This USAID grant is designed to strengthen the judicial system in the Philippines, aiming to improve court effectiveness and support the Rule of Law. Its purpose is to decrease business costs and increase investor confidence by ensuring more efficient and predictable adjudication of cases, especially those concerning corruption, commercial disputes, and intellectual property rights. A significant portion of the grant will address reducing docket congestion and court delays. Furthermore, it seeks to strengthen contract enforcement, bolster intellectual property rights enforcement, and foster integrity within the justice system, ultimately contributing to sustained and inclusive economic growth in the Philippines.
Opportunity ID: 179594
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-492-12-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Judicial Strengthening to Improve Court Effectiveness (JUSTICE) Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.004 — Non-Governmental Organization Strengthening (NGO) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 25, 2012 This opportunity will close on July 25, 2012 at 2:00pm Manila local time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2012 This opportunity will close on July 30, 2012 at 2:00pm Manila local time. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 24, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Philippines USAID-Manila |
| Description: | The Judicial Strengthening to Improve Court Effectiveness (JUSTICE) Project will incorporate and work toward several Rule of Law objectives that have been agreed by the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the United States Government (USG) in the Joint Action Plan of the Partnership for Growth (PFG). The project will contribute to the goal of the PFG to shift the Philippines from a low growth path to a higher, sustained and more inclusive growth on par with other high-performing emerging economies. The project will help decrease the cost of doing business and increase investor confidence in the Philippines through the more efficient and predictable adjudication of court cases, particularly those involving corruption, commercial disputes, intellectual property rights violations and contract enforcement. A large portion of project resources will address the need to improve judicial efficiency, particularly: (a) reducing docket congestion, and (b) reducing court delays. USAID has supported programs that have worked successfully toward this end with pilot Philippine courts over the past several years. Through this project, USAID seeks to support greatly expanded coverage of such tested judicial efficiency improvements. In addition, USAID seeks to support related components that address the Rule of Law objectives of (c) strengthening Contract Enforcement, (d) strengthening the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights, and (e) supporting integrity and confidence-building measures for the justice system. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ma. Belinda Y. de la Torre
Senior Acquisition & Assistance Specialist Telephone:(63)(2) 552-9927 Email:manilajustice@usaid.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this modification is to change the Synopsis’ closing date from July 25 to July 30, 2012. Closing time remains at 2pm, Manila local time. | Jul 17, 2012 | |
| The JUSTICE RFA is being updated to reflect the following:
1) The responses to all questions received are now available on this site as an attachment to this RFA. These responses will also be posted on the USAID/Philippines website (http://philippines.usaid.gov/). 2) The RFA’s revised closing date is Monday, July 30, 2012 at 2pm, Manila local time. Thank you for your interest. |
Jul 17, 2012 | |
| Jul 16, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-492-12-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Judicial Strengthening to Improve Court Effectiveness (JUSTICE) Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.004 — Non-Governmental Organization Strengthening (NGO) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 25, 2012 This opportunity will close on July 25, 2012 at 2:00pm Manila local time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2012 This opportunity will close on July 30, 2012 at 2:00pm Manila local time. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 24, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Philippines USAID-Manila |
| Description: | The Judicial Strengthening to Improve Court Effectiveness (JUSTICE) Project will incorporate and work toward several Rule of Law objectives that have been agreed by the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the United States Government (USG) in the Joint Action Plan of the Partnership for Growth (PFG). The project will contribute to the goal of the PFG to shift the Philippines from a low growth path to a higher, sustained and more inclusive growth on par with other high-performing emerging economies. The project will help decrease the cost of doing business and increase investor confidence in the Philippines through the more efficient and predictable adjudication of court cases, particularly those involving corruption, commercial disputes, intellectual property rights violations and contract enforcement. A large portion of project resources will address the need to improve judicial efficiency, particularly: (a) reducing docket congestion, and (b) reducing court delays. USAID has supported programs that have worked successfully toward this end with pilot Philippine courts over the past several years. Through this project, USAID seeks to support greatly expanded coverage of such tested judicial efficiency improvements. In addition, USAID seeks to support related components that address the Rule of Law objectives of (c) strengthening Contract Enforcement, (d) strengthening the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights, and (e) supporting integrity and confidence-building measures for the justice system. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ma. Belinda Y. de la Torre
Senior Acquisition & Assistance Specialist Telephone:(63)(2) 552-9927 Email:manilajustice@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-492-12-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Judicial Strengthening to Improve Court Effectiveness (JUSTICE) Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.004 — Non-Governmental Organization Strengthening (NGO) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 25, 2012 This opportunity will close on July 25, 2012 at 2:00pm Manila local time. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 24, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Philippines USAID-Manila |
| Description: | The Judicial Strengthening to Improve Court Effectiveness (JUSTICE) Project will incorporate and work toward several Rule of Law objectives that have been agreed by the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the United States Government (USG) in the Joint Action Plan of the Partnership for Growth (PFG). The project will contribute to the goal of the PFG to shift the Philippines from a low growth path to a higher, sustained and more inclusive growth on par with other high-performing emerging economies. The project will help decrease the cost of doing business and increase investor confidence in the Philippines through the more efficient and predictable adjudication of court cases, particularly those involving corruption, commercial disputes, intellectual property rights violations and contract enforcement. A large portion of project resources will address the need to improve judicial efficiency, particularly: (a) reducing docket congestion, and (b) reducing court delays. USAID has supported programs that have worked successfully toward this end with pilot Philippine courts over the past several years. Through this project, USAID seeks to support greatly expanded coverage of such tested judicial efficiency improvements. In addition, USAID seeks to support related components that address the Rule of Law objectives of (c) strengthening Contract Enforcement, (d) strengthening the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights, and (e) supporting integrity and confidence-building measures for the justice system. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ma. Belinda Y. de la Torre
Senior Acquisition & Assistance Specialist Telephone:(63)(2) 552-9927 Email:mdela@usaid.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-492-12-000003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Judicial Strengthening to Improve Court Effectiveness (JUSTICE) Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 98.004 — Non-Governmental Organization Strengthening (NGO) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 25, 2012 This opportunity will close on July 25, 2012 at 2:00pm Manila local time. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 24, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Philippines USAID-Manila |
| Description: | The Judicial Strengthening to Improve Court Effectiveness (JUSTICE) Project will incorporate and work toward several Rule of Law objectives that have been agreed by the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the United States Government (USG) in the Joint Action Plan of the Partnership for Growth (PFG). The project will contribute to the goal of the PFG to shift the Philippines from a low growth path to a higher, sustained and more inclusive growth on par with other high-performing emerging economies. The project will help decrease the cost of doing business and increase investor confidence in the Philippines through the more efficient and predictable adjudication of court cases, particularly those involving corruption, commercial disputes, intellectual property rights violations and contract enforcement. A large portion of project resources will address the need to improve judicial efficiency, particularly: (a) reducing docket congestion, and (b) reducing court delays. USAID has supported programs that have worked successfully toward this end with pilot Philippine courts over the past several years. Through this project, USAID seeks to support greatly expanded coverage of such tested judicial efficiency improvements. In addition, USAID seeks to support related components that address the Rule of Law objectives of (c) strengthening Contract Enforcement, (d) strengthening the enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights, and (e) supporting integrity and confidence-building measures for the justice system. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ma. Belinda Y. de la Torre
Senior Acquisition & Assistance Specialist Telephone:(63)(2) 552-9927 Email:mdela@usaid.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 179594 Full Announcement-1 -> justice rfa-492-12-000003.pdf
Folder 179594 Other Supporting Documents-Responses to questions received and three (3) requested reports. 1 -> aba roli fy 2011 report final.pdf
Folder 179594 Other Supporting Documents-Responses to questions received and three (3) requested reports. 1 -> justice rfa qs and as.pdf
Folder 179594 Other Supporting Documents-Responses to questions received and three (3) requested reports. 1 -> ladr finalreport 12 22 0711.pdf
Folder 179594 Other Supporting Documents-Responses to questions received and three (3) requested reports. 1 -> ladr rajca final report march 31 2008_2.pdf
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