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Nicaragua call for bids to support COVID-19 response
By Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
The British Embassy is committed to working in Nicaragua with interested government agencies, civil society organisations, research-based institutions and multilateral partners to support a global effort. The embassy is particularly interested in short-term projects and one-off activities that aim to deliver concrete and measurable outcomes in the following areas:-Preventing the spread and mitigating the impacts of COVID-19.
-Supporting the socio-economic development of groups most affected by the pandemic, such as women, children, migrants and people with disabilities.
-Tackling misinformation around COVID-19.
-Contributing to the global health response, including supporting science-based innovation and the search for new treatments.
Projects are expected to have a duration of no more than 8 months and to be completed before the end of March 2021, with no expectation of continued funding beyond this period. Activities are one-off interventions that take place at a specific time before the end of March 2021. The maximum funding for projects and activities is US$20,000.
Bids will be assessed against the following criteria:
-Alignment with the above mentioned priorities.
-Outcomes are achievable within the funding period.
-Project design includes clear monitoring and evaluation procedures, as well as risk and financial accountability procedures.
-Evidence of sustainability - demonstrating that project benefits continue after the funding ends.
-The organisation’s safeguarding policies ensure protection of beneficiaries.
-Feasibility of project delivery under current circumstances.
-Administration costs for delivering a project should not exceed 10% of the total project budget.
-Overall value for money.
Guy José Bendaña-Guerrero & Asociados
GUY JOSE BENDAÑA GUERRERO & ASOCIADOS has a long and prosperous tradition in the field of intellectual property (IP) in Nicaragua, with roots that go back to more than 100 years, resulting on long-term relationships with renowned clients and attorneys worldwide.
The firm has its origins in the law firm Henry Caldera & Henry Caldera-Pallais, founded in 1907 by Mr. Henry Caldera. That same year of 1907, through the efforts of Mr. Caldera, Nicaragua had its first Trademark Law. In the late 1930’s, Mr. Caldera’s oldest son, Dr. Henry Caldera-Pallais, after studying law in Nicaragua, attended the University of Michigan, where he graduated as a Registered U.S. Patent Attorney. Dr. Caldera-Pallais in 1964 was a founding member of the Interamerican Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI), the first regional intellectual property organization in the Americas. The firm continued to grow during the administration of Dr. Franklin Caldera, son of Dr. Caldera-Pallais, who obtained his doctoral degree in law from the Universidad Centroamericana in 1973.
Since 1985 the current partners, Dr. Guy José Bendaña Guerrero and Mrs. Blanca Aragón de Bendaña, took over the management of the firm. Dr. Bendaña Guerrero, Director of the firm, has distinguished himself as one of the most respected authorities in Central America in the field of intellectual property and law in general, being the author of several books such as “Course of Industrial Property Law”, “Study of the new Laws of Industrial Property” and “New Study of Contracts “, among others. Mrs. Aragón de Bendaña has served as the firm’s general manager and, thanks to her excellent management, the firm has been in constant growth, with a highly qualified staff committed to excellence. Since 1996, partner Julián José Bendaña Aragón joined the firm, and has been standing out as one of the most recognized attorneys in the field of intellectual property.
We have adapted to the constant change of the business world, supporting our clients in finding the most appropriate legal solutions for each moment. The firm distinguishes itself by understanding the needs of its clients, offering personalized service and adding value to its activities.
Nowadays we continue to be the leading firm in Nicaragua in the area of intellectual property, and at the same time, we have been consolidating other areas of service within the civil, commercial and labor fields, as well as litigation and consulting in general. The firm is well positioned to guarantee a pragmatic service that meets the requirements of the most demanding clients.
