USAID Promoting Access to Quality, Low-Fee Non-State Education Finance
ID: 72066024RFI00008Type: Presolicitation
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGOKINSHASA, COD

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Educational ServicesT (611)

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EDUCATION, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT, & SOCIAL SVCS R&D SVCS; TRAINING & LABOR R&D; APPLIED RESEARCH (AF22)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/288859beff0d4259b7a99f922fd2c122/view
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    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking industry feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at enhancing access to quality, low-fee non-state education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The initiative focuses on engaging the private sector, improving household financing options, and empowering families economically, with the goal of addressing barriers to education access, retention, and quality. Interested stakeholders, including private organizations, NGOs, and academic institutions, are invited to submit their responses by October 24, 2024, to inform future programming, with all submissions held in confidence. For further inquiries, respondents may contact Myra Kadima at mkadima@usaid.gov or by phone at +243823875796.

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    Myra Kadima
    243823875796
    mkadima@usaid.gov
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    RFI 72066024RFI00008_EduFinance_signed.pdf
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at developing an initiative to enhance access to quality, low-fee non-state education in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This effort focuses on engaging the private sector, improving household financing options, and empowering families economically. USAID/DRC invites comprehensive responses from various stakeholders, including private organizations, NGOs, and academic institutions, addressing key barriers to education access, retention, and quality in the DRC. The RFI contains two main sections: questions for feedback and an expression of interest form. Respondents are encouraged to provide concise answers to specific questions regarding the context of low-fee private education, effective strategies, and opportunities for collaboration. The goal is to develop a detailed design that aligns with both USAID and the Government of DRC's priorities. Notably, the RFI is informational only, and responses will inform future programming without obligating USAID to any procurement decisions. Submissions must be received by October 24, 2024, via designated email addresses.
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