Request for Information (RFI)-The Enhancing Trade and Finance Activity-ETF in Ghana
ID: 356391Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

West Africa USAID-Ghana (USAID-WAF)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356391
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the "Enhancing Trade and Finance Activity" (ETF) in Ghana, aimed at mobilizing finance and investments in critical sectors such as agriculture, climate finance, trade, and renewable energy. This RFI seeks insights from industry stakeholders to address financial challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and marginalized groups, including women and youth, while fostering a diverse finance market that enhances trade linkages and encourages private sector investment for sustainable job creation. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses via email to Zita Kusi at zkusi@usaid.gov by October 10, 2024, as the information gathered will inform USAID's strategic planning efforts for the fiscal year 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ZITA KUSI Grantor
    233302741638
    zkusi@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
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    RFI.pdf
    The United States Government, through USAID/Ghana, issued a Request for Information (RFI) on September 11, 2024, regarding the potential "Enhancing Trade and Finance Activity" (ETF) aimed at mobilizing finance and investments in key sectors of the Ghanaian economy, such as agriculture, climate finance, trade, and renewable energy. This RFI seeks industry insights and strategic planning input, particularly addressing financial challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and marginalized groups, including women and youth. The ETF intends to create a diverse finance market that meets the financing needs of various business types, enhances trade linkages, and leverages private sector investment for sustainable job creation. Key objectives include mobilizing investments, fostering technical support for SMEs, and facilitating a regulatory framework to encourage alternative financing methods. Respondents are requested to provide information about their capabilities, experiences, and suggestions for enhancing the intervention's effectiveness. This RFI signifies the U.S. government's commitment to strengthening the economic landscape in Ghana while ensuring that local capacities are integrated into the development process.
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