Local Governance Project - LGP

LOCAL GOVERNANCE PROJECT
USAID/Guatemala intends to compete a Cost-plus-fixed-fee Contract in order to carry out a new Local Governance Project.

Through the new Local Governance Project (LGP) USAID aims to strengthen municipalities so they foster more responsive, inclusive and effective socio-economic development while reducing local vulnerabilities such as food insecurity and natural disasters. The new LGP will increase the capacity of municipal governments to raise revenue, respond to citizen concerns related to violence and security, food insecurity and global climate change as well as to manage public resources in a participatory and financially sound manner. The Project will also strengthen the capacity and systems of local governments to deliver basic services and develop and implement security plans; continue strengthening the National Association of Municipalities; and increase civil society participation in decision-making via the Development Council System.
USAID/Guatemala seeks to strengthen and empower local governments to facilitate coordination and collaboration among central and local authorities and donors thus capitalizing available resources. In addition, strengthening citizen participation will lead to enhanced possibilities of collaboration between municipal and community actors, more representative and accountable governments and improved allocation of resources to community-identified and prioritized development activities.
Expected results of the Project are as follows:
1) Sound public financial systems in place in order to promote transparency and permit participation by citizens in decision-making.
2) Strengthen civil society participation in social accountability processes.
3) Increased quality of potable water in 30 Feed the Future (FtF) municipalities.
4) Local Development Plans established and implemented in order to improve food security and economic development.
5) Municipal Plans established to reduce climate change vulnerability and technical assistance provided for implementation of plans.
6) Capacity increased for the National Association of Municipalities (ANAM) and/or the Guatemalan Association of Indigenous Mayors and Authorities (AGAAI) to support municipal development and replicate successful models nationwide, including municipal crime prevention plans

The Project will have a base period of three years and two, one-year options.