Expression of Interest For Consultancy Services For Development And Implementation Of The Digital Agency Lending Platform (Dalp)

Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services for Development and Implementation of the Digital Agency Lending Platform (DALP) for the Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank (SDRB) . Scope of the assignment: This consultancy service is to support the Ministry of Finance, Federal Republic of Somalia in Development and Implementation of the Digital Agency Lending Platform for the SDRB. The specific objectives of the project are to (i) enhance financial sector stability within the country and integrate a robust framework to attract sustainable financing for development; (ii) boost the financial sectors contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP): (iii) improve private sector access to credit; iv) Accelerate economic recovery in the postconflict scenario; (iv) promote price stability; (v) expand financial inclusion by increasing the number of individuals accessing financial services; and (vi) strengthen its AML/CFT framework and improve its ability to combat money laundering and terrorism financing, thereby enhancing its connectivity to the international financial system. A Consulting firm will be selected in accordance with the Quality and Cost Based Selections (QCBS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Detailed information is available in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment and can be provided upon submission of the application by Email: [email protected] and copy [email protected]. Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. 7. Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. 8. Deadline for submission: Expressions of interest should be delivered in a written form and titled Consultancy Services for Development and Implementation of the Digital Agency Lending Platform (DALP) for the SDRB to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by March 25, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. local Time. Tender Link : https://www.afdb.org/en/projects-and-operations/procurement