The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for the Northern Economic Livelihoods for Youth (NELY) Activity in Benin, aimed at enhancing economic opportunities for vulnerable youth in the region. The RFI seeks input from organizations to inform the development of programmatic objectives and strategies that improve self-sufficiency and market inclusion, particularly for young individuals at risk of recruitment by violent extremist organizations. This initiative is crucial for fostering community resilience and economic development in northern Benin. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses by May 5, 2023, and should direct inquiries to Ayawo Agboto at aagboto@usaid.gov. The opportunity is categorized under community development, with no cost-sharing requirements, and is open to all eligible applicants.

RFI NELY - Signed.pdf

RFI-72068023RFI00002 - Extension of response due date-Signed.pdf

RFI-72068023RFI00002.pdf

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has issued an amendment regarding the Request for Information (RFI) 72068023RFI0002 related to the Northern Economic Livelihoods for Youth initiative. This amendment extends the submission deadline for responses from April 27, 2023, to May 5, 2023. Updates regarding this extension have been made on Grants.gov and SAM.gov. All other requirements associated with the RFI remain unchanged. The communication, signed by Regional Agreement Officer Amy H. Larsen, serves to inform all interested parties about this adjustment to the submission timeline, highlighting agency responsiveness to stakeholder needs. This extension aims to ensure adequate opportunity for participation in the RFI process, underscoring USAID's commitment to international development and economic enhancement programs geared towards youth.

RFI.pdf

The document is a Request for Information (RFI) by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) concerning the Northern Economic Livelihoods for Youth (NELY) Activity in Benin. Issued on April 13, 2023, it invites input from organizations to shape the upcoming program aimed at improving economic livelihoods for young men and women vulnerable to recruitment by violent extremist organizations in northern Benin. The RFI outlines the initiative's objectives, including enhancing self-sufficiency and market inclusion through partnerships and technology.

Submissions are requested by April 27, 2023, with details on organizational capabilities required. The RFI emphasizes that responses are voluntary, do not provide any advantage for future proposals, and should not include proprietary information. It seeks innovative ideas and effective strategies to tackle economic challenges in the region while aiming for community resilience and adaptation. The document is structured into sections detailing the problem statement, objectives, and specific inquiries related to the program's design and execution, encouraging diverse participation, especially from local organizations.

The General Development Office of the United States Agency for International Development in Benin (USAID/Benin) is conducting market research and seeking feedback through this Request for Information (RFI) for the USAID/Benin Northern Economic Livelihoods for Youth (NELY) Activity described in Attachment A. More specifically, USAID/Benin is issuing this request for information to:1. Solicit and obtain input, advice, knowledge, and best practices from a broader audience that is experienced in improving economic livelihoods in northern Benin.2. Better define the problem statement and theory of change.3. Elicit innovative ideas on essential programmatic objectives and approaches to include in the new activity. This is NOT a Request for Proposals/Applications/Quotations and is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government to issue any solicitation or Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) or to pay for any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of comments/answers on this RFI. Responding to or providing input in response to this RFI will not give any advantage to an organization in any subsequent procurement action. Likewise, not responding to this RFI does not preclude any organizations from applying in response to the future solicitation/Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), should USAID/Benin decide to issue one. USAID/Benin will not provide feedback on submissions or answers to any questions submitted in response to this RFI. Phone inquiries will not be entertained. USAID/Benin will retain all responses to this RFI. They will not be returned. USAID/Benin may elect to use the information submitted at its discretion. Organizations should not submit any proprietary or otherwise sensitive information. This RFI does not restrict the USG&apos;s assistance approach on a future solicitation/NOFO, and USAID/Benin reserves the right to modify the details of the planned activities. Similarly, USAID/Benin is not obligated to modify its planned approach or otherwise incorporate input that organizations offer.See attached the complete package for more details.

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