Request for Information - Economic Reform Activity
ID: 72016724RFI00001Type: Sources Sought
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/KOSOVOPRISTINA, XKS

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Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2331e2aba8104c3c8f9cd73401a01ff9/view
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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Economic Reform Activity in Kosovo. The primary objective of this RFI is to gather insights and recommendations from stakeholders to enhance economic governance and regulatory reforms in Kosovo, ultimately improving its competitiveness and integration into regional and Euro-Atlantic markets. This initiative is crucial for fostering sustainable economic development and strengthening the collaboration between the government, private sector, and civil society. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses by October 7, 2024, addressing specific questions outlined in the RFI, with submissions limited to five pages, excluding organizational capability statements. For further inquiries, respondents may contact Urime A Abdyli at uabdyli@usaid.gov or Dukagjin Hasani at dhasani@usaid.gov.

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    Urime A Abdyli
    uabdyli@usaid.gov
    Dukagjin Hasani
    3813859592251
    dhasani@usaid.gov
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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) concerning the Economic Reform Activity in Kosovo. The purpose is to gather insights and recommendations from stakeholders to support the Government of Kosovo in enhancing economic governance and effective regulatory reforms for improved competitiveness and integration into regional and Euro-Atlantic markets. The RFI solicits feedback on a draft Statement of Objectives, specifically targeting suggestions for additional goals, the potential inclusion of a small grants component, and mechanisms for such grants. Responses are voluntary and should be submitted by October 7, 2024, with a focus on the specified questions and limited to five pages, excluding organizational capability statements. The document outlines key challenges facing Kosovo's economy, such as the need for diversification and reduced informality, while asserting the government's efforts toward economic policy reforms. The overall aim is to create a more effective engagement between government, private sector, and civil society to foster sustainable economic development, ultimately contributing to Kosovo's integration with European frameworks.
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