The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking input for its upcoming "Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Activity" initiative in Ethiopia. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on enhancing disaster preparedness, response coordination, and resource mobilization to mitigate the impacts of disasters, particularly those exacerbated by climate change. The initiative focuses on strengthening local systems through anticipatory actions, gender integration, private sector engagement, and capacity building for local organizations, with key outcomes including improved community involvement in disaster management and timely emergency response activation. Interested organizations are encouraged to submit their feedback by June 2, 2023, via email to caddis@usaid.gov, as this RFI is intended solely for information gathering and does not constitute a binding proposal for contracts or assistance.

RFI 72066323RFI00002_USAID Ethiopia Disaster Risk Management.pdf

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a new initiative titled "Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Activity" in Ethiopia. This RFI aims to gather insights on enhancing disaster preparedness, response coordination, and resource mobilization to mitigate the impacts of disasters exacerbated by climate change. Interested organizations are invited to submit feedback by June 2, 2023, emphasizing their capacity and interest in contributing to DRM objectives.

The DRM Activity seeks to strengthen local systems by fostering anticipatory actions, integrating gender considerations, engaging the private sector, and enhancing local organizations' capacities. The initiative is structured around several objectives including improving planning and preparedness, ensuring effective DRM coordination, and enhancing resource mobilization efforts. Key expected outcomes involve increased community involvement in disaster management planning, timely activation of emergency response systems, and mobilization of significant financial resources for DRM activities.

This RFI is not a binding proposal for contracts or assistance; rather, it serves to inform future USAID initiatives in Ethiopia's DRM framework. Stakeholders must ensure their responses are emailed to the designated USAID contact, and it underscores the importance of collective engagement in disaster risk management efforts to build more resilient communities against potential crises.

Dear Interested Parties:The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Ethiopia has designed a new activity tentatively called &quot;Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Activity&quot; and posts this Request for Information to collect written information as described in Section I - IV of the attached RFI.THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY and is issued solely for information gathering and planning purposes. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor a Request for Application (RFA) and is not construed as a commitment by the United States Government (USG) to issue any solicitation or Notice of Funding Opportunity, ultimately award a contract or assistance agreement based on this RFI, or pay for any information voluntarily submitted as a result of this request. Responses to this RFI must not be portrayed as proposals and will not be accepted by the USG to form a binding agreement. It should be noted that responding to or providing comment on this RFI will not give any advantage to any organization in any subsequent procurement(s), if such procurement(s) is(are) released. USAID will not provide answers to anything submitted in response to this request. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced or posted on SAM.gov or www.grants.gov. It is the offeror&#8217;s or applicant&#8217;s responsibility to monitor these sites for announcements of new opportunities. Responses to this RFI may be used by USAID without restriction or limitation. Responses to this RFI must be submitted by email to caddis@usaid.gov no later than the date/time indicated in the attached RFI. Please include RFI Number in the subject line. Responders will not receive individualized feedback. All inquiries concerning the RFI must be directed only to the email addresses identified above. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted nor will phone inquiries be entertained.Thank you for your interest in USAID/Ethiopia programs and we look forward to your comments.Sincerely,//Singed//Caraline DiNunzioContracting/Agreement Officer

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