Strengthening Economic Advocacy throughout the MENA Region

MEPI seeks proposals that advocate for legal and regulatory reforms that support:
1)Increased, expedited, more efficient, and more transparent business registration processes; 2)Improved bankruptcy and insolvency laws;and 3)More open government policies and procedures that promote greater transparency


and economic growth.

MEPI requests applications that will enhance the role private and non-governmental sectors play in influencing policy decisions and ensuring that laws, policies, regulations, and practices are transparent and responsive to the needs of business and labor.

The approach and style of this advocacy can be adapted to the local environment but should include efforts to change specific local and national policies, processes, or structures to enhance or create economic opportunities and broad-based economic growth benefiting all citizens.

More detailed opportunity description can be found with the full announcement.
Related Programs

Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)

Department of State


Agency: Department of State

Office: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

Estimated Funding: $5,500,000


Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories





Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Strengthening Economic Advocacy throughout the MENA Region

Additional Information of Eligibility:
All organizations must have functional and regional experience in the areas of regulatory policies and reform, economic governance, organization strengthening, and entrepreneurship in the MENA region.

Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=16505

Contact:
Olwyn StaplesProgram Analystnea-grants@state.gov

Agency Email Description:
MEPI Contact Center

Agency Email:
nea-grants@state.gov

Date Posted:
2013-02-01

Application Due Date:
2013-03-05

Archive Date:
2013-04-04



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