Inclusive Socio-Economic Development Program in the Marrakech-Safi Region (ISED-MS)
ID: 328668Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Morocco USAID-Rabat (USAID-MOR)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/328668

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    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is forecasting a funding opportunity for the "Inclusive Socio-Economic Development Program in the Marrakech-Safi Region" (ISED-MS), aimed at enhancing socio-economic inclusion in marginalized communities. The program seeks to bolster participatory governance and promote business and livelihood opportunities while addressing significant challenges such as economic disparities and high youth unemployment, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. With an estimated budget of $16-18 million over a five-year period, the initiative encourages innovative partnerships among U.S. and Moroccan organizations, including non-profits, for-profits, and higher education institutions. Interested parties are invited to submit feedback on the draft program description by September 11, 2020, to Salya Yacoubi at syacoubi@usaid.gov, as part of the consultation process to refine the program's objectives and implementation strategies.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Salya Yacoubi Supv. A&A Specialist
    212 53763-7200
    syacoubi@usaid.gov
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    Draft Program Description for ISED-MS - Attachment 1.pdf
    Draft.pdf
    The "Inclusive Socio-Economic Development Program" by USAID/Morocco aims to enhance socio-economic inclusion in marginalized communities within the Marrakech-Safi (MS) region. The program targets two main objectives: bolstering participatory governance at local levels and promoting business and livelihood opportunities. Despite progress in development, the region faces significant challenges including economic disparities, high youth unemployment, and educational deficiencies exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Moroccan government has initiated various strategies to combat these issues, although inequalities persist, particularly regarding access to services. The program emphasizes engaging local stakeholders to design interventions based on a participatory governance system, prioritizing marginalized populations such as women, youth, and people with disabilities. It seeks to improve local government performance and accountability while promoting entrepreneurship and enhancing workforce skills to attract investment. Key strategies include developing training aligned with market needs, fostering public-private partnerships, and facilitating investment processes. The program's success is anticipated to create sustainable job opportunities and contribute to broader socio-economic reforms in alignment with Morocco's national priorities. Ultimately, the initiative aims to create a more equitable environment for development throughout the region.
    FINAL 2020 STIP HE APS_7200AA20APS00006.pdf
    FINAL.pdf
    The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) issued the Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (STIP) Annual Program Statement (APS) to guide funding opportunities for higher education institutions (HEIs) focusing on development challenges. The APS outlines the purpose, funding priorities, eligibility criteria, and application processes for submitting concept notes, with the intent to support innovative approaches that leverage academia's involvement in solving global issues. USAID, through the U.S. Global Development Lab, aims to produce innovations, enhance partnerships, and integrate scientific insights into its development agenda. The STIP APS encourages collaborations among HEIs, other organizations, and USAID to address significant development challenges, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. While the APS itself does not provide direct funding, it creates a framework for specific addenda, which will detail funding opportunities for particular projects. The process includes submitting concept notes, co-creation discussions, and potentially developing full applications based on ongoing interactions. Evaluation criteria emphasize alignment with strategic goals, partner engagement, impact potential, and sustainability of proposed activities, with a commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering local communities. Overall, the STIP APS serves as a strategic initiative to enhance the effectiveness of USAID's partnerships with academic institutions globally.
    Guiding Questions for ISED-MS RFI - Attachment 2.docx
    Guiding.bin
    ISED-MS RFI Coversheet.pdf
    ISED-MS.pdf
    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by USAID/Morocco regarding a forthcoming initiative titled "Inclusive Socio-Economic Development in Marrakech-Safi Region" (ISED-MS). The RFI invites feedback from stakeholders to help refine the Draft Program Description, which outlines the proposed program's objectives and anticipated outcomes over a 5-year period with an estimated budget of $16-18 million, subject to funding availability. Eligibility for involvement is open to a wide range of organizations, including U.S. and Moroccan entities. Key areas for feedback include the clarity of the program’s theory of change, the integration of economic growth and governance activities, and the adaptability of the program in response to the Covid-19 pandemic's impacts. USAID seeks suggestions on enhancing local participation, engaging various stakeholders such as the private sector and higher education institutions, and ensuring effective communication among public institutions during implementation. The RFI aims to promote collaboration and input from diverse actors to support the development of the ISED-MS program, with responses due by September 11, 2020. This initiative aligns with USAID’s revised approach to contextually driven programming and seeks to foster sustainable development in the region through innovative partnership models.
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