LIRNEasia is inviting Proposals from qualified firms and organizations to create two counter measures – the creation of a video and creation of an online game. Details are provided in the full RFP.
Proposals must be received by LIRNEasia by 1600 IST on 26th July 2024.
Link to the RFP
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