General Procurement Notice For Technical Assistance Project For The Development Of A National Investment Plan In The Blue Economy, Focusing On Fisheries And Aquaculture

General Procurement Notice for Technical Assistance Project for the Development of a National Investment Plan in the Blue Economy, Focusing on Fisheries and Aquaculture. This project aims to: Support the Ministry responsible for fisheries in achieving the objectives set by the National Strategy for the Development of Fisheries and Aquaculture (SNDPA) 2035 and the National Strategy for the Blue Economy (SNEB) by preparing a national investment plan. Provide an investment framework to contribute to economic growth diversification and reduce social inequalities by promoting a climate-resilient blue economy, ensuring social inclusion, environmental protection, and strengthening national stakeholders capacities in the fisheries sector. Project Components: Component I: Study on the "National Investment Plan for Infrastructure Related to Fisheries and Aquaculture Activities", which will: Address the needs of large-scale fishing activities and shipyards. Improve working conditions for sector professionals. Strengthen control mechanisms for landings and other operations. Enhance sustainable resource management measures. Ensure compliance with environmental and social dimensions. Component II: Capacity Building for Local Stakeholders in Information and Training through the following activities: Activity 1: Development of a Practical Guide to help young professionals design and implement projects in fisheries and aquaculture. Activity 2: Training of trainers in modern fishing techniques, ship operations, and aquaculture advancements. Procurement Procedures: The procurement of goods and works will comply with AfDBs Procurement Rules and Procedures. Consulting services will follow AfDBs guidelines for selecting consultants. Consulting Services Selection Method Investment Plan Study Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) Guide Development Consultant Qualification-Based Selection (CQS) Trainer Recruitment Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) Tender documents are expected to be available in 2024 [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