Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Analytical Input For The Republic Of North Macedonias 2021 2031 National Tourism Strategy And Plan

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Analytical Input For The Republic Of North Macedonias 2021 2031 National Tourism Strategy And Plan North Macedonia A Tourism National Destination Of Growing Importance Is Preparing For The Development Of A 2021 2030 National Tourism Strategy And Plan Ntsp It Is Anticipated That The Ntsp Will Be Developed Through A Highly Participatory Process From 2020 Through 2021 Which Builds Consensus And Benefits From The Insights Of Diverse Public And Private Stakeholders From Across The Country Articulation Of The Sectors Strategic Trajectory Will Provide The Blueprint For Macedonians To Develop And Benefit From The Countrys Tourism Resources Many Of Which Are Currently UnderutilizedNorth Macedonias Effort To Grow Its Private Sector As Well As Innovate In A Dynamic Marketplace Requires An Understanding Of Market Supply And Demand Trends Synthesized Into A Competitive Positioning That Addresses Emerging Trends Of Tourism Increasing Data Resources And Technology Applications Are Informing Markets And Operators Daily With New Insights That Will Underpin The Countrys Strategic Direction Further North Macedonias Tourism Products Promotion And Policies Are Evolving Challenged To Respond To Both Supply And Demand Developments North Macedonias Tourism Is At A Critical Point In Its Development And Preparing A Comprehensive Assessment And Analysis Of The Countrys Situation Gaps And Options Now Will Enable The Basis For A Productive And Efficient Development Of The 2021 2030 Ntsp Therefore This Assignment Will Conduct Research Analysis And Synthesis Efforts That Will Form The Foundation Of The Upcoming Ntsp It Will Provide 1 A Review And Assessment Of Current Activity 2 Identify Gaps And 3 Provide Scenarios And Where Appropriate Recommended Strategies For North Macedonia To Efficiently Achieve A New Level Of Tourism Excellence The Final Output Will Provide Key Content On Which Stakeholders Will Base Their Decisions For The Ntsp See Additional Details On The Assignment And Selection Criteria Provided In The Attached Tor Funding SourceThe World Bank Group Intends To Finance The Assignment Services Described Below Under The Following Bank Budget Local And Regional Competitiveness Project Trust FundEligibilityIndividual Firm ProfileThe Consultant Will Be A Firm Submission RequirementsThe World Bank Group Now Invites Eligible Firms To Indicate Their Interest In Providing The Services Interested Firms Must Provide Information Indicating That They Are Qualified To Perform The Services Brochures Description Of Similar Assignments Experience In Similar Conditions Availability Of Appropriate Skills Among Staff Etc For Firms Cv And Cover Letter For Individuals Please Note That The Total Size Of All Attachments Should Be Less Than 5Mb Consultants May Associate To Enhance Their Qualifications Interested Firms Are Hereby Invited To Submit Expressions Of Interest Expressions Of Interest Should Be Submitted In English Electronically Through World Bank Group Econsultant2 Https Wbgeconsult2 Worldbank Org Wbgec Index Html NotesFollowing This Invitation For Expression Of Interest A Shortlist Of Qualified Firms Will Be Formally Invited To Submit Proposals Shortlisting And Selection Will Be Subject To The Availability Of Funding Only Those Firms Which Have Been Shortlisted Will Receive Notification No Debrief Will Be Provided To Firms Which Have Not Been Shortlisted Qualification Criteria 1 Considerable Experience And Verifiable Track Record Formulating Strategic Direction At The National And Local Level And Articulation Of The Related Implementation Plan 2 Experience In This Expertise Both Globally As Well As Within The Eu 3 Effective With Process Management That Successfully Engages A Wide Range Of Stakeholders To Share Insights And Expertise In A Timely And Efficient Manner Wide Network Of Individual Staff That Are Highly Qualified To Perform In Country And Global Activities As Described Above 4 Affiliation With A Network Of Organizations Experts Who Can Be Called Upon For Technical Input Related To The Tourism Sector As Well As From Other Sectors Which Can Be Applied To Tourism To Provide Relevant International Benchmarks And Other Specialized Tourism Information MandatoryShortlisted Consultants Will Be Invited To Respond To A Request For Proposal Contract Awards Will Be Made In Accordance With The World Bank Group Procurement Policies And Procedures

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