Top USAID Private Sector Partners: A Primer
The U.S. Agency for International Development regularly taps the private sector to deliver assistance abroad. Which companies have received the largest share? Here’s our top 20, based on USAID data.
| Country: | Botswana |
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| Project: | NATIONAL AIDS PREVENTION SUPPORT PROJECT |
| Financing: | World Bank |
| Abstract: | GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE |
| Sector: | Population, Health and Nutrition |
| Loan/Credit Number: | Project ID No. P102299 |
| Deadline: | not specified |
The Government of Botswana has received a loan of US$ 50 million from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) toward the cost of the Botswana National AIDS Prevention Support (BNAPS) Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, related services and consulting services to be procured under this project. The project became effective on 30 June 2009 and is now at its mid-term. The project comprises of the following 3 components: Component 1: Support to NACA This component focuses on the institutional strengthening of NACA and its decentralized structures and on activities by these institutions to co-ordinate the national program and project activities. Under this component the project is carrying out key studies, provide technical assistance, hire consultants, procure goods, non-consulting services and provide training. Component 2: Public Sector Ministries: This component is supporting public sector line ministries focusing on initiatives supporting the three priority areas of the National Strategic Framework (NSF). In consultation with partners, and as indicated in the NSF, the Project is working with the following ministries: (a) Health; (b) Transport & Communication; (c) Defense Justice & Security; (d) Education and Skills Development; (e) Local Government; and (f) Youth, Sports and Culture. Under this component the project is carrying out key studies, provide technical assistance, hire consultants, procure goods, non-consulting services, and provide training. Component 3: Civil Society Organizations/Private Sector: This component is making financial resources available to civil society, including the private sector, focusing on initiatives in line with the NSF. In terms of implementation of this component, the process is following four interlinked processes: developing calls for proposals; receiving, evaluating, and awarding grants; financial flows; and monitoring outputs. Under this component the project is carrying out key studies, provide technical assistance, hire consultants, procure goods and non-consulting services and provide training. |
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