Expression of Interest – Study on Potential Effects of FISP Subsidy Removal and Transition to E-Voucher

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  • Lusaka, Zambia
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR A STUDY ON POTENTIAL EFFECTS OF FISP SUBSIDY REMOVAL AND TRANSITION TO E-VOUCHER -FISP ON THE INPUT VALUE CHAIN

(Consultancy Services)

A leading Agricultural company with support from Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) through the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD) invites organizations/consultants to conduct a study to analyse government policy changes with respect to the Farmer Input Support Program (FISP). The study should specifically focus on:

(i)              Potential effects of the removal of the input subsidy on the input value chain

(ii)            Transition from the current conventional Direct Input Supply to 100% E-voucher based input delivery mechanism E-FISP on the value chain.

Key Objective of The Assignment

To assess the potential short-term and long-term effects of removing FISP subsidies and a 100% transition to E-Voucher based FISP on the input value chain.

Duration of the Assignment

The expected duration of the assignment will be four (4) weeks.

Selection Criteria

The consultant should submit the following information which will be the basis for selection;

  • Company profile showing a minimum of 5 years experience of the organizations/consultants in undertaking similar assignments
  • Brief CVs of the key personnel of the organizations/consultants for this assignment
  • Proven Prior experience in agriculture policy analysis and impact research
  • Proven experience in conducting similar studies preferably in sub–Saharan Africa, especially on input subsidy programs, would be an added advantage

Mode of Application

Expressions of Interest should be by email indicating ‘‘Expression of Interest-FISP Study’’ in the subject line. The email address for submitting quotations is [email protected] Only shortlisted consultants will be contacted.

The deadline for receipt of expressions of interest will be Thursday 23rd March 2023 at 17:00hrs.

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