USAID Policy Reform Support activity
ID: RFI-720-656-2025-PolicyType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTAGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTUSAID/MOZAMBIQUEMAPUTO, MOZ

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM MANAGEMENT/SUPPORT (R408)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a4be228fd56f475091d0f62c19781767/view
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    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input for its Policy Reform Support Activity in Mozambique, aimed at enhancing sustainable private sector development. This initiative focuses on improving the business environment, particularly in sectors such as agriculture, trade, and biodiversity conservation, by addressing bureaucratic challenges, fostering policy reform dialogue, and promoting transparency in oil and gas revenue management. The insights gathered will inform strategies to ensure inclusive economic growth, particularly benefiting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), youth, and marginalized populations. Interested organizations are encouraged to submit their responses by February 10, 2025, to the primary contact, Patrice Lopez, at patlopez@usaid.gov, or the secondary contact, Antonieta C. Manhica, at amanhica@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Patrice Lopez
    +258 85 031 2806
    patlopez@usaid.gov
    ANTONIETA C. MANHICA
    +258 85 121 0610
    amanhica@usaid.gov
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    RFI-720-656-2025-Policy.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding its new Policy Reform Support Activity in Mozambique, intending to enhance sustainable private sector development. Open until February 10, 2025, this RFI seeks input from local and international organizations on improving the business environment, particularly in agriculture, trade, and biodiversity conservation. The focus includes addressing bureaucratic red tape, fostering policy reform dialogue, enhancing regulatory frameworks, and promoting transparency in oil and gas revenue management. The USAID aims to gather insights that would lead to actionable strategies ensuring inclusive economic growth, particularly benefiting micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), youth, and marginalized populations. Specific challenges highlighted include significant informality within the economy and the need for effective governmental coordination and accountability to foster a conducive business environment. Organizations are encouraged to submit concise responses addressing these themes, following stipulated submission guidelines. Input received may shape future programs and policies, although responses will not provide any advantages in subsequent procurement processes.
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