RFP_008_2026_Natl Firm develop policy assessment, regulatory, planning framework
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UNDP - Request for proposal
This is a services contract in the agriculture and food security, mining and extractives, architecture and engineering, construction and civil works and energy and power sectors. Located in Lao PDR, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 3, 2026.
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Agency: UNDP | Reference: UNDP-LAO-00711 | Type: Request for proposal
Name of Service: RFP_008_2026_National consultancy firm to develop policy assessment, regulatory and planning frameworks for integration of primary forest landscapes into National Development Planning.Project: Generating multiple benefits through strengthened protection of the primary forest landscape in Lao PDR.Duration of Assignment: 80 calendar days over a period of 6 monthsThe online pre-bid meeting will be conducted on 14 July 2026 from 10:00 am (Lao Time)https://undp.zoom.us/j/85800266368?pwd=ozKG2eKcSbG5MBLb1JkyLuwNk3l8pF.1&from=addonMeeting ID:858 0026 6368Passcode:906850Scope of Service.Under this consultancy, the firm selected will need to work closely with the PMU, review the existing literature and report prepared by experts, as well as review existing systems already developed within national frameworks.
The consultancy firm will perform following tasks: 1.Inception meeting and desk review:Conduct an inception meeting with the PMU and Government Partners.The PMU will facilitate a virtual meeting with the GEF Critical Forest Biome regional coordination programme, to exchange information on the regional policy review and align terminology and methodology.
The Service Provider is expected to ensure alignment with regional and global programming for GEF Critical Forest Biome Integrated Programme.Conduct a desk review of international and regional definitions and frameworks for primary forest (e.g., intact forest landscapes, primary forests, high conservation value areas);Compile and review datasets, including GIS where possible, relevant to forest cover, biodiversity, land use, protected areas, infrastructure, and concessions (documenting metadata, sources, and data gaps);Review project documentation, national policies, strategies, laws, regulations, and institutional frameworks relevant to forestry, biodiversity, protected areas, agriculture, mining, energy, infrastructure development, environmental management, land administration, and national development planning.Assess national policies relevant to Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), land use planning (LUP), gender, safeguards and planning tools for relevant sectors that impact primary forest landscapes in Lao PDRReview international and regional good practices for integrating primary forests into planning and development processes.Assess the extent to which Primary Forest Landscapes are currently defined, recognized, and incorporated within:National policies and legislation;Sector strategies and plans;Government planning and budgeting processes;National Forestry Strategy 2035;Provincial and district planning frameworks.Identify available data and initial gaps from the above, and methodology for the Stock-taking Exercise. Determine the extent of data gathering that will be required to ensure the qualitative depth of this study and which steps will be required (interviews, literature review etc.)Prepare and submit the desk review, methodology, and detailed workplan report.
The workplan should provide proposed activities and timeframe to complete the tasks and achieve outputs.
This will include plans to facilitate two workshops in Vientiane and one workshop in Pakse.Identify key stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector actors, and relevant institutions to consult.
Share a workshop outline and stakeholder list with DoF, who will coordinate invitations and logistics for the consultation workshop.
Provide consideration for how the consultations will include meaningful participation from both men and women, and consideration of ethnic groups and FPIC.Present the objectives of the consultancy, tasks, deadlines and logistical schedule to DoF and the PMU.Output 1:Draft Stock-Taking Assessment for Primary Forest Landscapes and Inception Report2.Present Stock-Taking Assessment and Capacity Needs Assessment at Stakeholder ConsultationsThe consultancy firm will present initial findings from the stock taking assessment and consult stakeholders in Pakse and Vientiane, organized by DoF.
The purpose of the consultation will be to present preliminary results, the methodology, and to assess/confirm the extent to which PFLs are recognized in (a) existing national policies related to forestry, extractive industry, agriculture and other development sectors); (b) forest and land use planning and management; (c) national, provincial and local decision-making process; (d) government decision-making and budgeting processes.
The Service Provider shall: ·Work with DoF as required on the agenda and development of the PFL Stock-Taking Consultations in Vientiane and Pakse.·Design and deliver sessions in Vientiane and Pakse for the national and project landscape stakeholder consultations that present preliminary findings, provide information about PFLs to stakeholders, and validate findings from the policy gap assessment.·Develop workshop report with detailed minutes, insights, and remaining information gaps.·Identify challenges in recognition of PFLs (in
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