Guiding Questions for ISED-MS RFI - Attachment 2.docx

Attachment 2

Inclusive Socio-Economic Development Program Region of Marrakech-Safi Guiding Questions for the RFI - Response Template

1. Are the theory of change and programmatic objectives in the draft Program Description clear and realistic? How could they be improved?

2. USAID/Morocco believes that participation and ownership by local actors is essential to long-term sustainability. What tools, mechanisms, partners, incentive structures, etc. are needed to ensure utmost local participation and ownership in the proposed program?

3. How can USAID/Morocco best ensure a program in which the economic growth and governance activities are appropriately integrated together to support program outcomes and sustainability?

4. The draft Program Description was developed during the pre- Covid-19 pandemic period. Do you think that the objectives and intended results as laid out in the PD properly address the impact of Covid-19 pandemic in the MS region? If not, how can they be adjusted to better address the post-Covid-19 realities in the MS region?

5. What specific roles/contributions do you envision for the following entities in the proposed Socio-economic Inclusion program? How can USAID/Morocco best engage with these players to leverage resources in support of the proposed Socio-Economic Inclusion Program?

a- Private sector (includes NGOs, implementing partners, businesses, corporations, etc.)

b- Public sector (US and Morocco) c- Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and the Academic community (US, Moroccan, or others) d- Civil society e- Others: please specify

6. As activities are being implemented, how can USAID ensure continued communication and collaboration between central, regional, and local public institutions for enhanced political support, nationwide replication of successful models and sustainability?

7. Does the draft Program Description provide potential implementers with sufficient information and guidance about USAID’s overall objectives and expectations?

8. In its current version, the Program Description includes DG/EG integration as a key principle. Do you agree with this principle or do you think the Applicant should have the flexibility to only address one of the IRs (or even sub-IRs)?

9. Given that this program includes a co-creation component, what would be, in your view, the most effective ways to co-create ideas for this project among the different stakeholders during the procurement phase?

Please note that due to Covid-19, it is very probable that in-person co-creation meetings will not be possible in the foreseeable future.

In answering these questions, please feel free to focus on specific issues, IRs or sub-IRs if you think this would help you better articulate your suggestions.

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