Deadline: 30-May-23
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, through the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, announces a procedure for accepting and selecting proposals for projects that will be implemented with a grant within the framework of the official development assistance of the Republic of Bulgaria with an initial implementation period in 2024.
Priorities
- Inclusive and quality education;
- Promotion of gender equality and protection of children;
- Increasing economic connectivity, sustainable economic development and assistance in implementing EU standards.
Objectives
- Creating conditions for quality, inclusive and accessible education by planning and modernizing training programs; improvement of teaching methods; development of textbooks and aids; promotion of international relations and exchanges between educational institutions; improving access to education by supporting educational institutions in remote regions; support/scholarships for children from vulnerable families; increasing the qualifications of teachers by conducting seminars and trainings; provision of equipment for educational institutions – (UN SDG Goal 4: “Quality Education”)
- Encouraging the construction of mechanisms and creation of conditions for equal participation of women in economic, social and cultural life, e.g. through micro-projects for decent work; improving women’s and children’s access to health care; supporting women and children assistance centers; support for vulnerable groups (migrant women in large cities of Vietnam, women in remote regions, women from ethnic minorities) by supporting programs to acquire professional and social skills; protect and guarantee children’s rights by strengthening the capacity of institutions/centres to support the needs of children and adolescents – (UN SDG Goal 5: “Gender Equality” and UN SDG Goal 8: “Secure work and economic growth “)
- Creating sustainable models for Vietnamese entrepreneurs, incl. women entrepreneurs, to stimulate trade connectivity with the EU by holding information exchange seminars on the possibilities of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement; development of business manuals; creation of Internet portals; creation of business plans; providing support on specific issues, such as harmonization of customs standards, phytosanitary control, etc. (UN SDG Goal 8: “Secure work and economic growth”)
Funding Information
- The minimum allowable value of a project is BGN 10,000.
- The recommended maximum value per project is:
- for projects whose main purpose is delivery of goods and/or provision of services – up to BGN 100,000;
- for projects whose main purpose is to carry out repair and/or construction activities – from BGN 70,000 to BGN 150,000.
- Duration:
- Project proposals must contain an indicative start date for project implementation after January 15, 2024 and no later than November 30, 2024.
- The deadline for project implementation cannot be later than December 31, 2026.
Expected Results
- Confirmation of the good name and international authority of the Republic of Bulgaria; expanding the opportunities for the transfer of expertise between Bulgaria and Vietnam in the context of traditional cooperation relations;
- Confirming the principles of good governance leading to sustainable and inclusive economic and social development;
- Increasing prosperity by increasing qualifications and creating significant infrastructure in the field of education;
- Adoption and implementation of good practices and European standards for the empowerment of women and protection of children’s rights;
- Adoption and implementation of good practices and European standards in the field of inclusive entrepreneurship.
Eligible Activities
- Development of new/updating existing training modules
- Capacity building activities /organizing and conducting trainings in areas of interest of the administration/institutions of the partner country
- Conducting trainings on specific topics in Bulgarian institutions to exchange good practices and increase the qualification of employees from the administration of the partner country
- Organization and holding of seminars, forums, conferences
- Research and strategy development
- Activities to raise awareness of citizens’ rights
- Activities to promote multicultural dialogue and to limit racism, xenophobia, hate speech, discrimination and intolerance in society
- Activities to improve dialogue between non-governmental organizations and local, regional and national authorities
- Activities related to improving the quality of social infrastructure (educational/health) ex.: Delivery of equipment and materials for state or municipal property – schools, hospitals, kindergardens, homes for elderly, etc.; Construction and repair works to improve the condition of state or municipal property – schools, hospitals, kindergartens, homes for elderly, etc.
Target Groups
- State and local administration of Vietnam;
- Educational institutions – higher education institutions, kindergartens, schools, etc.;
- Social institutions – homes for disadvantaged people, day care centers, etc., registered according to local legislation;
- Non-governmental organizations registered under local law.
Eligibility Criteria
- Primary and Secondary Appropriators of Budget – Legal Entities of Vietnam;
- International and local non-governmental organizations registered under local law;
- Municipalities and their associations;
- Educational, health and social institutions registered under local legislation;
- International humanitarian organizations.
- As priority candidates in the procedure for 2024 will be considered:
- Beneficiaries whose projects from previous years have been completed within the term of the contract/annex and with final reports approved by the MFA.
- Beneficiaries who have submitted interim reports on projects from previous years in the term of the contract/annex
- Applicants with a sustainable project history of at least 2 years.
- Applicants may not submit more than 2 project proposal under this call for proposals. In the event that an applicant submits more than 2 project proposals, all of their submitted project proposals will be excluded from subsequent evaluation.
For more information, visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria.