Technical Assistance for Agricultural Transformation in Countries in Transition

• Country: Kenya
• Summary: Technical Assistance for Agricultural Transformation in Countries in Transition
• KET Ref No: 69830991
• Deadline: 30 Sep 2022
• Financier: Other Funding Agencies
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
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• General Procurement Notice for Technical Assistance for Agricultural Transformation in Countries in Transition The project comprises the following three components: Component 1: Creation of Enabling Environment (EE). This component focuses on focuses on supporting processes to develop, implement and enforce policies and regulations conducive to productive, inclusive, and sustainable agricultural transformation. It covers two main activities: (i) Building the capacity of Agribusiness Small and Medium-Size Enterprises (ASMEs) in accordance with Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) for effective delivery of agricultural services related to soil analysis, quality seeds, quality fertilizers and their applications; and (ii) Supporting institutions that collaborate with Regional Economic Communities (RECs) and their specialized institutions that are involved in the provision of services. Component 2: Establishment of Regional Technology Delivery Infrastructure (RTDI). This component focuses on developing the value chain network. The RTDI is a network of research/technology agencies (including RECs) who work together to develop, and deploy technologies, resources and technical expertise required to develop strong agriculture value chain infrastructures. It covers two main activities: (i) Strengthening Innovation Platform (IP) networks and stakeholders (such as agricultural extensions) that focus on agribusiness for access to proven agricultural and food production technologies as well as co-operant factors that help ensure productivity increases; and (ii) Building capacity of young agribusiness owners (in collaboration with ENABLE Youth) for effective agribusiness operations (i.e. mentorship, partnerships/networking and linkages to finance). Component 3: Deployment of Appropriate Agricultural Technologies (DAT). This component focuses on facilitating the link between the providers of agricultural technology, farmers, markets, and consumers, serving as the Project supply chain. It covers two main activities: (i) Supporting technical assistance (TA) programs on business plan development and marketing to agripreneurs geared towards more effective involvement in the delivery of agricultural technologies; and (ii) Developing a network of digitally connected Agro-dealers and linking them with related private sector providers in the agricultural value chain to build a complete ecosystem of services for farmers to boost their productivity and resilience. Component 4: Project Management and Coordination (PM&C). This component focuses on ensuring that Project resources are effectively managed as required by the Bank's regulations. It covers two main activities: (i) Coordinating and managing activities, ensuring timely monitoring, and providing quarterly and annual reports; and (ii) Preparing work programs, budgets, and audit reports.
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