Current Grantees and Partners

The following organizations are currently being supported through the TAP Grant Program or the Strengthening Institutions program:

Grant Program: TAP PETS Window

ABANTU for Development

ABANTU is an organization with the purpose of enhancing the capacity of African people, in particular women, to participate in development and in the political and economic structures of their country. The goal of ABANTU is to eradicate cultural, legal, and political obstacles that hinder women...

African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN)

The African Network for the Prevention and Protection against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) Uganda Chapter is a national membership non-governmental organization in Uganda. ANPPCAN Uganda Chapter’s mission is the prevention of and protection against child abuse and neglect through...

Bandung Institute of Governance Studies (BIGS)

The Bandung Institute of Governance Studies (BIGS) was founded in 1999 with the mission of building and strengthening civil society and developing good, clean, and efficient government institutions. Some of the activities BIGS specializes in include conducting applied research regarding...

Coalition for Health Promotion and Social Development (HEPS)

The Coalition for Health Promotion and Social Development (HEPS-Uganda) is a health rights organization that advocates for more access to affordable essential medicines for the poor and vulnerable people in Uganda. This is done through increased public and community participation at different...

Community Based Monitoring Project (CBMP)

The Community Based Monitoring Project is a project supported by Plan Malawi, Actionaid and the Council for Non Governmental Organizations (CONGOMA) in Malawi. The aim of the project is to provide a platform through which communities can participate in service delivery assessment and in...

Concern for Environmental Development and Research (CEDAR)

Concern for Environmental Development And Research (CEDAR) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit, nongovernmental development organization formed in 1989 in Bangladesh. It has three core objectives- freedom from poverty, freedom from ignorance and freedom from oppression. The organization...

Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS International)

The Consumer Unity and Trust Society was founded in 1983 as a non-governmental organization. The mission statement of CUTS is to enable people, particularly the poor and the marginalized, to achieve their rights to basic needs and sustainable development, through a strong consumer movement.

Health Oriented Preventive Education (HOPE)

HOPE was established in 1997 as a non-governmental organization working in health and education. The mission of HOPE is to develop a society in which individuals, women, and children are aware of their basic rights and are provided equal opportunities to access health and education. HOPE has...

IBIS

IBIS is an independent Danish development organization with the mission to secure equal access to education, influence and resources for the poor and marginalized in Africa and Latin America. IBIS seeks to influence the political agenda through information and advocacy and create a greater...

IDPMS

IDPMS was established in the year 1988 with the objective of providing instruction and promoting diffusion of knowledge with regard to the development sector; and working for the improvement of the socio-economic situation of the poor and disadvantaged people in India. IDPMS stands for Social...

Independent Advocacy Project (IAP)

The Independent Advocacy Project is a non-partisan research and advocacy not-for-profit non-governmental organization formed in 2004. The organization promotes open and transparent governments – at the federal, state and local government levels – where individuals and groups have the...

Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR)

The Institute of Policy Analysis and Research (IPAR) is a non-profit private company, established in 1994 in Kenya. IPAR's mission is to strengthen the national capacity to develop, implement, and evaluate public policy.

Institute of Social and Policy Sciences (I-SAPS)

The Institute of Social and Policy Sciences (I-SAPS) is a not-for-profit organization with the mission of catalyzing knowledge-based social change in Pakistan driven by the principles of equity and social justice. I-SAPS undertakes multi-disciplinary research, develops human resources, and...

PATTIRO

PATTIRO is a non-governmental organization founded in 1999 that is dedicated to promoting and creating good governance, particularly at a local level. Particularly, PATTIRO focuses on public service improvement, planning and budgeting system development, and stakeholder capacity building and...

Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI)

The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) was conceptualized as a response to growing concern over the emerging public health challenges in India. It recognizes the fact that meeting the shortfall of health professionals is imperative for a sustained and holistic response to the public health...

Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM)

The Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM) is a Program of the Centre for Social Accountability (CSA) and has been engaged in social accountability monitoring since 1999. The Program aims to improve public service delivery and the progressive realization of constitutional rights to...

The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD Ghana)

The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit and public policy oriented organization based in Accra, Ghana. It is dedicated to the promotion of society and government based on the rule of law and integrity in public administration. The Center...

Transparency International Cameroon (TI)

Transparency International Cameroon (TI Cameroon) is the National Chapter of Transparency International (TI) in Cameroon. Transparency International is a global coalition leading the fight against corruption worldwide. Created in 2000, TI-Cameroon is a non-governmental organization.

Uganda National Health Users/Consumers Organization (UNHCO)

UNHCO is a non Governmental Organization formed in 1999 whose goal is to improve the quality of life of all people in Uganda through a rights-based approach. UNHCO empowers health consumers and users to voice their concerns and participate in creating a sustainable health care delivery system....

Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC)

The Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) is a non political, non partisan and not-for-profit national education body established in May 2001 to coordinate the national efforts of education based non-state actors and education trade unions working in partnership with the Zambian Government...

Grant Program: Strengthening Institutions Program

Advanced Social Technologies (AST)

Advanced Social Technologies (AST), an independent center for applied social research and implementation of development interventions , was established in 2003 with a mission to contribute to Armenia’s development and democratization by means of accumulating reliable data on key social...

Center for Economics and Development Studies (CEDS) Faculty of Economics, Padjadjaran University

The Center for Economics and Development Studies, Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics, Padjadjaran University, was formed with the intention of becoming the leading research institution in the area of economics and development studies in Indonesia and establishing international...

Center for the Implementation of Public Policies Promoting Equity and Growth (CIPPEC)

The Center for the Implementation of Public Policies Promoting Equity and Growth (CIPPEC) is a private, non-profit organization that strives to create a more just, democratic, and efficient State in Argentina to improve the quality of life for all Argentine citizens. CIPPEC was established in...

Center for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA)

The Center for the Study of the Economies of Africa (CSEA) is a non-profit policy research organization focused on improving the efficiency of public sector spending in Africa and enhancing Africa’s preparedness to contribute to international economic policy debates. Currently, its two...

Centre for Budget and Policy Studies

The Centre for Budget and Policy Studies (CBPS) is an independent, non partisan, not for profits society based in Bangalore. The mission of the Society is to contribute through research to understanding and implementing a process of sustainable and equitable development in India, with a focus on...

Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF)

The Economic and Social Research Foundation was established in 1994 as an independent, not-for-profit institution for research and policy analysis. The formation of ESRF was based on the assumption that there was need and demand for an improved understanding of policy options and development...

Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC)

The EPRC was established in 1993 in a period of far-reaching donor-supported economic reforms in Uganda. It was designed to fill fundamental voids in economics research, policy analysis, and capacity building for effective in-country contributions to Uganda’s policy processes. In this...

Fundación para el Desarrollo de Guatemala (FUNDESA)

Graduate School of Public Administration and Public Policy (EGAP, Tecnológico de Monterrey University)

The Graduate School of Public Administration and Public Policy (EGAP) at ITESM was designed to help transform Mexico into a more prosperous and inclusive nation by contributing to the professionalization of public administration and promoting the analysis and presentation of public policies for...

Institute for Economic Affairs

The Institute of Economic Affairs is a civic forum that seeks to promote pluralism of ideas through open, active and informed debate on public policy issues. The IEA is independent of political parties, pressure groups, lobbies and any other partisan interests. IEA is liberal and non-partisan in...

Integrated Social Development Centre

Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) is a Ghanaian Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) founded in 1987. It is made up of 3 national affiliate bodies and two international joint venture operations in the West Africa sub-region. ISODEC describes its mission as promoting social justice and...

Policy Research and Development (PRAD)

Policy Research and Development Nepal (PRAD Nepal), established in 2004, is an independent interdisciplinary policy research institution committed to conduct policy research on a variety of issues relating to the socio-economic development of South Asian region in general and Nepal in particular...

Research Center at the University of the Pacific

The Research Center of the University of the Pacific (CIUP) in Peru was established in 1972 as an interdepartmental research center. The daily activities of CIUP researchers include teaching university students, research, and extending the frontiers of knowledge training of new generations...

Unnayan Shamannay (US)

Unnayan Shamannay (US) is a Bangladeshi non-profit and non-governmental research organization, established in 1994. In addition to research US engages in policy advocacy, capacity building and networking. Key areas of research include Public Expenditure Analysis, International Trade, Public...