Sri Lanka: Information Gathering and Verification Survey on Agricultural Promotion and Livelihood Improvement for Nutritional Enhancement (QCBS)

This JICA consultant contract announcement is for an Information Gathering and Verification Survey in Sri Lanka, focusing on agricultural promotion and livelihood improvement for nutritional enhancement. The survey will be conducted using the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method. The project aims to identify and verify strategies that link agricultural development and improved livelihoods with better nutrition outcomes in Sri Lanka. This could involve assessing current agricultural practices, identifying opportunities for crop diversification or value chain development that enhance nutritional content, and exploring how livelihood improvements can enable households to access and consume more nutritious food. The consultancy will likely analyze the existing nutritional challenges, the role of agriculture in addressing them, and the potential impact of targeted interventions. The findings will inform the design of future projects aimed at improving food security and public health through integrated agricultural and livelihood support. The announcement notes that the Terms of Reference were replaced on March 15th and responses to inquiries were posted on March 30th.

This is a consulting contract in the agriculture and food security, health and medical services and social protection sectors, with a focus on Nutrition and Social Work. 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 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.