Call for EOIs in a Partial Credit Guarantee for financial institutions to mobilize financing to agricultural enterprises in Liberia
ID: DFC-03-08-2024-LIBERIAType: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/LIBERIAMONROVIA, LBR

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2c89af4748494b3eacf7bf555596bc90/view
Timeline
    Description

    Special Notice AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from private financial institutions for a partial credit guarantee to mobilize lending to agricultural micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Liberia. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), in partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is looking to sign a partial credit guarantee agreement with one or more successful parties, subject to due diligence and the availability of funds. This opportunity aims to provide financial support to agricultural enterprises in Liberia, helping them access the necessary funding for their operations. The place of performance for this procurement is Monrovia, Liberia.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Heather Bateman
    hbateman@dfc.gov
    Brennan Shearer
    bshearer@usaid.gov
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