USAID Laos Trade Integration and Competitiveness Activity
ID: 72043924RFI00001Type: Special Notice
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/071b4cd339544dc3a4c3cfc381d962e1/view
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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking feedback on its draft Concept Note for the Laos Trade Integration and Competitiveness Activity, as outlined in Request for Information (RFI) number 72043924RFI00001. This initiative aims to foster inclusive economic growth in Laos over a five-year period by addressing challenges faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), enhancing business-enabling policies, and improving access to finance and private sector engagement. The RFI invites interested organizations to provide insights on strategies for promoting regional trade collaboration and identifying growth sectors, with responses due by September 27, 2024, at 4:00 PM Bangkok local time. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Suthicha Chussananalin at schussananalin@usaid.gov or Tatiana Ronning at tronning@usaid.gov.

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    Suthicha Chussananalin
    (662) 257-3000
    schussananalin@usaid.gov
    Tatiana Ronning
    tronning@usaid.gov
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    Request for Information_USAID Laos Trade Integration and Competitiveness Activity (signed).pdf
    The USAID Laos Trade Integration and Competitiveness Activity, articulated in RFI no. 72043924RFI00001, seeks feedback from potential applicants regarding its draft Concept Note. The initiative is intended to span five years and aims to foster inclusive economic growth by addressing challenges faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Laos. Despite substantial economic growth, significant portions of the population remain in poverty, emphasizing the need for equitable opportunities. Key focus areas include enhancing business-enabling policies, facilitating access to finance for MSMEs, and improving private sector engagement in policy dialogue. Outcomes are geared towards creating a sustainable trade environment, increasing sustainable employment, and advancing regional integration with ASEAN. The RFI includes specific questions aimed at understanding strategies to promote regional trade collaboration, identify growth potential sectors for job creation, and assess the constraints faced by the Lao government. Responses should be submitted by September 27, 2024. This initiative reflects USAID's commitment to align its efforts with the Lao government's strategies while fostering a more diversified, resilient economy.
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