Request for Information_USAID Kenya and East Africa/ Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Project_Redesign
ID: 331378Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Kenya USAID-Nairobi (USAID-KEN)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/331378
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Kenya and East Africa is forecasting a Request for Information (RFI) related to the Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Project, aimed at enhancing health systems in the region. This initiative invites industry stakeholders to review and provide feedback on a concept note, which is intended to refine the design process before a formal solicitation is issued. The project is crucial for improving health outcomes and strengthening health systems in Kenya and East Africa, aligning with USAID's broader health objectives. Interested parties can submit their insights by February 22, 2021, and should direct inquiries to USAID KEA HPN HSS via email at hpnlpi@usaid.gov or by phone at +254-20-3632000.

    Point(s) of Contact
    USAID KEA HPN HSS
    254-20-3632000
    hpnlpi@usaid.gov
    Files
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    Attachment 1_ HSS Redesign Concept Note.pdf
    Attachment 2 - Response Form.docx
    Attachment.bin
    Attachment.pdf
    The Uzbekistan Youth Work Readiness and Entrepreneurship Activity aims to equip youth in grades 8–11 with necessary skills for entering the workforce or starting their own businesses over a five-year period from 2021 to 2026. With almost 40% of Uzbekistan's population under 18 and a high youth unemployment rate of 17.5%, the program focuses on improving school-based economics and entrepreneurship education, along with after-school programs that enhance soft skills and work readiness. The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between education and market needs by reforming curricula to emphasize practical, experience-based learning, and by engaging the private sector in education processes. It also targets female youth, addressing their unique challenges, such as family support and mobility constraints, to encourage their participation in entrepreneurship. Additionally, the project aligns with the Government of Uzbekistan and USAID's objectives to support youth development through improved education quality and institutional capacity. Through these multifaceted strategies, the Activity intends to foster economic self-reliance among Uzbek youth, supporting a transition to a more diversified economy, while also promoting gender equality in entrepreneurship.
    RFI - HSS _Signed.pdf
    RFI.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/Uzbekistan issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the "Youth Work Readiness and Entrepreneurship Activity." This five-year initiative aims to enhance the employability of Uzbek youth in grades 8-11 by improving work-readiness, soft skills, and entrepreneurial competencies through curriculum enhancement and innovative teaching in schools and afterschool programs. Key objectives include the improvement of school-based economics and entrepreneurship programs, afterschool skill development programs, and a supportive environment for youth engagement. USAID seeks feedback on best development practices, potential additional objectives that could align with Uzbekistan's Ministry of Public Education, and private sector contributions to youth development. The RFI also requests insights on successful activities from other organizations and strategies for integrating marginalized youth into workforce initiatives. Responses should be submitted electronically, limited to four pages, without constituting a formal proposal. The document emphasizes that participating in this RFI does not obligate USAID to issue a funding opportunity or solicitation. The purpose of gathering this information is primarily for planning and design purposes, maintaining confidentiality throughout the process.
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