The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting organizations to submit concept papers for the APS-OAA-21-00001 Addendum focused on catalyzing private sector investment to support Mali's economic recovery through inclusive and sustainable development. The primary objectives include fostering agriculture-led growth, enhancing agricultural market systems, improving food security, and expanding job opportunities, particularly for women and children in targeted areas. This initiative is crucial for addressing the challenges posed by chronic poverty and the impacts of COVID-19, with a total funding allocation of up to $3 million available for successful partnerships, ranging from $250,000 to $1.5 million over a period of 2-5 years. Interested applicants must submit their concept papers by January 31, 2022, and can reach out to Tchotcho Amouzougan at GDAMali@usaid.gov for further inquiries.

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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is calling for partnership concept papers aimed at fostering private sector investment for sustainable economic growth in Mali through its Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS). This addendum invites organizations to submit ideas focusing on inclusive agricultural growth, enhancing market systems, improving food security, and increasing job opportunities in a challenging operational environment marked by chronic poverty and COVID-19 impacts. 

USAID/Mali allocates up to $3 million to fund successful partnerships, with individual funding ranging from $250,000 to $1.5 million over 2-5 years. Key evaluation criteria include alignment with USAID's Feed The Future objectives, target populations, a clear sustainability strategy, and innovative approaches to market-based solutions. Emphasis is placed on leveraging private sector resources, with at least 50% of contributions expected in cash. 

The solicitation process involves initial discussions, submission of concept papers, and a review phase, welcoming local and international companies as partners to improve Mali's agricultural sectors crucial for economic resilience. The deadline for concept paper submissions is January 31, 2022, marking an opportunity for collaboration to enhance food security and livelihoods in the region.

Through this Addendum to the Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS) APS No: APS-OAA-21-00001 (the GDA APS), the U.S. Agency for International Development&#8217;s Mission in Mali is making a special call for the submission of Concept Papers focused on catalyzing private sector investment for Mali&#8217;s economic recovery through inclusive and sustainable development. The specific objectives of this Addendum are to: Foster inclusive and sustainable agriculture-led growth Catalyze agricultural investments that strengthen resilience among people and systems Improve productivity of agricultural market systems to promote a well-nourished population, especially among women and children Expand job opportunities and job skills training among priority populations in targeted geographies. (NB: this objective must be paired with at least one of the three above). Subject to funding availability, USAID/Mali may allocate up to USD $3,000,000 to fund two or more GDAs with the private sector. Funding for individual applications is anticipated to be in the range of USD $250,000 to $1,500,000 to be provided over a period of 2-5 years, depending on the approach of each individual application. The resulting GDAs will complement the Mali Country plan under the U.S. Government&#8217;s Global Food Security Strategy, also known as Feed The Future (FTF). If applicant&#8217;s prefer to read the Mali Country Plan in French, please find it here. Priority will be placed on supporting the most promising and effective GDAs, as described in Section III &#8220;Evaluation Criteria&#8221; of this Addendum. Effective GDAs are partnerships that result in the sustainable and ongoing generation of valuable and enduring results over time and well beyond the duration of the GDA. Unless otherwise stated herein, all terms and conditions of the GDA APS No: APS-OAA-21-00001 apply. 

Tchotcho Amouzougan &lt;br/&gt;Acquisition-Assistance Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 22320702798

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