USAID Trade and Economic Growth Activity in Turkmenistan

Background
USAID/RMCA is designing a new Trade and Economic Growth activity aimed at diversifying Turkmenistan's economy, enhancing trade opportunities, and improving the investment climate to foster sustainable, resilient, and inclusive economic growth. This initiative will be in partnership with the Government of Turkmenistan and aligns with the National Action Plan for Socioeconomic Development. The program seeks to address key opportunities for economic development by enhancing trade routes, streamlining border crossings, and improving business transparency and regulatory clarity.

Grant Details
The RFI seeks input from organizations and individuals on various aspects of the proposed Trade and Economic Growth Activity. Key areas of focus include:

1) Identifying challenges to expanding business in Turkmenistan;
2) Addressing transportation challenges for goods;
3) Suggesting concrete short-term and long-term results that USAID/RMCA could support;
4) Exploring opportunities for partnerships with financial institutions and donors;
5) Collaborating with local governments and businesses for sustainable economic growth;
6) Ensuring sustainability of interventions beyond program duration;
7) Providing examples of past similar projects;
8) Sharing experiences in implementing economic growth programs in transition economies;
9) Approaching enhancements in trade routes, regulatory frameworks, and investment climates.

Eligibility Requirements
Responses are encouraged from private sector companies, non-governmental organizations, and other entities with relevant experience. Organizations legally organized under the laws of Turkmenistan, Central Asia, or Eastern Europe/Eurasia are especially encouraged to respond.

Period of Performance
The program is designed as a five-year bilateral initiative.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is not specified as this is a Request for Information (RFI), not a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed in Turkmenistan.