RFI - Climate Resilient Water Governance Activity
ID: 349872Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Pakistan USAID-Islamabad (USAID-PAK)

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/349872
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Pakistan is seeking input through a Request for Information (RFI) for its upcoming Climate Resilient Water Governance Activity. This initiative aims to enhance sustainable water management systems in response to climate change impacts, particularly following the severe floods in 2022 that affected millions in Pakistan. The RFI invites diverse stakeholders, including NGOs, academia, and private sector actors, to provide insights on governance challenges and strategies for community-led solutions in water management. Responses to the RFI are due by September 15, 2023, and interested parties can contact Sufyan Javed at sjaved@usaid.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sufyan Javed Acquisition Assistance Specialist
    0092 51 2080000
    sjaved@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
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    Amendment 01 to RFI - Climate Resilience and Governance.pdf
    Amendment.pdf
    The document is an amendment to a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Climate Resilient Water Governance Activity, under reference number 72039123RFI00001. Initially released on August 16, 2023, the amendment, dated August 31, 2023, primarily serves to extend the deadline for responses to the RFI, now set for September 15, 2023. The amendment emphasizes the importance of heretofore gathered information while allowing stakeholders more time to prepare their submissions. It is issued by Sandro Carrillo, an Agreement/Contracting Officer from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), accompanied by his contact information for further inquiries. The amendment retains the formal tone consistent with governmental communications, focusing on facilitation of engagement with potential respondents for climate resilience initiatives relating to water governance.
    RFI - Climate Resilience and Governance.pdf
    RFI.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Pakistan has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights for the Climate Resilient Water Governance activity, aimed at enhancing water management in response to climate change impacts. The RFI seeks input from a diverse range of stakeholders, including NGOs, academia, and private sector actors, to inform the design of the activity. Following the severe 2022 floods that affected 33 million people in Pakistan, the initiative focuses on developing sustainable water governance systems to manage extreme weather events. Key goals include improving community-led solutions and integrating local knowledge and practices into water management frameworks, particularly in areas prone to flooding and drought. The RFI outlines several questions for respondents, targeting governance challenges, past experiences in climate-resilient water systems, and strategies for government engagement. The document emphasizes confidentiality for submissions and clarifies that participation in the RFI does not imply a guarantee of contract awards. This request underscores USAID's commitment to building resilience against climate change by fostering collaboration among various sectors and ensuring equitable access to water resources throughout Pakistan.
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