Deadline: 23-Jul-2025
The United Nations Development Programme in Lao PDR is pleased to announce a call for proposals aimed at strengthening the capacities of national Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) to conduct research using PAR technique, produce a report and implement 1-3 actions from the report to improve the access and quality of public services for vulnerable groups.
The UNDP is offering grants to 8 Non-Profit Organizations to improve access to public services for vulnerable communities through research and action.
This initiative forms part of a broader effort to improve access to essential public services for vulnerable populations across the Lao PDR and align public service delivery with the needs and priorities of communities. The call focuses on empowering NPOs to serve as advocates, researchers, and Implementers of practical solutions to development challenges at the local level.
The goal is to conduct research using the PAR technique, produce a report mentioning recommendations and identifying possible actions, and implement 1-3 actions from the report to improve the access and quality of public services for vulnerable groups. Successful proposals will:
- Identify priority areas for service delivery improvements. A few examples could be Land registration for ethnic groups, access to education in remote communities, services for non-Lao speaking populations, and sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents.
- Implement participatory action research, ensuring that communities are involved and leamed in the entire process, from problem identification to solution development.
- Implement 1-3 practical actions based on the research findings to improve service delivery, preferably in close cooperation with relevant governmental and non-governmental stakeholders.
Funding Information
- Grant amount: USD 15,000
Eligibility Criteria
- UNDP invites proposals from registered NPOs in the Lao PDR for research that uses the participatory action research (PAR) technique to identify and address barriers to public service delivery.
For more information, visit UNDP.