USAID Trade and Economic Activity in Turkmenistan
ID: 72011524RFI00005Type: Sources Sought
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AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/CENTRAL ASIA/KAZAKHSTANALMATY, KAZ

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4017590331c84880a76af7d11de0bb05/view
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    The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking information from diverse organizations and individuals for its new Trade and Economic Growth Activity program. The goal is to diversify Turkmenistan's economy and enhance its trade opportunities, aligning with the country's National Action Plan for Socioeconomic Development.
    This program focuses on addressing challenges related to expanding businesses in Turkmenistan, particularly in terms of improving trade routes and the investment climate. USAID seeks recommendations and strategies from experienced organizations to achieve these objectives. The agency wants to streamline border crossings, increase business transparency, and clarify regulations to foster a dynamic and resilient economy.
    USAID is interested in gathering insights on the difficulties of goods transportation and any potential solutions. Additionally, the agency seeks to understand organizations' abilities to work with local governments and businesses, their economic development experience, and their vision for sustainable growth.
    This Request for Information (RFI) is a preliminary step to gather insights, and responses are requested in English, Turkmen, or Russian. Interested parties are invited to provide their input by September 12, 2024.
    It's important to note that this RFI does not constitute a formal solicitation or invitation for applications, and USAID will not be accepting contracts or applications at this stage.
    For more information, contact Dauren Akhmetov at dakhmetov@usaid.gov or on +7 727 250 76126294.

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    Dauren Akhmetov
    772725076126294
    dakhmetov@usaid.gov
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    RFI 72011524RFI00005 USAID Trade and Economic Activity in Turkmenistan.pdf
    The USAID Trade and Economic Growth Activity RFI seeks information from private sector entities, NGOs, and other organizations. USAID aims to diversify Turkmenistan's economy and enhance its trade opportunities. The primary focus is on gathering insights about the challenges of expanding businesses in Turkmenistan and suggestions for achievable short-term and long-term goals. Specifically, it seeks information on the difficulties of transporting goods and suggestions for improving the investment climate, as well as potential partnerships and alignment with existing initiatives. In addition, USAID is interested in the economic development experience of organizations, their ability to work with local governments and businesses, and their strategies for sustainable growth. Responses are requested in English, Turkmen, or Russian, with a focus on relevant expertise and a limit of five pages. The deadline for submissions is September 12, 2024. This RFI is a preliminary step, and no applications or contracts are being accepted at this stage.
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