Resilient Governance in Niger (RGN)
ID: 310897Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Senegal USAID-Dakar (USAID-SEN)

Award Range

$0 - $0

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/310897

Additional Information

https://www.fbo.gov/spg/AID/OM/SEN/RFI-685-19-RGN/listing.html
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    Description

    The USAID/Sahel Regional Office is seeking stakeholder feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the proposed "Resilient Governance in Niger" (RGN) project, which is part of the broader USAID Resilience in the Sahel II (RISE II) initiative. The RGN project aims to enhance local governance quality, improve civic engagement, and strengthen local public institutions and civil society organizations in Niger, with an estimated budget of $18 million over three years, potentially extendable to five years based on funding availability. This initiative is critical for addressing governance deficits in Niger and fostering resilience against socio-economic and security challenges. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their comments by December 24, 2018, via email to sahelregional@usaid.gov, and are invited to a pre-solicitation conference on December 19, 2018, at the U.S. Embassy in Dakar.

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    RFI-685-19-RGN.pdf
    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) from the USAID/Sahel Regional Office regarding the proposed "Resilient Governance in Niger" (RGN) project. This initiative is part of the broader USAID's Resilience in the Sahel II (RISE II) project, with an estimated budget of $18 million over three years, potentially extended to five years based on funding. The main objectives of RGN include enhancing governance quality at local levels, improving civic engagement, and strengthening local public institutions and civil society organizations. Stakeholder feedback is solicited to refine program designs, focusing on local governance roles, capacity-building within municipal government structures, and fostering citizen participation in governance processes. The RFI also emphasizes the imperative of integrating programmatic objectives with existing governance reforms and resilience-building efforts across the region. A pre-solicitation conference is scheduled for December 19, 2018, to discuss the RFI and gather insights from interested entities. Overall, RGN aims to address core governance deficits in Niger, enhance local accountability, and improve resilience against socio-economic and security challenges.
    RGN Pre-solicitation Notes.docx
    The RISE II pre-solicitation conference held on December 19, 2018, focused on establishing resilient governance frameworks to aid chronically vulnerable populations in Burkina Faso and Niger. Emphasizing the necessity of adaptive management and integrated collaboration among partners, the conference underscored lessons learned from RISE I while enhancing governance, public sector performance, and inclusion of local communities in decision-making processes. Attendees were encouraged to provide feedback to refine the design of the RISE II initiative, particularly regarding its alignment with USAID's broader goals for regional stability and resilience.
    RGN RFI Pre-solicitation Conference Attendees.xlsx
    The document lists a series of names, likely representing individuals involved in a specific context or event. The names include various first and last names, suggesting a diverse group. No additional context or details about the purpose of the list are provided.
    RGN USAID Presentation for Distro.pptx
    The "Resilient Governance in Niger Request for Information Pre-Solicitation Conference" held on December 19, 2018, addressed the chronic vulnerabilities in Sahel, driven by political instability, poverty, and environmental challenges, and outlined the Resilience in the Sahel Enhanced (RISE) initiative aimed at improving local governance and community resilience through various development projects. The conference highlighted operational principles such as community-led development, inclusive targeting, and leveraging public-private partnerships while seeking feedback on the clarity and scope of project objectives from participants. Key expected outcomes include improved performance of sub-national institutions, enhanced transparency, and greater civic participation, particularly focusing on women's and youth involvement.
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