Deadline: 4 May 2016
The British Embassy Astana has announced a £1.3bn Prosperity Fund over the next 5 years to promote the economic reform and development needed for growth in partner countries. The Funding priorities will include improving the business climate, competitiveness and operation of markets, energy and financial sector reform, and increasing the ability of partner countries to tackle corruption.
Call for Project Bids for 2016/17 with a focus on corporate governance and accountability in the financial sector.
Funding Information
The project bids to be around the value of £100,000 plus to reflect the ambitious and strategic nature of the Fund and the need for high impact.
Objectives
- Promoting economic development through support of economic reform outlined in the Government of Kazakhstan’s 2015 “100 concrete Steps to implement the 5 Institutional Reforms”.
- Improving the regulatory and administrative environment in which financial markets operate in Kazakhstan, thereby unlocking constraints to inclusive growth.
Eligibility Criteria
The Prosperity Fund accepts project proposals from civil society, governments, think-tanks, commercial organisations and other UK government departments.
How to Apply
Applicants must use the Concept Bid Form given on the website.
Eligible Country: United Kingdom
For more information, please visit Kazakhstan Prosperity Fund.
