Drivers of responsible business conduct in low- and middle-income countries: a rapid evidence assessment

Closed: The FCDO invited tenders by 29 March 2024 to conduct a rapid evidence assessment of the research literature on the drivers of responsible business conduct in low- and middle-income countries.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 4 March 2024

• Funds: Closed
• Countries: Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo and Congo (Democratic Republic)
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  Gabon, Ghana, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
• Sector: Agriculture, Climate change, Environment, Private sector/business and Trade
• Eligible organisations: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs), UK-based non-profit organisations, Companies, Educational institutions, Individuals and Humanitarian relief organisations
• Value of funding: £10,001 to £100,000

This call for proposals closed on 29 March 2024.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) invites tenders by 5pm British Summer Time (BST) on 29 March 2024 to conduct a rapid evidence assessment of the research literature on the drivers of responsible business conduct in low- and middle-income countries.

The UK has positioned itself as a leader on responsible business conduct and has committed to support countries to implement and adopt responsible business practices in line with international standards. This rapid evidence assessment is intended to support FCDO to design a new responsible and inclusive business programme, informing the development of the programme’s theory of change

To deliver a robust rapid evidence assessment, the FCDO seeks a research team that has expertise in:

• undertaking research in the field of responsible business conduct, environmental, social and governance (ESG), and private sector development in low- and middle-income countries, with preference for experience conducting research on responsible business conduct or investment
• conducting rigorous evidence syntheses, including systematic reviews or rapid evidence assessments
• using empirical research methods to evaluate responsible business conduct and private sector development interventions

How to apply

For more information about how to apply for this call for proposals, read the full invitation to tender documents.

Email your technical and commercial proposal to [email protected] by 5pm BST on 29 March 2024. Late bids will not be accepted.

Volume 1: Invitation to tender instructions and evaluation criteria

Volume 2: Terms of reference

Volume 3: Application form

Volume 4: Commercial pro formas

Volume 5: Pro forma contract

Volume 6: Evidence Fund conflict of interest policy

Volume 7: Evidence Fund safeguarding policy

Volume 8: Letter and declaration to accompany tenders

Contacts

Evidence Fund Manager: [email protected]

Published 4 March 2024