📋 Tender Overview
Source of Funding / Amount: Ta: support to creating knowledge solutions for the pacific
Ordinary capital resources: US$ 1.00 million
The knowledge and support technical assistance will deliver a range of knowledge solutions for the 14 pacific developing member countries of the asian development bank. _ta resources will specifically help implement adbs pacific knowledge plan, described in the pacific approach 2021-2025, and will focus on developing knowledge and capacity for a more resilient pacific. _the ta will finance workshops to deepen regional knowledge sharing, capacity development for target sectors and institutions, and knowledge products on key development issues. The ta will facilitate more inclusive and sustainable development in the pacific dmcs and will increase operational efficiency and the relevance of development partner support in the region. Through it, adb will provide more timely and tailored knowledge solutions, focusing on high-quality policy advice, capacity development, programs, and technical studies. The ta will identify and address specific knowledge gaps in the pacific dmcs, support deeper regional collaboration and knowledge sharing, and develop capacity across the public and private sectors.
Development context. Adbs pacific dmcs share a number of physical characteristics and development constraints. As a group of island nations, they generally (i) have small populations, economies, and land masses; (ii) are geographically dispersed and/or isolated; and (iii) face heightened exposure to disasters and the effects of climate change. Further, all of adbs pacific dmcs are small island developing states and while seven of them are categorized fragile- and conflict-affected situations, they all experience varying degrees of fragility. Associated challenges include economic vulnerability, high-cost structures, capacity and governance constraints, unequal access to services, high import reliance, and limited exports. Addressing these challenges requires sound policy planning, deep coordination, and highly capable people and institutions-all of which are contingent on robust knowledge and capacity. However, the pacific dmcs face acute capacity constraints and knowledge gaps, which hamper the efficiency and the sustainability of development efforts. Individual countries lack data and technical knowledge on which to base sound decision making; while regional organizations lack the resources to host robust knowledge sharing activities. Improving knowledge, capacity, and coordination at both the country and regional levels is therefore essential to strengthening development impacts, improving operational efficiency, and supporting more inclusive and resilient growth in the pacific. ___________________________________________________________________________ differentiated approaches to knowledge support. Strategy 2030 identifies the need to strengthen adbs role as knowledge provider in the region. The independent evaluatio
