Africa Region Information Gathering and Verification Survey for Promoting ICSA Deployment in IFNA (QCBS)

This consultancy service is for an "Information Gathering and Verification Survey for Promoting ICSA Deployment in IFNA in the Africa Region," to be conducted using the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking consultants to assess and facilitate the deployment of ICSA (likely referring to a specific technology or framework, e.g., Integrated Climate Smart Agriculture or similar) within IFNA (potentially an initiative or program area) across Africa. The survey will involve understanding the current landscape, identifying barriers and opportunities for ICSA adoption, and developing strategies to promote its wider implementation. The project aims to enhance climate resilience, food security, or sustainable development in the region through the effective application of ICSA principles and technologies. Updated distribution materials and responses to queries have been provided.

This is a consulting contract in the health and medical services and agriculture and food security sectors, with a focus on Infectious Diseases and Food Safety. Located in Regional, Africa, 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 health and medical services 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.