Request for Information (RFI)- Strengthening sub national governance in Nigeria
ID: 72062024RFI00005Type: Sources Sought
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/NIGERIAABUJA, NGA

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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking information from local organizations in Nigeria to enhance subnational governance, with a particular focus on Public Financial Management (PFM). The objective of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather insights on the capabilities and experiences of Nigerian organizations that can contribute to governance reforms and effectively manage USG funds to improve service delivery for citizens. This initiative aligns with USAID's 2020-2025 Country Development Cooperation Strategy, emphasizing accountable governance and local ownership in reform efforts. Interested organizations are encouraged to respond by October 31, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Maria Hassan at mahassan@usaid.gov or Abdullahi Sadiq at asadiq@usaid.gov.

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    Maria Hassan
    mahassan@usaid.gov
    Abdullahi Sadiq
    23494619300
    asadiq@usaid.gov
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    Amendment 01- RFI- SUB NATIONAL GOVERNANCE- 72062024RFI00005_Rvsd.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking information regarding local organizations in Nigeria to enhance subnational governance, specifically focusing on Public Financial Management (PFM). This Request for Information (RFI) invites responses from organizations that can contribute to governance reforms and effectively manage USG funds aimed at better service delivery. Key areas of interest include strengthening institutional frameworks, enhancing budget transparency and compliance, and fostering citizen engagement in governance. USAID's strategy aligns with its 2020-2025 Country Development Cooperation Strategy, with a specific focus on accountable governance and reducing extreme poverty. The RFI emphasizes the importance of local ownership in reform efforts and a commitment to establishing inclusive, participatory governance systems. Moreover, it highlights USAID's dedication to localization, emphasizing trust and collaboration with local entities. Respondents are encouraged to outline their capabilities in various PFM tasks and describe their organizational structure without submitting technical proposals at this stage. The RFI underscores that USAID is not obligated to award contracts based on the responses received, signifying that the inquiry serves as market research and planning across Nigeria's governance landscape.
    RFI- SUB NATIONAL GOVERNANCE- 72062024RFI00005.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights from local Nigerian organizations on their capabilities to enhance subnational governance, particularly in Public Financial Management (PFM). Due to challenges such as governance capacity constraints, low revenue mobilization, and limited commitment from government executives, effective PFM systems at state levels are underdeveloped. The RFI aims to inform USAID/Nigeria’s strategy for local partnerships, supporting governance reforms essential for service delivery, particularly in sectors like health, education, and sanitation. Key tasks include strengthening institutional frameworks, enhancing citizen participation, and compliance with governance protocols. USAID promotes localization, emphasizing local actors’ leadership in driving development efforts. Responses will remain confidential and are purely for market research, with no obligation for subsequent contracts. Interested entities are encouraged to submit concise responses by October 19, 2024.
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