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Call for proposals: Systematic review on shadow economy in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Georgia, Moldova, Cyprus and Malta: evidence on policy actions
On behalf of the FCDO Research Commissioning Centre, 3ie invites proposals from organisations or consortia to conduct a systematic review of the shadow economy in the Baltics. The aim of this research is to identify evidence-informed policy options to tackle the shadow economy across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Cyprus, Georgia, and Moldova. The research is intended to draw lessons from the available evidence on the effectiveness of policies addressed to the shadow economy in European countries.
The deadline for sending proposals for this call was 23:59 GMT, 10 April 2024.
At a glance
Background
The FCDO’s British Embassy in Riga is looking to commission a systematic review on the shadow economy in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Georgia, Moldova, Cyprus and Malta: evidence on policy actions. The study aims to identify effective policies that contribute to reducing the shadow economy in the Baltic countries, Malta, Cyprus, Georgia, and Moldova.
Full title: Shadow economy in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Georgia, Moldova, Cyprus and Malta: evidence on policy actions
Funding type: Accountable grant
Award size: up to GBP 100,000
Key Dates
Launched on: 6 March 2024
FAQs posted: 28 March 2024
Submission deadline: 10 April 2024
Note: In case there are any changes to these dates, the revisions will be reflected here.
Eligibility
- An organisation capable of undertaking high-quality research will likely qualify, either independently or in collaboration with a partner. Only legally registered organisations and consortia of registered organisations, not individuals, may apply.
- Please review the call for proposal document carefully for additional details.
How to apply
Funding recipients should review the full call for proposals, complete the application form and budget template.
- Call for proposals: Shadow economy in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Georgia, Moldova, Cyprus and Malta: evidence on policy actions
- RCC Application Template
- RCC Indicative Budget Template
Please submit the completed documents by email to rcc@3ieimpact.org. The subject line should include the opportunity title: RCC Shadow economy
Supporting information
If shortlisted, funding recipients will be required to adhere to several 3ie and FCDO policies mentioned below. We strongly recommend reviewing these before applying.
- Accountable Grant Agreement
- FCDO Programme Operating Framework (PrOF)
- FCDO Risk Register Template*
- 3ie Safeguarding Policy
- 3ie Fraud & Anti-Corruption Policy
- 3ie Transparent, Reproducible, and Ethical Evidence (TREE) Policy
- 3ie Direct Cost Policy (also included in the budget template)
- 3ie Indirect Cost Policy (also included in the budget template)
Note: In case of any discrepancies between the FCDO’s PrOF guidance and 3ie’s policies, the PrOF guidance will prevail. *Funding recipients are not required to fill in the risk register template at the calls for proposals stage. This resource is included for information only.
Contact
We have consolidated all questions received in this FAQ document. If you have any additional questions related to this opportunity, please submit these to the rcc@3ieimpact.org mailbox including “RCC Shadow economy Request for Clarification” in the subject line.
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