DRC – CAFI partnership: Call for expressions of interest

Geneva and Kinshasa, 30 May 2022 – last updated 29 July 

As part of their new 2021-2031 partnership, and with the shared objective of reducing forest cover loss and promoting sustainable development in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Government of DRC and CAFI are today launching a broad call for expressions of interest from relevant implementing agencies to initiate the development of a US$500 million portfolio. 

This call is based on a mutually agreed upon programming framework between the DRC and CAFI.

The closing of this call for expressions of interest, which was initially scheduled for July 29, has been postponed to August 31, 2022.

Information sessions were held on 16 and 17 June. Presentations (in French) are available here, here and here and the recording will be accessible from this page on 21 June. 

Please note that the list of frequently asked questions below has been completed following the information sessions carried out, available in a separate file below and here.

1. What is the purpose of the Call for Expression of Interest?
2. When and how to apply? 
3. Which organisations are eligible? 
4. What is CAFI and what is its partnership with the DRC?   
5. What are the key policy commitments in the new DRC-CAFI Letter of Intent? 
6. What is the process for reviewing expressions of interest?
7. What types of programs and projects are planned? 
8. What funding is available? 
9. What is proposed as the duration of support ? 
10. What documents should be read before bidding? 
11. What are the expectations for stakeholder consultations? 
12. What are the selection criteria ? 
13. What is a feasibility study?    
14. Who should I contact if I have questions?