Pre-solicitation notice for RFP no. 72061522R00008 - sustainable, transformational and accessible water interventions (STAWI) activity

The purpose of the STAWI Activity is to strengthen resilience and expand economic opportunities in targeted northern and southeastern counties through management of water resources, expansion of sustainable water services, and improved use of water within agriculture and livestock market systems. The Activity will work at the national and sub-national level and MUST focus on county governments and the private sector including financial institutions, private water service providers and agricultural businesses, as well as community groups such as Water Resources Users Associations (WRUAs) and farmers’ groups. The Activity MUST also require supporting and engaging communities and civil society, particularly women and girls and youth, in developing political will and technical capacities to advance the stated Objectives.The purpose of the STAWI Activity is to strengthen resilience and expand economic opportunities in targeted northern and southeastern counties through management of water resources, expansion of sustainable water services, and improved use of water within agriculture and livestock market systems. The Activity will work at the national and sub-national level and MUST focus on county governments and the private sector including financial institutions, private water service providers and agricultural businesses, as well as community groups such as Water Resources Users Associations (WRUAs) and farmers’ groups. The Activity MUST also require supporting and engaging communities and civil society, particularly women and girls and youth, in developing political will and technical capacities to advance the stated Objectives.