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CAFI and RCA launch US$ 10 M Call for Expression of Interest

The deadline for receipt of submissions is Tuesday 26 November 2024 at 17:00 (GMT+1).

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.

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). Details to sign up will be posted here shortly. 

All bidders could also send their questions by e-mail, at the address <eoi.cafi@undp.org> until Saturday 16 November 2024. Responses will be published on Monday 18 November 2024.