Request for Information Economic Growth, Investment and Trade Project
ID: 338314Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Guatemala USAID-Guatemala City (USAID-GUA)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Business and Commerce

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/338314
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Guatemala is seeking feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the design of a new initiative titled the "Economic Growth, Investment and Trade Project." This project aims to address the root causes of irregular migration by promoting equitable economic growth and improving conditions in high emigration areas of Guatemala, focusing on enhancing the business environment, attracting foreign direct investment, building trade capacity, and increasing access to financial services for rural populations. Interested individuals and organizations are encouraged to provide innovative strategies and insights, with responses due by March 25, 2022. For further inquiries, contact Carolina Villegas at cvillegas@usaid.gov or by phone at 502-2422-4126.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carolina Villegas A&A Specialist USAID/Guatemala
    50224224126
    cvillegas@usaid.gov
    Files
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    RFI Econ Growth Investment and Trade Project Final.pdf
    RFI.pdf
    The Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID Guatemala on February 25, 2022, invites feedback on a proposed Economic Growth, Investment and Trade Project aimed at addressing the root causes of irregular migration. This initiative aligns with the USAID/Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) for 2020-2025, focusing on promoting equitable economic growth and improving conditions in high emigration areas of Guatemala. The project targets four core components: enhancing the business enabling environment, attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), building trade capacity, and increasing access to financial services, especially for rural populations, including remittance recipients. USAID seeks innovative strategies from stakeholders and outlines specific objectives and indicators for each component, aiming for a comprehensive engagement to improve economic opportunities and governance. The deadline for responses is March 25, 2022, and the RFI highlights the U.S. government's intention to explore feedback without any commitment to funding. The document stresses collaboration with local governments, private sector entities, and marginalized groups to facilitate lasting economic development and stability in Guatemala.
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