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Tenders Are Invited For Development And Operationalization Of ParaguayS Agriculture And Forestry Monitoring, Evaluation And Learning (Mel) System For Climate Change Adaptation Gggi Has Been Active In Paraguay Since 2018, Collaborating With The Government Of Paraguay To Advance Green Growth Policies And Investments. Key Partners Include The Ministry Of Environment And Sustainable Development (Mades), The Ministry Of Economy And Finance (Mef), And ParaguayS Development Finance Agency (Afd), Driving Progress Across Various Sectors. In Partnership With Mef, Gggi Is Launching A New Green Climate Fund (Gcf)-Funded Technical Assistance Project Titled National Adaptation Plan (Nap) For The Agriculture And Forestry Sectors Of Paraguay. This Initiative Aims To Strengthen The CountryS Resilience To Climate Change By Addressing Key Adaptation Barriers In Agriculture And Forestry Sectors. The Project Will Enable The Government Of Paraguay To Enhance Its Climate Change Adaptation Information Systems, Integrate Adaptation Into National Frameworks, Promote Inclusive And Climate-Resilient Practices In Agriculture And Forestry, And Foster Private Sector Participation. Key ProjectS Objectives Include: Enhance Data And Monitoring Systems: Strengthen ParaguayS Capacity To Generate, Manage, And Utilize Comprehensive, Up-To-Date Data On Climate Change Risks And Impacts. This Will Support The Development, Tracking, And Refinement Of Adaptation Strategies, Plans, And Projects While Fostering An Evidence-Based Approach To Adaptation. Mainstream Adaptation Into National Policy And Planning Frameworks: Improve The Alignment Of National Policies, Planning Frameworks, And Governance Structures With ParaguayS Adaptation Objectives. This Includes Mainstreaming Resilience Into Sectoral Strategies And Ensuring Coherence Across The Agriculture And Forestry Sectors. Promote Inclusive And Climate-Resilient Agriculture And Forestry Practices: Develop And Implement Targeted Adaptation Measures That Address The Needs Of Vulnerable And Marginalized Populations. These Actions Will Promote Csa And Forestry Practices, Ensuring Equitable Access To Resources And Participation In Decision-Making Processes. Strengthen Private Sector Engagement: Develop Policy Instruments And Economic Incentives To Actively Involve The Private Sector In Climate Adaptation Initiatives. This Includes Fostering Public-Private Partnerships And Creating Investment Opportunities That Align With National Adaptation Goals. Under The Framework Of This Project, Mef And Gggi Are Seeking An Experienced Consulting Firm (Hereinafter Referred To As Service Provider) To Support The Development Of Agriculture And Forestry Mel System. The Consulting Firm Will Establish Or Strengthen The Mel Framework For Agriculture And Forestry Adaptation Measures And Operationalize The Framework Into Madess It System. The System Will Inform Strategic Adaptation Planning And Public Investment By Enabling Regular Tracking Of Adaptation Progress, Document Lessons Learned, And Support Evidence-Based Decision-Making To Improve The Effectiveness Of Adaptation Measures Over Time. The Overall Objectives Of The Assignment Are As Follows: Establish The Mel Framework Of Adaptation Actions In The Agriculture And Forestry Sectors, Ensuring Alignment With The ParaguayS Adaptation Objectives And Ongoing Efforts By Mades. Operationalize The Adaptation Mel Framework For The Agriculture And Forestry Sectors Within MadesS It System To Enable Effective Data Collection, Management, And Reporting. Consolidate The Mel Framework Into The National Adaptation Plan Capacity Building Of Relevant Government Institutions In Paraguay And In The Region To Ensure Effective And Consistent Implementation Of The Mel Framework And System. For More Details On The Scope Of Work, Please Refer To The Terms Of Reference (Tor) Document Attached. Important Timelines: This Project Is Expected To Be Completed Within 11 Months Following Contract Signing. The Tender Submission Deadline Is 28 September 2026 At 16:00 Kst (Korean Standard Time). If Any Bidder Requires Clarification On The Tor Or Any Part Of The Tender Documents, Gggi Will Be Pleased To Provide Clarification, Provided That Requests Are Received No Later Than Seven (7) Days Prior To The Submission Deadline (I.E., By 16:00 Kst On 21 September 2026). Interested Parties Are Required To Register On The Gggi E-Green Procurement Portal (Https://In-Tendhost.Co.Uk/Gggi). How To Obtain The Documents: Documents Can Be Accessed Via The E-Green Procurement Portal By Selecting View Details On The Relevant Notice And Then Clicking The Tender Application Button. If You Are A New Supplier, You Will Be Required To Register Your Details. If You Have An Existing Account, You Will Need To Login To The Portal. Please Refer To The Guidance Documents Under The `Supplier Guidance` Area Of The Portal For Further Information. Online Tender Management: Once In The Tender Management Area For The Tender, There Are Five Possible Tabs: Tender, `Tender Documents`, Correspondence, Clarifications And History. Select The 2Nd Tab (`Tender Documents`) Where You Will Find Useful Information Regarding The Rfp. Scroll Down To The Heading Tender Documents Received Where You Will Be Able To View / Download The Documents. Opting In & Opting Out: Please Note That You May Be Required To Opt In Before You Can Start Populating Your Response. The Opt Out Functionality Will Also Be Available Throughout The Duration Of The Tender Process. Opting Out Will Give You The Option Of Declaring You No Longer Want To Receive Any Further Communication In Relation To This Tender Along With The Opportunity Of Providing Comments And Feedback For This Decision. You Can Choose To Opt In At Any Time During The Tender Process If You Initially Decided To Opt Out. Submitting Your Response Via The Portal: Please Note That You May Be Required To Opt In To Be Able To Submit A Response Through The Portal. Tenderers Will Be Required To Upload Any Mandatory Placeholders (I.E. Specified Documents) Within The `Tender Documents` Tab. The Ability To Attach Additional Documents May Also Be Available. Your Proposal Will Not Be Submitted Until You Click `Submit Return`, Located Towards The Bottom Of The Screen. On Clicking `Submit Return`, You Will Receive A Receipt Confirming That Your Proposal Has Been Submitted To Gggi. Please Read Instructions On How To Submit The Proposal. Tender Link : Https://In-Tendhost.Co.Uk/Gggi/Aspx/Tenders/Current
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