Deadline: 28-Jun-23
The British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur is calling for bids to run projects supporting and improving media freedom in Malaysia.
As a strong advocate for media freedom, the UK seeks to support governments, media stakeholders and civil societies around the world in efforts to promote media freedom.
Objectives
- Increasing cooperation between policy makers, journalists and civil society on improving media freedom in Malaysia.
- Capacity building and advocacy to:
- improve media literacy; or
- strengthen investigative journalism; or
- counter misinformation and disinformation.
Funding Information
- The budget limit is £20,000 (including management and administration costs, and relevant local taxes).
Duration
- Projects to run from July/August 2023 to March 2024.
- The work must be completed by March 2024. There will be no funding beyond this period.
Assessment
- Bids will be assessed against the following criteria:
- Alignment with the objectives;
- Outcomes are achievable within the funding period;
- Project design includes clear monitoring and evaluation procedures;
- Risk and financial accountability procedures;
- The organisation’s safeguarding policies that ensure protection of beneficiaries;
- Overall value for money.
- Project implementer must have:
- Experience and expertise in project management;
- Familiarity with the Malaysian media landscape;
- Ability to work collaboratively and engage with relevant stakeholders;
- Ability to produce clear, concise and high quality project reporting in English.
For more information, visit British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.