Call for bids: Diagnostic on the Media Freedom Context in Peru

Description

1) Objective

The British Embassy in Lima is seeking bids for a project that supports and improves media freedom in Peru. Bids should look to demonstrate their ability to deliver a diagnostic report that includes:

• Research on the evidence-base relating to the state of media freedom and who exercises freedom of the press at the sub-national level (i.e presence of large media, who practices journalism, channels and sources of information). The research should consider Lima as a prioritised region; together with three or four more (suggested regions include Ayacucho, Madre de Dios, Puno, La Libertad, Ica).
• Identification of the main challenges faced by journalists in the exercise of their work. Emphasis is expected to be on permanent challenges, beyond the protest situation of the last few months (i.e. journalists who investigate and report on cases of corruption in local governments and criminal organisations in their regions). This should include challenges related to media ethics. Findings should include a sub-national approach, as detailed in point a.
• Clear and concrete recommendations for strengthening media freedom in Peru and guarantee the exercise of independent journalism both nationally and regionally. Recommendations should consider different kinds of actions and actors (international cooperation, civil society organisations, journalists associations, government institutions, etc.). Recommendations should consider a sub-national approach as detailed in point a.

2) Eligibility

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3) Location

Actions must take place in Peru.

4) Budget

Eligible are Project proposals of up to £13,000 = S/59,540 / USD $15,600(including any relevant local taxes). They are looking for projects that can begin by October 2023 and be completed by the end of March 2024. Implementers should spend 100% of their allocation by mid-March 2024.

5) Application

Please complete the attached Template Project Proposal (ODT, 76.3 KB) and Activity Based Budget Template (ODS, 9.84 KB) using the guidance provided. Completed forms should be sent in standard document and spreadsheet formats in English or Spanish to BEProjectsPeru@fcdo.gov.uk by Sunday 1st October 2023 11:59pm, with “Call for bids – Media Freedom” in the subject line of your email. Bids submitted after this date will not be considered. Bids can be submitted at any time up to the indicated deadline.