📋 Tender Overview
This contribution supports the Forum of International NGOs in Mali as an effective platform for coordination, advocacy and capacity building of humanitarian and development NGOs in Mali. FONGIM enables SDC partners in Mali to carry out their activities on the ground effectively by ensuring an interface role with the Malian administration.
Country/region Topic Period Budget
Mali
Governance
Information and communication technology (ICT)
Public sector policy
01.10.2024 - 30.09.2028
CHF 1,000,000
The project in brief
Background Mali is facing a complex multidimensional crisis, exacerbating the vulnerability of millions of people, including 7.1 million in need of humanitarian assistance. The withdrawal of MINUSMA, the resurgence of conflicts in the North and the intensification of attacks by armed groups have worsened insecurity and hampered access to humanitarian aid, and are leading to significant population displacement. Reduced humanitarian and development funding, and political tensions (including uncertainties related to Mali's withdrawal from ECOWAS) are negatively impacting the response to growing needs. In addition, the Malian authorities have tightened the working conditions of NGOs through the December 2022 instruction. They are working on a draft law that risks significantly complicating the operations of NGOs. This situation calls for coordinated advocacy to mitigate these negative impacts.
Objectives The quality and effectiveness of aid are improved through coordination, advocacy and capacity building of humanitarian and development INGOs in Mali.
Target groups Directs: International NGOs in Mali Indirect: beneficiaries of interventions implemented by NGOs in Mali
Medium-term outcomes Outcome 1: FONGIM is a functional platform for the exchange of information and coordination of INGOs Outcome 2: FONGIM is a key player in the coordination of aid in Mali, participating in all strategic bodies and organizing meetings with stakeholders. Outcome 3: FONGIM carries the voice of INGOs through advocacy and communication actions in order to improve responses to the needs of populations Outcome 4: FONGIM improves the quality and accountability of responses by strengthening the capacities of its members and key stakeholders, including national NGOs
Results Expected results: Output 1: INGOs ensure active coordination of their activities in Mali. Output 2: Through its participation in strategic bodies by carrying the voice of INGOs, FONGIM improves the coordination of aid in Mali. Output 3: The interests of INGOs in Mali are defended and their position is facilitated in order to respond more effectively to the needs of vulnerable populations. Output 4: INGOs and NNGOs have strengthened capacities and improve the quality and accountability of aid delivery in Mali.
Results from previous phases:
FONGIM has become the preferred interface for the Malian authorities, representing the voice of NGOs on issues of humanitarian aid, developm
