The initiative is designed "to encourage startup businesses and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), increase domestic market competition and support the competitiveness of Ukrainian firms in international markets," the request for proposals (RFP) published on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website said.
The US government, represented by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), is planning to award a five-year-long contract, offering $12,500,000 budget for grants awarded under the agreement.
To those who are interested: Amendment #02 to RFP# SOL-121-17-000007 for @USAIDUkraine Competitive Economy Program: https://t.co/ulaB0Bp8z9
— USAIDUkraine (@USAIDUkraine) 21 апреля 2017 г.
The closing date for potential participants is May 15, 2017.
The service provider also must enhance Kiev's participation in the World Trade Organization (WTO), while making sure that the Ukrainian government complies with WTO and European Union (EU)/Ukraine Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) requirements. In addition, the contractor needs to "help lower the cost of trading across Ukraine's borders," the document stated.
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