United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
UNDP projects in Belarus are co-financed by several different donors, including UN system agencies (UNAIDS, WHO, etc.), multilateral international institutions and funds (European Union, OSCE, GEF, GFATM, etc.), governments (Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, etc.), and international and foreign NGOs (European Business Congress, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, etc.).
Targeted countries
Belarus is one of the targeted countries
Programme objectives
What is the orientation of support offered to the country? (e.g. develop e-Health infrastructure, enhance skills for international cooperation, e-government…)
Programme implementation falls into four main thematic areas:
1) Economic Development and Social Security;
2) Energy and Environment;
3) HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis;
4) Effective and Accountable Governance and Human Security.
Programme description
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.
Website and additional links
If relevant, indicate here where to find tender specifications, where to ask questions, …
http://un.by/en/undp/about/
Status
Scheduled, on going…
Ongoing
Overall budget
In 2012, UNDP programme expenditures in Belarus exceeded US$ 17.8 million
Maximum budget per candidate
N/a
Contact
Entity responsible for the call, contact person…
Who can candidate?
Research labs, academics, SMEs, public authorities, industrial partners… Indicate also here illegibility criteria.
Work in collaboration with governments on development programmes and projects
What are the requirements for applying?
Consortium needed? International partners accepted?
The project is a sequence of activities to achieve a set of immediate objectives formulated to contribute to the achievement of a broader national development objective.
Type of activity funded
Research, trials, …
Reserch
Link with ICT
Does the programme includes ICT directly or indirectly (e.g. as an enabling “infrastructure” but not as the main priority
The programme includes ICT indirectly
Other useful information
http://un.by/en/undp/about/
European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI)
Funding source
European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument (ENPI)
Targeted countries
EU Neighbourhood countries (countries covered by the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP))
Programme objectives
What is the orientation of support offered to the country? (e.g. develop e-Health infrastructure, enhance skills for international cooperation, e-government…)
Co-operation on issues of mutual interest in the different regions of the ENP
Programme description
ENI will provide support through bilateral, multi-country and Cross Border Co-operation (CBC) programmes
Website and additional links
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infoDev, a global multi-donor program in the World Bank Group
Targeted countries
Programme objectives
What is the orientation of support offered to the country? (e.g. develop e-Health infrastructure, enhance skills for international cooperation, e-government…)
The programme supports growth-oriented entrepreneurs through creative and path-breaking venture enablers.
Programme description
It assists entrepreneurs to secure appropriate early-stage financing; convening entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, mentors and other stakeholders for dialogue and action. We also produce cutting-edge knowledge products, closely linked to our work on the ground.
In sum, infoDev serves its clients, partners, and the wider development community by:
· Experimenting and pioneering on-the-ground approaches to supporting growth-oriented entrepreneurs in developing countries.
· Influencing the global innovation and technology entrepreneurship agenda.
· Developing and implementing scalable programs specifically targeted for mobile, climate and agribusiness enterprises.
· Promoting inclusive strategies that benefit marginalized groups, women, people living in extreme poverty, minorities, youth, and others.
Website and additional links
If relevant, indicate here where to find tender specifications, where to ask questions, …
http://www.infodev.org/infodev/about-infodev
Status
Scheduled, on going…
Ongoing
Overall budget
N/a
Maximum budget per candidate
N/a
Contact
Entity responsible for the call, contact person…
http://www.infodev.org/
Who can candidate?
Research labs, academics, SMEs, public authorities, industrial partners… Indicate also here illegibility criteria.
Entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, mentors and other stakeholders
What are the requirements for applying?
Consortium needed? International partners accepted?
Depends on actions
Type of activity funded
Research, trials, …
Depends on actions
Link with ICT
Does the programme includes ICT directly or indirectly (e.g. as an enabling “infrastructure” but not as the main priority
The programme includes ICT directly
Other useful information
http://www.infodev.org/infodev/about-infodev
EEN
Funding source
European Commission
Targeted countries
EU and non-EU countries around the world
Programme objectives
What is the orientation of support offered to the country? (e.g. develop e-Health infrastructure, enhance skills for international cooperation, e-government…)
The Enterprise European Network helps SMEs make the most of business opportunities in the EU and beyond.
Programme description
The Enterprise European Network brings together business support organisations from more than 50 countries. They are connected through powerful databases and know Europe inside out. With close to 600 member organisations the Network provides for SMEs such services as technology transfer, business partner search in other countries, help with obtaining financial support (venture capital, public financial aid, tax credits, etc.) and research funding, information support on EU laws and standards.
Website and additional links
If relevant, indicate here where to find tender specifications, where to ask questions, …
Contact
Entity responsible for the call, contact person…
Association of legal entities “Republican Confederation of Entrepreneurship” (Minsk branch of the EEN)
Serafimovicha str., 11-115, 220033 Minsk
Republic of Belarus
+375 17 2982447
Innovation Association "Republican Centre for Technology Transfer" (Minsk branch of the EEN)
Logoiski Tract 20-108, 220090 Minsk
Republic of Belarus
+375 17 2841499
Who can candidate?
Research labs, academics, SMEs, public authorities, industrial partners… Indicate also here illegibility criteria.
SMEs, entrepreneurs, investors
What are the requirements for applying?
Consortium needed? International partners accepted?
Type of activity funded
Research, trials, …
The Network provides support and coordination services, no direct funding.
Link with ICT
Does the programme includes ICT directly or indirectly (e.g. as an enabling “infrastructure” but not as the main priority
The programme does not deal with ICT directly, but ICT stakeholders can use its services for searching partners or products in the EU countries.
Other useful information
UNECE
Funding source
United Nations
Targeted countries
56 member countries located in the European Union, non-EU Western and Eastern Europe, South-East Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and North America, and all interested United Nations member states
Programme objectives
What is the orientation of support offered to the country? (e.g. develop e-Health infrastructure, enhance skills for international cooperation, e-government…)
UNECE's major aim is to promote pan-European economic integration.
Programme description
As a multilateral platform, UNECE facilitates greater economic integration and cooperation among its member countries and promotes sustainable development and economic prosperity through:
- policy dialogue,
- negotiation of international legal instruments,
- development of regulations and norms,
- exchange and application of best practices as well as economic and technical expertise,
- technical cooperation for countries with economies in transition.
- UNECE contributes to enhancing the effectiveness of the United Nations through the regional implementation of outcomes of global United Nations Conferences and Summits. It gives focus to the United Nations global mandates in the economic field, in cooperation with other global players and key stakeholders, notably the business community.
UNECE also sets out norms, standards and conventions to facilitate international cooperation within and outside the region.
Website and additional links
If relevant, indicate here where to find tender specifications, where to ask questions, …
http://www.unece.org/
Status
Scheduled, on going…
Ongoing
Overall budget
N/a
Maximum budget per candidate
N/a
Contact
Entity responsible for the call, contact person…
Belarusian Association of Entrepreneurs (UNECE’s partner in Belarus)
13, International St., Minsk, 220050
Republic of Belarus
Phone: +375-17-2271109
Fax: +375-17-2271596
E-mail: potupa@iatp.by
Contact person: Mr. Alexander POTUPA
Who can candidate?
Research labs, academics, SMEs, public authorities, industrial partners… Indicate also here illegibility criteria.
Ministries and state committees, local administrations and governments, public and private companies, SMEs, research organisations.
What are the requirements for applying?
Consortium needed? International partners accepted?
Type of activity funded
Research, trials, …
Link with ICT
Does the programme includes ICT directly or indirectly (e.g. as an enabling “infrastructure” but not as the main priority
The UNECE organises ICT oriented event (workshops, conferences, etc.)
