Project for Promoting Women's Economic Empowerment through the Enhancement of Entrepreneurship, Business, Leadership, and Networking in Sri Lanka

This tender is for a project in Sri Lanka aimed at promoting women's economic empowerment. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking consultant services for this initiative, which focuses on enhancing entrepreneurship, business development, leadership skills, and networking opportunities for women. The project intends to address barriers that hinder women's full participation in the economy and to create an enabling environment for them to start and grow businesses. Key activities may include providing training programs, mentorship, access to finance, and facilitating business linkages. The project will likely involve a comprehensive assessment of the current situation of women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka, identifying specific needs and challenges, and developing tailored interventions. The goal is to foster a more inclusive and dynamic economy by empowering women to become active economic agents, contributing to their personal advancement and the overall socio-economic development of Sri Lanka. Responses to inquiries were posted on January 30th, with additional responses on February 1st.

This is a consulting contract in the gender and inclusion, Youth and general supplies sectors. Located in Sri Lanka, 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.