Request for information: Sources Sought Notice: USAID Bangladesh Digital Development Activity.
ID: 355261Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka (USAID-BAN)

Award Range

$100 - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355261
Timeline
    Description

    The Bangladesh USAID-Dhaka is seeking information from organizations regarding the Bangladesh Digital Development Activity (BDDA), a forthcoming initiative aimed at enhancing the digital ecosystem in Bangladesh. This activity, with a funding ceiling of $5 million, will focus on integrating digital tools into USAID activities and building cybersecurity capacity, addressing identified gaps in the digital landscape as highlighted by previous assessments. The BDDA is part of a broader strategy to support inclusive digital transformation in alignment with the Government of Bangladesh's Vision 2021 and Vision 2041. Interested organizations are encouraged to respond by July 25, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Mutaher M. Hussain at mmhussain@usaid.gov.

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    mmhussain@usaid.gov
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