Deadline: 13 July 2017
The Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT) is currently seeking proposals from qualified implementation partners to establish Myanmar Allied Farmers Seed Company (MAFSCO) to serve smallholder farmers and areas of Myanmar where improved seed is in high demand especially on pulses and oil seeds crops, other open-pollinated variety (OPV) crops and hybrid crops (maize).
The primary goal of this project is to increase the supply of high quality seeds to smallholder farmers in Myanmar, particularly those in the CDZ and other needy areas, and thereby improve farmer productivity, expand the agricultural and rural non-farm economy, and advance rural development nationwide.
Funding Information
LIFT anticipates a total budget not to exceed $US 6.75 million for this project, of which $US 2.5 million will be allocated for the project team and $US 4.25 million will be earmarked for LIFT’s initial capital investment and working capital.
Duration
September 2017 to June 2019.
Project Principles
The project and MAFSCO will be structured on LIFT’s Private Sector Principles of Engagement of:
- Additionality: collaboration with the private sector to stimulate a project/business that is inherently able to scale up and grow
- Sustainability: socially, economically, and environmentally
- Inclusiveness: value chains that include as many smallholders (men and women) as can be involved
How to Apply
Proposals must be submitted by email at the address given on the website.
Eligible Country: Myanmar
For more information, please visit LIFT Call for Proposals.