The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) invites applications for the ThinkTank Initiative from independent organisations from East and West Africa that are committed to using research to inform and influence social and economic policy. The Initiative will provide multi-year funding to promising think tanks, and will work with successful applicants to improve their organizational performance.
The ThinkTank Initiative is a multi-donor programme dedicated to strengthening independent policy research institutions – or “think tanks” – in developing countries. The Initiative will focus its activities in East and West Africa, South Asia, and Latin America.
The first Call for Expressions of Interest in East and West Africa, applies to the following countries:
- West Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal
- East Africa: Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Grants will provide up to 30 per cent of an institution’s overall budget over the funding period. Core grants will be either a four-year renewable grant or a two-year renewable grant combined with dedicated capacity development to address key weaknesses. Newly-established think tanks may be provided with a short-term grant to support a strategic planning exercise.
Up to 20 institutions are expected to qualify for support as a result of this Call.
Application deadline: 19 August 2008
More information: do not respond to this blog but go directly to Call for Expressions of Interest on the IDRC web site.
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REHEMA // July 4, 2008 at 12:53 pm |
we do appreciate yo efforts to help reduce problems in developing countries. be blessed