CAFI and RCA launch US$ 10 M Call for Expression of Interest

RCA

 

Bangui and Geneva, 29 October 2024 : The Central African Republic (CAR) and the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) are launching a Call for Expressions of Interest (EoI) with the aim of selecting the implementing organization (or consortium) able to ensure the implementation of an integrated project, pre-identified in CAR's REDD+ National Investment Framework.

The intervention area for this pilot project is Bangui and its surrounding area (see the related CAFI-funded Pre-feasibility study)

The maximum amount is USD 10 million.

The implementation period is 5 years (renewable).

The approach for this integrated project is based on the following three axes:

  • Axis 1:  Institutional strengthening of stakeholders in the intervention areas
  • Area 2: Land use planning of territories
  • Area 3:  Implementation of development plans and REDD+ measures with an emphasis on the deployment of payment for environmental services.

Documentation to download (all in French)

2024.01.RCA Appel à Manifestation d'Intérêt.pdf

2024.01.RCA Formulaire de soumission.docx

2024 10 CAFI RCA AMI - Questionnaire pour les organisations non-UN.docx

Key dates

The deadline for receipt of submissions is Tuesday 26 November 2024 at 17:00 (GMT+1).

An information session will be held online on Thursday 7 November 2024 from 14:00 (GMT+1). Details to sign up will be posted here shortly. 

All bidders could also send their questions by e-mail, at the address <eoi.cafi@undp.org> until Saturday 16 November 2024. Responses will be published on Monday 18 November 2024.

Additional key dates are summarized below

Steps

Dates

1. Publication of the Call for expression of interest

29/10/2024

2. Deadline for submission  

26/11/2024

3. Evaluation of submission

From 27/11/2024 to 06/12/2024

4. Publication of selection results

23/12/2024 (indicative target date)

 

 

 

Photo Credit: Clément Hamon CAFI