Roma Civil Monitoring - Involvement of Roma and pro- Roma civil society in policy monitoring and review 2026-2030 (internal reference JUST/2025/PR/CNDI/EQUA/0023)
The European Commission seeks to select a contractor or consortium to carry out the next phase of the Roma Civil Monitoring initiative, covering the period 2026‑2030. The project is aimed at enhancing the involvement of Roma and pro‑Roma civil society organisations in the monitoring, evaluation and review of national strategic frameworks for Roma equality, inclusion, and participation across 26 Member States, with Malta excluded. By building on the experiences of the first two phases (2017‑2020 and 2021‑2025), the procurement will sustain and deepen the capacity of Roma civil society to shape the implementation of EU and national policies under the Roma Strategic Framework 2020‑2030.
The awarded contractor will apply a bottom‑up methodology that reflects local knowledge and guarantees meaningful participation of Roma communities. Its responsibilities include facilitating constructive dialogue and equal partnership among Roma CSOs, National Roma Contact Points, equality bodies, and other stakeholders; supporting the production and dissemination of national civil‑society reports that assess the implementation of national strategies, analyse the impact of mainstream policy measures on Roma communities, and provide actionable recommendations; and strengthening the overall partnership network that underpins the national platform processes. The intended outcomes are a more empowered, knowledgeable, and active Roma civil society that contributes to policy design and evidence‑based decision making, along with strengthened dialogue between Roma CSOs and public authorities.
The contractor must employ a bottom‑up, participatory approach, deliver national civil‑society reports in each participating Member State, and ensure durable partnership and dialogue mechanisms between Roma CSOs, NRCPs, equality bodies and other stakeholders.
