The European Union has announced three significant calls for proposals under its External Actions program, aiming to promote sustainable development, economic growth, and health and safety standards in partner countries. These initiatives focus on Viet Nam, Tanzania, and China, aligning with the EU’s commitment to fostering global partnerships and supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

1. Promoting Inclusive Circular Economy in Viet Nam

Overview:

This initiative seeks to support Viet Nam in transitioning towards a circular economy, promoting sustainable production and consumption patterns. The project will enhance waste management systems, promote eco-design, and encourage resource efficiency in key economic sectors.

Key Objectives:

• Promote inclusive and green business models, integrating circular economy principles.
• Strengthen waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and sustainable consumption practices.
• Encourage public-private partnerships for circular economy innovation.
• Promote social inclusion, ensuring vulnerable groups benefit from circular economy opportunities.

Eligible Activities:

• Capacity building for SMEs and entrepreneurs in sustainable practices.
• Awareness campaigns on waste reduction and eco-design.
• Developing circular economy value chains and markets.
• Policy dialogue and support for national circular economy strategies.

Funding:

• Total Budget: 4,000,000 EUR
• Grant Type: Action Grants
• Deadline: 2025-04-15

2. Capacity Building for Capital Markets Development in Tanzania

Overview:

This call aims to strengthen Tanzania’s capital markets, promoting financial inclusion, private sector growth, and economic resilience. The project will focus on institutional capacity building, market infrastructure development, and investor protection.

Key Objectives:

• Enhance the regulatory framework for capital markets.
• Develop market infrastructure, including digital platforms for trading.
• Promote financial literacy and investor education.
• Strengthen the capacities of capital market institutions and stakeholders.

Eligible Activities:

• Training and workshops for regulators and market participants.
• Developing digital platforms for capital market operations.
• Awareness campaigns for potential investors.
• Enhancing cross-border investment opportunities.

Funding:

• Total Budget: 3,500,000 EUR
• Grant Type: Action Grants
• Deadline: 2025-04-10

3. EU Support for Health and Safety Analysis in China

Overview:

This initiative supports health and safety analysis in China, promoting evidence-based policymaking and enhanced health standards. It aims to strengthen research, monitoring systems, and capacity-building initiatives for health and safety governance.

Key Objectives:

• Enhance health and safety monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Promote evidence-based policy formulation and implementation.
• Foster knowledge exchange between the EU and China on health and safety standards.
• Support public health awareness campaigns.

Eligible Activities:

• Health and safety risk assessments.
• Data collection and analysis for evidence-based policies.
• Capacity-building workshops and training sessions.
• Collaborative research projects between EU and Chinese institutions.

Funding:

• Total Budget: 2,500,000 EUR
• Grant Type: Action Grants
• Deadline: 2025-04-08​

Common Eligibility Criteria:

For all three calls, eligible applicants include:

1. Non-profit organizations, including NGOs.
2. Public sector bodies, including national and local authorities.
3. International organizations and academic institutions.
4. Private sector entities, particularly SMEs, promoting innovation and sustainability.

Expected Impact:

The successful implementation of these projects is expected to deliver:

1. Economic transformation: Promoting sustainable business models in Viet Nam and strengthening capital markets in Tanzania.
2. Social inclusion: Ensuring marginalized communities benefit from green growth and financial literacy initiatives.
3. Improved health standards: Supporting China in advancing evidence-based health and safety governance.

📩 Application Process:

• Applications must be submitted through the EU Funding & Tenders Portal.
• Submission Deadline: Varies by call (April 2025).
• Required documents include:
  • Annex A1: Concept Note
  • Annex A2: Full Application Form
  • Annex B: Budget
  • Annex C: Logical Framework
  • Annex H: Declaration of Honour
  • Annex J: Tax Information

For more details and to apply, please visit: EU External Actions Portal.

These three calls highlight the EU’s commitment to promoting sustainable development, economic resilience, and health governance worldwide, building stronger partnerships and ensuring inclusive growth.