Strengthening Private Enterprise for the Digital Economy (SPEED)

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for the purpose of providing stakeholders an opportunity to review, comment, suggest, and enhance areas in the attached draft program concept for a new USAID/Philippines activity, namely Strengthening Private Enterprise for the Digital Economy (SPEED). The primary goal of SPEED is to enable Philippine SMEs to safely, reliably, and competitively participate in the digital economy. To expand the participation of the SME sector in the digital economy, this activity will (1) improve the capacity of SMEs to innovate and adopt safe, reliable and affordable technology solutions; (2) expand the use of e-payment systems and other FinTech innovations; and (3) improve the integration of e-commerce platforms with logistical supply chains. This RFI Amendment 1 is issued for the purpose of continuing the exchanges with stakeholders with regards to the draft program statement (see Attachment 1) via holding a Virtual Industry Day on September 14, 2020 (Monday) starting at 8:00am (Manila time). The purpose of the industry day is to: a) inform interested organizations about USAID/Philippines’ program requirements to address challenges faced by small and medium enterprises as they participate in the digital economy; b) gain insight from organizations regarding their best practices and standards to assist with the requirements development; c) serve as venue for organizations to meet one another collaborate and create potential partnerships; and d) present to organizations how to do business with USAID. This stakeholder consultation shall be considered when further revising the SPEED design. If your organization intends to participate in the Virtual Industry Day, please inform us by giving the name (organization and participant) and contact information of the participant by email to Janine Krizzia Dator ( [email protected] ) no later than 3:00pm (Manila time) on September 10, 2020. Contact information must include an active gmail address because the Virtual Industry Day shall be convened using the Google Hangout platform. A maximum of two (2) representatives from each organization is allowed. Upon receipt of confirmation and contact information, you shall be included in the calendar invite for the event from which the access link and agenda will be provided.