Competition tends to be high among nonprofits, consulting firms and other companies eager to implement development projects abroad. Usually, donors shortlist around half a dozen organizations bidding for a contract, and success is rarely guaranteed.
“Much of the time it’s Russian roulette picking the firm that’s going to win," said Robin Wheeler, a chief of party with more than 25 years of experience in development management, situation assessment and capacity building in Africa.
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