USAID/DRC Promoting Rule of Law Request for Information
ID: 332038Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for International Development (USAID)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/332038

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    Description

    The Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking information and expressions of interest for a project aimed at promoting the rule of law in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The initiative focuses on gathering insights regarding the challenges and potential solutions within the DRC's justice sector to inform the design of a future activity that will enhance judicial independence and public trust. Given the DRC's significant issues with corruption, resource limitations, and political interference, the proposed activity will adopt a multifaceted approach, emphasizing political economy analysis to foster sustainable judicial reform and empower civil society. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by 6 PM EDT on March 25, 2021, and can contact Malu Boyenge at mboyenge@usaid.gov or +243-81-707-4693 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Malu Boyenge
    +243-81-707-4693
    mboyenge@usaid.gov
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    Rule of Law RFI-660-21-00001.pdf
    Rule.pdf
    The USAID/DRC is requesting information and expressions of interest for a project to promote the rule of law in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The solicitation seeks input on challenges and potential solutions in the DRC's justice sector, aiming to design a future activity focused on strengthening judicial independence and public trust. The document outlines two response sections: (1) answers to specific RFI questions and (2) an EOI submission form detailing organizational background and past experience. The DRC faces considerable challenges, including a weak judiciary marred by corruption, a lack of resources, and significant political interference. The proposed activity emphasizes a multifaceted approach, incorporating political economy analysis to foster sustainable judicial reform through transparent, accountable practices while empowering civil society. It sets three objectives: promoting judicial integrity and transparency, empowering civil society to advocate for judicial independence, and increasing equitable access to justice for marginalized groups. Additionally, it calls for an internship program to cultivate expertise in anti-corruption and judicial reform among students. Interested parties are encouraged to submit concise responses by March 25, 2021, noting that this is not a solicitation for a contract.
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