The Conflict, Stability and Security Fund- CSSF is the UK's Foreign and Commonwealth Office's (FCO) global fund supporting the efforts in the region to tackle illicit economies, serious and organised crime and corruption in Colombia, Peru and Panama primarily (but with potential to cover linked events in other neighbouring countries).
In Colombia for 2020/21 we are inviting proposals in the specific topic outlined in the attached terms of reference. PLEASE APPLY ONLY TO THESE THEMATIC AREA, BIDS OUTSIDE THEM WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
| PRIORITY | OBJECTIVES |
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| We are seeking an implementer to undertake a regional investigative journalism project which focuses on the dynamics of corruption, serious and organised crime and illicit economies. How these dynamics are interacting with the current COVID-19 pandemic might also be a focus of project activity. | The ultimate form of the project depends upon the project implementer but might include the following: |
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creating a new platform that strengthens media organisation throughout the region and provides journalists with a platform in which they can collaborate and build regional stories on the key thematic areas, as well as to provide them with instruments to enhance their investigative journalism capacity
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providing a new network of support to journalists already working in this area and further increasing their capacity as well as the possibility of investigative journalism in the key thematic areas appearing in regional press outlets
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support to the operations of a pre-existing media organisation/alliance already working in these thematic to enhance capabilities/expand their ambition |
How to apply:
Proposals should be sent to the British Embassy in Colombia. Instructions for this bidding round in Bogota are outlined below.
The following documents are attached, please read all guidance.
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Terms of reference
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Concept Note template
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Grant contract template - Our Grant Contract is not negotiable. Please revise it before you submit your application, to guarantee that you will be able to work under these terms and conditions.
