Information Gathering and Verification Survey on Insect Value Chain Development for Rural Livelihood Diversification Worldwide (Open Competitive Bidding - Lump Sum Basis)

This tender seeks services for an information gathering and verification survey on developing insect value chains to diversify rural livelihoods globally. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is procuring these services through open competitive bidding on a lump-sum basis, evaluated using the comprehensive assessment method. The survey's objective is to explore the potential of insect farming and related value chains as a means to enhance income and diversify livelihoods in rural areas worldwide. This includes assessing the technical, economic, social, and environmental aspects of insect value chains, identifying best practices, and understanding market opportunities. The consultant will be responsible for conducting research, data collection, and analysis to provide JICA with insights and recommendations for supporting such initiatives. Responses to inquiries were published on December 5th.

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security and rural development sectors, with a focus on Value Chains, Food Processing and Agritech. Located in Global, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JICA - Japan International Cooperation Agency, a bilateral development cooperation agency. Bilateral agency contracts follow the agency's own procurement guidelines and may have nationality-based eligibility rules for consulting in the agriculture and food security sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.