Germany – Foreign economic-aid-related services – 81323079 - Provision of international and national consultants to support FEC in economic development and business climate improvement

The tender intends to recruit a pool of international and national experts (see personnel concept) who will provide short- and long-term technical advisory services contributing towards the improvement of the business climate and integrated economic development along the corridor, primarily in Lualaba province. Specifically, the contractor is expected to contribute to the following objectives through targeted measures in organizational development and capacity development of the FEC Lualaba: - Strengthening the FEC's institutional triple role as (i) a trade association that brings together stakeholders to develop solutions to improve the business environment; (ii) a chamber of commerce that establishes contacts with international and national economic players; and (iii) a trade union that defends the rights of its members. - Enhancing the FEC's position as a credible interlocutor with the State at national and provincial level, and its role as an interface for economic players in the DRC. This aims to improve the number and quality of its members. - Diversifying the FEC's training programs for large companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, and entrepreneurs in semi-urban areas along the Lobito corridor.