CAFI is strengthening its programme for efficient and transparent Payments for Environmental Services (PES) by launching two strategic requests for proposals. These tenders, which are independent of each other, aim to support the management of the CAFI PES Management Tool, and test mobile payment mechanisms for PES in the Congo Basin.
1. Hosting and maintenance of the CAFI PES Management tool
The Request for Proposal (RFP) for the hosting and maintenance of CAFI's PES Management tool was published on November 29, 2024. Interested service providers are invited to submit their proposals by 24 December 2024.
Access the full notice: UNGM link
2. Setting up a cash transfer system for PES
CAFI, in collaboration with UNOPS, has launched a request for proposal (RFP) for the implementation and testing of a cash transfer system for PES. This initiative has four modular components:
- Regional component : Consultancy support to CAFI on setting up a mobile payment cash transfer mechanism.
- National component - Demonstration of the implementation of the cash transfer system in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- National component - Demonstration of the implementation of the system in the Republic of Congo.
- National component - demonstration of the system in Gabon.
Interested service providers are invited to submit their proposals by 19 December 2024.
Access the full notice: UNGM link
These tenders represent an opportunity for service providers to support CAFI in promoting sustainable agricultural and forestry practices, while guaranteeing secure and transparent payments to beneficiaries.