CAFI and the Central African Republic Launch US$ 10 M Call for Expressions of Interest

RCA

Notice : last updated on 18 November with additional information 

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). >>> Replay here<<<

For comprehensive details from the information session, the full transcript of the Q&A session is available here , in french .

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

Responses are now available HERE (in French)

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