Deadline: 11 June 2019
The British Embassy in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan is seeking project proposals for the 2019/2020 financial year (April 2019-March 2020) with an aim to combat torture and ill-treatment in the penitentiary system of Kazakhstan.
Expected Outcomes
They are particularly interested in project proposals aiming towards the following outcomes:
- strengthened legal framework for prevention of torture and ill-treatment in the penitentiary system of Kazakhstan through development of policy recommendations on amendments to criminal procedures on investigation of torture cases
- successful facilitation of adoption of a new separate law on the National Prevention Mechanism through advocacy campaigns
- measurable improvements to documenting and investigation of torture cases in detention facilities of Kazakhstan
- strengthened capacity of officers, responsible for documenting torture cases
Funding Information
- maximum budget limit: £45,000
- projects are funded for a single financial year running from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020, with no expectation of continued funding beyond this period
Assessment Criteria
Bids will be assessed against the following criteria:
- alignment with the above mentioned thematic priorities and outcomes
- outcomes are achievable within the funding period
- project design includes clear monitoring and evaluation procedures
- sustainability demonstrating that project benefits continue after the funding ends
- risk and financial accountability procedures
- the organisation’s safeguarding policies that ensure protection of beneficiaries
- overall value for money
How to Apply
Proposals must be submitted at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/call-for-bids-in-kazakhstan-combating-torture-in-the-penitentiary-system