Expression of Interest For Promoting Indigenous & Afro-Descendant Participation In The Blue Economy, With Focus On Eco-Tourism

Expression of Interest are invited for Promoting Indigenous & Afro-descendant participation in the blue economy, with focus on eco-tourism Description: The consultancy sought under this TOR engages a qualified firm or community organization to support Indigenous Peoples (IP) and Afro-descendant (AD) communities in Honduras including Garífuna, Miskito, Pech, and Tawahka peoples in accessing blue economy and eco-tourism opportunities. The scope of work spans three interconnected components: (1) developing an inclusive strategy through stakeholder mapping, field assessments, gender diagnostics, and co-creation workshops; (2) building capacity through skills gap analyses and targeted training programs for IP/AD entrepreneurs, with minimum participation targets of 50% women and 30% youth; and (3) facilitating regional knowledge sharing through a South-South exchange event, policy dialogue with government counterparts, and the production of communication products including a summary report and a storytelling video. The engagement will run for up to 20 months (estimated May 2026 February 2028) and will result in 13 deliverables ranging from an inception workplan to training events and dissemination materials. Tender Link : https://wbgeprocure-rfxnow.worldbank.org/rfxnow/public/advertisement/6801/view.html