Basic Education Activity in Tajikistan
ID: 356456Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Kazakhstan USAID-Almaty (USAID-KAZ)

Award Range

$1 - $15M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input for a new initiative aimed at enhancing basic education in Tajikistan through a Request for Information (RFI). The RFI invites stakeholders to provide feedback on various educational aspects, including gaps in the current system, after-school programs, bullying interventions, emotional intelligence development, and the promotion of STEM education, to inform the design of the upcoming educational activity. This initiative is significant as it aims to strengthen the primary education system in Tajikistan, building on previous USAID-funded education initiatives since 2014, with the current Learn Together Activity concluding in 2025. Interested parties should submit their responses electronically in English, Tajik, or Russian by the deadline of October 7, 2024, and can contact Dauren Akhmetov at dakhmetov@usaid.gov for further information. The funding for this opportunity has an award ceiling of $15 million, with a minimum award amount of $1.

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    Posted
    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) concerning a new initiative to enhance basic education in Tajikistan. The RFI, referenced as RFI № 72011924RFI00001, solicits input from stakeholders regarding educational gaps, after-school programs, bullying interventions, emotional intelligence development, and the promotion of STEM education. USAID has funded prior education initiatives since 2014 and plans to outline its new program to strengthen the primary education system as the current Learn Together Activity concludes in 2025. Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback by October 7, 2024, to help inform the future design of this educational activity. Responses should adhere to specified guidelines but may raise additional concerns not explicitly mentioned. This request is purely for information and does not represent an obligation to fund or award contracts. Interested parties must provide submissions electronically, chosen in one of three languages (English, Tajik, or Russian), and avoid sharing confidential information. The aim is to foster community input that facilitates effective planning and implementation of educational improvements in Tajikistan.
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