Exchange Program to Create Anti-Corruption Action
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U. S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan invites all eligible organizations to submit a proposal for a regional exchange program to catalyze action against corruption (see Section III.
Eligibility Requirements on page 4).
BACKGROUND Corruption in society, the judicial sector, professional sector and civil service is a long-term drain on a countrys resources.
Successful programs in other countries are a ready source to find solutions to combat corruption.
PAS seeks creative project proposals to establish professional exchanges designed to promote understanding of other countries methods of combatting corruption and implement them in Afghanistan.
The goal is to recruit Afghans in positions to reduce corruption, introduce them to their peers in other countries to expose them to successful anti-corruption techniques and programs, encourage them to learn from best practices to develop a concrete plan of action to reduce corruption in Afghanistan, and establish a sustainable network of Afghan leaders from government and civil society who desire to tackle corruption in Afghanistan.
Eligibility Requirements on page 4).
BACKGROUND Corruption in society, the judicial sector, professional sector and civil service is a long-term drain on a countrys resources.
Successful programs in other countries are a ready source to find solutions to combat corruption.
PAS seeks creative project proposals to establish professional exchanges designed to promote understanding of other countries methods of combatting corruption and implement them in Afghanistan.
The goal is to recruit Afghans in positions to reduce corruption, introduce them to their peers in other countries to expose them to successful anti-corruption techniques and programs, encourage them to learn from best practices to develop a concrete plan of action to reduce corruption in Afghanistan, and establish a sustainable network of Afghan leaders from government and civil society who desire to tackle corruption in Afghanistan.
Agency: Department of State
Office: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Estimated Funding: $500,000
Office: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs
Estimated Funding: $500,000
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligibility is open to all U.S., Afghan, and international organizations or companies with direct experience in regional exchanges and professional development, and a proven track record of success implementing projects in Afghanistan and the region.
Afghan organizations must demonstrate current country registration license, competent programmatic ability and be able to meet reporting requirements.
Non-Afghan organizations or companies are required to partner with an Afghan organization or company.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Pedro Palugyai, Grants Manager, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan
Agency Email Description:
Inquiries & Submissions
Agency Email:
KabulPDProposals@state.gov
Date Posted:
2013-03-07
Application Due Date:
2013-04-11
Archive Date:
2013-05-11
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