Good Governance Liberia
ID: 334226Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Liberia USAID-Monrovia (USAID-LIB)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Regional Development

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    USAID/Liberia is forecasting a new initiative titled "Good Governance Liberia," aimed at strengthening the social contract between citizens and the Government of Liberia through enhanced decentralized governance and improved local service delivery in select counties. The initiative focuses on four key objectives: delivering quality local services, improving inclusive local development, enhancing domestic resource mobilization, and increasing budget transparency, all of which align with existing national strategies and laws. This initiative is crucial for fostering better governance and accountability in Liberia's public sectors, and USAID is seeking feedback from relevant organizations to refine the approach before a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is announced. Interested parties can contact Aminata Kanta at akanta@usaid.gov or by phone at 0777-555-064 for further information, with the estimated synopsis close date for responses to the Request for Information (RFI) set for July 12, 2021.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Aminata Kanta Grantor
    (077) 755-5064
    akanta@usaid.gov
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    USAID/Liberia is exploring the design of a new initiative focused on enhancing Liberia’s domestic revenue mobilization and decentralization efforts, in line with several existing national strategies and laws. This activity aims to improve tax collection, local governance, public financial management systems, and citizen engagement through transparent and participatory budgeting processes. The underlying theory is that improved decentralized governance can strengthen the relationship between citizens and the Government of Liberia. The draft goal is to enhance the social contract through decentralized governance and improved local service delivery in selected counties. Objectives include delivering quality local services, improving inclusive local development, enhancing domestic resource mobilization, and increasing budget transparency. USAID seeks feedback from relevant organizations to refine this initiative, emphasizing local Liberian voices. Additionally, the document outlines questions aimed at gathering insights on approaches to address public financial challenges and effectively engage citizens in the decentralization process. It concludes by stating that a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will be announced later for interested parties. This initiative reflects a commitment to fostering better governance and accountability in Liberia’s public sectors.
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