UK Gov invites bids for Malaysia 2023/24: Good Governance & Anti-Corruption

The bids invited are for the 2023/24 Programme Fund (PF).

This call for bids is for project proposals to focus and look for opportunities to support work on good governance in Malaysia including democratic reform and anti-corruption initiatives.

We are looking to support efforts in this area by government agencies, civil society organisations, research-based organisations, and multilateral partners.

We are particularly interested in project proposals that aim to deliver in the following areas:

• assess opportunities to assist government bodies and key institutions to improve governance processes and structures
• support political financing reform and transparency
• support parliamentary reform
• capacity-building and advocacy to improve the public's understanding of democratic processes
• increase cooperation between policy makers and civil society on improving transparency, accountability and good governance in Malaysia
• capacity-building and advocacy to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts

Project timeline and budget

Projects will run from 1 August 2023 to 31 March 2024, with no expectation of funding beyond this period. Maximum budget limit is £20,000.

Assessment

Bids will be assessed against the following criteria:

• alignment with the aims and description above
• outcomes are achievable and measurable 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
• feasibility of project delivery under current circumstances
• overall value for money

Project implementer must have:

• experience and expertise in project management
• ability to work collaboratively and engage with relevant stakeholders
• ability to produce clear, concise and high quality project reporting in English

Application process