Question and Answer Document DRC-FTIF-FY20-02.docx

Question and Answer Document Funding Opportunity: DRC-FTIF-FY20-02 Improving Fiscal Transparency of Mining Royalties in the DRC

Q1. For Output 5 in Section A.5, Performance Indicators, can the outcome indicator be something other than partnerships between local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and decentralized local entities (ETDs)?

A1. No. However, applicants should keep in mind that “partnerships” with decentralized local entities (ETDs) do not need to be formally executed in any way. The objective of Output 5 is more akin to collaboration between local NGOs and ETDs, broadly conceived and defined.

Q2. For Output 6 in Section A.5., Performance Indicators, can the outcome indicator be something other than a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between local non-governmental organizations and the DRC government on managing the Mining Fund for Future Generations (FOMIN)?

A2. All required indicators must be in the Performance Monitoring Plan as indicated on page 10 of the NOFO.

Q3. Will applicants that are honest about what can be achieved given the Available Funding be penalized?

A3. Applicants should present their best proposals based on the application requirements specified in section D.2. Content and Form of Application Submission. All applications will be evaluated and rated on the basis of the evaluation criteria outlined in Section E. Application Review Information.

Please note a revised NOFO was issued August 6, 2020 to increase the award amount and period of performance.

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