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BIGD Releases Two Requests for Research Proposals on Women’s Economic Empowerment
BRAC Institute of Governance and Development is delighted to announce the launch of two requests for proposals (RFPs) in Spring 2024. BIGD’s newest initiative, WEE-Connect, has released its first RFP, and WEE-DiFine has released its fourth. WEE-Connect and WEE-DiFine are separate, but sister initiatives. While both initiatives explore impacts on women’s economic empowerment, WEE-Connect focuses on digital connectivity interventions and WEE-DiFine on digital financial services. Both initiatives are generously supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Both WEE-Connect and WEE-DiFine are currently accepting proposals for rigorous research studies based in Sub Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Funding is available for large awards, valued up to $500,000, and small awards, valued up to $50,000, under both RFPs.
Applicants are encouraged to consult the full WEE-Connect RFP package, and the WEE-DiFine RFP package, as relevant, including the respective white papers and budgetary guidelines. Proposals for WEE-Connect will be accepted until 11:59 pm Bangladesh Standard Time (BST) on April 30th, 2024, and proposals for WEE-DiFine will be accepted until 11:59 pm BST on 14 May 2024.
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