USAID Policy Reform Support activity
ID: 358037Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Mozambique USAID-Maputo (USAID-MOZ)

Award Range

$2M - $32M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358037
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mozambique is seeking input for its Policy Reform Support Activity, aimed at fostering a conducive environment for sustainable private sector development, particularly in agriculture, trade, and biodiversity conservation. This initiative addresses critical challenges such as bureaucratic obstacles, transparency in oil and gas revenue management, and regional trade enhancement, while promoting local entrepreneurial engagement and inclusive policy dialogues. With Mozambique's economic growth declining from 8% to approximately 3%, the program seeks innovative strategies to tackle systemic issues and empower diverse stakeholders, especially youth and women. Interested organizations can submit their responses to the Request for Information by February 10, 2025, with funding amounts ranging from $1.5 million to $31.5 million, and inquiries can be directed to Paulo F Manhique at pmanhique@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    pmanhique@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    RFI-720-656-2025-Policy.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mozambique has released a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a new Policy Reform Support Activity aimed at creating a favorable environment for sustainable private sector development, focusing on agriculture, trade, and biodiversity conservation. Issued on January 7, 2024, and closing on February 10, 2025, this RFI seeks input from local and international organizations to assess their capacity and interest in participating in the program. Key objectives include reducing bureaucratic obstacles, promoting transparency in oil and gas revenue management, enhancing regional trade, and supporting local entrepreneurial engagement. The RFI outlines a significant decline in Mozambique's economic growth from 8% to about 3%, highlighting systemic issues like infrastructure deficits, regulatory inefficiencies, and a large informal economy, which inhibit development. Questions posed to potential partners aim to garner innovative strategies addressing these challenges and promote inclusive policy dialogues that empower various stakeholders, particularly the youth and women. This emphasis on collaboration aims to facilitate meaningful reforms that extend benefits beyond elite business groups, ensuring widespread economic improvements. Responses are to be submitted via email, emphasizing the confidentiality of information shared in the process.
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