Global (Broad Area): Survey concerning Promotion of Gender-Smart Business (Project Research)

This tender is for a research survey focused on promoting 'Gender-Smart Business' on a global and broad regional scale. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking consultants to conduct this study, which falls under the category of project research. The survey aims to identify and analyze business models, strategies, and policies that effectively integrate gender considerations to achieve both business success and social impact. It will likely involve examining case studies of companies and initiatives that have successfully implemented gender-smart approaches, assessing their effectiveness, and identifying best practices. The research will also explore the potential for scaling up such initiatives and provide recommendations for JICA and other development partners on how to support gender-smart business development globally. The ultimate goal is to foster inclusive economic growth by empowering women entrepreneurs and promoting gender equality in the business sector. Responses to questions were to be posted on August 25th.

This is a consulting contract in the gender and inclusion, Research and general supplies sectors. 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 gender and inclusion 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.