assessment of the EU's past and current cooperation with Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal; and</li><li data-list="bullet" class="ql-align-justify"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>to identify key lessons and to produce recommendations in order to inform the responsible decision makers, notably in the EEAS and DG INTPA on how to improve the current and future European Union's strategies, programmes and actions.</li></ol><p>In addition, <strong>the specific objectives for this evaluation are</strong>:</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Specific objective 1:</strong> to measure how the cumulative combination of different interventions and modalities were contributing to the expected objectives of the MIP 2014-2020 at country level taking into consideration policy dialogue and financial assistance (included budget support). The evaluation will look for evidences of why, whether or how the observed results are linked to the EU support;</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Specific objective 2:</strong> to assess to what extent budget support in Nepal contributed to achieve its expected results in the education sector. To assess how sectoral budget support has helped enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of policies in the education sector, strategies and spending actions, as well as administration capacities;</p><p><strong>Specific objective 3:</strong> to assess to which extent EU external actions have supported and continue to support under the priorities of the 2021-2027 MIP Nepal¿s overarching priorities of implementing the federalism reform and its graduation from LDC;</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Specific objective 4:</strong> to assess the impact of the pandemic on the evaluated sectors and the EU support as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>
Activity under preparation Support to Farmers¿ Organizations and Research/innovation for Agroecological Value Chains and Food Systems for Asia-Pacific The action aims to empower farmers, farmers¿ organisations, and cooperatives, as well as to promote agroecological value chains and food systems. The action will enhance linkages between farmer¿s organisations and cooperatives with local and international agribusinesses (traders, processing companies, food industry), financial institutions and research organisations. Strong- and consolidated farmers¿ organisations are key to develop inclusive and sustainable agricultural value chains in Asia and Pacific, as well as to scaling up and out agroecological food systems. The action will have two components: (1)The first one will support Asian and Pacific farmer¿s organisations at continental, regional, and national levels. This component will specifically support technical and economic services provided by farmers¿ organisations, with a strong focus on agroecological transition, as well as enhance linkages between farmers¿ organisations and cooperatives with local agri-SMEs and international large firms. (2)The second component aims to contribute to a sustainable agri-food system transition based on agroecological principles in Asia and the Pacific through to the operationalization of a Regional Multi-Actor Research Network on Agroecology and the improvement of tool(s) on agroecological performance measurement and use for policies.
Support to Nepal's Democracy and Inclusion Processes through Electoral Reform Initiative Contract inherited from multiple actions, related to: Support to Nepal's Democracy and Inclusion Processes through Electoral Reform Initiative - 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.
Service contract to organise Information Day for HR&D thematic Call for proposals <p>virtual seminar</p>-Service contract to organise Information Day for HR&D thematic Call for proposals
Activity under preparation Climate Resilient Sheltering Schools (CRSS) The proposed Climate Resilient Sheltering Schools (CRSS) initiative is a direct response to the needs of the most vulnerable Pacific countries, such as Vanuatu. Aligned with the Pacific Leaders' call, this rapid response action under NDICI Global Europe aims to strengthen schools against natural hazards and thus contributes to strengthening the resilience of societies, communities and individuals and to linking humanitarian aid and development action.Post Disaster Needs Assessments (PDNA), typically identify the repair of schools as a major intervention along with, bridges, roads and housing. The CRSS initiative seeks to go beyond mere repairs and implement interventions to strengthen school building, making them not only resistant to future cyclones but also self-sufficient in terms of water, energy, and telecommunications in the aftermath of an extreme weather event. The CRSS initiative focuses on preventive efforts that empower affected communities to withstand future disasters, with a special attention given to ensuring that school facilities are inclusive, cyclone-resistant, and equipped with off-grid capabilities for water, electricity, and telecommunications. The initiative aims to make these schools operational from day zero after a disaster, seamlessly integrating them into the national shelter network. A specific policy dialogue related to disaster preparedness, education, and resilient infrastructure will accompany the entire implementation process.The overarching goal of the CRSS initiative is to enhance the education system's preparedness and resilience to disasters in the targeted countries. The specific objective is to ensure that school facilities affected by recent tropical cyclones are resilient to disasters and seamlessly integrated into the national shelter network.
Project Nirbhaya: Empowering women and girls to end sexual violence in India Contract related to: Project Nirbhaya: Empowering women and girls to end sexual violence in India - 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 and Strengthening the Response to a Radiological or Nuclear Emergency in ASEAN (REG 3.01/22) Contract related to: Enhancing and Strengthening the Response to a Radiological or Nuclear Emergency in ASEAN (REG 3.01/22) - (1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Component B ¿ ASEAN ¿ Enhancing and strengthening the response to a radiological or nuclear emergency. Expected enhanced national capabilities in using DSS to reliably inform decision makers on how best to prepare for, and respond to, any future radiological or nuclear emergency that may affect the ASEAN region. Greater coherence within ASEAN of preparedness for, and response to, any future radiological or nuclear emergency that may affect the region. NDK. Better alignment of radioprotection regulation and inspection of advanced industrial medical applications of radiation with  and international best practice.(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Component C ¿ Nigeria - Increasing robustness of the Nuclear Regulatory Authority. Expected increased robustness of the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA): Improved NNRA integrated management system, and human resources management. Improved regulatory framework for the operation of the research reactor and for its decommissioning. Improved regulatory framework for the life-time management of nuclear installation.(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Component D ¿ Turkey - Further strengthening the nuclear safety and radioprotection regulator. Expected strengthened regulatory effectiveness of the Turkish nuclear safety regulator NDK. Strengthened capacities of NDK and/or AFAD in emergency preparedness and response. Better alignment of radioprotection regulation and inspection of advanced industrial medical applications of radiation with EU Acquis and international best practice. (4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Component E - Ukraine - Restoring nuclear safety infrastructure Expected nuclear safety infrastructure restored, and regulatory control restored.
Asia Pacific Investment Facility (APIF) The Asia Pacific Investment Facility, APIF, will contribute mainly to the advancement of the Green Deal, the Digital Agenda and the creation of jobs for sustainable growth. Investments will also contribute to the Covid-19 recovery.
(Dummy Contract) Erasmus+ Reception for the EMJM Awardees 2023 <p class="ql-align-justify">Under the 2023 Call for Proposals, a total of <strong>140 Bangladeshi students</strong> were awarded an <strong>EMJM</strong> scholarship. In 2022, the number was lower with 150 students and the year before we had 135 students. Bangladesh stands in 3<sup>rd</sup> position consecutively two years in terms of number of Erasmus Mundus Joint Master awardees.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">Each year, the EU organize the reception event to welcome and congratulate the awardees. This reception is also a networking event that allows putting the new awardees in contact with the alumni to share their experiences and interact with the Embassies of their countries of mobility. Additionally, it is a good occasion <strong>to promote a very successful EU programme to the relevant stakeholders and to the broader public</strong></p>
Paths to Justice: Strengthening Human Rights through Torture Prevention and Penitentiary System Reform <p>Implement comprehensive strategies and initiatives to prevent and address torture through capacity building and introduction of effective police interviewing system and Advocate and facilitate human rights-based prison reform initiatives through implementation of sustainable capacity building and effective prison management system. </p>
SCOPE (EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package) Trade <p class="ql-align-justify">The overall objective is to improve regulatory frameworks, dialogue and institutional capacities in key areas of trade and economic connectivity with a focus on resilient, socially, economically and environmentally sustainable value chains and on better conditions for trade and investment flows.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">The specific objectives are:</p><ol><li data-list="ordered" class="ql-align-justify"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>To improve policies and regulatory environment for fair and sustainable trade and investment in ASEAN.</li><li data-list="ordered" class="ql-align-justify"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>To improve capacities of ASEAN businesses for digital connectivity, with a focus on micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) and women-led MSMEs.</li><li data-list="ordered" class="ql-align-justify"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>To increase knowledge and capacities for value chains sustainability among ASEAN institutions and the private sector.</li></ol>
MUBADARA: Fostering an Enabling Environment for Civil Society in Iraq Contract related to: MUBADARA: Fostering an Enabling Environment for Civil Society in Iraq - 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.
Asia Investment Facility (AIF) - MA part 2 -2018 Replenishment RIP and Multiannual Indicative Programme VN-Asia Investment Facility (AIF) - MA part 2 -2018
Empowerment of vulnerable communities through building effective and sustainable civil society <p>The overall objective: To promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms in Uzbekistan by supporting CSOs, democracy activists and human-rights defenders.</p><p>Specific objective 1: To strengthen local CSOs, grassroot organizations, and civic activists¿ capacities to exercise fundamental freedoms and monitor the implementation of human rights commitments with a special focus on vulnerable groups, including women, youth, ethnic minorities, and PwD.</p><p>Specific objective 2: To increase minority groups¿ participation and inclusion of vulnerable groups at the local, regional, and national levels in Uzbekistan.</p>
Decent work conditions for rubber and banana plantation workers in Cambodia. Contract related to: Decent work conditions for rubber and banana plantation workers in Cambodia. - 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.
Enhancing the role of the European Union in multilateral fora in Asia <p>Service contract for "Enhancing the role of the European Union in multilateral fora in Asia"</p>
Activity under preparation Supporting Asian countries¿ resilience to violent extremism in the digital space The action aims at enhancing prevention against radicalisation actions leading to violent extremism in the digital space with a specific focus on youth. The action will promote a multi-stakeholders' and multi-disciplinary approach by building on the networks of practitioners working on preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE) already established in Central Asia, South Asia and South East Asia. Drawing from the EU model of Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN), those networks will serve as platforms to facilitate regional dialogue and cooperation, sharing of knowledge and good practices in the P/CVE area. Synergies will also be sought with other actions in the field of P/CVE, including programmes supported under the Foreign Policy Instrument (FPI) in collaboration with UNDP and UNODC.
To provide 32 hours of support to the EU Delegation to India on assessing FCRA questions Contract inherited from multiple actions, related to: To provide 32 hours of support to the EU Delegation to India on assessing FCRA questions - This action provides the necessary support measures for the sound implementation of the Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programme, the achievement of its expected objectives and results, and the measurement, analysis and reporting on its impact. More specifically, these support measures are designed to cover expenditures associated with i) the preparation, follow up, monitoring, control, evaluation and audit activities directly necessary for the implementation of the Human Rights and Democracy (HRD) thematic programme, including related information and communication actions, as well as ii) activities related to the overall visibility of EU actions and dialogue with civil society in the implementation of the Action Plan on Human Rights and Democracy. &nbsp;This action document frames the use of support measures, as envisaged in Article 24 of the Regulation (EU) 2021/947 establishing the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument - Global Europe and in Priority 5 ¿Delivering by working together¿ of the Multi-Annual Indicative Programme for the Human Rights and Democracy Thematic Programme 2021-2027.&nbsp;The objectives of this action will mainly be achieved through services contracts directly managed by the competent European Commission services. This is justified by the nature of the activities (trainings, communications, studies, visibility actions, events, evaluations or audits). A modest part of this action may be implemented in indirect management with an international organisation when particular technical area of competence is needed.&nbsp;As part of the Human Rights and Democracy Programme, this action will contribute to the SDG 16 on promoting, peaceful and inclusive societies, the SDG 5 on achieving gender equality and the SDG 10 on reducing inequalities. This action will also contribute to policy priorities on a participative approach to development and promoting equality for all women and girls.&nbsp;
SWITCH-Asia - Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production (CfP 2020) The overall objective of the SWITCH Asia programme is to promote sustainable growth, to contribute to poverty reduction and to climate change mitigation while decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation.
Building Voices for Accountability (BVA) <p>The project aims to empower civil society in Solomon Islands to engage as actors of governance and development by advancing human rights issues, influencing policy and decision-making processes and holding the Government accountable for its performance towards citizens and society at large.</p><p>It will do so by building the capacity of CSOs to pursue accountability and transparency and by strengthening the capacity of public interest media to foster freedom of expression.</p>