Expression of Interest For Study On Innovative Financing Options For The Agricultural Sector / Feasibility Study Of At Least Two Selected Options

Expression of Interest for Study on Innovative Financing Options for the Agricultural Sector / Feasibility Study of at Least Two Selected Options Scope of Services The services under this contract will be provided in two consecutive phases and will consist of: (i) identifying an appropriate financing model for the agricultural sector; and (ii) formulating concrete proposals to make the model operational. The Consultants main tasks are as follows: Phase I: Identification of the Appropriate Model This phase aims to identify suitable financing models for the agricultural sector in the DRC. Its main areas of focus include: Conducting a diagnosis of the agricultural sector to assess the current financing situation by identifying the main stakeholders, major initiatives attempted, intervention segments, approaches used, principal beneficiaries, loan terms and conditions, and beneficiaries assessment of their financing experiences. Analyzing the financing needs and demand of the agricultural sector, specifying promising areas of activity. Proposing, based on the analysis of current agricultural financing demand and supply, appropriate financing models for the agricultural sector. Phase II: Operationalization of the Model This phase aims to formulate concrete proposals to make the selected financing model operational. It will be carried out in three stages: Support for establishment; Support for formalization of the financing offer; and Support for development. The assignment will be carried out in the Democratic Republic of the Congo over a period of 105 calendar days. Invitation to Consultants The Project Coordination and Management Unit (UCGP) invites consulting firms to submit their applications to provide the services described above. Interested consulting firms must provide information demonstrating their qualifications and experience for the assignment, including: Firm profile and documentation; References for similar assignments; Experience in comparable missions; and Other relevant information. Consultants may form associations to increase their chances of qualification. The eligibility criteria, establishment of the shortlist, and selection procedure will comply with the Procurement Framework for Operations Financed by the African Development Bank Group, October 2015 edition, available on the Banks website at: www.afdb.org [Disclaimer: The above text is machine translated. For accurate information kindly refer the original document.] Tender Link : https://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and-operations/procurement