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Terms of Reference
1. Organization Background iDE is an international NGO based out of Colorado, USA, with over 40 years of experience designing and delivering market-based anti-poverty programs in 11 countries worldwide. We are a world leader in making markets work for the poor and Bangladesh's longest-established market development specialist NGO. We believe that markets can be a powerful force for improving smallholder prosperity by creating income and livelihood opportunities for poor rural households. iDE Bangladesh has multiple projects in agricultural markets, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and climate-smart technologies.2. Project Background “Uddokta—Empowering Entrepreneurs" is a notable initiative funded by Chevron and implemented by iDE, under the umbrella of Chevron’s Bangladesh Partnership Initiative (BPI). "Uddokta Phase-II" has set an ambitious goal to improve the financial stability of VDO cooperatives and enhance their capital reserves. Building on the foundation laid by the initial phase, Uddokta Phase II focuses on enabling these VDO cooperatives to either initiate or expand business ventures. The primary objective is ensuring these ventures are not just profitable but also secure the long-term sustainability of the VDO cooperatives. While the original Uddokta project aimed at elevating the income and livelihoods of rural communities, this subsequent phase emphasizes the long-lasting viability of VDO cooperatives, guiding them towards a self-reliant and prosperous future. In addition, this time the project will also address improvement in nutrition to the children under the age of 5. It endeavors to mitigate the pervasive issue of malnutrition observed among children, adolescents, and mothers in Bangladesh. By establishing a supportive food system environment and intensifying food security, the project aims to uplift the nutrition status of children under 5 years of age, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable groups such as pregnant and lactating women and adolescent girls. A market system approach underpins these objectives, ensuring enduring interventions. Geographically, the project spans the Sylhet, Habiganj, and Sunamganj districts, concentrating around Chevron’s gas fields.Click Here to Download Full ToR Deadline: 25th September 2024 COB (5 PM BST) |