Investing in People MoldovaApplication deadlines: 30 April 2011 or 30 June 2011, midnight CET*

UNESCO launches an international call for applications for technical assistance missions in the framework of a project funded by the European Union (EU), aiming to strengthen the system of governance for culture in developing countries.

These missions will be based on the needs and priorities of the beneficiary countries and will be undertaken by top experts in the field of cultural policies. The missions will support the beneficiary countries in their efforts to establish legal, regulatory and/or institutional frameworks and/or introduce policies that address the role of culture in social and economic development, particularly through the cultural industries.

Which countries can apply?

  • Developing countries Parties to the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural expressions; that are
  • Eligible beneficiary countries under the EU thematic programme “Investing in People”.

Public authorities and institutions from eligible countries can submit applications for technical assistance missions to UNESCO. They will then be evaluated and selected according to established criteria.

This project contributes directly to the implementation of the 2005 Convention and aims to reinforce the role of culture as a vector for sustainable development and poverty reduction.
Application documents:

* Possible new deadlines could be added according to the quantity and quality of the applications received during the first two calls.

Evaluation criteria

A Steering Committee composed of representatives from UNESCO and the European Commission will evaluate and select applications for technical assistance missions on the basis of the following categories of criteria:

  • Relevance: To what extent is the proposed request for technical assistance suited to the objectives and principles of the Project and the Convention? To what extent is the application relevant to the objectives and priorities described in the Call for applications?
  • Feasibility: Are the stated goals of the proposed technical assistance mission realistically attainable within the expected timeframe (maximum of 63 working days allotted by application) and with the proposed human and financial resources?
  • Effectiveness: To what extent does the request for technical assistance help the beneficiary implement its project and meet the needs and priorities of its country?
  • Sustainability: Are measures/policies/impact resulting from technical assistance likely to continue and grow after the completion of the mission?

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