RFPs: Research on Administrative Reforms and Women’s Political Participation (Vietnam)

Deadline: 29-Sep-2025

The United Nations Development Programme Vietnam is requesting proposals from qualified research firms or organizations to conduct a study of how recent administrative reforms are affecting women’s political participation in elected bodies.

These reforms include a reduction in provinces and cities, the removal of district government level, and reorganizing local government structure. These changes have shifted responsibilities among ministries and mass organizations and are expected to influence how gender equality functions operate, how women’s representation is promoted, and how grassroots political engagement is supported.

The tender offers an opportunity for a national-level organization to design and carry out comprehensive research. Applicants will assess trends in women’s leadership before and after reform implementation, including retirement and staff restructuring. They will evaluate how merging institutions have affected planning, oversight, policy advice, and monitoring of gender equality commitments. There is specific interest in identifying barriers women face in holding political leadership positions and in proposing actionable recommendations to ensure equitable political participation, especially ahead of upcoming elections.

Proposals must be submitted by a deadline in late September 2025 through UNDP’s supplier portal. Registered and new suppliers must ensure they have completed the necessary profile registration and follow the procedures laid out in the tender documents. Offers submitted after the deadline or outside the portal will not be considered, so careful attention to administrative instructions is critical.

This research opportunity stands to influence public policy in Vietnam during a time of significant institutional transformation. For the successful applicant, it means not only contributing to academic or advocacy knowledge but potentially helping shape how gender equality, women’s representation, and governance evolve at local and national levels.

For more information, visit UNDP.