Input into USAID/Zimbabwe’s Building Locally Owned, Self-Reliant, and Effective Private Sector Associations
ID: 323022Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Zimbabwe USAID-Harare (USAID-ZIM)

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/323022
Timeline
    Description

    USAID/Zimbabwe is seeking input through a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at identifying the challenges and opportunities faced by young people in Zimbabwe regarding their social and economic self-reliance. The agency's objective is to facilitate the creation of locally-led, youth-focused initiatives that can support various sectors, including economic development, health, and empowerment, particularly in addressing issues such as high unemployment rates, lack of access to capital, and inadequate education. This RFI is crucial for gathering insights that will inform USAID's future strategies to enhance development outcomes for Zimbabwean youth, emphasizing a participatory approach to building a supportive ecosystem. Interested parties can submit their feedback to J. Zeb Simpson at harareprocure@usaid.gov by the specified deadline, with no funding proposals being accepted as this is not a solicitation for funding.

    Point(s) of Contact
    J. Zeb Simpson Grantor
    (202) 216-6231
    harareprocure@usaid.gov
    Files
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    RFI-613-20-000001 Local Works Zimbabwe FINAL.pdf
    RFI-613-20-000001.pdf
    The USAID/Zimbabwe issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on the challenges and opportunities faced by young people in Zimbabwe in achieving social and economic self-reliance. The agency aims to create locally-led, youth-focused initiatives that can support various sectors including economic development, health, and empowerment against socio-political adversities. Key issues identified include high unemployment rates among youth, lack of access to capital, inadequate education for market needs, and the predominance of informal economic activities. The RFI seeks feedback from diverse stakeholders on best practices, skills necessary for youth, innovative financial access strategies, and potential partnerships to enhance youth economic empowerment. It encourages responses to specific questions relating to these topics, along with suggestions for areas not mentioned. The information collected will inform future USAID strategies to improve development outcomes for Zimbabwean youth, emphasizing a participatory approach to building a supportive ecosystem.
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