Is it necessary to have a consortium member based in the countryside?
The Terms of Reference does not include any requirements relating to the geographical location of the consortium partners within the country. Award criterion 2 in Section 5.3 of the Terms of Reference assesses the management setup of the consortium.
The composition and division of roles among the members of the consortium should be clearly explained, strategically designed reflect a balanced mix of experience and innovation, and leverage the respective skills and capacities of each member, including expertise relevant to the Fund objectives, areas of support and country-specific focus areas. The contribution of each member of the consortium to achieving Programme objectives, including outreach to under-served geographic areas, target groups and areas of support, should be based on each member’s specific expertise.