Join us for an information session to learn more about responding to technical assistance requests through the Santiago Network.

This session will provide an overview of how Members and other interested organizations, bodies, networks and experts (OBNEs) can respond to technical assistance requests under the Santiago Network, with a focus on the call for proposals process, related procedural requirements, standard templates and expectations for submissions. 

Information session on responding to technical assistance requests

🗓️ Date: 11 December 2025
🕒 Time: 8:00–9:00 a.m. (CET)
⏱️ Duration: 60 minutes
📍 Location: Virtual session on Zoom
🌐 Language: English
👥 Audience: Members and interested OBNEs

Session presentation and recording:

• Presentation
• Recording

Objectives

The main objectives of the session include:

• Provide an overview of the modalities for Members and interested OBNEs to respond to technical assistance requests, with a focus on the call for proposals modality.
• Clarify procedural steps, including requirements related to submissions, eligibility, and proposal evaluation.
• Provide an opportunity for participants to seek clarification on procedural aspects.

Agenda

1. Welcome remarks: A brief introduction to the meeting by the Santiago Network Secretariat
2. Overview of the call for proposals process:
   1. Modalities within the technical assistance workflow, including approaches to financing and co-financing
   2. Steps for responding to technical assistance requests, particularly through call for proposals, eligibility and membership requirements, and templates
   3. Evaluation, selection method and criteria
   4. Conflict of interest stipulations
3. Questions and discussion: Clarifications on procedural requirements and engagement modalities
4. Closing: Key takeaways and next steps 

Concept note