The USAID/Paraguay issued a Request for Information (RFI) on November 5, 2020, seeking local and eligible entities to support their Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) strategy as part of the Local Works Program, with responses due by November 30, 2020. The RFI invites individuals and organizations to demonstrate their capabilities in performance monitoring, evaluation, and the capacity development of grassroots organizations, emphasizing local expertise and experience in Paraguay. Submissions should include detailed organizational information and relevant experience, and all responses will be treated confidentially with no implications for future procurement processes.

USAID/Paraguay issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify individuals and organizations capable of conducting performance monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) within its Local Works Program. This program aims to empower local communities to address their development challenges. The RFI focuses on a dual MEL strategy: first, seeking expertise for performance monitoring and evaluations utilizing innovative methods to answer prioritized learning questions; second, enhancing MEL capacity among grassroots organizations to enable self-assessment with appropriate tools. Interested respondents must be local entities defined by specific legal and operational criteria in Paraguay, with no more than $5 million in prior USAID funding over the last five years. Submissions should encompass institutional information, relevant experience, and capabilities in MEL areas. The deadline for submissions is November 30, 2020, with responses to be sent via email. This RFI, while not a solicitation for proposals, serves to gather insights into the availability of MEL services and expertise in Paraguay, facilitating USAID’s ability to implement locally led development initiatives effectively, ensuring accountability and fostering an environment of learning and adaptation among local stakeholders.