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World Bank and UN Development Business Service Procurement: Afghanistan National Solidarity Project

Strategic Insights

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The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has received a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) to fund the National Solidarity Project (NSP). The project aims to develop the ability of communities to plan, manage, and monitor their own reconstruction and development projects. The NSP consists of four core elements: facilitated participatory planning, direct block grant transfers, capacity development, and linkages to other institutions and programs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project consists of four core elements: facilitated participatory planning, direct block grant transfers, capacity development, and linkages to other institutions and programs.
  • The services from consultants include facilitation and assistance to communities to elect inclusive Community Development Councils, undertake consultative community project planning, develop specific sub-project proposals, and provide technical assistance during implementation.
  • The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services, with a deadline of 23 August 2004.
  • Consultants will be selected in accordance with the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/consult/contents.html).
  • Interested consultants must provide information about their experience in Afghanistan, community development, and auditing practices.
  • The World Bank's Guidelines specify that consultants will be selected based on their qualifications and experience, as well as their ability to perform the services.
  • The project is funded by a grant from the International Development Association (IDA) and aims to support the development of communities in Afghanistan.
  • The NSP has four core elements, which include facilitated participatory planning, direct block grant transfers, capacity development, and linkages to other institutions and programs.

Statistics:

  • The deadline for expressions of interest is 23 August 2004.
  • The project has four core elements: facilitated participatory planning, direct block grant transfers, capacity development, and linkages to other institutions and programs.
  • Consultants will be selected in accordance with the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers.
  • The World Bank's Guidelines specify that consultants will be selected based on their qualifications and experience, as well as their ability to perform the services.

Sources:

  • World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/consult/contents.html)
  • UNDB (United Nations Development Business) online, updated on 11 August 2004 (Copyright United Nations Development Business Unit http://www.devbusiness.com)

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