Growth-oriented local development (GOLD) project

The long-term goal of the GOLD project is to expand economic opportunity for citizens in BiH. By intervening at the local level, the project will help municipal governments and businesses capitalize on the opportunities and economic potential of localities. The drivers of growth and jobs in BiH will be domestic and international/regional businesses capitalizing on and/or bringing economic opportunities to the local level. The purpose of GOLD is to increase the level of growth-oriented economic activity (EA) in BiH localities during the estimated five-year life of the project. The attainment of this purpose is expected to result in the following: (1) increased foreign direct investment and domestic investment; (2) jobs created and sustained; and (3) increased competitiveness of existing growth-oriented local industry, as measured through indicators such as upgrades to productivity, product quality, and long-term viability. The above summary description is released for informational purposes only and no questions will be taken at this time. Any comments submitted in response to this information will NOT be reviewed. This notice is not a formal solicitation or request for quotation or proposal. This public notice does not constitute an obligation or endorsement by USAID or Sida that any donor funding or support will be provided in connection with the initiatives described above. Any planned undertakings of USAID and Sida pursuant to GOLD are subject to internal approvals, the availability of funds of each respective donor and donor regulations, as well as further agreement between USAID and Sida.