Eligibility Criteria Nepal Development Marketplace is open to anyone with a good innovative idea to share -- non-government organizations (NGOs), foundations, private sector groups, universities and schools, local and municipal bodies, community-based organizations (CBOs), academic institutions, cooperatives and individuals. Proposals will be screened to ensure that they conform to the following criteria: Theme Partnerships Implementation Time Frame Results Maximum Award Size Language Theme To be eligible to compete, proposals must reflect the theme of Delivering Basic Services in Conflict Affected Areas in any of the following areas: Health Education Water and Sanitation Agriculture, Irrigation and Food Security Infrastructure (Roads and Transportation) Energy Financial Services, including Micro Finance Small Business and Micro Enterprise Support Information and Communication Technologies Partnerships Proposals from private businesses and individuals must include public purpose partner such as an NGO/CBO, development agency, foundation, university/school, or government. Municipal and local bodies are eligible to apply in partnership with one of the organizations mentioned above. Implementation Time Frame Proposed activities must be completed within 12 months of receiving initial disbursement from Nepal Development Marketplace. Results The output or results outlined in proposals should be measurable and demonstrate a direct impact on service delivery in conflict affected areas. Projects with the sole final output of research, such as publications, training or conferences/forums with no directly verifiable results will be ineligible. Maximum Award Size The maximum award size will be 1.4 million Rupees. Awards to winners will vary in size according to the needs outlined in their proposals. Language Proposals may be submitted in English or Nepali. What is the Nepal Development Marketplace ? How Does Nepal Development Marketplace Work ? Theme of the Nepal Development Marketplace 2005 Assessment Criteria Timeline and Key Steps How to Apply

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