Recruitment of a Consultant for Formative Research on Positive Attitudes and Behavior Change of Adolescents and Youth in Relation to Women and Girls' Empowerment in Project Areas

This contract award is under the Central African Republic Human Capital and Women and Girls' Empowerment (Maïngo) Project. It involves the recruitment of a consultant to conduct formative research. The research will focus on positive changes in attitudes and behaviors among adolescents and youth, specifically in relation to the empowerment of women and girls within the project's operational areas. The procurement method used was Direct Selection (CDS), with the reference CF-MEPC-525874-CS-CDS. The contract duration is nine months. The awarded firm is ENTREPRISE DE DEVELOPPEMENT DE FILIERE AGRICOLE (EDFA). This consultancy is crucial for understanding and promoting social and behavioral changes that support gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, a core objective of the project. The notification of award was issued on January 29, 2026. This research will provide valuable insights for program design and implementation.

This is a consulting contract in the energy and power, transport and logistics and gender and inclusion sectors. Located in Central African Republic, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the energy and power 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 contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.