France – Other community, social and personal services – 2024/AO/94 - Call for tenders for the provision of consultancy services to conduct a study on the inclusion of Roma in the Green Transition and Green Agenda in the Western Balkans and Türkiye

The Council of Europe is implementing the Roma Integration III Joint Programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe, aiming to strengthen the capacity of governments in the Western Balkans and Türkiye to effectively address the multifaceted challenges faced by the Roma communities through the implementation of comprehensive public policies in areas such as housing, employment, civil registration, green and digital transition. Roma Integration III is implemented in seven Beneficiaries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Türkiye, with the duration of 3 years (1 May 2023- 30 April 2026) and is co-financed by the European Union and Council of Europe and implemented by the Roma and Travellers Division and the Directorate of Programme Co-ordination of the Council of Europe. The Council of Europe is looking for a maximum of 2 Providers per lot in order to support the implementation of the project with a particular expertise on green transition and Green Agenda, to conduct a study on the inclusion of Roma in the green transition and Green Agenda in the Western Balkans and Türkiye. The study will research the potential of Roma communities in the green economy, will assess the effectiveness of green policies, identify employment opportunities, and analyse barriers faced by Roma in accessing green technologies. It will also explore environmental justice issues and the role of Roma in the green transition. The provider will deliver a draft report with findings and policy recommendations to enhance Roma inclusion in green initiatives, including pilot programme proposals for each Beneficiary. The final report will include inputs of stakeholders.