CfP: How does research on inclusive participation contribute to the development of a more united society?

Description

1) Objective

The general objective is: to strengthen inclusive participation research in public debate to foster democratic processes in Africa and promote greater social cohesion. The specific objective is: to enhance the visibility and utilization of African research on inclusive participation in policy, programs and networks supported by European actors.

Expected results are:
1. To nourish European actors by producing knowledge products on inclusive participation in West Africa that can be disseminated.
2. To ensure that research from African academics and practitioners on inclusive participation in West Africa is used and sustained to address actual and future challenges faced by national, European and international actors supporting inclusive participation.
3. To enhance the quality of research on inclusive participation in West Africa by building partnerships and peer exchanges.

2) Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to a research entity (center/department/organization).

3) Location

Actions must be implemented in at least 1 (one) of the following countries Benin, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Niger, Ivory Coast, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania.

4) Budget

The total indicative amount available under this Call for Proposals is 250,000 EUR (to be divided between two grant applications of maximum 125,000 EUR each.

5) Application

This is a Call for Proposals in two phases. As a first step, only Concept Notes should be submitted for evaluation. After evaluation of the Concept Notes including the admissibility of the applicants, the applicants who have been shortlisted will be invited to submit a proposal. Subsequently, the evaluation of the proposals received from the preselected applicants will be carried out. The deadline is 16 August 2024.