Request For Information (RFI) Number: 72066824RFI00002 USAID South Sudan Peace Building and Independent Media (PBIM) Activity
ID: 72066824RFI00002Type: Special Notice
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/SOUTH SUDANJUBA, SDN

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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the South Sudan Peace Building and Independent Media (PBIM) Activity. The primary objective of this initiative is to gather insights from public and private entities to inform the design and planning of activities aimed at addressing ongoing conflict and promoting reconciliation in South Sudan. This initiative is crucial for enhancing community resilience, empowering local actors, and improving access to independent media, which are essential for fostering dialogue and peaceful coexistence in a challenging environment. Interested parties are invited to submit their feedback electronically by October 25, 2024, with an anticipated budget of $5-7 million annually over five years. For further inquiries, respondents may contact Warran A. Bully at wabully@usaid.gov or Ananciata Muyama at amuyama@usaid.gov.

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    Warran A. Bully
    211912154019
    wabully@usaid.gov
    Ananciata Muyama
    +211912164792
    amuyama@usaid.gov
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    USAID issued a Request for Information (RFI) dated September 23, 2024, concerning the South Sudan Peace Building and Independent Media Activity (PBIM). The RFI aims to gather insights from public and private entities to inform the design and planning of this initiative, which addresses ongoing conflict and promotes reconciliation in South Sudan. The anticipated budget for the activity is $5-7 million annually over five years. The PBIM activity is expected to enhance community resilience, empower local actors, and improve access to independent media, essential for fostering dialogue and peaceful coexistence. USAID intends to gather feedback on various aspects, including geographic focus, activity types, targeting vulnerable groups, and measurable outcomes essential for peacebuilding efforts. Responses are requested by October 25, 2024, and should be submitted electronically. The RFI emphasizes that it is not a solicitation nor does it entail any commitment to funding or proposals. Instead, it serves as a market research tool to refine USAID's future strategies for conflict mitigation and media support in South Sudan. This RFI highlights the importance of constructive feedback from organizations with expertise in peacebuilding and independent media to help shape meaningful interventions in a challenging context.
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