Municipal Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 2 (MuniWASH 2)
ID: 355794Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

West Africa USAID-Ghana (USAID-WAF)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355794
Timeline
    Description

    The West Africa USAID-Ghana is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the Municipal Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 2 (MuniWASH 2) initiative, aimed at enhancing the WASH sector in Côte d'Ivoire and Benin. The RFI seeks input to improve financial viability, operational performance, governance, and regional learning, addressing critical issues such as inadequate service provision and socioeconomic disparities in water and sanitation access. This initiative builds on the previous MuniWASH 1 program, which focused on governance and service delivery improvements, and aims to foster collaboration among various stakeholders to achieve sustainable water and sanitation services. Interested parties can contact Ruby Tawonezvi at rtawonezvi@usaid.gov or by phone at 233302741200 for further information, with the RFI open until November 30, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ruby Tawonezvi Grantor
    233302741200
    rtawonezvi@usaid.gov
    Files
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    USAIDWARFI0003
    USAIDWARFI0003.pdf
    USAID/West Africa is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to seek input for the Municipal Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Follow-on (MuniWASH 2) Activity in Côte d'Ivoire and Benin. The RFI aims to collect information to improve financial viability, operational performance, governance, and regional learning within the WASH sector. It outlines pressing issues such as inadequate service provision, environmental challenges, and socioeconomic disparities affecting water and sanitation access in both countries. The MuniWASH 1 initiative previously supported governance and improved service delivery, but significant challenges remain, especially in underserved communities. The document emphasizes objectives for MuniWASH 2, which include enhancing policy frameworks, increasing public and private investments, improving service delivery, and fostering knowledge sharing. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to specific questions regarding program objectives and strategies to improve sanitation and water services. It is important to note that this RFI is not a formal solicitation and responses will not be evaluated for future procurements. The document acknowledges the complexity of institutional frameworks for WASH and emphasizes collaboration between various government levels and stakeholders to achieve sustainable services.
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