Basic Education Activity in Tajikistan
ID: 72011924RFI00001Type: Sources Sought
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/CENTRAL ASIA/KAZAKHSTANALMATY, KAZ

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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input from interested organizations regarding a proposed Basic Education Activity in Tajikistan. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on the educational landscape, existing gaps, and potential support mechanisms to inform the design of a new initiative that will build upon previous USAID-funded projects in the region. Key areas for feedback include identifying educational deficiencies, after-school programs, bullying prevention, emotional intelligence enhancement, psychosocial support integration, STEM education promotion, and private sector partnerships. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by October 07, 2024, with a limit of 10 pages, and should direct inquiries to Dauren Akhmetov at dakhmetov@usaid.gov.

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    Dauren Akhmetov
    772725076126294
    dakhmetov@usaid.gov
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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is requesting information from interested organizations regarding a proposed Basic Education Activity in Tajikistan. Issued on September 18, 2024, this Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather input on the educational landscape and gaps within the Tajik education system, as well as potential support mechanisms. Responses will inform the design process of an activity succeeding previous USAID-funded projects that have bolstered primary education in Tajikistan. Key topics for feedback include identifying existing educational gaps, after-school activities, addressing bullying, enhancing emotional intelligence, integrating psychosocial support, promoting STEM education, and exploring private sector partnerships. Interested parties are invited to submit their feedback by October 07, 2024, with responses limited to 10 pages. This RFI serves as a preliminary step and is not a solicitation for funding, but rather aims to refine the subsequent formal funding opportunities. USAID will not provide feedback on submissions, and the information collected may inform program planning without attribution.
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