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RFP-TOR for Consultancy Services to Conduct a Market Assessment, Stakeholder Analysis and Consultation for the Sudan Small-Medium Enterprises Catalytic Fund

Last update: Sep 28, 2021 Last update: Sep 28, 2021

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Location:South Sudan
South Sudan
Category:Consulting services
Status:Closed
Sectors:Energy, Private Sector & Trade
Languages:English
Contracting authority type:Development Institution
Eligibility:Organisation & Individual
Budget:N/A
Date posted: Sep 28, 2021

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Description

RFP-TOR FOR CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO CONDUCT A MARKET ASSESSMENT, STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS AND CONSULTATION FOR THE SUDAN SMALL-MEDIUM ENTERPRISES CATALYTIC FUND, SEPTEMBER 2021 1.0 The AECF The AECF is a development institution that supports businesses to inn
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About the Funding Agency

The AECF (Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund) is a development institution that finances early and growth-stage businesses to innovate, create jobs, and leverage investments and markets to create resilience and sustainable incomes in rural and marginalized communities in Africa.

Since 2008, we have invested over US$ 300 million in over 510 businesses across sub-Sahara Africa focusing on Agribusiness, Renewable Energy, and Climate-smart Technologies. We have impacted more than 33 million lives, created over 35,000 jobs, and leveraged over US$ 838 million in matching funds to our portfolio companies.

AECF is headquartered in Kenya, with offices in Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Nigeria, South Sudan, Benin, and Somalia.

About the Sectors

Energy

Involves the production, transformation, transportation, and distribution of energy from renewable and non-renewable sources.


Key areas:
  • Renewable and non-renewable energy production
  • Energy infrastructure and distribution systems
  • Power generation and energy supply solutions

Private Sector & Trade

Entails initiatives that promote entrepreneurship, strengthen competitive markets, and expand domestic and international trade opportunities.


Key areas:
  • Private sector development and SME/MSME support
  • Entrepreneurship, start-ups, and business growth initiatives
  • Trade facilitation, import/export, and market access
  • Commerce, retail/wholesale, and free trade mechanisms